My Freelance Life

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My Freelance Life

The learnings, findings and roadblocks of a full-time freelance designer working at Toptal and soon to be a digital nomad with my family.

  1. My Freelance Life | Working with kids at home #freelancelife #remotework #podcast

    04/25/2023

    My Freelance Life | Working with kids at home #freelancelife #remotework #podcast

    To work from home can be especially challenging with kids around. Balancing work responsibilities while also taking care of our children and their needs can be overwhelming. Today we will discuss some tips for working remotely with kids at home to help you stay productive and maintain your sanity. #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh My icon pack: [https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/CustomIcons](https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/CustomIcons) My wallpaper pack: [https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/wallpaperWaves1](https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/wallpaperWaves1) My minimalist portfolio template made with Framer: [https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/framerminimal](https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/framerminimal) All my music is from [https://artlist.io/Daniel-4180002](https://artlist.io/Daniel-4180002) Follow me: - Linkedin: [http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola](http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola) - Twitter: [http://twitter.com/dpaola](http://twitter.com/dpaola) - Instagram: [http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad](http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad) - Medium: [http://medium.com/@dpaola](http://medium.com/@dpaola) Toptal referral link: - [https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent](https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent) My tools (non-affiliate links): - iPhone 14 Pro as camera: [https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm](https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm) - Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: [https://amzn.to/3J38bZq](https://amzn.to/3J38bZq) - Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: [https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro](https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro) - Mic: [https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq](https://a.co/d/9Mw51g6) - Ulanzi Vloggin Light: [https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl](https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl) - Ulanzi Flexible tripod: [https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o](https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o) - Ulanzi quick release plate: [https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG](https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG) - Ulanzi RGB lights: [https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw](https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw) - Ulanzi Key light: [https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp](https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp) - NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - [https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76](https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76) - Amazon Basics Tripod: [https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK](https://a.co/d/2DiLyQR) - Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: [https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl](https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl) - Lumafusion for editing video: [https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/](https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/)

    12 min
  2. MY FREELANCE LIFE | Why I changed my channel's name

    04/11/2023

    MY FREELANCE LIFE | Why I changed my channel's name

    Today I explain why I decided to change my channel's name and the next steps of my podcast, and future videos. #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh My icon pack: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/CustomIcons My wallpaper pack: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/wallpaperWaves1 My minimalist portfolio template made with Framer: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/framerminimal All my music is from https://artlist.io/Daniel-4180002 Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw Ulanzi Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76 Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

    10 min
  3. Let's talk about productivity

    03/28/2023

    Let's talk about productivity

    When working from home is easy to get distracted by household chores, family members, and personal tasks. In today’s episode, we will discuss some tips and tricks to help you stay productive while working from home. #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh My icon pack: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/CustomIcons My wallpaper pack: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/wallpaperWaves1 My minimalist portfolio template made with Framer: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/framerminimal All my music is from https://artlist.io/Daniel-4180002 Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw Ulanzi Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76 Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

    12 min
  4. TOP 3 Drawbacks of #workingfromhome

    03/02/2023

    TOP 3 Drawbacks of #workingfromhome

    Here are my Top 3 drawbacks or downsides that you can face working from home. #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh My icon pack: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/CustomIcons My wallpaper pack: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/wallpaperWaves1 All my music is from https://artlist.io/Daniel-4180002 Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw Ulanzi Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76 Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

    8 min
  5. Corporate Benefits vs. Freelance Life

    02/15/2023

    Corporate Benefits vs. Freelance Life

    Making a career choice can be a difficult decision and one that often comes with trade-offs. For some people, the stability and structure of a corporate job are the perfect fit, while others thrive in the freedom and flexibility of freelance work. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the benefits of both paths, with a focus on pay checks health benefits, vacations, and allowances. #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RoH9i7CCylsMHvsyDIxiW?si=672f0124ad564a2d Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYrBlU_Qmg12xL_A3evT9w All my music is from https://artlist.io Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw Ulanzi Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76 Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

    11 min
  6. Hiring Process & Job Descriptions #design #freelancedesign #remotework

    02/09/2023

    Hiring Process & Job Descriptions #design #freelancedesign #remotework

    I needed to share my ideas about the current hiring process for designers, plus this nonsense of 2 weeks of paid time off that companies try to advertise on job descriptions. #vacation #jobs #jobsearch #jobseekers #hr #hiring #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RoH9i7CCylsMHvsyDIxiW?si=672f0124ad564a2d Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYrBlU_Qmg12xL_A3evT9w Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-14-pro/6.1-inch-display-128gb-space-black Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw Ulanzi Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76 Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-space-grey-8-core-cpu-14-core-gpu-512gb# Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

    12 min
  7. Layoffs and Toptal, what does that means? #layoffs #toptal #remotework

    02/07/2023

    Layoffs and Toptal, what does that means? #layoffs #toptal #remotework

    Big tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon, Spotify, Twitter just to name a few, have all announced massive layoffs in recent months. These companies are some of the largest employers in the tech industry, so when they make cuts, it can have a ripple effect throughout the industry. And what about the jobs at Toptal? Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent Remote jobs websites: http://remote.co http://weworkremotely.com #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-14-pro/6.1-inch-display-128gb-space-black Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw Ulani Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76 Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-space-grey-8-core-cpu-14-core-gpu-512gb# Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

    11 min
  8. How do I connect with my Toptal clients

    01/30/2023

    How do I connect with my Toptal clients

    See what and how I do to communicate often with all my Toptal clients. #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RoH9i7CCylsMHvsyDIxiW?si=672f0124ad564a2d Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYrBlU_Qmg12xL_A3evT9w Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-14-pro/6.1-inch-display-128gb-space-black Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw Ulani Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76 Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-space-grey-8-core-cpu-14-core-gpu-512gb# Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

    6 min
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The learnings, findings and roadblocks of a full-time freelance designer working at Toptal and soon to be a digital nomad with my family.

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    Design, Remote, Nomad
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    19
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