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Freelance AFThat's All Folks (For Now...)Holy moly, this week marks the Season 1 finale of the Freelance AF Podcast! Sean and Michelle are strutting down memory lane, spilling tea, and cackling their way through the highs, lows, and utterly unhinged tangents that made their very first season what it was. We’re reliving our favourite moments, discussing behind-the-scenes chaos, and handing out a few delightfully fake awards nobody asked for (but we’re giving out anyway).This show simply wouldn’t exist without the love and support from our family, friends, and every single listener who tuned in – whether you’ve bee...
2025-11-2542 minFreelance AFMotivation MakeoverFeeling tired, run-down, or like your motivation packed its bags and ghosted you? Good news; this week we’re serving up a full-on Motivation Makeover!Motivation might be our ride-or-die, but wow does it love to play hard to get. It’s not magic; it’s a muscle. And we’re talking how to grow it, flex it, and keep it from tapping out when life gets a little “nope.”Sean and Michelle are diving into what motivation actually is, how to build it from scratch, and how to keep that fire lit so yo...
2025-11-1843 minFreelance AFFlag on the Play!This week on the Freelance AF Podcast, your favourite duo is lacing up their metaphorical cleats and diving headfirst into the world of red and green flags – and calling in a surprise new colour off the bench!From dream clients who make you wanna pop champagne to collaborators who make you wanna fake bad Wi-Fi, every interaction in business comes with its own set of signals. But here’s the kicker: sometimes you’re the one waving the flag.Sean and Michelle are calling the plays and breaking down the cues that scr...
2025-11-1149 minFreelance AFAdvocacy in Bloom with Jodie ButtigiegClass is officially in session this week on the Freelance AF Podcast. And our teacher? The brilliant Jodie Buttigieg!Jodie’s the director and lead educator at Neubloom London, a neuro-affirming school shaking up the “one-size-fits-all” education system and proving that learning should actually fit the learner.She’s spilling the tea on what it really takes to build a school from scratch, the highs and lows of bucking tradition, and what advocating for holistic education truly looks like in action.And of course, it wouldn’t be a Freelance AF episode without a little cha...
2025-11-0459 minFreelance AFSpooktacular AFIt’s that time of year when the veil is thin…and so are our boundaries when it comes to oversharing! We’re getting Spooktacular AF this week and digging up the skeletons in our freelance closets – the tricks we’ve learned, the treats we’ve earned, and the fears we’ve had to face in the dark corners of small biz life. Along with the usual unhinged rhetoric, Sean and Michelle are serving up chills, giggles, and maybe a little witchy wisdom, too. (But only if you dare listen.) Grab your costume, your courage, and...
2025-10-2840 minFreelance AFGhostbusters!This week on the Freelance AF podcast your favourite hosts are slipping on their proton packs and gearing up to battle every entrepreneur’s nightmare: ghosting.Ghosting is all-too common, with over half of Canadians saying they’ve been ghosted at least once in the past year. And for small businesses? Depending on the industry you’re in that could be even higher (think 60-70%).Whether you blame app and phone-based culture or our ever-increasingly apathetic populace, it’s clear us small biz owners need to toughen up. After all, it’s business not...
2025-10-2134 minFreelance AFDream Big or Go Home with Candice NeufeldThis week on the Freelance AF Podcast, we’re kicking back with our girl Candice Neufeld; entrepreneur, coach, and literal ray of human sunshine. She showed up with good vibes, big dreams, and energy so contagious we’re honestly still rockin’ the high!Candice gets real about what it’s like to peace out of your biz’s physical space, and how sometimes walking away is actually the most badass move you can make. Spoiler: it’s giving freedom, flow, and full-on trust in your purpose.We’re talking big plans, bigger goals, and...
2025-10-141h 02Freelance AFLost in TranslationThis week on the Freelance AF Podcast, your favourite freelancers are diving headfirst into the wild world of professional communication for the bold and scrappy small biz owner.Here’s the thing: the way you communicate says everything about how you do business. And let’s be real; some people (not Sean, nope, never Sean, absolutely not Sean…) get majorly turned off if your vibe isn’t hitting right.From tailoring your tone to your audience, to picking a style that actually matches your brand, to keeping things consistent and clear, we’re serv...
