TFA Talkshow

Have you heard of in-app scheduling and meta business suites? We share our experience with them and how you can adopt this to start automating your posts!

In today's AI age, we're bound to work closely with them but how? Tune in as we dive into helping you ease with invoicing and billing.

Pick that social media platform you're comfortable with and dive into this episode to know more about helping you promote your work. Follow us @thefreelancersacademy in the social media of your choice! See you there!

In this TFA Fundamental series, we share about the importance of building a website and why every freelancer should have a website. Dive into this episode to know how you can showcase your skills and portfolio. Follow us for more freelancing tips and trinks.

Everyone has their own unique style and personality. That's why we each have our own personal brand. It doesn't matter if you know it or take it to your advantage! A personal brand is essential as a freelancer as it sets you apart from your other freelancer counterparts. Check us out on our other platforms HERE!

AJ jump straight into freelancing after graduation while Renee left her comfortable corporate life. What do they have in common? Passion and drive. Listen to our personal freelance journey, fresh out of school and 11 years in a corporate setting. Despite the very different starting points, it is very possible to become a freelancer. Have a listen and may our story inspires you on your journey too! Follow us on all our social media platforms @thefreelancersacademy or drop us an email at hello@thefreelancersacademy.com

Today we'll be talking more about what is the importance of registering your business. So the main topic is to register or not to register? That is the question. I think we get this question a lot from our members or from online on our Instagram or even sometimes they email us. If you're in the french about registering your business here in Singapore or elsewhere. Tune in to this episode to gain some insights from our experience and our take on registering your freelance business. Follow us on our social media platforms @thefreelancersacademy or email us at hello@thefreelancersacademy.com

Welcome to Episode 1 of TFA x Glance.sg podcast! Come join our podcast as we touch on our personal stories and experiences as we entered the local freelancing world, our joys and woes of freelancing as a side hustle, and meaningful life lessons learned that powerfully impacted our daily lives! What does it take to be a freelancer, and what does it take to face the challenges of being a freelancer in Singapore? Everyone has what it takes to be a freelancer in Singapore, but do you have the drive that will bring you to success? TFA is a local organization for freelancers in Singapore! They're all about elevating your profession by building a safe and sharing community with, and for freelancers; first locally then regionally. Glance is your one-stop freelancing platform that aims to elevate the Singaporean Freelancing Dream through a close-knit and supportive community while providing a plethora of opportunities and other resources for freelancers to start and or grow. In this episode, AJ, a graduate who took the unconventional Singaporean path and dived right into freelancing, talks about the start of her freelancing journey. Renee who is a freelancers also shares how working 7 years in the corporate world made her want to branch out and be her own boss, and how she made that leap. Dylan, the Founder and CEO of Glance.sg then shares about how he struggled with building credibility due to the lack of a stable platform to build connections with, therefore birthing the idea of glance.sg! Together, they have chosen to share their stories in hopes that it is insightful and familiar to you! Have a similar experience to share or any suggestions on topics for future episodes of this podcast? Do feel free to drop a comment, we'd love to take in your suggestions! Stay tuned to learn more about freelancing in Singapore and how we can help you achieve your dreams of being your own boss! Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/1ZtEYuHrpO4

Hello there! In today's episode, we will be talking about repurposing your content. We understand that creating content already takes up quite a bit of time. So as freelancers, we need to manage our content well and how we do it is by repurposing it into different mediums and platforms. Know how you can repurpose the same content into different mediums such as video to fit the different social media platforms. Tune in as we will go in depth about short form and long form content! Do join us every Friday for our IG LIVE OR CLUBHOUSE session and get a chance to interact and ask us questions! Follow @thefreelancersacademy Join our Telegram group for exclusive weekly updates! Link in BIO!

Hello there! In this episode, we share about finding your business besties or buddies together with ours on Clubhouse. It was our first session together on Clubhouse sharing our thoughts and experiences on our journey in finding each other. Definitely some eye opening insights that haven't been shared in the group before and some golden nuggets not to be missed! Listen to the full episode on our Spotify channel. Do join us every Friday for our LIVE session and get a chance to interact and ask us questions! Follow @thefreelancersacademy

​In today's #TFATalkshow, join Gus Liu, founder of EAT Launchpad as he shares his experience from a corporate job to entrepreneur. If you must take away from this episode is his resilience as an entrepreneur. You can check out our Youtube channel, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & Telegram @ The Freelancers Academy And this wraps up our Season 2 of TFA Talkshow. We will come back with season 3 next year Jan 2021. Let us know who should we interview in our Season 3.

