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How do I get started? What if I fail? Who will hire me? Is it really possible to create a consistent, full-time income from home?Welcome to the Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn where we will be answering these questions PLUS many more! Whether you’re just starting your freelance business (heck even if you don’t know what freelancing is yet) or you’re looking to scale, this podcast will give you tangible business advice along with inspiring interviews to help you create a life and career that works for YOU and YOUR family.Your host, Micala Quinn, started out teaching high-school English, but when her first child was born, she immediately began searching for something more. She wanted a way to stay-at-home with her daughter (and future babies), but still needed to bring in a full-time income to help support her family. Micala started freelancing, quickly replaced her full-time income, and now helps other moms (like you) get started and grow their freelance business from scratch to 5K and beyond! She believes that being a working mom or a stay-at-home mom no longer needs to be a black and white decision. You CAN have both. On your terms!Our motto is Mom Strong, Work Smart, and Live Free. Are you in? We’d love for you to join us each Monday, as well as in our Live Free Podcast Facebook community micalaquinn.com/facebook. To check out our show notes go to micalaquinn.com/blog.

The Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn Micala Quinn

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 296 Ratings

How do I get started? What if I fail? Who will hire me? Is it really possible to create a consistent, full-time income from home?Welcome to the Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn where we will be answering these questions PLUS many more! Whether you’re just starting your freelance business (heck even if you don’t know what freelancing is yet) or you’re looking to scale, this podcast will give you tangible business advice along with inspiring interviews to help you create a life and career that works for YOU and YOUR family.Your host, Micala Quinn, started out teaching high-school English, but when her first child was born, she immediately began searching for something more. She wanted a way to stay-at-home with her daughter (and future babies), but still needed to bring in a full-time income to help support her family. Micala started freelancing, quickly replaced her full-time income, and now helps other moms (like you) get started and grow their freelance business from scratch to 5K and beyond! She believes that being a working mom or a stay-at-home mom no longer needs to be a black and white decision. You CAN have both. On your terms!Our motto is Mom Strong, Work Smart, and Live Free. Are you in? We’d love for you to join us each Monday, as well as in our Live Free Podcast Facebook community micalaquinn.com/facebook. To check out our show notes go to micalaquinn.com/blog.

    281. WAHM Success Story: Freelancing as a Single Mom: Molly's Path to Flexibility and Financial Freedom

    281. WAHM Success Story: Freelancing as a Single Mom: Molly's Path to Flexibility and Financial Freedom

    Happy Monday! Join us on today's podcast episode as we sit down with Molly Mariss. Molly walks us through freelancing as a single mom.
     In 2020 and in the midst of filing for divorce, Molly stumbled upon the Live Free Academy, and she knew she had to try it out. She finished the course within a month, built her freelancing business, started landing clients, and now supports herself and her girls from home.


    Molly shares insights into how she landed her clients, her daily schedule as a single mom, and all about the high-level service she offers her clients. Molly's story is an inspiring one for anyone seeking a career change, particularly single moms navigating work-life balance. Learn from her experiences, strategies, and determination to create a thriving freelancing business.

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


    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode281

    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!***

    • 38 min
    280. WAHM Success Story: Sadie's Journey From Teacher to Freelancer

    280. WAHM Success Story: Sadie's Journey From Teacher to Freelancer

    Hey there! Happy Monday! Today I'm chatting with Sadie Clements as she shares her incredible journey from being a dedicated teacher to finding freedom and joy in the world of freelancing. After a decade in teaching, Sadie faced burnout during the challenging times of COVID while raising a newborn and a toddler. Seeking a change, she discovered the Live Free Academy, invested in herself and the course, and started her freelancing journey.

    She transparently shares how she got started, the tasks she enjoys working on, and her monthly income milestones.

    Check out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!
    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode280

    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!***

    • 53 min
    279. WAHM Success Story Update: From Corporate Maternity Leave to Freelance Mom: Richelle's Inspiring Journey

    279. WAHM Success Story Update: From Corporate Maternity Leave to Freelance Mom: Richelle's Inspiring Journey

    Join us on this week's episode as we welcome back Richelle, a work-at-home freelance mom. 