2025-10-0736 minFreelance AFTalking to Ourselves...AgainDo you hear that? Oh, it’s just us…Talking to Ourselves. Again.Yep, we’ve said this before, but some advice is too good not to put on repeat. These are the nuggets we wish we could whisper to our past selves when we were just getting started, whether that was 9 years ago or, let’s be real, 18 months back.This episode is jam-packed with the pep talk every entrepreneur needs: be patient, trust your gut, stand your ground, say no when you need to, build that hype squad, and jump at the...
2025-09-3032 minFreelance AFTalk Giftii To Me with Katie BrooksOoooh baby, your favourite Freelancers are back with another juicy interview, and this one’s a total Giftii!We’re sitting down with the powerhouse herself, Katie Brooks, founder of Giftii Canada, gifter extraordinaire, and queen of turning “just because” into jaw-dropping wow. With her hubby by her side, Katie has built a biz that’s all about heart, thoughtfulness, and making people feel like the main character with every box.From championing Canadian makers before it was trendy, to weaving family, tradition, and pure magic into every curated gift, Katie...
2025-09-231h 04Freelance AFToo Hot To Handle (The Burnout Episode)Sizzle, fizzle, poof – burnout strikes again!This week on the Freelance AF Podcast, Sean and Michelle are diving headfirst into the not-so-glam side of hustle life: burnout. You know it, you’ve felt it, and let’s be real; half of Canada is feeling it right now (stats don’t lie, honey).But don’t panic; your favourite freelancers have your back! From spotting the warning signs to building your burnout bounce-back toolkit (think sleep, support, and a whole whack of self-care), we’re serving up tips with our usual side of sass to get...
2025-09-1636 minFreelance AFChaos Catch-up!Oh my god, we’re back again!Your favourite Freelancers have returned from their not-a-break break with stories, chaos, and just a little too much caffeine.Sean and Michelle are spilling on what they’ve actually been up to. Surprise: it wasn’t relaxing! Think big projects, family chaos, drinks, road trips, planning apple picking trips, mental health curveballs, and even a few hair updates (some greys gone, some hair REALLY gone).It’s a slightly updated format, the same ol’ sass, and a whole lot of catching up. ...
2025-09-0941 minFreelance AFHaggle Free Zone Mini EpisodeYour favourite Freelancers are here with the grand finale of our mini episode series, and this one’s all about a lesson we should’ve mastered in elementary school: no means no.When a client asks if you can “do it cheaper,” it’s easy to panic. From our lips to your ears, here’s the truth: your prices aren’t up for debate. You set them for a reason, and standing behind them is part of owning your worth.In this episode, we’re breaking down how to say no without being defens...
2025-09-0213 minFreelance AFThe Emergency Post Kit Mini EpisodeBlank brain, empty feed, and zero inspo? We got you. This week’s mini is The Emergency Post Kit, aka your lifeline when the content well runs dry.You’re not the only one staring at your grid like it owes you money (trust us, Sean’s a permanent resident here). But lucky for you, the FAF duo is serving up quick-hit content ideas that’ll snap you out of scroll-staring paralysis.Think bloopers from behind the scenes, a juicy throwback, or the universally adored “here’s my coffee” flex, all easy AF posts you...
2025-08-2613 minFreelance AFSeason Proofing Mini EpisodeYour fave Freelancers are back with another snack-sized episode, and this one’s all about Season Proofing! Yeah, yeah, we hear you. The sun’s still shining and we’re already talking about the snowy stuff. But like Michelle says: if you’re not planning ahead, you’re planning to panic.That means pulling out your old numbers, locking down supplier timelines, and actually getting your marketing together before the rush hits. Take it from us; do it now and future-you will be sipping that pumpkin spice in peace while your business runs smoother than f...
2025-08-1911 minFreelance AFAutomation Nation Mini EpisodeThis week, your favourite Freelancers are dropping the first of four snack-sized episodes…because sometimes you just need a quick hit of business wisdom (bizdom?) without the full meal deal.Today’s topic? Automation, AKA: “Let the robots do it so you can stop losing your mind.” Free up your time and energy for the important stuff, like chasing that next big payday or spiraling about why Netflix keeps cancelling your comfort shows.Small biz owners are the ultimate jugglers – CEO, IT, customer service, coffee runner – all before lunch! These automation tips w...
2025-08-1212 minFreelance AFVacation ModeYour favourite freelancers are back, but only just. Why? Because they’ve been living that out of office life, baby! But now they have thoughts. (Can’t you smell the smoke?)Sean and Michelle have both returned from vacation, and let’s just say the vibes were immaculate…until reality hit. Where did the time go? Why can’t vacation be a full-time job? And who, exactly, is better at unplugging from work? (Surprise, it’s not Sean.)From packing up the laptop (or not) to resisting the urge to “just check in,” they’re dis...
2025-08-0535 minFreelance AFPodfluencedThat’s Sean. That’s Michelle. And honey, this week we’re flipping the script.Your favourite freelance duo is pressing pause on the biz talk and chatting about their ultimate podcast obsessions. Because guess what? Entrepreneurs don’t hustle all the time. Sometimes we binge like the rest of you.Michelle? She’s a podcast queen. Editing photos? Working in the studio? Folding laundry like a domestic goddess? You know she’s got a true crime podcast blasting in the background. (So maybe don’t get on her bad side.)Sean? He’s...
2025-07-2940 minFreelance AFThe Spicier Side of Life with Matt HammondThings are heating up in the Freelance AF studio this week, and not just because we’re talking to the founder of RimJobs and Meat Rub Co. (Yes, you read that right. And yes, we giggled too.)We’re joined by the spicy legend himself, Matt Hammond, who dishes on building a bold AF solo business from the ground up, one that’s just as flavour-packed as it is brand-forward. From cooking memories growing up to the convo that sparked a whole range of rimmers and rubs, Matt spills it all.We cover...
2025-07-221h 04Freelance AFThere's an Imposter!Something’s feeling a little off in the Freelance AF studio this week…and spoiler alert, it’s Imposter Syndrome, that shady little voice in your head telling you you’re not good enough (rude!).This week, Sean and Michelle are dragging that sneaky gremlin into the spotlight and calling it out for the lying little liar it is. From everyday self-doubt to full-blown fraud feelings, your hosts get real AF about how Imposter Syndrome has crept into their own lives, and why it needs to STFU.They’re dishing on where this...
2025-07-1541 minFreelance AFBakes for the Memories with Karna BrennanHope you're hungry, because this episode is baked to perfection!This week, your fave podcast duo is serving up something extra sweet with Karna Brennan of the oh-so-fabulous Brennan Baking Co. Karna’s spilling the (brown) sugar on baking the treats people actually crave, sharing family recipes, and finding that cozy, magical joy in homemade pies. We’re also getting into the juicy stuff, like hitting the sweet spot in business growth, the perks of being your own boss, and why there’s truly no place like home (especially if it smells like cookies).
2025-07-081h 06Freelance AFCanada Day, Eh EffO Canadaaaa… you better believe we’re celebrating!It’s Canada Day, and your favourite Freelancers are raising a glass (not a double-double) to the Great White North with a proudly semi-accurate dive into some fun Canadian business facts! From oddly American-sounding company names to a shocking number of world-changing inventions, we’re spilling the maple tea on what makes our biz scene so iconic.Regardless of our factual accuracy, one thing’s crystal clear: Canadian entrepreneurs are tough, creative, and full of grit – and we’re so here for it.So...
2025-07-0128 minFreelance AFProud AF (and Older, too)It’s a glitter-soaked, confetti-filled kinda week on the podcast as your favourite Freelancers throw a double celebration: Pride Month and Sean’s birthday!That’s right, Sean’s another year older (but no wiser), and Michelle’s putting him in the hot seat with all the hard-hitting questions. Like which Fab Five member does he emulate? What really matters when you're celebrating your birthday? And how has being a gay man shaped his journey as a boss-level biz owner?Spoiler alert: it’s all about leading with love, embracing your sparkle, and neve...
2025-06-2430 minFreelance AFJournal Like a Mother with Jessie DaypuckYour favourite Freelancers are back with their second-ever interview episode, and this one’s a motherload of goodness.We’re sitting down with the incredible Jessie Daypuck, author of Me, Myself and Motherhood, a guided journal that’s basically a love letter to moms who are doing their best while trying to keep their sanity intact. Jessie took her own mental health journey and turned it into a jam-packed collection of tools and exercises to boost positivity, self-worth, gratitude, and tackle that never-ending mom guilt. If you know, you REALLY know.But let’...
2025-06-1753 minFreelance AFB.D.E. (Big Dad Energy)Father’s Day is upon us, and your Freelance AF hosts are getting sentimental (but like, in our own unhinged way). This week, we’re raising a glass to the father figures who taught us everything from how to use power tools and our voices, to why showing up matters – and why farts are never, ever to be trusted. (Seriously; apparently, Michelle has stories.)We asked our listeners to spill the best life lessons they’ve picked up from their dads, stepdads, bonus dads, and dad-adjacents, and y’all delivered. From heartwarming gems to wildly inappropriate...
2025-06-1035 minFreelance AFMind Your Boundaries, BetchYour favourite Freelancers are back, baby, and this week they’re dishing up a delicious combo of chaos and clarity with a big ol’ side of boundary talk!Sean and Michelle kick things off with a very important PSA: cold bedrooms are superior. Don’t @ them. It’s science (probably). Naturally, the conversation drifts to their fur babies, because what’s more wholesome than your pet curled up with you in bed? Michelle reminisces about her pup who had a thing for snoozing in the toxic zone under the duvet by her feet. We’re not here to judge…...
2025-06-0335 minFreelance AFWould You Rather: AF EditionThis week your Freelance AF hosts are throwing it way back to their teenage years with a cheeky AF edition of Would You Rather?Spoiler alert: Sean’s a total newbie to this game (bless), while Michelle is alarmingly prepared and just a little too hyped for it. What starts as light-hearted fun takes a turn for the existential real quick. And Sean? Fully spiraling from question one. (Honestly, it doesn't take much.)Ever wondered if your fave hosts would rather hustle in the city or vibe out in the countryside? Curious...
2025-05-2736 minFreelance AFKeepin' it Real(ty) with Alex Ward & Chauntelle MolfeseBuckle up, Freelancers, because we’re cranking up the volume with our FIRST ever interview episode!This week, Sean and Michelle are getting real (and a little ridiculous) with the lovely Alex Ward and Chauntelle Molfese from Village Realty Team! These powerhouse ladies are juggling more hats than a catwalk at Fashion Week – running a booming real estate biz, hosting the third season of their hit The EmpowerMoms Podcast, and throwing epic events with their Village Mom and Village Women’s Clubs. Oh, and did we mention they’re also basically fielding their own sports team of ki...
2025-05-201h 07Freelance AFBatch, Please!Your Freelance AF hosts are getting down and dirty with content batching this week, and trust us, it’s a total game changer.Before they dive into the nitty-gritty, Sean and Michelle take a little detour down memory lane, reminiscing about their console gaming glory days and the N64 classic, Goldeneye (and no, Michelle definitely did not skip classes for it, wink wink). But once the nostalgia trip ends, it’s time to talk batching, the secret sauce for creating content like a boss.It’s all about locking in your direct...
2025-05-1330 minFreelance AFMoms are Special AFOh hey there, mama!That’s right, it’s a Mother’s Day extravaganza on this week’s extra-fabulous episode of the Freelance AF Podcast, where Sean and Michelle raise their glasses (of MOMosa, obv) to their fierce, fabulous moms.But first, they tackle hard-hitting questions, like why do their dark-coloured fur babies insist on roasting in the blazing sun? And is that cider can black or navy? (The debate is real.)Then it’s time to get sentimental as Sean talks about his mom’s farm-girl roots, her sti...
2025-05-0637 minFreelance AFWho's Down With GPT?You down with GPT? Yeah, you know me!This week, Sean and Michelle are all about the AI. Whether you’re out here using it to make ridiculous memes, fully married to it in your daily grind, or giving it major side-eye, everyone has questions. Like, super serious ones; if ChatGPT were a Transformer, would it be an Autobot or a Decepticon? Michelle’s got thoughts, trust.Your favourite freelance duo gets real on how they’ve been using ChatGPT to boss up their small biz game, and where it’s crashed and...
2025-04-2923 minFreelance AFA Day in the LifeGuess who's back to spill the entrepreneurial tea? Sean and Michelle are pulling back the curtain and letting you sneak a peek at what really goes down in the wild world of boss life. Spoiler: it's way more than just vibes and vision boards. Think freelancing is just chillin’ in your PJs, sippin’ mimosas while the money magically appears? We wish! Our hosts kick off their days with caffeine, obviously! Then Michelle’s breaking a sweat while Sean’s off channeling his inner spa day. After that, it's go-time: emails, social media deep dives, and big-brain biz ideas. Sprinkle...
