Work-At-Home Heroes

Setting boundaries within his new work-at-home life was not something Aiden McFarland ever dreamed he'd have to worry about.

Discovering he had become his own worst boss, he slimmed down his client base, started to focus on only the work he truly loves, and is now living the life he actually wants -- he's no longer living just to work.

With his extra time, he is now exploring his creative side and finding ways to give back to his community. Becoming a freelancer doesn't mean you have to hustle 24/7, which is exactly what McFarland would love for you to learn from his story in this episode!

For more, go to https://workathomeschool.com/freelance-va-has-learned-how-to-build-the-life-he-wants-without-the-burnout

When Brittany Long was interviewed on Work-At-Home Heroes just 18 months ago, she was still working full-time as a teacher while pursuing side hustles that left her depleted and unsatisfied.

After a medical scare that left her reeling, she decided to make some changes that altered the direction of her life forever!

Now Long finally has a job she can say she loves every single day, is mentally and physically healthier than ever, and is looking forward to the future with a new confidence.

If you're unsure if you can completely turn your life around in a short amount of time, you will want to listen to her story!

For more, visit https://workathomeschool.com/former-teacher-has-seen-big-change-in-a-small-amount-of-time

What does a semi-retired radio news anchor do when he has a voice that everyone still wants to hear? He uses it to narrate audiobooks!

Tim Burke has recorded over 65 audiobooks and his work continues to keep him swamped. Having the skills needed to attract authors, he no longer needs to market -- his clients seek him out instead.

In this episode of Work-At-Home Heroes, Burke talks about the struggles of living in the present and being paid what he's worth, but the joy that comes from living a life he loves. If fear has you hustling for a lifestyle you don't even like, you will want to pay attention to Burke's inspiring wisdom today.

For more, go to https://workathomeschool.com/living-the-life-you-want-audiobook-narrator-says-money-has-little-to-do-with-it

The more you allow and implement changes in your life, the less scary they can be, but that doesn't mean transitions for Lisa Evoluer have been easy.

In the last two years, Evoluer has moved to a new country, grown her coaching business, and made some drastic personnel changes to her online company Coachy, a platform that allows business owners to create their own online courses within a matter of minutes.

Even though her business revenue has tripled, she still finds herself needing to take chances and conquer fear. Evoluer would like to teach you how she keeps pushing herself forward in this episode!

When Mark Rasmussen became a father three years ago, everything changed. The hustle of freelancing lost its appeal, and he started thinking more about his legacy, the way he was spending his time, and the desire to embrace his passion in writing.

Using what he now knows about writing and web-building from freelancing, he's using those skills to follow his passions and is now writing books, novels, and children's books.

It is never too late to decide you're not happy with what you're doing and to make a change, which is exactly what Rasmussen has been discovering. Learn more about his journey in this episode!

For more, visit https://workathomeschool.com/kids-the-catalyst-that-pushed-this-writer-to-pursue-his-passions-and-leave-everything-else-behind

Abbi Perets, a freelancer writer of twenty years, was running an online course that helped moms learn how to become freelancer writers when she realized she didn't feel valued.

Taking a huge leap of faith, she started charging more for her work and her courses, niched down to an even more specific skill set, and slowly watched how things changed for her, including making over $15K per month due to the changes she made.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://workathomeschool.com/undervalued-and-overworked-how-niching-down-helped-this-freelance-writer-thrive

Abbi continues to change and grow her business and herself and would like you to know you're capable of doing the same! Check out her story in this episode of our new season, "Where are they now?"

Julie Eickhoff was living the cozy life as a voice over artist, working less than 4 hours a day and still making over $1500 a month. But when she realized there may be others who would benefit from her knowledge, she developed a voice over course, found her audience through the Work-At-Home Heroes Facebook group, and grew her business.

Eickhoff discusses taking that next step, even if you don't know what you're doing, and being willing to ask others for help. Success doesn't have to be overnight, and rarely is, and Eickhoff addresses what that has looked like for her these last couple years in this episode!

For more information, visit the show notes at https://workathomeschool.com/voicing-audiobooks-to-giving-people-a-voice-with-online-education

Rick August, PhD, grew his business from $2k to over $5K per month in the short 2 years since his last interview with Caitlin.

Thinking he had reached his max potential, August took 4 months off to let his YouTube channel make passive income for him. After that he jumped back in and grew his website to now provide online driver education to new, existing, and commercial driver's license drivers.

August had to overcome some false mindsets he had about success and money to grow his business to where it is now -- which is what he wants to share with you today in the first episode of season two!

For more information, visit the show notes at https://workathomeschool.com/youtube-instructor-almost-quit-now-earning-5k-per-month

Owen Fritts is a former architect, and during the recession his business took a huge hit.

After a diagnosis of skin cancer and flat-lining on the operating table during surgery, Fritts decided he didn't want to go back to architecture anymore.

He received a clean bill of health, and today he spends his time doing sculpting work and building his shipping container home near the Ortiz Mountains in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

He loves his work and his earth-friendly lifestyle! Listen to Fritts' full story here!

For more information, visit the show notes at https://CaitlinPyle.co/owenfritts

Jennifer Thome used to work in a corporate marketing job, and while she earned six figures, her days were very long and exhausting.

At this point, she realized a change was in order for the sake of herself and her family. With a background in German and Chinese, she decided to turn her experience in language into an online business.

Thome now does a range of things such as translation, transcription, and interpretation, and even has online courses available to teach others in this niche.

Freed from her draining marketing job, she can now set her own hours and enjoy more time with her children.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://CaitlinPyle.co/JenniferThome