As a freelancer, you can't afford to miss out on what LinkedIn has to offer. LinkedIn is a social media platform where the people who hire you are there and searching. It is great for researching companies who might want to hire you too! In today's episode on #TFATalkshow, Nas Rahim, Account Manager at LinkedIn shares with us the benefits freelancers can gain when they create a LinkedIn profile. She also shares how we can optimize our LinkedIn profile. If you like this episode do subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0WSYYutbRMAbhVkvyaydfQ Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & Telegram @ thefreelancersacademy

As freelancers, we are always working round the clock whether on site or in front of the computer. We are so into our work that sometimes we start having teary or twitching eyes because our eyes are too tired working on screen. Do you know that we need visual breaks to rest our eyes? This is because our eyes are not made for the screen. In today's #TFATalkshow, Ken Tong, founder of eyesight.sg, shares with us how we can take visual breaks while doing our work and debunked some myths. Do follow us on Youtube, Instagram, Telegram, Facebook & LinkedIn @thefreelancersacademy

​​Being a Freelancer there's a lot of things that we may not like but have to do... And one of them is having a CONTRACT! Be it for yourself or from your client its always important to know what you're agreeing to & what you're signing on. This would definitely help if there's disputes along way (of course, as much as we would always want smooth sailing) Sometimes these kind of things may hinder our journey as a freelancer. In today's #TFATalkshow, Siew Ann from lancerX shares with us why freelancers should have contracts & the tips in ensuring a good contract to safe guard both yourselves as well as your clients. "The discussion in this episode is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. If you require legal advice, please consult a lawyer." Subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you'll get notified when we upload new videos. We are also on LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram.

The music industry is known to us to be about fame & fortune. Good looks, catchy tunes & probably a huge fan base behind you. But did you know all of those won't be possible without the marketing & business team? The people behind the scene pushing the artists to where they are today is more than just music itself! In today's #TFATalkshow, Stefan Lim shares with us why freelancers should not only focus on their craft but also learn how to market themselves. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you'll get notified when we upload new videos. We are also on LinkedIn, Facebook, & Instagram @thefreelancersacademy

You would think that there was a standard outfit you could wear regardless of who you were meeting up with. Evenn though you have your own freelance business, you need to think well about your outfit, each and every time you meet up your clients. In today's #TFATalkshow, Marion Solon from

​Writing is intimidating to a lot of people, particularly those who don't write for a living or on a regular basis. The good news is that writing doesn't have to be painful, and almost anybody can improve their writing skills with a little discipline and a willingness to learn. In today's episode on #TFATalkshow, Nursheila & Zafirah from Akar Print share tips on how can one write better for their business. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, & Spotify. Click on the link below to watch full video :arrow_down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLeksxYC-gg&feature=youtu.be

​​When you are first starting out as a freelancer, it can feel difficult to genuinely build strong relationships with clients, and it can feel like you're bouncing from one-off job to one-off job for months. In today's episode on #TFATalkshow, Rahul shares tips to build long terms relationships with clients. He also shares what makes a good first impression when you go for networking session. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn &Facebook Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJYs8Ngdnpg&feature=youtu.be

​​Freelancers spend lengths of hours staring at their screens while rushing to meet a deadline. With all this hectic work going on all the time, there is no scope for physical activity and fitness as a freelancer, and, in-time, symptoms of deteriorating health can arise. In today's episode on #TFATalkshow, Herna shares with us some simple tips like walking, coupled with a healthy diet can do wonders for your health and your energy levels. This will help you not only become a healthier person, but also an efficient freelancer. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram & Spotify.

​​Creating content is a MUST if you own a business. But in an increasingly digitized world where attention is a prized asset, you don't just create content for the sake of it. You need GREAT content to rise above the noise. In today's #TFATalkshow episode, Manisha from Mini Marketing Hacks shares with us how can content marketing leads to your brand positioning and some of the best practices when creating content. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram!

