Freedom Lifestyle ~ What's Your Free?

This couple travels the world (for free) taking care of pets!Marco (Filipino-American) and Fran (Argentinian-Italian) are the masterminds behind the travel lifestyle design business, Map the Unknown, and have been exploring, fully nomadic since 2018 -  all thanks to house sitting. Takeaways: Pro tips for becoming a pet sitter on TrustedHousesittersStarting a freedom based business with your partner How they transitioned from IT consultants to digital entrepreneurs Join us as we unravel the secrets behind their unique lifestyle. From sharing their experiences and responsibilities as house sitters through Trusted House Sitter platform, to explaining how they struck a balance between business and life. They also shed light on their journey from a regular work routine to a life filled with exploration and adventure. Resources Mentioned: FREEDOM LAB (membership)Freedom Lab eBook (free)House Sitting Guide (free)Support the show:☕️https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfree About the show:Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.Support the show

Rebelling against your parent's expectations and becoming an actorDani Barker is currently traveling to festivals around the world representing her new  feature thriller Follow Her -- a movie which she wrote, produced and starred in.Learn about the business side of taking your independent film on tour and what the lifestyle of a full-time actor and creative entrepreneur is really like. Takeaways: Working your network to source gigs in the film industryHow to get started in entertainment as an actressSelling your feature film in hopes of distribution on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etcAdditional Resources: Watch The Poo Bag (Dani's YouTube Short Film)Sam's Instagram for daily freelance advice and Digital Nomad inspiration Free online community of Freedom Seekers on FacebookSponsored by: SafetyWing Remote Health Insurance  About the show:Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.After Hours Entrepreneur: Your Guide to Profitable, 6-Figure YearsQuit your job. Make more money.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

A 3 year plan for quitting your job and becoming a Digital NomadLearn the exact steps Scott took to leap from full-time employment, to full-time freelance and location independence. Scott Stockdale is a freelance writer with >1m views on his articles. He's taught  hundreds of students how to make money on Medium through his online courses and even has a Top 10 Rated Apple Podcast! Key Takeaways: Negotiating flexible work terms with your bossHow to make passive income writing on mediumPractical tips for setting boundaries with your freelance clientsMindsets for freelance successPreparing to become a digital nomadAdditional Resources: E-SIM (Nomad App:  global data packs at local rates for instant connectivity)Sam's Instagram for daily freelance advice and Digital Nomad inspiration Free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook About the show:Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.After Hours Entrepreneur: Your Guide to Profitable, 6-Figure YearsQuit your job. Make more money.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Reflecting on 5 years as a freelancer: how I got my first gig, scope of that project and what I was paid. This is the story of my first gig! What I thought was a one-time project to help me survive unexpected unemployment became the spark for my freedom lifestyle.After 5 years as a full-time freelancer and self-employed entrepreneur, I'm sharing 3 lessons I learned from my first gig that still apply today. Takeaways: how to identify skills you have that you could monetizeusing technology to source freelance projects email scripts for pitching your freelance services to your own networkAdditional Resources: Sam's Freedom Lifestyle Story (Podcast Episode #21)Sam's Instagram for daily freelance advice and Digital Nomad inspiration Free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook About the show:Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.

Two Brains Are Better Than One.Co-creating with your partner means starting from different places, coming together at a middle ground and ending up with a life that's bigger and better than either of you could have ever dreamt. Jared Schachter, Co-Author of The #LDR Activity Book, Full-Time Remote Worker at SafetyWing and Fiancé (soon to be husband) of your host, Sam, helps wrap up this season! We review the two critical components of co-creation: being a team and thinking long-term. Takeaways: Breaking down what co-creating looks like and the alternatives to itLive activity walkthrough: identify your personal and relationship valuesHow to create a personal and relationship bucket list Expected challenges and tips for handling misalignment and disagreementsMental models to help you shift your headspace for sustainable co-creationHow to handle financial and freedom disparity within the relationshipSourcing relationship role modelsAdditional Resources: The #LDR Activity Book: interactive activities and discussion questions to connect more deeply with your partner and develop life alignment Freedom Lifestyle Podcast: episode with Jared and Sam on designing a goal setting weekend with your partner About the show:Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.  Join our free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook. 

Working hard to achieve seconds of blissSpencer Seabrooke and Zachery Mayne are leaders within the extreme mountain sports community in Canada. They highline, base jump, setup rope swings across the Rocky Mountains and one even holds the world record for doing it “free solo” (slacklining without a protective leash). For them success and freedom is about finding creative ways to spend most of their time pursuing their latest adrenaline inducing hobby. They've rejected the notion of a 9-5 or corporate career; instead, thoughtfully pursue gig work and seasonal jobs to enjoy their dream lifestyles. Entitled, lazy hippies? Discover what people often get wrong.Takeaways: Achieving flow state and how it feelsReducing your cost of living (van life)How to break stigmas and redefine successThe impact pursuing extreme sports has on your relationshipsWatch Spencer's World Record Free Solo Video About the show:Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.  Join our free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook. 

This 12-week mastermind generated $40kLearn how I scaled my revenue while being more efficient with my time, by developing the Podcast Mastermind program from scratch and selling it out twice.Takeaways:How to know whether your business is ready to offer a mastermind programWays to structure a mastermind program and leverage your existing digital products Which channels are most effective in marketing your mastermind programHow to leverage free webinars, customer testimonials, referral programs, social media and sales calls for enrolling membersStop trading your time for money. Start transitioning away from 1 on 1 offers. Learn more tactics: launchapodcast.com/marketandsellAbout the show:Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.Join our free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook. 

After getting everything she ever wanted, she walked away from it all.Mimi Boyer is a Life and Business Coach who helps high achievers build a life and business they're obsessed with, especially on Mondays. Naturally she did the same for herself but during a recent girls trip to Costa Rica she had a major awakening resulting in her:leaving her marriageselling her 1.4m housetrading her Audi for an ATVmoving to Costa RicaDiscover the transformation Mimi went through to free herself from society's standards of success, for the second time in her life!About the show:Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.Join our free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook. 

Is overseas hiring ethical?Outsourcing work to the Philippines has become a popular strategy for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to scale affordably. Is this tactic problematic? Meet Camille Cariño - she's a virtual assistant from the Philippines who decided to leave the corporate world as a banker in order to be a full time mom who gets to raise her children herself. We've worked together for almost a year. Takeaways: Ways the labour market and working conditions in the Philippines differHow I attracted 100 job applicants in 24 hours for my VA roleJob sites and interview best practices for hiring a Virtual AssistantSponsored by: SafetyWing Remote Health Insurance About the show:Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.Join our free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook. 

These decisions are yours to make.  Learn to reverse-engineer your ideal lifestyle and unleash creative possibility using first principles thinking. This is arguably the single best approach for learning how to think for yourself and make decisions without pre-existing bias from societal norms.  Takeaways: Discover the 3 stop process for implementing first principles decision making Determine what are the most important decisions that will impact your lifeConfidently live your life without  future regrets by investing effort nowSponsored by: SafetyWing Travel Insurance About the show:Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.Join our free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook. 

Jayd's a Camouflage Tattoo Artist with a 60% close rate.Learn to build a customer journey and lead funnel for your business that starts with social media and ends with a sales call. Jayd Hernandez is an Arizona based entrepreneur who conceals stretch marks and scars with permanent ink and offers this as a high ticket service. She needs to instil trust and position herself as an expert online to people she's never met by creating value first.  You're going to want to take notes!Takeaways:the types of content you can create to position yourself as an expertyour social media content mix: each post should check 1 of 3 boxesstep by step process for implementing a sales script for your sales callswhat the most successful entrepreneurs have in commonGet 90 minutes of free audio and video transcription (Descript)About the show:Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.Join our free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook. 

The art of self promotion is a tricky one. Learn about the three phases entrepreneurs and content creators go through as they become more comfortable with self promotion and practical tips for overcoming your fear of it. Including the dark side -- how your success can negatively impact your relationships.  Takeaways:Questions to ask yourself before posting on social media Ways to create value while still sharing your wins How to overcome fear of judgment and ickiness About the show:Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.Join our free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook. 

Nicole makes all of her money using her voice. She's a Nashville based Voice Over Actor and Singer / Songwriter Musician who uses her audio business to fund her horse habit. Nicole lives on her very own horse farm where she has about a dozen pet horses and an at-home recording studio in her basement.Discover how she's has achieved 100% schedule freedom through asynchronous remote work and leveraging Fiverr's freelance marketplace to generate multiple 6-figures.Takeaways:What a day in the life of a Voice Over Artist looks like Types of gigs Voice Over Actors are typically hired forWays you can monetize your voice and the tech required to be successfulLinks: Get a discount on your first Fiverr orderHire Nicole on Fiverr (Voice Over Artist)Hire Sam on Fiverr (Podcast Consulting)Gain skills with a Fiverr Learn Course Sponsored by: SafetyWing Travel Insurance About the show:Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.Join our free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook. 

