The Freedom Podcast: A Gen Z's Guide To Building Wealth, Financial Freedom, Traveling The World And Making Money Online

Taig O'Shea

A podcast where 3 young entrepreneurs meet once per week to share their lesson on their way to reaching financial freedom, building wealth and having fun along the way

  1. Jun 19

    #11 | A Boring Week in The Life of Young Entrepreneurs Grinding For Freedom | Birthday Celebration, Changing Business Money Models and Playing More While Building Wealth

    In this episode of Grinding For Freedom, we talk about birthdays, moving house, client refunds, business plateaus, and the uncomfortable truth about building a business that still depends on hunting for new sales every month. Anthony reflects on turning 26, moving into the new Cambridge house, spending time with family, and realising how much more he wants to be present with his parents as they get older. Taig shares the behind-the-scenes reality of moving into Cambridge, setting up the new house, deciding which office becomes the podcast studio, and preparing to finally improve the visual quality of the podcast setup. Fox gives an update on getting ill at the worst possible time, trying to prioritise the right work, improving the review process for his books, and resisting the urge to escape to another country now that the UK weather is finally decent. The biggest business theme in this episode is the frustration of working hard, growing internally, but not seeing the financial rewards catch up yet. Anthony opens up about the reality of being stuck around the same income level for a long time, feeling the delay between personal growth and financial growth, and why the current business model needs to evolve. The main shift: building a business with more predictable recurring revenue, instead of constantly relying on one-off sales, cold email leads, and the pressure to close new clients every month. In this episode, we cover:Why moving into a new environment can create a fresh sense of momentumThe reality of refunding a client who wasn’t doing their partWhy client complaints can still reveal useful lessons, even when the client is wrongThe frustration of working hard without seeing income growWhy relying on cold email leads can make business feel unpredictableThe difference between one-off sales and recurring revenueWhy a monthly baseline could create more space, creativity, and profitHow the right offer model can change the whole businessWhy Anthony wants more play, fun, and non-work experiences in his lifeThe tension between grinding hard and building a business that actually gives you freedom If you’ve ever felt like you’re working harder than ever, but the business still feels too fragile, this episode will hit home.

  2. Jun 12

    #10 Reaching a State of Abundance, Not Caring About The Money While Building Wealth and Building Self Confidence On The Road To Freedom

    In this episode of Grinding For Freedom, we talk about the weird but powerful shift that happens when success stops feeling like something you need to force, and starts feeling like something you’re already moving toward. Anthony shares a raw update on having an emotional breakthrough after watching a video about entrepreneurs giving back to their families, crying, praying, and feeling a deeper sense of gratitude, certainty, and hunger for the future. From there, we get into the difference between real discipline and unnecessary self-punishment. Because sometimes the thing holding you back isn’t laziness. It’s the mental cage you create when you convince yourself that one missed routine, one imperfect day, or one small mistake means you’re no longer on track. Fox also shares how he’s moved from cruising back into grinding, with more momentum around books, calories, modeling, paddle, and reviving old projects with AI-generated cover concepts. Taig shares updates from moving back to the UK, preparing for Cambridge, running a client workshop on future-proofing expert content in the age of AI, and the surprising lesson from teaching something he’d only just started learning himself. In this episode, we cover:The difference between discipline and self-punishmentWhy one imperfect day doesn’t define your futureHow to stop creating mental barriers to your own successWhy guilt can be useful sometimes, but destructive when misplacedThe feeling of being aligned with your work againWhy focusing on the inputs can make the outcome feel inevitableHow Fox is using AI to revive old book covers and improve publishing performanceWhy enjoying the work can lead to better results than obsessing over moneyHow Taig and Anthony taught world-building, storytelling, and human-led content in their AI workshopWhy sharing honest lessons in real time can build more trust than pretending to be the guru If you’ve ever felt like you need to be perfect to be successful, this episode is a reminder that discipline matters, but beating yourself up over every tiny mistake is not the same as being committed.

  3. May 8

    #7 | Nearly Going Bankrupt and Why You NEED To Get Rich As Fast As Possible As a Young Business Owners Building a Coaching Business

    In this episode of Grinding For Freedom, we talk about the uncomfortable difference between working hard and actually doing the work that moves your life and business forward. We break down the danger of getting trapped on the hamster wheel - constantly doing urgent tasks, putting out fires, and feeling busy, while avoiding the important decisions that could actually create growth. Anthony shares a raw update on feeling financially stretched in the business, why that pressure has created a new level of urgency, and the mindset shift that came from realising they need £100K in the bank as fast as possible. We also get into blind spots, business bottlenecks, why “wanting” more money is not the same as feeling like you truly need it, and how your standards shape the way you operate. Plus, Fox shares updates on his Shopify experiment, Amazon review strategy, publishing pipeline, and why relying on one income source can become dangerous when the platform you depend on can pull the plug overnight. In this episode, we cover:Why working hard can still keep you stuckThe difference between urgent work and important workHow blind spots silently slow down your growthWhy creating urgency changes the way you operateThe danger of relying too heavily on one platform or income streamWhy cash reserves create more freedom, leverage, and better decisionsHow personal growth directly impacts business growthThe mindset shift from frustration to acceptance and action If you’re working hard but still feel like you’re not moving fast enough, this episode will challenge the way you think about urgency, money, growth, and what it really takes to become the person who gets the results you say you want.

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A podcast where 3 young entrepreneurs meet once per week to share their lesson on their way to reaching financial freedom, building wealth and having fun along the way