​​As a freelancer, creativity is one of the essential requirements for problem-solving; and not only that but the jobs you have at hand also require a degree of creative thinking to perform. And creativity can be increased if you train yourself for it. In this #TFATalkshow episode, Hazriq Idrus shares with us how we can sharpen our creative thinking skills and how to communicate ideas better to clients. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram & Spotify.

As freelancers, one of the questions we receive often is “Do I really need a freelance website to be successful?”. The answer is YES!It's now necessary for the seasoned freelancer (i.e. you) to stand ahead of the pack and show the market what you have to offer.It's time to ask yourself just how visible you are. Does your target audience know what you do? Do they know where to find you? What makes you better than the rest? In this #TFATalkshow episode, Nazreen shares with us how important is website to freelancers and tips how to get started. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram & Spotify. Follow us on our social media:

One of the challenges of the freelance life is that if you're not working in the business, you're working on it. If you're not doing work for clients, you're working on your website or your finances or your marketing or… the list can seem endless. ⠀ But we're not machines. We all need to take rest and a good rest begins with good sleep. Resting improves the quality of your work. Your clients are going to thank you. Your family are going to thank you. Most importantly though, you're going to thank yourself. ⠀ In this episode on #TFATalkshow, Shubhra who is a sleep consultant shares with us how rest & sleep is so important for freelancers. She also shares some tips to avoid burn out! ⠀ Full video is in our YouTube Channel. Link is in our Bio. ⠀ Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram & Spotify. ⠀ Follow us on our social media: ⠀

Nicola is a multi-disciplinary artist with training in dance, music, martial arts, and theatre. She graduated with BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre, she now works for both the stage and screen. Nicola has been a freelance actor since she was 17 years old. In this episode, she shares about her evolution as a freelance actor and what it takes to be one. Full video is in our YouTube Channel. Link is in our Bio. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram & Spotify. Follow us on our social media:

Taking the leap into freelancing is exciting, but it can also be a little terrifying. While being your own boss has tons of freedom, it also means you're solely responsible for getting work done and managing your money. From paying taxes to finding your own health insurance, you've got unique financial challenges when you go freelance. In this week's #TFATalkshow interview, we asked Aida Saini who is a financial strategist how can freelancers protect themselves from income loss. She also shared the types of insurance a freelancer can consider getting. Full video is in our YouTube Channel. Link is in our Bio. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram & Spotify. Follow us on our social media:

Ijam Asri is an active fighter/boxer based in Kuala Lumpur (KL) and in this #TFATalkshow episode, he shared about the mindset of a champion and how important is determination, perseverance and commitment in achieving goals. Full video is in our YouTube Channel. Link is in our Bio. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram & Spotify. Follow us on our social media:

Sha-En is a happiness coach & in this episode on #TFATalkshow, she shared about how positivity can impact our productivity. She also shared what you should take note before embarking into the freelancing journey: https://youtu.be/0D8vOZ3SiAg Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram & Spotify. Follow us on our social media:

In this episode on #TFATalkshow, Feetri share about how we can engage better with our followers on Instagram and how we can build a following: https://youtu.be/yPbld_g6Wpk Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram & Spotify. Follow us on our social media:

In this episode, Liyana who is a self-taught graphic designer shared about what it takes to be one and the X-factor a graphic designer must have. She also believes that learning should never stop whether you graduated from design school or a self-taught: https://youtu.be/YLN4J4nNyEw Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram & Spotify. Follow us on our social media:

What does it takes to build an app? What do you do once you have the idea to build an app? In this episode, Viviane Salin shares with us her journey building her app called Dragon Whiz. She also shares her inspiration and motivation why she started Dragon Whiz app: https://youtu.be/i2h1AHNTlZg Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram & Spotify. Follow us on our social media:

What Does a Digital Strategist Do? Digital strategists are the people that lead the problem solving charge, helping to connect the dots between the needs, wants, and desires of the customer. In this episode, Shasha Malik shares with us her journey as a digital strategist and keypoints if you decide to be one: https://youtu.be/gZpPWTXOwDg Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram & Spotify. Follow us on our social media:

Branding is a gut feeling because brands are defined by individuals, not companies, markets, or publics. Listen to Hanafi as he shared why freelancers need a good branding: https://youtu.be/DZhlMbWaVdQ Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos. We are also on Instagram & Spotify. Follow us on our social media:

Khairul Soly founded The Caliph Podcast in 2018 where he interviews Top Successful Muslims. While building his brand, he also has a couple of other freelance jobs; as a trainer and a production crew. In this episode, we talked to Khairul what made him decide to venture in the freelance path. He also shares the mindset a freelancer should have: https://youtu.be/NIR3r_DKFmA Follow us on our social media:

Listen to Farisya as she shares on how to be a good emcee. She also shares tips on what should a good emcee do when there's last minute changes to the itinerary that you're emceeing. Follow us on our social media:

As the youngest Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) in Asia, an accolade accorded to top 10% of professional speakers globally, an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coach Federation (ICF), Regional Author, Benjamin Loh (Singapore) has empowered over 120 senior leaders individually in topics like strategic communications, public speaking and presentation skills as their Executive Presenting Coach etc. In today's episode, we speak to Benjamin Loh and discover his journey as a professional speaker: https://youtu.be/lEmD7ahGAYM Make sure you hit that subscribe button and tap on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future videos Follow us on our social media:

Using Numerology, Face reading and Fengshui, Master Max helps companies and corporations to re-assess their business direction & improve business processes. It also helps individuals with their Character modifications and perception to improve their relationship. Listen to Master Max as he shares his journey as a fengshui master and how to be one in his interview: https://youtu.be/OWCvZrFRRwc Follow us on our social media:

Lee McKing first used hypnosis to heal from his own mental health issues, namely post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression, and since then, begun helping people professionally. Listen to Lee McKing as he shares his journey as a hypnotist in his interview. Do follow us on our social media platforms @thefreelancersacademy

Janier Chua have been giving private tuition for 8 years. She started being a part-time tutor then turned full time 3-4 years ago. In this week's TFA Talkshow episode, Janier shares about when should parents start engaging tutor for their child(ren). She also shares her take for aspiring tutors who wants to embark into the tutoring journey especially to part-time tutors wanting to convert to full-time. Join our community on Telegram - https://t.me/thefreelancersacademy

Listen to Kenneth & Lyn as they share their journey on a gentleman's tale. Kenneth has been a full time tailor for close to 7 years now and he co-founded Singapore's first mobile showroom tailor together with Lyn. They have grown from just the 2 of them to now a mobile tailoring service. They see their profession as being part of their clients life story and growing together with them. The Freelancers Academy (TFA) started as a passion project of two fellow creatives wanting to elevate the profession freelancers. We started off with TFA Talkshow where it is a series of interviews with freelancers who are expert in their field. Follow us on our social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefreelanc... Telegram - https://t.me/thefreelancersacademy

Listen to Mathi as he shares his journey building up his boutique, Mashan Boutique from ground zero. He also shares the checklist if you want to build your brand in the fashion industry Follow us on our social media: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0WSYYutbRMAbhVkvyaydfQ Instagram - http://instagram.com/thefreelancersacademy Spotify - The Freelancers Academy Telegram - https://t.me/thefreelancersacademy

Listen to Sharul as he shares on pursuing a career in dance. He also shares dancing is not just meant for extroverts and he gave some tips on how to get started in dance especially for budding dancers Sharul is P7:1SMA (read: prisma) dan associate, Malay dance trained with artiste seni budaya, and a Lasalle alumni. He is currently an MOE dance instructor and his intention is to nurture versatile dancers. He can be connected on Instagram @arullsha

Listen to Bella Khaja as she shares on how to create engaging content for your business especially digitally on your social media platforms. She also shares what it takes to be a digital marketer. We are honoured to have her on board and we do learnt alot from our conversation with her. Hope this inspires you to create more content for your business. Bella Khaja, founder of Nimble Marketing Consultancy, is the first and only marketing consultancy in Singapore that is entirely women-led and women empowered. Over the years, Bella has strived to give more women to access to education, knowledge, networking and professional digital development through multiple workshops and seminars.

Design is not about the aesthetic, design can be found in our everyday life. Come join us as Nicholas share his journey in design through his podcast journey.

Our very first episode, we dive into the realm of videos and YouTube. Starting on the right foot and aiming towards monetization is what this epidose about! Providing bite size information and insights, we hope our listeners are able to have key takeaways from tuning in.