Just when we thought that everything that could possibly go wrong while traveling was behind us, I tested positive for COVID.During our first three weeks in Central America we've been: robbed by localsstung by stingrays separated from our luggagefalse advertised to by AirbnbHear what happened,  how we're dealing and ways you can choose to respond to inevitible setbacks in your daily life. Sponsored by: SafetyWing Travel Insurance About the show:Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.Join our free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook. 

Meg O'Hara is no starving artist.She's a landscape painter based in Whistler, Canada, whose paintings currently range from to $5-$20k per piece. For other artists though, she says this is still child's play.Understand the economics of art and important considerations for selling higher ticket items when it comes to perceived value and attracting higher net worth clients.Takeaways:Why entrepreneurs have a tendency to lower our prices and race to the bottomSelling high ticket art piece and attracting higher network clients Diversifying your revenue streams as an artist  (mix of active and passive)How to pitch and secure mentors who will give you their time and free adviceSponsored by: SafetyWing Travel Insurance About the show:Sam Laliberte - Entrepreneur, Digital Nomad and Freedom Seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast as an effort to make alternative living, less alternative. Her guests push the boundaries of what it means to live a life that's courageously authentic and on your own terms. Topics like remote work, passive income, financial freedom, gig economy, lifestyle business, van life, entrepreneurship, minimalism, consciousness, and more! Get exposed to and learn from the various ways to create your dream life and finally unlock the lifestyle you know you deserve.

Season 5 features Freedom Seekers who've unlocked a lifestyle that allows them to live flexibly and on their own terms. They're pushing the boundaries of what it means to live a life that's courageously authentic and reflects their version of  being free.  About the show:Sam Laliberte - Entrepreneur, Digital Nomad and Freedom Seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast as an effort to make alternative living, less alternative. Her guests push the boundaries of what it means to live a life that's courageously authentic and on your own terms. Topics like remote work, passive income, financial freedom, gig economy, lifestyle business, van life, entrepreneurship, minimalism, consciousness, and more! Get exposed to and learn from the various ways to create your dream life and finally unlock the lifestyle you know you deserve.

I had to be honest with myself ⁠— am I committed to creating a life that reflects my own beliefs and values or am I following a path that's being created for me?It's  really difficult to not be influenced and when the pandemic changed public opinion about  everything I stood for, an identify crisis ensued and I lost my voice.This long overdue episode shares why I paused my podcast for an entire year, how I leveraged this time and what I think freedom seekers now need in a post-covid world. About this show:Freedom is achieved by creating a life that reflects your individual beliefs and desires whether or not they align with the norms and expectations you're exposed to. It's when you give yourself permission to be truly yourself, because no one can give you that power but you. Sam Laliberte - entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast as an effort to make alternative living, less alternative. Her guests push the boundaries of what it means to live a life that's courageously authentic and on your own terms. Topics like remote work, passive income, financial freedom, gig economy, lifestyle business, van life, entrepreneurship, minimalism, consciousness, and more!Get exposed to and learn from the various ways to create your dream life and finally unlock the lifestyle you know you deserve.

Buying a house doesn't mean giving up your freedom and we're going to prove it. During Covid I got engaged and bought my first house. I had dreamt up these milestones millions of times throughout my life and never did I expect them to occur during a pandemic. It was a serious case of expectations versus reality. I invited my new fiancé onto this episode to share: how we got a mortgage despite both being self-employedour process for aligning on our dream house togetherwhy we're moving to a small town with

Damiano is going to make $250,000 on Fiverr this year.In just 3 years, Damiano transformed his freelance gigs on Fiverr into a full-time business which employs 35 remote workers. Damiano is the founder and CEO of Startup Slang, an eCommerce agency that was born out of Fiverr in 2017. In this episode, you'll learn:How to get your first sale and client on FiverrHow to get ranked higher on Fiverr and get more businessHow to create 5-figure monthly income through freelanceMistakes to avoid when getting started freelancing on FiverrPricing your Fiverr gigs and creating in-demand offersAdditional Links: Hire Damiano - Learn to work online and sell on FiverrFiverr Learn - Upskill with affordable, on-demand coursesBook Sam - $30 for 30 minute brainstorm video callGet Resources for Freedom Seekers Join the Freedom Lifestyle community Follow Sam About the show:✨ Freedom Lifestyle is an online community and podcast series that empowers the movement towards flexible work. Sam Laliberte interviews remote workers, digital nomads and self-employed people who've pursued a lifestyle that allows them to work from anywhere. Sam discovers their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨

Want to work online as a location independent freelancer? I got you!This solo episode shares my proven template for launching a freelance career, remotely. Work from home or live like a Digital Nomad - this episode contains zero fluff.Takeaways include: how to identify skills you could monetize as a freelancer how to pitch business owners about your freelance serviceshow to price your freelance services and make freelance lucrativepro tips for identifying in-demand services and upskillingAdditional Links: Fiverr Learn - Upskill with affordable, on-demand coursesBook Sam - $30 for 30 minute brainstorm video callGet Resources for Freedom Seekers Join the Freedom Lifestyle community Follow Sam About the show:✨ Freedom Lifestyle is an online community and podcast series that empowers the movement towards flexible work. Sam Laliberte interviews remote workers, digital nomads and self-employed people who've pursued a lifestyle that allows them to work from anywhere. Sam discovers their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨

Freedom Seekers from past seasons return to the show to provide an update on their business and freedom journey. Discover how their mindsets and entrepreneurial identities have changed over the last 2-3 years.In this episode you'll hear from 7 familiar voices: Rachel KellyJasmine WilliamsIstiana BestariChristine LieuJacqueline Leung Christina ParuagLindsay Johnson About the show:✨ Freedom Lifestyle is an online community and podcast series that empowers the movement towards flexible work. Sam Laliberte interviews remote workers, digital nomads and self-employed people who've pursued a lifestyle that allows them to work from anywhere. Sam discovers their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨

No you can't pick my brain.Discover how to get paid to give advice and stop doing work for free. While it can be uncomfortable - and some people might even judge you - most people will respect you for knowing the value of your own time. #PayMeAdditional Links: You Can Book Me - charge for your meetingsClarity - join database of paid experts Currnt - paid focus groups and advisory panelsPodia - create an online course Get Resources for Freedom Seekers Join the Freedom Lifestyle community Follow Sam About the show:✨ Freedom Lifestyle is an online community and podcast series that empowers the movement towards flexible work. Sam Laliberte interviews remote workers, digital nomads and self-employed people who've pursued a lifestyle that allows them to work from anywhere. Sam discovers their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨

How are Digital Nomads responding to life in quarantine? As a Digital Nomad, this pandemic has been an aggressive change of plans. As we collectively slow down and stay put this year, will we like it? What is the future of travel for seasoned Digital Nomads? In this episode I interview two long term nomads - Saurav Arya (Indian Digital Nomad) and Samantha Elisabeth (Co-Owner of Female Digital Nomads) to find out how they're coping during quarantine and the impact it's already had.Additional Links: Follow Indian Digital NomadFollow Samantha ElisabethJoin Female Digital NomadsThere She Goes Again BlogGet Resources for Freedom Seekers Join the Freedom Lifestyle community Follow Sam About the show:✨ Freedom Lifestyle is an online community and podcast series that empowers the movement towards flexible work. Sam Laliberte interviews remote workers, digital nomads and self-employed people who've pursued a lifestyle that allows them to work from anywhere. Sam discovers their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨

Rejection is an opportunity for redirection. Every time you practice your resiliency skills it creates a compounding effect. The next time you’re faced with a setback, you’re quicker to respond with a solution and move forward. Here are three stories where rejection and not getting what I wanted was actually a wonderful stroke of luck

Rhama Dashuri is a spiritual business coach, badass mom, serial entrepreneur and queen of vibes. Her “f the rules”, rebellious approach to achieving true freedom had me captivated when I first heard he speak at the Envision Festival. In this episode Rhama shares: The role self love plays in access creativity and innovation in entrepreneurshipHow to use what makes us different to our advantage (shadow work)Her approach to manifesting speaking opportunities and wealthLaunching her coaching business and the process of raising her prices Naming limiting beliefs and how to manifest like a MF!Additional Links: Follow RhamaDiscover Rhama's OffersGet Resources for Freedom Seekers Join the Freedom Lifestyle community Follow Sam About the show:✨ Freedom Lifestyle is an online community and podcast series that empowers the movement towards flexible work. Sam Laliberte interviews remote workers, digital nomads and self-employed people who've pursued a lifestyle that allows them to work from anywhere. Sam discovers their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨

In lieu of this week's interview episode, I'm proudly participating in #PodcastBlackout to protest the murder of George Floyd, police brutality, racism, injustice, and inequality.I've spent the last few days going back and forth about what I "SHOULD" post this week and what type of episode I "SHOULD" create.This concern about doing the "right thing" and awareness of my own image is one of the core issues of performative activism. It's ineffective and unsustainable. In my effort to transition from "not racist" to "anti-racist" I'm focusing on what I CAN do to contribute, as a white person and ally, and making it less about how I'll be perceived if I make mistakes along the way. Instead of spending this week learning about flexible work, I hope you’ll take the time to educate yourself and identify what you can uniquely contribute to the #BlackLivesMatter movement. This episode contains 6 actions I'm taking and resources I'm leveraging this week to help unlearn and become a better ally to the Black community. Links to Resources: Trevor Noah (The Daily Show) IGTV on LootingShine Brighter Together Podcast with Monique MeltonBlack Lives Matter Petition (Release of Covid-19 Racial Data) Netflix Self Made (Mini Series) on Madam C.J. WalkerBlack Owned Shopify E-Commerce StoresBooks: White Fragility and The Book of NegroesWhite Privilege Conversation Starters and Journal Prompts Cheryl's Anti-Racism and Unlearning ResourcesCheryl's Business Please NotesAbout the show:✨ Freedom Lifestyle is an online community and podcast series that empowers the movement towards flexible work. Sam Laliberte interviews remote workers, digital nomads and self-employed people who've pursued a lifestyle that allows them to work from anywhere. Sam discovers their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨

I started my very first business, Ezzy Lynn, when I was 24 years old. Three years later, my co-founders and I decided to call it quits and I finally feel okay to talk about it.When you end a business you lose a part of your identity. It's so easy and normal to feel shame and hopelessness. You wonder if you'll ever be an entrepreneur again.In this episode I share my story of starting and ending my first business, along with the most powerful lessons that shaped my current freedom lifestyle. quitting my job to become an entrepreneurlaunching the business at a music festivalpartnering with the World Wildlife Fund

Nomadic Matt is a full-time travel blogger and digital nomad who has traveled to more than 100 countries in 10 years.Matt's New York Times Bestselling book, "How to Travel the World on $50 a Day", helps people travel more often, for less money. Nomadic Matt (Matt Kepnes) was interviewed on the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast about:How to monetize a blog in 2020How the travel industry is impacted by Covid-19Future of travel predictions post CovidSustainable travel as a Digital Nomad Tradeoffs of living nomadically Additional Links: How to travel the world on $50 a dayNomadic Matt's Travel SiteNomadic Matt on PatreonGet Resources for Freedom Seekers Join the Freedom Lifestyle community Follow Sam This episode’s show notes are brought to you by Vurbl

A few weeks ago, my partner and I carved out two full days to reflect, align and design our 2020 vision and beyond. We set personal, professional and relationship goals. We laughed, argued, got uncomfortable and manifested clarity. We ended the weekend with a vision we felt aligned on and in this podcast episode share the template for success that worked for us. I hope you don’t follow it perfectly. I hope hearing our experience is the inspiration and motivation you need to carve out the time and design an agenda on your “own terms”

Launching a podcast is one thing, scaling a podcast is another. Today’s guest is an expert at growing podcasts by creating systems, building repeatable processes and outsourcing work through virtual assistants. Edwin Frondozo is a podcast host, startup founder, freelance consultant and family man. He’s able to produce weekly, award winning podcast episodes while only being involved with parts of the production that he enjoys. “The only thing I can’t outsource is my voice”. In this episode, Sam and Edwin discuss: scaling podcast production through systems and outsourcingrepurposing podcast content into multiple forms of content marketinghow to hire a virtual assistant how to become a great podcast interviewer If you haven’t launched your show yet, start with Launch a Podcast on a Budget. If you’re ready to scale though, Edwin created an online course just for you. Additional Links: Listen to Edwin’s PodcastGet Resources for Freedom Seekers Join the Freedom Lifestyle community Follow Sam This episode’s show notes are brought to you by Vurbl

Mandy Balak is the host of the Ace Talks Podcast but like most podcasters I know, her show is just one of many amazing offerings she's created for her community. As the Founder and CEO of Ace, Mandy is a great example of someone who launched a podcast as an extension of her existing brand. She already had customers and a community to market the show to and an established business that could benefit. In this episode, Mandy shared: The impact her podcast had on Ace and her personal brandThe obstacles her had to overcome to launch a podcastThe first podcast she listened to What makes a good podcast Ready to launch your own show? Listeners get 40% off "Launch a Podcast on a Budget" in-person workshops and online course with code "freedomfriends". Links:Follow MandyDiscover the Ace ClassList to the Ace Talks PodcastEnrol in Launch a Podcast on a BudgetGet Resources for Freedom Seekers Join the Freedom Lifestyle community Follow Sam This episode’s show notes are brought to you by Vurbl

The travel bug is not a myth, folks! After returning from 4 months of backpacking, I was dead set on making this more than a one-time thing. I wanted to be a full-time digital nomad.I'm sure you've been there. Scanning the world map, admiring your passport stamps and bookmarking Lonely Planet destinations. With so much to see, the time to start feels like yesterday

The first year of freelance is sure to provide highs, lows and tons of learnings. In this episode, hear from two self-employed freelancers who transitioned to freelance in the last 12 months.In this episode we discuss: ~ Quoting your first freelance gig~ Leveraging social media to find freelance clients~ Building a personal brand for self-employment ~ Creating your dream job ~ Lessons learned from the first year of freelance This episode features: 1. Kyla Clarke who was laid off three times in a row by three different companies before she decided she had enough and started freelancing full-time. ✨Download Kyla’s Mindset Makeover ✨2. Christine Lieu who gave up climbing the corporate ladder to climb mountains around the world and build her freelance business from anywhere. ✨ Work with Christine ✨ Have a friend who wants to transition to freelance? Fwd this episode their way for instant karma points

You know what birthdays can be like. Maybe you're someone who makes their own cake or perhaps you have a history of pulling a Rachel Green.Turning 30 for me feels somewhere in the middle

Working online as a location independent, digital nomad is easier than you think. I used to think that luck was what it took. That these experiences were limited to contest winners and the rich and famous. The Digital Nomad has proved me wrong.Links:SafetyWing Digital Nomad InsuranceGet Resources for Freedom Seekers Join the Freedom Lifestyle community Follow Sam Turns out contests like "best job in the world" were the spark for an entire movement. Enter the Digital Nomad. These location independent folks have cracked the code. They work online which means they #WorkFromAnywhere

When you work flexibly you get to make a lot of important decisions and your daily rituals are done from anywhere. Gone are the days of being told when to set your alarm, "fitting in work outs" and lunching at noon sharp. See ya! ✌️Links:Get Resources for Freedom Seekers Join the Freedom Lifestyle community Follow Sam In this solo episode we explore: ~ self-care rituals ~ creating a morning routine~ lifestyle hacks~ how to optimize your day~ productivity for the self-employedWith all this freedom, some of us will THRIVE. We'll be self-disciplined and take on the challenge of optimizing AM to PM. Others will catch themselves watching Netflix in the middle of the day because technically, we can. This was me.When you have the freedom lifestyle, time is currency.How will you spend it? What are your daily rituals?About the show:✨ Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨Credit: Avant Jazz - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100319Artist: incompetech.com/

We've started to expand the scope of Freedom Lifestyle because not everyone wants to be an entrepreneur or freelancer and that's totally ok! Maybe you just want remote work? In this episode we explore: ~ personality traits that make for a successful remote worker~ how remote work impacts employee happiness and productivity~ ways your can find a remote jobIn this episode I had such a great time chatting with Liam Martin who has been empowering the remote work movement while also walking the talk himself. Liam employs 100 workers in 28 countries around the world as the co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff - two tools that help manage the productivity of remote employees. Most recently Liam launched Running Remote which is the largest conference on remote work that’s held in Bali each year ☀️ Have a friend dying to peace out from the office life? Fwd this episode their way for instant karma points

The two new convos I’m sharing with you today are geared towards women looking to take themselves on a well deserved vacation!

The two convos I’m sharing with you today are really beneficial for anyone pursuing a laptop lifestyle or wanting to work while traveling long-term.As a newbie digital nomad, there’s only so much life experience I can share ... and sometimes you need to call in the experts. First I interviewed Sondre Rasch. He's originally from Norway and moved to San Francisco when his company, SafetyWing got into Y Combinator

“I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list.” ― Susan SontagToday we meet Andy. The world traveler I met in Medellin, Colombia during my week enrolled in Spanish school * muy necesario *Over lunch one afternoon, Andy and I chatted and I realized he has SUCH an interesting story - he was nine months into his one year trip around the world and was about to release a book he wrote on his learnings and most memorable encounters. #RTWtripIn this episode we explore: Wrapping up your life for extended travelsetting travel intentionsCreating an itineraryLost Andy’s formula for mixing up travel experiences Easy ways to save money while travelingLinks:Follow Lost AndyFollow SamJoin the Freedom Lifestyle communityAbout the show:✨ Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨~Credit: Avant Jazz - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100319Artist: incompetech.com/

