Pretty Philosophical

By Pretty Philosophical with Denée Seaton

Pretty Philosophical with Denée Seaton is a podcast on womanhood, ambition, and freelancing in the modern economy.

These episodes explore what it actually looks like to want more while staying self-d... more

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The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.

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November 12, 2025 how to actually start freelancing in 2026 (2-hour step-by-step course)
Discover a comprehensive step-by-step guide on kickstarting your freelance journey in 2026! This in-depth course will teach you how to select profitable freelance skills and build a compelling portfolio, even if you're starting from scratch. Dive into strategies for finding freelance clients through inbound, warm, and cold outreach. Learn to price your services confidently, set up efficient workflows, negotiate effectively, and secure a steady income stream. This guide is perfect for those aiming to transition into full-time freelancing or establish a successful side hustle.

If you're eager to learn how to freelance, start without experience, or enhance your client acquisition strategies, this guide is your essential resource.

00:00:00: Intro
00:01:02: What to expect
00:01:21: Get your free notion board
00:01:49: Who I am
00:02:08: Part 1: Foundation
00:04:40: Getting close to the money
00:05:20: What skill to freelance
00:13:32: Part 2: How to find clients
00:13:58: Inbound clients
00:17:44: Cold outbound
00:19:37: Good cold outreach examples
00:23:11: Warm outbound
00:27:55: Working with clients globally
00:33:38: Creating your portfolio
00:38:58: Part 3: Pricing
00:40:39: Retainer offers
00:42:36: One-off projects
00:47:22: Calculating your rate
00:51:00: Retainer offer tiers
00:52:50: Freelance pricing examples
00:55:20: How to raise your rates
00:58:00: How to negotiate with clients
00:59:40: Doing test projects
01:00:03: How to conduct a client call
01:06:43: Following up after a client call
01:07:22: When you’re asked to work “full-time”
01:10:50: Creating a qualifying questionnaire for inbounds
01:12:11: Preparing for a call with a cold client
01:13:20: How long a client call should be
01:14:08: Part 4: Workflow
01:15:55: Freelance contracts
01:22:30: Where and how to do client work
01:26:19: Thinking in systems
01:28:00: How to work faster as a freelancer
01:31:55: Sending work to clients
01:34:30: Collecting payment from clients
01:36:16: Part 5: Longevity
01:37:32: Keeping multiple clients
01:38:56: Diversifying your freelance income
01:41:20: Being easy to work with
01:45:48: SEO + AEO for inbound leads
01:48:41: Travelling while freelancing
01:50:57: Closing thoughts

#freelancing #freelanceskills #clientacquisition #pricingstrategies #portfoliobuilding #workflow #incomestability #full-timefreelancer #sidehustle #freelancing2026 #freelancecourse

See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/691549baf92e0f343846f61d

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November 09, 2025 how to act so dumb you pull off the greatest comeback ever
Most people believe that overthinking is a protective measure, but in reality, it only leads to stagnation. In this episode, we explore the liberating power of making "dumb" decisions. Discover the journey from being the "smart girl" with a plan to embracing decisions that truly impact life. If you find yourself stuck in analysis paralysis, whether it's due to fears of leaving a 9-5 job, expanding a freelance business, or embarking on a new venture you've delayed for too long, this discussion will provide the push you need.

Learn how to minimize overthinking, take swift action, and overcome the fear of making mistakes—because action is what breeds confidence, clarity, and momentum.

00:00: Intro
01:33: Why I clung to the 'smart girl' identity
03:34: My first 'dumb' decision that changed everything
05:45: Why being dumb is an ego death
06:19: Step one: Think less
07:36: Step two: Reframe discomfort
09:55: Step three: Track what actually matters
10:36: Step four: Detach from the Ls
12:33: Step five: You are what you do
13:41: The cost of not acting dumb

#overthinking #analysisparalysis #dumbdecisions #confidence #momentum #freelance #ego

See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/6910d79bbf74dfd5cf78f880

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18min
November 02, 2025 gaslighting you into making 2026 your main character year
Are you feeling stuck, living the same year over and over? This episode offers a fresh perspective to break free from routine and embrace radical ownership of your life. We explore simple yet effective systems focusing on energy, output, and reflection, along with practical strategies to avoid pitfalls that can derail your journey. Near the end, discover actionable steps you can implement immediately to transform your year—no vision board needed.

00:00: Intro
02:19: Why you feel numb
05:51: You can't be the passenger princess
07:11: Radical ownership
10:42: Main character energy in practice
17:50: Avoiding the pickles
21:39: Final pep talk

#radicalownership #maincharacterenergy #lifetransformation #practicalsteps #breakfreefromroutine

See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/69079e27eb875a3350714b73

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26min
October 26, 2025 i weaponized jealousy to build my dream freelance-nomad life

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22min
October 26, 2025 i weaponized jealousy to build my dream freelance-nomad life

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22min
October 26, 2025i weaponized jealousy to build my dream freelance-nomad life
Jealousy isn’t always negative. Discover how envy and comparison can become powerful tools for transformation. In this episode, learn how to turn jealousy into discipline and self-awareness to build a successful freelance career. Understand how to harness these emotions to achieve your own professional dreams, whether you're in a 9-5 job or freelancing.

