We are joined by James Holmes, technical manager for a post production studio in London. We discuss why he quit the freelancing life and went back to a 9 to 5, what he recommends freelancers to do if they are feeling stuck and we discuss how he has built is way up to being a technical manager. Subscribe for more content!

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Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

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Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/francescamarago 

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

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We are joined by Hazel Graham, a line producer for Documentaries. We find out the question on everyones lips… what on earth is a line producer?? We also discuss how Hazel got into the business, as well as her love for history and what she urges freelancers to do in their free time. Subscribe now by clicking the 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. 

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

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

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We are joined by Ryan Fowler, Chief Storyteller at Orion Media Group! In this honest chat we discuss how he went from Real Estate agent to a successful creative freelancer, we discuss the importance of having a mentor and what to do when your freelancing career doesn’t go the way you planned. Subscribe now by clicking that bell, so you never miss an episode! 

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Connect with Ryan Fowler:  

Website: https://www.orionmedia.group

Instagram: @orionmedia.group // https://www.instagram.com/orionmedia.group

LinkedIn: Ryan Fowler // https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanfowlermarketing/

Orion Media Group // https://www.linkedin.com/company/orion-media-group-au/

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Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com 

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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 bringing you the best Christmas present you’ll receive this year in the form of a bonus episode! We discuss our Christmas traditions, what beverages are our favourite, we share our highs and lows of this past year and share some of our freelancing advice for 2025. Subscribe now!

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Katheryn Siggers: 

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Acting 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 Lucy Dixon, an actor best known for her roles on Waterloo Road and Hollyoaks! We discuss what it was like growing up in the lime light, how she deals with quiet periods, how we all get a little woo woo with the universe and find out why Lucy almost quit acting! Subscribe now and click the bell, so you don't miss interesting stories like this! 

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Connect with Lucy Dixon: 

Website: https://lucy-dixon.co.uk

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

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

Recommended read from Lucy: 

‘The Universe Has Your Back’ by Gabrielle Bernstein

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Universe-Has-Your-Back-Transform/dp/1401946542

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Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com 

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Acting 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 Safia Rana-Jaswal, creator of The Mum Hub and Multi-Business owner. She shares her secrets on how to prioritise your work in order to reach your big and micro-goals (more on micro-goals in the episode!), discuss how Safia uses writing to battle imposter syndrome and Safia explains to us what SWOT analysis is and how to use it to make your business successful! Subscribe now to listen to more incredible, inspiring stories!

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Website: https://www.themumhub.com

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Mum-Hub-100080616263648/

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Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com 

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Francesca Marago: 

Acting 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 DOP aka 'Cameraman' Doug Bolton this week, who discusses his love for film from a very early age, how he learnt his craft and what it’s like to work with a 6 star resort! He also discusses how not being academic has never held him back in life and how he ended up going to Singapore with travel journalist Simon Calder. Subscribe now!

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Instagram: 

@cni_televison // https://www.instagram.com/cni_television/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

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Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com 

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Francesca Marago: 

Acting 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 professional matchmaker and owner of Cupid in the City, Siobhan Copland. We find out how she went from PA to matchmaker in Cilla Black style, how she overcomes moments of doubt and what the process is for clients when they hire a matchmaker. Don’t miss this inspiring journey into the world of matchmaking! Hit SUBSCRIBE to join us for more incredible stories.

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

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

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Katheryn Siggers: 

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com 

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Francesca Marago: 

Acting 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 podcasters! And this time with none other than SAM VALENTINE! Actress, Podcaster and founder of One Broke Actress. In this insightful conversation, Sam shares the reality of what being an actor in LA means, her journey into content creation and gives us a pep talk about the harsh truth of podcasting. Subscribe now!

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Sam Valentine:

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

Website: https://samvalentine.komi.io/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabYrKTQcr2VD1ji1lLq1JnMaB_GlaTe6_AJxXGXwyXGkf0wDLPSi8Wv0qY_aem_XqjVbdtWBmNc-K0CmM4y8g

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Katheryn Siggers:

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography

Website: www.katsiggerscreative.com

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Francesca Marago:

Acting 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 the final episode of season 3, we're joined by Margherita Barbieri, star of Hulu’s Spellbound, a talented professional dancer, and artist. In this inspiring conversation, Margherita shares how art has been a path to healing, her journey to releasing guilt as motivation, and how she creates balance in her life. Subscribe now!

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Margherita Barbieri

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

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

Katheryn Siggers:

Acting Page: @katherynsiggers

Photography Page: @katsiggersphotography 

Website: https://www.katsiggerscreative.com 

Francesca Marago: 

Website: www.francescamarago.com 

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/francescamarago 

Instagram: @francescamarago 

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Special thanks to:

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

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

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