Freedom Lifestyle

What if you could retire by 30 - armed with a real estate portfolio and the satisfaction of running a family business? Ushpreet, a 25-year-old remote worker, is on her way to achieving that dream.

Takeaways: 

• A sneak peek into her investment strategies (buy-and-hold, multifamily)
• Tips for running a family business with your mom and sister
• Real estate investing resources (podcasts, books, blogs)

Her journey began when she, her mom, and sister decided to pool their resources and convert a single-family home into a duplex, adding two extra sources of income to her full-time job. Listen in as she takes us through the challenges and benefits of managing a family business, and the positive impact it's had on their relationships.

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.

She boldly launched her own venture after an unforeseen job cut

Nichole, a paramedical and cosmetic tattoo artist, unveils her transition from an unsatisfying corporate job to becoming an entrepreneur.  Discover her dramatic story of being part of a 1500 person job cut that happened over a 10 minute zoom call!

Takeaways: 

• Paid advertising strategies (how much you need to spend and what works)
• How to use the law of attraction and manifesting in business
• Being your own cheerleader when your people don't understand your choices 

Nichole shares the vital mindset shifts and marketing tactics at the heart of her success and client acquisition. We also delve into the manifestation process, and how it can shift your life and career path in unimaginable ways.

Support the show:

☕️https://www.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.

Embracing Radical Self-Reliance & Viral Rumors

Tackling  stigmas, misconceptions, and the reality of this year's event - Burning Man 2023 in Black Rock City, Nevada.

Takeaways:

• What are theme camps, mutant vehicles and spark ponies?
• Burning Man news coverage vs Reality
• How much it costs to attend Burning Man
• How to get Burning Man tickets 
• The 10 Principles of Burning Man Explained 
• This mapping tool shows how big the playa is

Daring to venture where few podcasts have gone before - the Orgy Dome!

[NSFW - EXPLICIT EPISODE]

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.

Support the show:

☕️https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfree 

Insights from Professional Poker Player 

Experience the exhilarating journey of Maddie Robinson, a former biotech salesperson whose life took an unexpected turn  to the high-stakes tables of professional casinos.  As her wins multiplied, so did her passion, until she made the daring decision to pursue poker as a full-time career. 

Takeaways: 

• Mastering the math and probability of poker
• Opportunities for women in poker (predominately male field)
• How much money you need to do poker full-time (bankroll) 
• Poker as a path to financial freedom (how much she makes!)

Maddie paints an elaborate picture of her world:  her own rituals,  the challenges and stigmas surrounding her profession and how she juggles work and play while trotting the globe. 

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.

Support the show:

☕️https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfree 

This couple travels the world (for free) taking care of pets!

Marco and Fran are the masterminds behind the travel lifestyle design business, Map the Unknown, and have been exploring, fully nomadic since 2018 -  all thanks to house sitting.

Takeaways: 

• Pro tips for becoming a pet sitter on TrustedHousesitters
• Starting a freedom based business with your partner 
• How they transitioned from IT consultants to digital entrepreneurs 

Join us as we unravel the secrets behind their unique lifestyle. From sharing their experiences and responsibilities as house sitters through Trusted House Sitter platform, to explaining how they struck a balance between business and life. They also shed light on their journey from a regular work routine to a life filled with exploration and adventure. 

Resources Mentioned: 

• FREEDOM LAB (membership)
• Freedom Lab eBook (free)
• House Sitting Guide (free)

Support the show:

☕️https://www.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.

Rebelling against your parent's expectations and becoming an actor

Dani Barker is currently traveling to festivals around the world representing her new  feature thriller Follow Her -- a movie which she wrote, produced and starred in.

Learn about the business side of taking your independent film on tour and what the lifestyle of a full-time actor and creative entrepreneur is really like. 

Takeaways: 

• Working your network to source gigs in the film industry
• How to get started in entertainment as an actress
• Selling your feature film in hopes of distribution on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc

Additional Resources: 

• Watch The Poo Bag (Dani's YouTube Short Film)
• Sam's Instagram for daily freelance advice and Digital Nomad inspiration 
• Free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook

Sponsored by: SafetyWing Remote Health Insurance 

 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.

A 3 year plan for quitting your job and becoming a Digital Nomad

Learn the exact steps Scott took to leap from full-time employment, to full-time freelance and location independence.

Scott Stockdale is a freelance writer with >1m views on his articles. He’s taught  hundreds of students how to make money on Medium through his online courses and even has a Top 10 Rated Apple Podcast!

Key Takeaways: 

• Negotiating flexible work terms with your boss
• How to make passive income writing on medium
• Practical tips for setting boundaries with your freelance clients
• Mindsets for freelance success
• Preparing to become a digital nomad

Additional Resources: 

• E-SIM (Nomad App:  global data packs at local rates for instant connectivity)
• Sam's Instagram for daily freelance advice and Digital Nomad inspiration 
• Free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook
  
  

 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.

Reflecting on 5 years as a freelancer: how I got my first gig, scope of that project and what I was paid.
 
This is the story of my first gig! What I thought was a one-time project to help me survive unexpected unemployment became the spark for my freedom lifestyle.

After 5 years as a full-time freelancer and self-employed entrepreneur, I'm sharing 3 lessons I learned from my first gig that still apply today.

Takeaways: 

• how to identify skills you have that you could monetize
• using technology to source freelance projects 
• email scripts for pitching your freelance services to your own network

Additional Resources: 

• Sam's Freedom Lifestyle Story (Podcast Episode #21)
• Sam's Instagram for daily freelance advice and Digital Nomad inspiration 
• Free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook

 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.

Two Brains Are Better Than One.

Co-creating with your partner means starting from different places, coming together at a middle ground and ending up with a life that's bigger and better than either of you could have ever dreamt.

Jared Schachter, Co-Author of The #LDR Activity Book, Full-Time Remote Worker at SafetyWing and Fiancé (soon to be husband) of your host, Sam, helps wrap up this season!

We review the two critical components of co-creation: being a team and thinking long-term. 

Takeaways: 

• Breaking down what co-creating looks like and the alternatives to it
• Live activity walkthrough: identify your personal and relationship values
• How to create a personal and relationship bucket list 
• Expected challenges and tips for handling misalignment and disagreements
• Mental models to help you shift your headspace for sustainable co-creation
• How to handle financial and freedom disparity within the relationship
• Sourcing relationship role models

Additional Resources: 

• The #LDR Activity Book: interactive activities and discussion questions to connect more deeply with your partner and develop life alignment 
• Freedom Lifestyle Podcast: episode with Jared and Sam on designing a goal setting weekend with your partner

 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.
 
 Join our free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook. 

Working hard to achieve seconds of bliss

Spencer Seabrooke and Zachery Mayne are leaders within the extreme mountain sports community in Canada. They highline, base jump, setup rope swings across the Rocky Mountains and one even holds the world record for doing it “free solo” (slacklining without a protective leash). 

For them success and freedom is about finding creative ways to spend most of their time pursuing their latest adrenaline inducing hobby. They’ve rejected the notion of a 9-5 or corporate career; instead, thoughtfully pursue gig work and seasonal jobs to enjoy their dream lifestyles. 

Entitled, lazy hippies? Discover what people often get wrong.

Takeaways: 

• Achieving flow state and how it feels
• Reducing your cost of living (van life)
• How to break stigmas and redefine success
• The impact pursuing extreme sports has on your relationships

Watch Spencer’s World Record Free Solo Video

 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.
 
 Join our free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook.