This week we’re diving into the world of ‘NO’! We break down 10 ways to say no in the most professional way for different circumstances, and we discuss why the word ‘no’ needs to be in our vocabulary for mental wellness, a sense of empowerment and making room for that ‘YES’. Subscribe now. 

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Instagram: @francescamarago 

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‘Not the 9 to 5’ podcast is hosted, produced and edited by Katheryn Siggers and Francesca Marago. 

Special thanks to:

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This week, we’re unpacking our ultimate freelancing survival kits — from mental health essentials to financial tools. We dive deep into what keeps us grounded and thriving, and how you can apply these strategies to your own freelance journey. Don’t miss it — subscribe now!

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Survival Kit Mentioned: 

Notion: https://www.notion.com

Asana: https://asana.com

Google Drive: https://workspace.google.com/intl/en-GB/products/drive/ 

Fathom AI: https://fathom.video

Slack: https://slack.com/intl/en-gb/ 

Monzo: https://monzo.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com

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Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com 

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Francesca Marago: 

Acting & Production Website: www.francescamarago.com 

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/francescamarago 

Instagram: @francescamarago 

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‘Not the 9 to 5’ podcast is hosted, produced and edited by Katheryn Siggers and Francesca Marago. 

Special thanks to:

Logo Designer - Doublelix (https://doublelix.com)

Theme Tune - Euan McCandless (https://www.euanmccandless.co.uk) // @euanmccandlessmusic

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In this week’s episode, we dive into how freelancing is portrayed in pop culture — what’s real, what’s way off, and everything in between. From Friends to Fleabag and plenty more, we’re breaking it all down!

PLUS... the messy food feud between Kat & Francesca is still going strong (you don’t want to miss the chaos). Hit that Subscribe button!

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Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com 

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Francesca Marago: 

Acting & Production Website: www.francescamarago.com 

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/francescamarago 

Instagram: @francescamarago 

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‘Not the 9 to 5’ podcast is hosted, produced and edited by Katheryn Siggers and Francesca Marago. 

Special thanks to:

Logo Designer - Doublelix (https://doublelix.com)

Theme Tune - Euan McCandless (https://www.euanmccandless.co.uk) // @euanmccandlessmusic

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For the first time ever on Not the 9 to 5 Pod, Kat and Francesca go head-to-head in a fiery debate: Freelancing vs. the 9 to 5. The real question is... which side are you on? Plus, Kat channels her inner Sally from Accounting and it's a moment you don’t want to miss. 🎙️ Subscribe for more unfiltered chats and hit that bell so you never miss an episode!

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Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com 

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Francesca Marago: 

Acting & Production Website: www.francescamarago.com 

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/francescamarago 

Instagram: @francescamarago 

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‘Not the 9 to 5’ podcast is hosted, produced and edited by Katheryn Siggers and Francesca Marago. 

Special thanks to:

Logo Designer - Doublelix (https://doublelix.com)

Theme Tune - Euan McCandless (https://www.euanmccandless.co.uk) // @euanmccandlessmusic

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Clients are humans too—and that means all kinds of Zodiac signs! In today's episode, we’re breaking down each sign, their personality traits in business, and how to handle them like a pro. Plus, we’re reading some wild listener stories about tricky zodiac clients.

Subscribe for more—and don’t forget to hit the bell so you never miss a new upload!

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Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com 

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Francesca Marago: 

Acting & Production Website: www.francescamarago.com 

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/francescamarago 

Instagram: @francescamarago 

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‘Not the 9 to 5’ podcast is hosted, produced and edited by Katheryn Siggers and Francesca Marago. 

Special thanks to:

Logo Designer - Doublelix (https://doublelix.com)

Theme Tune - Euan McCandless (https://www.euanmccandless.co.uk) // @euanmccandlessmusic

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We are back with SERIES 5!! In this episode we chat about how freelancing feels a LOT like dating. We discuss how you swipe through a load of jobs until you get the right match, you have to have good communication so everyones on the same page and you need to be aware of those RED FLAGS.  Subscribe for more content! 

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Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com 

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Francesca Marago: 

Acting & Production Website: www.francescamarago.com 

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/francescamarago 

Instagram: @francescamarago 

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‘Not the 9 to 5’ podcast is hosted, produced and edited by Katheryn Siggers and Francesca Marago. 