This discussion includes:
How to reframe envy as useful data.
Building self-awareness about your desires.
Channeling negative energy into focus and consistency.

This episode provides practical steps to ignite your motivation and guide you towards a rewarding freelance lifestyle.

00:00:00: Intro
00:01:28: My angsty teenage years
00:03:23: Turning jealousy into fuel
00:04:39: Using negative emotions as data
00:07:23: Step 1: Getting clear
00:10:06: Step 2: Earn your stripes
00:12:06: Step 3: Accept the sacrifice
00:15:39: Practical steps to making this work

#jealousy #freelance #envy #self-awareness #discipline #freelancecareer #motivation #professionalgrowth

See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/68fe62686d98d3715f6bd06f

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25min
October 26, 2025i weaponized jealousy to build my dream freelance-nomad life
Jealousy isn’t always negative. Discover how envy and comparison can become powerful tools for transformation. In this episode, learn how to turn jealousy into discipline and self-awareness to build a successful freelance career. Understand how to harness these emotions to achieve your own professional dreams, whether you're in a 9-5 job or freelancing.

This discussion includes:
How to reframe envy as useful data.
Building self-awareness about your desires.
Channeling negative energy into focus and consistency.

This episode provides practical steps to ignite your motivation and guide you towards a rewarding freelance lifestyle.

00:00:00: Intro
00:01:28: My angsty teenage years
00:03:23: Turning jealousy into fuel
00:04:39: Using negative emotions as data
00:07:23: Step 1: Getting clear
00:10:06: Step 2: Earn your stripes
00:12:06: Step 3: Accept the sacrifice
00:15:39: Practical steps to making this work

#jealousy #freelance #envy #self-awareness #discipline #freelancecareer #motivation #professionalgrowth

See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/68fe62686d98d3715f6bd06f

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25min
October 19, 2025 i turned being the shy awkward girl into my villain origin story
Many people believe being introverted is a limitation, but I found it to be my greatest strength. I discuss my journey from feeling awkward in social settings to embracing my introversion, which transformed my life and career. Learn how solitude, self-awareness, and focus helped me achieve freedom, creativity, and peace. If you've ever felt misunderstood or drained by social interactions, this episode is for you.

Explore how to turn your personality into your biggest asset.

My no-BS, how-to-start-freelancing crash course will change your perspective on work forever.

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00:00:00: Intro
00:01:02: Defining the 'freak aura'
00:03:05: Why big groups drain me
00:04:05: Introversion as an advantage
00:05:40: Socializing enjoyably
00:08:40: Creativity through solitude
00:10:06: Mindset shift to freelancing
00:11:26: Using introversion as power
00:13:27: Message for the misunderstood

#introversion #self-awareness #solitude #creativity #freelancing #socialsettings #personalitypower

See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/68f527f31bc349f8d6ebe8c0

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17min
October 17, 2025 Turns Out Good Mental Health Just Costs Money
Discover how quitting traditional employment and embracing freelancing can transform your mental health. Learn how financial independence can reduce stress and anxiety, particularly in relation to ADHD, and explore practical steps for replacing a 9-to-5 income with freelancing.

Understand the concept of 'financial freedom' and its impact on well-being. Whether you're already freelancing or contemplating a career change, this episode provides insights into achieving calm, focus, and independence.

01:01: Disclaimer
02:03: Money and anxiety
04:02: Money and ADHD
05:34: 'Easy mode,' explained
07:49: Why self-employment
09:16: How I make money
09:47: What I get paid
10:10: Why I freelance

#freelancing #mentalhealth #financialindependence #anxiety #ADHD #financialfreedom #self-employment

See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/68ebee50aa0f3410b9d46a48

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17min
October 08, 2025 The Day I Confessed P*rn, Food and My Phone Owned Me
I used to live in so much shame that I was afraid to admit my struggles out loud—not to friends, not even to God.

In this episode, I discuss why and how I faced my challenges and what it takes to fight back. Discover how I began to break free, the role of shame in keeping you stuck in cycles, and how to start rebuilding your self-respect.

Understand why willpower alone isn’t enough, how your environment impacts you, and the routines that anchored me. Learn about using micro-commitments to rebuild self-trust and the importance of accountability by sharing with others and God.

00:00:00: Intro
00:02:09: Disclaimer
00:02:41: Rethinking what self-harm is
00:04:00: The day I finally confessed
00:06:05: Why willpower alone isn’t enough
00:07:30: Your environment can make or break you
00:10:12: The routines that anchored me
00:11:00: Using micro-commitments to rebuild self-trust
00:12:28: Accountability: telling people and telling God
00:14:06: Final thoughts & reflections

#shame #self-respect #micro-commitments #accountability #self-harm #environment #willpower

See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/68e2b2ef94a319dd5fd8a8a0

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FAQs about Pretty Philosophical:

How many episodes does Pretty Philosophical have?

The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.