2025-04-2238 minFreelance AFMythbustersThrow on that lab coat, grab your safety goggles and get ready to bust some myths, freelancer style! This week, your fabulous neighbourhood hustlers are channeling their inner MythBusters – sorry, no Bigfoot or aliens here (though we’re not ruling out intergalactic side gigs). That means diving into the wild, wacky world of entrepreneurial myths. You know, the kind people love to whisper about behind their lattes, and, even more dangerously, the ones entrepreneurs believe about themselves.Think you have to be rolling in dough, grinding 24/7, or under 30 with a ring light to make it? Think ag...
2025-04-1539 minFreelance AFCommunity Totally Slays CompetitionOh, it's that time again! Your favourite freelancer squad is back at it, sipping cider and throwing down the real talk about community vs. competition.After Sean gives Michelle a lesson in "equidistant" (yep, it’s a word), and Michelle takes a victory lap for being the only one who did the homework, the hosts dive into the juicy stuff – why building a solid community of fellow entrepreneurs is EVERYTHING. We’re talking real, no-strings-attached connections, endless support, and finding those ride-or-dies who vibe with your values. Plus, they get real on how even a simple so...
2025-04-0822 minFreelance AFResourceful AF: A Very Brief OverviewOh lawd, they comin’!Sean and Michelle are back, bringing the laughs and a dash of wisdom as they chat about their favourite resources!Did you know Michelle might actually work at a library in some parallel universe? Neither did Sean! Between deciding if Michelle’s dream café could survive the current economy (spoiler: it’s touch-and-go) and Sean emphatically declaring that he’s definitely not a vegetarian, they dive into the good stuff. They’re talking the three F’s (nope, not THOSE F’s), small business centres and libraries, and why Canva is the...
2025-04-0123 minFreelance AFGetting the Brand TogetherThis week, get ready to roll with our hosts as they work on Getting the Brand Together!Michelle’s in the hot seat, schooling everyone on the importance of branding. She’s quick to remind you that she's all self-taught, but Sean is here to drop the mic by saying that as a branding photographer, Michelle really knows her stuff—like, way more than most.After they totally veer off track discussing the ridiculous winter weather at the time of recording (and whether Sean should be wearing hats that are strictly décor...
2025-03-2537 minFreelance AFBossin' it from the StartOh, it’s on! This week our Freelance AF hosts are about to drop some tips on how to kickstart your own business.Let’s face it – turning your entrepreneurial dreams into a reality can feel pretty daunting, especially if you’re a newbie. But hey, every business owner has been there, and getting started with a solid foundation is key to cruising through the chaos.Big surprise, Sean and Michelle were total opposites in how they started out – one went with the flow, the other plotted every move. This episode they’re chatt...
2025-03-1831 minFreelance AFCorporate Escapees - Part 2Our hosts are back at it, ready to sip some cider and uncover the juicy details of Michelle's career in the conclusion of this two part series! Spoiler alert: she's all about commitment!Even though her career aspirations changed faster than she switched outfits (classic Libra move), she was in it for the long haul with her employers. Michelle spills the tea on enjoying her time in the corporate grind and what it was like working for an employer that valued her hard work. Of course, it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows - Michelle gets real about crav...
2025-03-1147 minFreelance AFCorporate Escapees - Part 1Your favourite corporate escapees are back in the first of a two part series to tell the tale of how they broke free of their corporate overlords' chains and struck out on their own to become freelance AF.Michelle and Sean start by fulfilling a promise from the first episode - to have a drink! This episode's pour is Duntroon Cyder House's Empire Extra Dry cyder, a deliciously dry offering that is similar to a traditional English cyder.From there, Michelle delves into a thought-provoking series of questions, tracing Sean's career journey from his childhood a...
2025-03-0441 minFreelance AFEpisode 1 - Allow Us to Introduce OurselvesThe journey begins!Join Sean and Michelle as they introduce themselves and the podcast, setting expectations for what's to come. Topics include their "meet cute," why they decided to do a podcast and a not-so-serious explanation of why they believe they're qualified to speak about being entrepreneurs! Laughter, compliments and tangents abound!
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