10 cities, 32 nights , 2 countries and my first podcast episode! Transitioning to working while abroad is just a tad more challenging than freelancing from my Grandma’s. In this episode I share: The best purchases I made for this tripThe top apps / tools I’m utilizing most while travelingInteresting ways you can make money while traveling or simply how to do it on a dimeThings I’m missing most from back home Have a friend that’s transitioning to nomad life? Fwd this ep their way. Everyone benefits from a “been there too” cheat sheet! Products mentioned: Hikenture Teva SandalsWork AwayUser Testing VIP Kids Follow me on IG * I follow back

Freelancing is one of the fastest and most affordable ways to begin working as your own boss… and often, from your own home (or fav co-working space). A freelancer is someone who is self-employed and not necessarily committed to a particular employer long-term. They typically offer service based work to other businesses either by sourcing clients independently or by using third party resources like Fiverr. In this episode we demystify: How to find and qualify freelance clientsPractical advice for pricing your freelance servicesSaying no to freelance work that’s not a fitFinding your ideal freelance client Fear of rejection and getting turned down as a freelancerScaling your freelance business Abundance mindset as a freelancer Guests include: Katy, the Copywriter helps entrepreneurs and freelancers get more leads, more sales and more money by showing them how to write awesome sales copy, that actually sounds “like you”. Katy’s journey to freedom through freelance is super interesting as it all started when she moved across the globe for her partner’s work. Discover how she approached launching a freelance career in a city she knew no one!Jasmine Williams is an award-winning writer who branded herself as a freelance social media and content consultant. Jasmine has almost always freelanced on the side but recently quit her full-time work to pursue freelance as a career. Learn how she made the transition and how she's scaling her services in 2019. About the show:✨ Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨~Credit - Avant Jazz - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100319Artist: incompetech.com/

While it’s tempting to whip out a spreadsheet and forecast the hustle, can we challenge ourselves to think longer-term? Sustaining a freedom lifestyle requires some introspection and it starts with you. .Topics include: Self-care rituals while travelingJournal prompts to reflect on your dayHobbies and non-outcome based activitiesThe commercialization of self-careContext switching and its impact on your energy levelsSustainable self-care Guests include: Alexa Meyer is the Founder and CEO of Orchid - a mental health startup that’s creating a gym for your mind. Alexa hosts Mental Health Pop Ups across North America and is on a mission to help reduce the friction involved with trying out therapy. Kayley Reed is the Host and Producer of the Self-Care Sunday podcast, a series of interviews and personal reflections around mental health, entrepreneurship, social media, and self-care. Kayley launched this series after a three year stint in non-stop startup grind, previously running a retail brand that was helping break the stigma of mental health through fashion. ~Credit - Avant Jazz - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100319Artist: incompetech.com/

62% of remote workers chose to work remotely so they could have the freedom and flexibility to work from anywhere they want. They’re working from home, from cafes, from coworking spaces, and even remote countries!In this episode you'll hear about one of the OG companies empowering this movement ~ Remote Year. [use this link for $300 off one of their trips

In this episode you'll hear stories of other couples who experienced the nomad lifestyle together, traveling from destination to destination with no fixed address. At the time of launching Freedom Lifestyle I was still in a 9-5 mindset, discouraged that I wasn't "working". My boyfriend told me to look at this as an opportunity to take a wild adventure and so the preparation of transitioning to a digital nomad couple ensued. He quit his job, I built a roster of freelance clients and in Jan 2019 we'll embark on an extended travel adventure across South America. Before we go all in though, we thought "hey, let's make this into a podcast". Links: Follow SamFollow EmilyVisit Our CraterFollow TealSchedule a Free Call with TealJoin the Freedom Lifestyle CommunityCredit: Avant Jazz - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100319Artist: incompetech.com/

In November 2018, I took the plunge and launched my first ever Kickstarter campaign. Before I took the leap, I sat down with other entrepreneurs who crowdfunded their freedom in hopes of sorting out what it takes to be successful. In this episode you'll hear the story of a Kickstarter campaign that surpassed its goal and one that missed the mark and had all their pledges returned (yeah, that's a thing).We discussed:how to hack the Kickstarter algorithmpitching press your crowdfunding campaignrallying friends and family to pledgewhat's important on launch dayhow to crowdfund in 48 hoursVLinks: Follow BVOY & Co. Follow Stephania on InstagramFollow Sam Visit House of AnesiVisit BVOY & Co.Attend a Freedom Lifestyle Event ~Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had.~ Attribution: Avant Jazz - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100319Artist: incompetech.com/