    Richelle was previously on the podcast and shared her journey from maternity leave to becoming a fully booked freelancer, replacing her corporate income in less than two months. Today, discover how her services have changed over the years, the route she's taken to land retainer clients, and get insights into managing freelancing while being a mom of two. Richelle also walks us through her unique experience with maternity leave in the freelance space. Whether you're a seasoned freelancer or just starting, don't miss this inspiring episode filled with practical tips and personal experiences. Tune in now!

    Check out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!
    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode279

    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!***

    • 37 min
    278. WAHM Success Story: How Julia Perinovic Met Her 6 Figure Income Without Sacrificing Her Work-Life Balance

    278. WAHM Success Story: How Julia Perinovic Met Her 6 Figure Income Without Sacrificing Her Work-Life Balance

    Hey there! Today we're back with another Student Success Story and we're talking with Julia Perinovic about how she met her 6 figure corporate income without sacrificing her work-life balance
    ...and, she did it all within 3 months!

    Julia had 10 years of experience as a project manager and executive assistant before beginning freelancing. She started her career in the real estate industry in Los Angeles, and then pivoted to tech in San Francisco. Julia worked from home full time, but not all work from home opportunities are the same! She was in meetings all the time and constantly needed to be available to her employer. Though remote, her career lacked the flexibility and freedom she needed to be present with her toddler at home with her. 
    Julia started researching other options, found the Live Free Academy course, and finished it super quickly!
    In today's episode, Julia talks us through how she landed three clients in 90 days, using a different route to land each client. She also shares what her work week looks like and how she works at home with her daughter.

    Check out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!
    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode278

    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!***

    • 37 min
    277. WAHM Success Story: How and Why Roberta Wilson Came Back to Freelancing

    277. WAHM Success Story: How and Why Roberta Wilson Came Back to Freelancing

    Hey there! Today we are chatting with Roberta Wilson, lovingly known as Robbie to her family, friends, and clients. Robbie’s story is a unique one about how and why she came back to freelancing! That’s right… Robbie temporarily left freelancing and returned to the corporate world. 

    This is an episode you don’t want to miss! We chat about how Robbie landed her clients, why she came back to freelancing, and how she’s doing now.

    Check out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!
    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode277

    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!***

    • 44 min
    276: From Corporate to Freelancing with Amanda Beasley

    276: From Corporate to Freelancing with Amanda Beasley

    Happy Monday! It's good to be back with a brand-new episode! In today’s episode, I chat with Amanda Beasley about her transition from corporate to freelancing. Amanda is an LFA alum with 16 years of experience in the corporate world. In September 2022, Amanda was unexpectedly laid off. Her family depended on her income so fear definitely started creeping in. A friend introduced Amanda to freelancing and the Live Free Academy. 
    Before diving in, Amanda took some time for reflection. She outlined her non-negotiables – the need to work from home and the desire for flexibility. Amanda is also a bit of a unicorn in that she’s inherently organized and operationally focused yet also loves opportunities to be creative so she’d love a role that combines the two. Freelancing checked every box! Tune in to hear Amanda's inspiring journey from the corporate setting to the freelancing space!

    Check out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!
    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode276

    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!***

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
296 Ratings

296 Ratings

llemon55 ,

Changed my life

I found Micala and this podcast in early 2021 when I found out I was pregnant. My husband asked me if I wanted to stay home after having the baby, and I’d NEVER considered leaving teaching, but it sounded like such a dream! I binged this podcast and then the Live Free Academy course, and although finding success hasn’t been a straight line (mostly because I lost focus and didn’t niche down soon enough!), I now have four amazing clients and get to hang with my two girls all day long. Put the time in, listen to all the advice on this podcast, and hang in there, push on. It really can work!

Dawnelynnette ,

Motivational and Practical

Once again, I am spurred on to higher things regarding freelancing after listening to episode number 273. If you are wondering how you can replace your corporate income, Michala is your go to person to follow. This episode is encouraging me to reach even higher with my income goals!! It’s definitely worth listening to.

SheSmiles AtherFuture ,

Addicted to this Podcast: Full of Useful Information as Always.

This episode (#215) was meaningful to me because of the special relationship that was obvious between the two freelancers. I also enjoyed hearing that it’s not necessary to have a website or a huge online presence to be an effective and successful supportive online assistant.

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