Happy Monday and welcome back to the Live Free Podcast!

I am so excited to have this week’s guest, Kara Charron. Kara is a growth expert who has over two decades of experience helping businesses grow as a service provider.

Now, she has started another business where she is using her expertise to empower women to create intentional, joy-filled lives and businesses.

She is also the creator of the Monday Motivation newsletter and the host of The Design Your Dream Life podcast.

Don’t miss this episode if you are ready to break through barriers and step into the life you have always dreamed of.

Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

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Happy to have you back to The Live Free Podcast!

Today we have another student success story! Maggie joins me to talk about her start as a Tech VA turned web designer. 

After moving across the country and needing a career change, Maggie knew there had to be a way to be home with her girls while also earning a reliable income using skills she acquired in her previous job. 

She landed a client on her own before joining The Live Free Academy but she knew she wanted the added support that came with LFA. 

She landed 3 more clients in her first month joining the monthly challenge hosted each month for those in LFA. She did that all while having 3 little ones at home! 

Maggie then decided to pivot to web design and has utilized in-person networking events to make connections and land clients.

Don’t miss this episode if you want to learn more about the tech VA and web designer roles! 

Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

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Welcome back to The Live Free Podcast!  I am so honored to have you here.

Today, I wanted to talk about something I experienced when I first became a mom and something I have been hearing a lot more in emails.

What happens when the job you love(d) no longer fits with your lifestyle as a mom?

There is a better option through freelancing. You can use your skills, talents, and strengths while having a healthy balance between work and family life.

Listen to today’s episode if you are ready to find a way to have it all.

Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

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Hi Everyone! I am so excited to bring back the Student Success Story Series!

Today, you are going to get to meet Kerry Komarov. Kerry is a former middle school teacher of 10 years turned entrepreneur and Creative Business Strategist.

Kerry was able to resign from teaching by exceeding her income goals, working 20-25 hours a week. She made this shift while taking care of a toddler and a newborn.

If you are looking for a way to be the “never miss a moment” mom while exceeding your current income working less than 25 hours a week, you won’t want to miss this episode.

Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

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Happy Monday! I am so excited to share with you this 2 part series brought to you by Natalie Gingrich over at the Ops Authority. 

Natalie gathered some of the top leaders in the freelance and service-based industry to reflect on 2024 and look ahead to 2025. 

Today you will be listening to Part 2 where we chat about what is coming ahead in 2025 and what we expect the landscape to look like for freelancers and service providers.

I hope this episode provides you with inspiration and motivation on what to do in your business in 2025.

If you haven’t started yet, this episode can give you insight into what you expect when you get started this year.

Whether you are a new freelancer or a seasoned freelancer, this episode is one you are going to want to hear! I was honored to be a part and can’t wait for you to take a listen.

Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

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Happy New Year and welcome back to the podcast! I am so excited to share with you this 2 part series brought to you by Natalie Gingrich over at the Ops Authority. 

Natalie gathered some of the top leaders in the freelance and service-based industry to reflect on 2024 and look ahead to 2025. 

Today you will be listening to Part 1 where we chatted about the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2024. We cover the trends we noticed, what worked well for freelancers and service providers, and what didn’t go so well. 

You will get a lot of nuggets about what was working in 2024 that we will be carrying into 2025. As well as what people struggled with so you don’t have to face those same challenges or if you do, you will have some tools in your toolbelt to be prepared. 

Whether you are a new freelancer or a seasoned freelancer, this episode is one you are going to want to hear! I was honored to be a part and can’t wait for you to take a listen

Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

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Hey guys! Happy Monday! In today’s episode, I'm chatting with Kaitlin Christensen about how she built a flexible freelancing career while managing motherhood and narcolepsy. 

Kailyn has a background in marketing, but her medical condition, narcolepsy, forced her to leave the traditional workforce. After being a stay-at-home mom for five years, Kaitlin was eager to find something flexible that allowed her to manage her health while contributing financially. 

In August 2023, she found LFA through a mom in a local Facebook group, and by September, she was all in. Just a month later, Kaitlin landed her first client!

Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

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In this episode, I’m chatting with Renee Herren, who transitioned from a 10-year corporate career to freelancing after being laid off. With a husband who works crazy hours as a chef and two toddlers at home, Renee was drawn to the flexibility of freelancing. While her journey wasn’t fast—taking four months to land her first client—once she did, things quickly snowballed, and she landed three more the following month.

Renee shares how she overcame discouragement by staying consistent, leaning on the support of the LFA community, and joining our monthly "Land Your First (or next) Client" challenges. She talks about how she fits freelancing into her schedule, how she landed her clients, and the financial stability she’s gained through freelancing. If you’ve faced setbacks in your freelancing journey, Renee’s story will inspire you to keep going!

Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

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Hey guys! Happy Monday! Today, I’m chatting with Tana Goosic, who transitioned from working 40 hours a week to working just 40 hours a month—all while replacing her income and working from home with her babies.

In this episode, Tana walks us through how she got started freelancing, the niche her ideal client works in, and how she lands clients through the OTO job board, direct outreach, and referrals. With baby number three on the way, Tana also shares her plan for managing maternity leave while freelancing.

Tana balances one big retainer client with several monthly project clients, giving her the flexibility to work from home, spend time with her kids, and still make a solid income. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

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Dawne, a former labor and delivery nurse of 18 years, made the leap into freelancing in November of 2021. Within just a week of enrolling in the course, she landed her first client, and by January of 2022—only 12 weeks later—she was able to quit her nursing job entirely. Now, Dawne works 20-25 hours a week, makes 53% more than she did as a nurse, and enjoys the freedom and flexibility to live life on her own terms.

In today's episode, Dawne shares how she got started, the strategies she used to land clients quickly, and what her daily routine looks like now—working Monday through Thursday with slow, relaxing mornings alongside her husband. She also talks about how she bounced back from losing clients unexpectedly, using a "Land Your First (or Next) Client" challenge to replace the lost income.

Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode307

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***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***