Freedom Lifestyle

Making a living off of laughs

Alex McKenzie quit his six figure job, sold his house and moved into an RV with his dog all in an effort to chase his dream of becoming a standup comic. From struggling in the Canadian comedy scene to selling out a 2,000 seat arena, we'll uncover the grit and determination necessary to make it in this industry.

Key Takeaways: 

• The creative process of writing new jokes and the challenge of having to develop fresh material frequently 
• Where the true money is in producing comedy shows and ways to grow your brand within certain markets 
• Alternative lending sources for small business micro loans

Get an insiders perspective rom a full-time standup comedian who shares his journey of discovering and owning his own talent, and understanding how to make it in the business of comedy. 

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About the show:

Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.

Forging ahead, even when faced with setbacks.

After 90 days of me publicly sharing win after win, I felt it was important to be transparent about how I got here. I set a goal in January to end the year traveling and speaking on stages around the world and I made it happen. What it took? Thousands of unanswered emails, money invested in the wrong things and wavering confidence. 

Key Takeaways: 

• The one enlightening conversation that led me to revisit my niche 
• How to master a sales call when you get the chance to speak to a lead
• Ways you can run experiments in your business when you need to pivot

Support the show:

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About the show:

Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.

Recognizing when it's time to make a change is crucial.

Robin Savage recently went all in on her personal brand and new venture after experiencing how the freedom to express oneself can sometimes be hindered by business partnerships and evolving personal beliefs. She boldly chose joy over revenue when leaving one business for another.

Key Takeaways:

• Creating a business model that supports our weaknesses AND our strengths
• Setting boundaries with clients as a mompreneur 
• Setting yourself up to deliver high quality work
• Batching content to streamline the content creation process

Robyn also shares how she balances her hyper creativity abilities with the need for predictability and security in her business. Her story is one of focus, trade offs and  aligning our personal values into our businesses.

Support the show:

☕️buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfree

About the show:

Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.

One of the most controversial paths to freedom: network marketing.

Michelle Druzina left her corporate job with McCain to go full-time as a network marketer and business owner through Arbonne.  She's very aware this route to freedom comes with skepticism and pushback on MLMs.  Michelle addressed everything.

Key Takeaways: 

• How network marketing differs from traditional business models
• Distinguishing between legitimate opportunities and potential scams
• Is Arbonne a Pyramid Scheme? Who gets paid, when?
• Recruiting friends and family to join your team

Michelle has found a business model that rewards her personal efforts and ability to foster relationships - she's in the top 2% at Arbonne. She prides herself on leading her team of almost 100 consultants and proudly debunks the negativity associated with this industry.

Support the show:

☕️buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfree

About the show:

Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.

My husband and I went viral on Instagram and it’s not pretty. 6.6 million views, 125k shares, 30k comments and counting. 

We're opening up about how an otherwise ordinary day in Squamish led to us becoming accidental internet sensations. Our infamous fish video has received media misinterpretation and mocking comments about Jared's masculinity, sexuality and our naivety. It's a fascinating look at how quickly and wildly things can spiral in the world of social media.

Highlights: 

- the reality of the online backlash and public ridicule Jared has withstood
- we delve into the multiple theories behind our viral video 
- lessons we've gleaned about ourselves amidst this chaos.

My husband, Jared, breaks his silence by responding to the haters while attempting to make sense of his recent virality, trolling and internet fame.

Support the show:

☕️buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfree

About the show:

Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.

Former WeWork employee took the COVID-19 crisis and her dramatic exit head-on by reshaping her life and becoming an entrepreneur.
 
Flavia (Albanian immigrant to Canada) reveals the intricate process of starting a cosmetics business from scratch with her mother along with the personal growth that comes along with entrepreneurship.

Key Takeaways:

• the struggles of wanting to be hands-on in every aspect of your business
• pressures of being an immigrant to Canada and wanting to succeed here
• balancing evolving relationships when you start a business with family
• how to find your next big business idea

Support the show:

☕️buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfree

About the show:

Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.

Running a creative business, managing multiple revenue streams and finding the courage to say 'no' to free work, Lex paints a vivid picture of what it really means to be a creative entrepreneur.

Lex is an internationally published photographer and content creator, who started her career as an actress in LA.  Her journey to entrepreneurship involves leveraging her personality, leaning into her unique side and embracing non-conformity.
 
Key Takeaways:

• Building your photography portfolio and finding your niche
• Saying no to favors from friends and family when building your business
• Putting a pause on dreams and revenue streams that aren't working 

Support the show:

☕️buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfree

About the show:

Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.

Picture this: you've been speaking for free for a decade and now it's time to get paid.

Fatima - CEO and Professional Speaker - shares how she leveraged the power of self promotion and thought leadership to build a career as a professional speaker.  She opens up about the criticism that self advocacy often attracts.

Key Takeaways: 

• Harnessing the power of unapologetic self-promotion and advocacy
• Her decision-making process when it comes to free vs. paid gigs 
• Powerful podcasting statistics and listenership behavior
• How to balance success, travel and meaningful purpose

From the rugged landscapes of Iceland to sunny beaches of Barbados, Fatima -  seamlessly combines work with the thrill of travel. As the CEO of Quill and Co-Host, Fatima has built location independent businesses she can run from anywhere.

Support the show:

☕️buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfree

About the show:

Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.

Who says you can't travel the world and have a stable home life?

Shattering preconceived notions about Digital Nomad Families, Lona reveals how she manages her family's school schedules with travel, handles tricky questions from critics, and the impact this unique lifestyle has on her children's friendships and global understanding.

Key Takeaways:

• Resources for Digital Nomad families, including travel hacks for sourcing accommodations and global education
• Importance of parents pursuing their own dreams (not just their children's)
• The most affordable countries to visit for long term travel 
• SafetyWing Health & Medical Insurance 

Support the show:

☕️buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfree

About the show:

Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.

Leaving a cozy tech job to start a brick-and-mortar business.

Oscar is giving up some freedom, for now. Learn why he traded his flexible remote job offer to pursue a new venture: a physical maker space in his local community (Squamish, BC).

He shares his plans for Create Makerspace:  teaching unique classes, community engagement and creating an inclusive culture - even before the doors officially open. He also discusses his pre launch marketing plan including raising funds on Indiegogo. 

Support the show:

☕️buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfree

About the show:

Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.