If you were there, you know we laughed a lot. If you missed it, get ready to giggle. In this episode you'll hear my favourite moments from our live interview recordings with Josh Walters ~ Co-Founder of the Feedback App and 30 under 30 leader in sustainability PLUS Kate Taylor ~ Part-Time Wanderluster & Growth Strategist with The Girls Trip.✨ This episode was sponsored by WeWork - make a life, not just a living. I also partnered with The Girls Trip who is making bucket-list travel destinations more accessible to women. Use code "freedomlifestyle" for a discount on your first trip! ✨~Links: Visit The Girls Trip - thegirlstrip.caFollow Sam - www.instagram.com/slaliberteee/Follow Josh - www.instagram.com/joshwalters3/Follow Kate - www.instagram.com/ktetylr/Attend a Freedom Lifestyle Event - www.whatsyourfree.com/tourDownload Feedback App - www.feedbackapp.ca/~ ✨ Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had ✨~Attribution: Avant Jazz - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100319Artist: incompetech.com/

Kicking off Season 3 with an episode over 100 people have already heard. This recording is from the live podcast taping I hosted July 2018 at WeWork in Toronto. Part 1 of this special evening featured mini interviews on-stage with Victoria Hui (Full-Time Blogger + Instagram Influencer ) and Meghan Kraft (Fashion Designer and Freelance Creative). Just listening to the recording will make you feel like you were right there with them - giggles from the audience and all! Victoria and I dug into the Influencer Marketing industry: Her journey to 88k followers while being an early adopter of bloggingTransitioning from a side hustle to being a full-time blogger and influencer How much money she and others are making from influencer marketingFactors to consider when pricing a sponsored post (see Hashtag Paid)Dream collaborations and her favourite brand partnerships to date Her tips for taking a great photo!My conversation with Victoria was sponsored by Hashtag Paid - the world's leading influencer marketing solution. Meghan and I explore for career story: Her decision to permanently delay medical school for entrepreneurshipThe evolution of her "freedom lifestyle" definition How to leverage your natural gifts and design your career Self-promotion and effectively utilizing your personal brand Pricing yourself as a freelancerFinding work in the gig economy~ Links: Follow SamFollow VictoriaFollow MeghanAttend a Freedom Lifestyle EventJoin the Freedom Lifestyle Community~About the show:✨ Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨

I've been taking my sweet time releasing Season 3.. actually, it's been three months! In this episode I share what's been the holding me back from podcasting and some of the learnings that came with it. You'll hear about the week I spent at Burning Man and what it's been like going into business with my boyfriend. Also, I give a sneak peek at what you can expect from Season 3 - and when you can expect it. Enjoy!❤️ SamFollow Sam: www.instagram.com/slaliberteee/Attend a Freedom Lifestyle Event: www.whatsyourfree.com/tourJoin the Freedom Lifestyle Community: www.facebook.com/groups/WhatsYourFree/Join Turo: https://turo.com/c/samanthal157Join Airbnb: www.airbnb.ca/r/slaliberte11~ Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had.

It's been one year (and ~20 podcast episodes) since I quit my 9 to 5 job. I'm wrapping up season two and it's time to share my story.I met Jared summer ’16 and we’ve spent most of our relationship in a LDR. After pushing each other to create freedom through entrepreneurship, we’ve stayed together while traveling and working wherever and whenever. So, I flipped the script and let him interview me for this one! In this episode, Sam and Jared discuss:the how and why behind freedom lifestylestarting a business you’ll want to runmillennial culture and lifestyle design freelancing vs entrepreneurship minimalism and saving money what’s next for the freedom lifestyle Links:Follow SamGet Resources for Freedom Seekers Join the Freedom Lifestyle community Enrol in Launch a Podcast on a Budget About the show:✨ Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨

Dayna Langlois believes she's discovered the secret to living an authentic freedom lifestyle. The catch? It's controversial.Dayna did everything right. She went to university, got a high paying job and starting to buy all the things. The financial freedom she was working for was evident by the things around her but she wasn't making the memories or collecting the experiences she had imagined. So, when Dayna was suddenly fired from her corporate sales job she took it as an opportunity to create her version of free. What started as a journey to become Instagram famous, quickly became the pursuit of truth. Dayna is now debunking the myths and stigmas associated with making money online and gets real about the secret to how many women are finding success. In this episode, Sam and Dayna discuss: Getting fired from corporate Creating brand partnerships as an influencer How multi-level marketing works Stigmas associated with multi-level marketing Why women don't talk about money / their income Links: Follow DaynaFollow SamShop doTERRAAttend a Freedom Lifestyle EventJoin the Freedom Lifestyle Community