Special thanks to:

Logo Designer - Doublelix (https://doublelix.com)

Theme Tune - Euan McCandless (https://www.euanmccandless.co.uk) // @euanmccandlessmusic

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We are joined by Emmy nominated choreographer and dancer, Alison Faulk. We discuss how she made the transition from dancer to choreographer, how she didn’t realise Magic Mike got so big because she was on tour with Madonna (yep, you read that right!) and how to get a dance agent! 

Subscribe so you don’t miss more incredible, inspiring stories, and hit the bell to stay up to date with the latest episodes!

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Connect with Alison Faulk: 

Website: https://www.alisonfaulk.com

Instagram: @alison_faulk // https://www.instagram.com/alison_faulk?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

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Meet the Hosts!

Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com 

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Francesca Marago: 

Acting & Production Website: www.francescamarago.com 

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/francescamarago 

Instagram: @francescamarago 

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‘Not the 9 to 5’ podcast is hosted, produced and edited by Katheryn Siggers and Francesca Marago. 

Special thanks to:

Logo Designer - Doublelix (https://doublelix.com)

Theme Tune - Euan McCandless (https://www.euanmccandless.co.uk) // @euanmccandlessmusic

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We are joined by Helena Moody, a content creator and comedian! We discuss her move from a 9 to 5 in the UK to moving to Berlin to become a full-time content creator, she shares some helpful content tips and promised Kat & Francesca front row seats to her 100th stand up comedy gig (as long as everyones fully clothed)! Subscribe for more inspiring stories, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode!

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Connect with Helena Moody:

Website: https://www.helenamoody.com

TikTok: @helenamoody // https://www.tiktok.com/@helenamoody?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Instagram: @helenakatemoody // https://www.instagram.com/helenakatemoody?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

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Meet the Hosts!

Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com 

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Francesca Marago: 

Acting & Production Website: www.francescamarago.com 

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/francescamarago 

Instagram: @francescamarago 

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‘Not the 9 to 5’ podcast is hosted, produced and edited by Katheryn Siggers and Francesca Marago. 

Special thanks to:

Logo Designer - Doublelix (https://doublelix.com)

Theme Tune - Euan McCandless (https://www.euanmccandless.co.uk) // @euanmccandlessmusic

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We are joined by Adam Faulkner, a freelance videographer and owner of Creative AF. We discuss the importance of always being yourself, how to personalise the cold emails you send, what to do if you get nervous when you go to a networking event and how to overcome freelancing hurdles. Subscribe now! 

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Connect with Adam Faulkner: 

LinkedIn: Adam Faulkner // https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfaulkner/

Website: https://linktr.ee/adamfaulkneraf 

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Meet the Hosts!

Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com 

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Francesca Marago: 

Acting & Production Website: www.francescamarago.com 

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/francescamarago 

Instagram: @francescamarago 

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‘Not the 9 to 5’ podcast is hosted, produced and edited by Katheryn Siggers and Francesca Marago. 

Special thanks to:

Logo Designer - Doublelix (https://doublelix.com)

Theme Tune - Euan McCandless (https://www.euanmccandless.co.uk) // @euanmccandlessmusic

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We are joined by Laurie Delaney, actor and founder of ‘Nice Twang’. We discuss how she created her company out of a slow spot her acting career, how great acting classes can be for sharpening your tool kit and what Laurie does when the comparison monster starts to creep in. Subscribe now for the latest episodes! 

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Connect with Laurie Delaney: 

Instagram: @lauriedelaney // https://www.instagram.com/lauriedelaney?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

‘Nice Twang’ Website: https://nicetwang.com 

Watch Laurie in ‘The Tower’ on ITV: https://www.itv.com/watch/the-tower/10a1570

Find AWA classes on Instagram: @act_without_acting // https://www.instagram.com/act_without_acting?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Meet the Hosts!

Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com 

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Francesca Marago: 

Acting & Production Website: www.francescamarago.com 

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/francescamarago 

Instagram: @francescamarago 

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‘Not the 9 to 5’ podcast is hosted, produced and edited by Katheryn Siggers and Francesca Marago. 

Special thanks to:

Logo Designer - Doublelix (https://doublelix.com)

Theme Tune - Euan McCandless (https://www.euanmccandless.co.uk) // @euanmccandlessmusic

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To get in contact with us about sponsorship, email us on: 

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