The Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn

Micala Quinn

Business Advice for Those Who Want to Mom Strong, Work Smart, and Live Free

  • 27 minutes 9 seconds
    310. From Stay-at-Home Mom to Freelancer: How Kaitlin Built a Flexible Freelancing Career While Managing Narcolepsy

    Hey guys! Happy Monday! In today’s episode, I'm chatting with Kaitlin Christensen about how she built a flexible freelancing career while managing motherhood and narcolepsy. 

    Kailyn has a background in marketing, but her medical condition, narcolepsy, forced her to leave the traditional workforce. After being a stay-at-home mom for five years, Kaitlin was eager to find something flexible that allowed her to manage her health while contributing financially. 

    In August 2023, she found LFA through a mom in a local Facebook group, and by September, she was all in. Just a month later, Kaitlin landed her first client!

    Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode310

    Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn



    ***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to
    go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

    4 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 28 minutes 58 seconds
    309. How Renee Herren Found Financial Stability in Freelancing after a Corporate Layoff

    In this episode, I’m chatting with Renee Herren, who transitioned from a 10-year corporate career to freelancing after being laid off. With a husband who works crazy hours as a chef and two toddlers at home, Renee was drawn to the flexibility of freelancing. While her journey wasn’t fast—taking four months to land her first client—once she did, things quickly snowballed, and she landed three more the following month.

    Renee shares how she overcame discouragement by staying consistent, leaning on the support of the LFA community, and joining our monthly "Land Your First (or next) Client" challenges. She talks about how she fits freelancing into her schedule, how she landed her clients, and the financial stability she’s gained through freelancing. If you’ve faced setbacks in your freelancing journey, Renee’s story will inspire you to keep going!

    Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode309

    Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn



    ***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to
    go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

    28 October 2024, 9:00 am
  • 45 minutes
    308. From 40 Hours a Week to 40 Hours a Month: How Tana Replaced Her Income Working from Home

    Hey guys! Happy Monday! Today, I’m chatting with Tana Goosic, who transitioned from working 40 hours a week to working just 40 hours a month—all while replacing her income and working from home with her babies.

    In this episode, Tana walks us through how she got started freelancing, the niche her ideal client works in, and how she lands clients through the OTO job board, direct outreach, and referrals. With baby number three on the way, Tana also shares her plan for managing maternity leave while freelancing.

    Tana balances one big retainer client with several monthly project clients, giving her the flexibility to work from home, spend time with her kids, and still make a solid income. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!

    Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode308

    Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn



    ***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to
    go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

    21 October 2024, 9:00 am
  • 37 minutes 51 seconds
    307. How Dawne Exceeded Her Nursing Salary While Only Working Part-Time Hours

    Dawne, a former labor and delivery nurse of 18 years, made the leap into freelancing in November of 2021. Within just a week of enrolling in the course, she landed her first client, and by January of 2022—only 12 weeks later—she was able to quit her nursing job entirely. Now, Dawne works 20-25 hours a week, makes 53% more than she did as a nurse, and enjoys the freedom and flexibility to live life on her own terms.

    In today's episode, Dawne shares how she got started, the strategies she used to land clients quickly, and what her daily routine looks like now—working Monday through Thursday with slow, relaxing mornings alongside her husband. She also talks about how she bounced back from losing clients unexpectedly, using a "Land Your First (or Next) Client" challenge to replace the lost income.

    Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode307

    Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn






    ***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to
    go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

    14 October 2024, 9:00 am
  • 27 minutes 33 seconds
    306. How Jenelle Launched Her Freelance Business and Replaced Her Income While Teaching Full Time

    Hey there! Happy Monday! Today we’re chatting with Jenelle Rawlins, a former ELA teacher who launched her freelance business and replaced her income while teaching full time. Jenelle enrolled in the Live Free Academy in November 2023, spent December going through the course, and by January 2024, she had landed three clients through a monthly Land Your First (or next) Client challenge!

    Jenelle shares how she balanced freelancing and teaching full-time, how she landed her clients, and the services she offers. She also opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome and how focusing on her mindset helped her succeed.

    Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode306

    Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn





    ***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to
    go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

    7 October 2024, 9:00 am
  • 19 minutes 5 seconds
    How Hayley Lame Became a Booked Out Freelancer and Replaced Her School Counselor Salary

    Hey there! In today's episode, we're catching up with Hayley Lame, a former school counselor who took a huge leap last spring by quitting her job before reaching her income goal. Fast forward a few months, and she’s now fully booked, replacing her previous salary while working just 20-25 hours a week! Hayley originally shared her story back in June on Episode 290, and today, she’s back with an exciting update.

    Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode305

    Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn

    30 September 2024, 9:00 am
  • 34 minutes 24 seconds
    304. How Chesney Minor Got Started as a Virtual Assistant and Quit Her Job in 90 Days

    Hey there! Happy Monday! In today’s episode, we chat with Chesney, who went from enrolling in Live Free Academy to quitting her job in just 90 days! Chesney's freelancing journey is nothing short of inspiring!  After enrolling in April, she landed her first two clients within a month during our "Land Your First (or Next) Client Challenge" and by July, she had quit her job. Now, she gets to work from home with her almost 8 month old! She replaced her previous income and only works 15-20 hours a week!

    Chesney shares how she landed her clients, the tasks she manages for them, and how she learned new tools on the job. She talks about work

    Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode304

    Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn



    ***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to
    go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

    23 September 2024, 9:00 am
  • 22 minutes 9 seconds
    303. How Tiffany Fogeltanz Has Been Supporting Influencers as a Virtual Assistant for the Past Six Years

    In today’s episode, we’re featuring Tiffany, a seasoned freelancer who has been working with social media influencers for SIX years! As a stay-at-home mom of three, Tiffany has turned freelancing into a stable, long-term career that fits her family life perfectly. 

    When Tiffany first started, she was earning an extra $2,000 a month working part-time hours. That extra income made a huge difference for her family! But now that all of her kids are in school, Tiffany has taken on a few more clients and has increased her income to over $4,000 a month while still working only 15-20 hours a week!

    Tiffany shares what its like working with influencers and why they desperately need virtual assistants.

    Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode303

    Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn

    16 September 2024, 9:00 am
  • 22 minutes 12 seconds
    302. What It's Like to be a Live Free Academy Student: Celebrating 7 Years of Empowering Moms to Work from Home

    Hey guys! Happy Monday! This week, we’re celebrating a major milestone – 7 years of helping moms like you find flexible ways to work from home. 

    In today’s episode, I’m recapping some recent success stories from Live Free Academy students and giving you an inside look at what it’s like to be part of the program. I’ll walk you through how I can help you build your business and the support you will receive every step of the way. If you've been considering freelancing, now is the perfect time. Our anniversary sale kicks off on September 9th, but if you join the VIP list, you’ll get early access and exclusive doorbusters available only to VIP members!

    Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode302

    Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn

    2 September 2024, 9:00 am
  • 17 minutes 3 seconds
    301. What's Working Right Now to Land Freelance Clients?

    As summer ends and the back-to-school season begins, the fall hiring boom is upon us! In this episode, I’m sharing three tips to help you land freelance clients right now. Learn how to tap into local brick-and-mortar businesses, leverage word-of-mouth referrals, and stay consistent to achieve your income goals!

    Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode301

    Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn

    26 August 2024, 9:00 am
  • 46 minutes 11 seconds
    300. How Amanda Hiler Surpassed Her Teaching Income by Freelancing Part-Time

    Happy Monday! In today's episode, Amanda Hiler shares how she transitioned from being a high school English teacher to a successful freelancer. After struggling to balance her teaching with being a wife and a mom, Amanda decided to make a change. She now works just 25 hours a week as a virtual assistant and makes 33% more than she did as a full-time teacher!

    Tune in to hear how Amanda transitioned from teaching to freelancing, how she landed her first retainer client while still working full-time, and how she found her niche working with wealth managers. This episode is packed with insights on building a flexible, profitable freelance business while balancing motherhood.

    You'll love this episode if you're a mom dreaming of staying home with your kids, a teacher considering freelancing, or someone looking for inspiration to create a flexible work-life balance.

    Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode300

    Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn



    ***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to
    go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

    19 August 2024, 9:00 am
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