Freedom Lifestyle ~ What's Your Free?

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

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:

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

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

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 solu

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 dis

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 inco

Lindsay Johnson used to be an asshole - her words I swear!It wasn’t that long ago that Lindsay realized she wasn’t working on anything even remotely close to what she actually wanted to do; her lifestyle reflected that. Lindsay made a series of life pivots including a divorce, a cross country move and the launch of a new business. Now Lindsay is the Founder of The Radical Connector where she offers various coaching services for first time entrepreneurs. In this episode, Sam and Lindsay discuss:Career stepping stones prior to launching a businessKnowing your worth and pricing your services accordinglySuccess planning and setting goalsPivoting your business and evolving as an entrepreneur How to avoid assholes!LINKS: Follow LindsayFollow SamAttend a Freedom Lifestyle EventJoin the Freedom Lifestyle Community

Istiana Bestari has never had a “9-5”. She’s a self-proclaimed expert side hustler and found the freedom lifestyle right out of university.Istiana’s a travel vlogger, YouTuber, singer/songwriter and full-time videographer/photographer under her business Lilac Media Group. “When things get crazy and busy, I remind myself that I chose this and I control everything I'm doing to be able to travel lots, create my own schedule and do the things I've always wanted to do." In this episode, Sam and Istiana discuss:the early days of launching a YouTube channelpitching brands as a content creatorpursuing a dream career in the music industrychallenges of the traditional “9-5”balancing multiple revenue streams running a business with your boyfriend~Links: Follow Istiana Watch Istiana’s new music video Visit Lilac Media Group Follow Sam Attend a Freedom Lifestyle Event Join the Freedom Lifestyle Community~About the show: Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview

Cate Gennaro advocates for freedom post-break-up hashtag boybye. She’s the author of "The Happy Break-up" - an Amazon Best-Selling book aimed at empowering women to regain their self-confidence and self-esteem after a break up. Cate spent more than 10 years working in the television industry and after it lost its charm and she went through a break up herself, Cate decided to make drastic life and career changes. She is now on the path to becoming a Registered Psychotherapist and is already thinking about her second book.In this episode, Sam and Cate discuss:What it’s like to work in the television industry What steps Cate took her transition to a new career How her book helps women going through a break upThe process of creating and publishing a bookWho the Happy Break-up is about!Links: Follow CatePurchase the Happy Break-UpFollow SamJoin the Freedom Lifestyle CommunityAttend a Freedom Lifestyle Event

Today were’ spicing things up. You’re not just meeting one fabulous Girlboss, you’re actually going to meet eight. I interviewed all of these women back to back live at the #Girlboss Toronto 4.0 meetup at Make Lemonade.Their stories are short and sweet and will totally leave you wanting more. Each of them lead totally different businesses with totally different lifestyles. All of these ladies though know their definition of free and are working for it everyday. Facebook groups like #Girlboss Toronto or mine for Freedom Lifestyle are incredible ways to connect with other women who can help you achieve your version of free.  In this episode, Sam interviews:  1) Claire McCallum  Brand Strategist + Designer  2) Roberta Lindal Founder KONSNT and La Petite Écolière3) Alicia WoodFounder of Camp Fuel 4) Prayalini Sathanantham Founder of Pri.Made.Events 5) Anne Flamant  Founder of D&D Strategy 6) Hailey Loftus  Founder of Hailey Jane 7) Nicki Iskander Founder of Nicki RMT 8) Christina ParuagFounder/Editor at FemEv

Ainsley Moir has always wanted to make an impact. Growing up she dreamed about working for global companies like Coca-Cola where she could use her marketing skills to shape the world’s biggest brands. So, she did. She spent a decade in corporate life before awakening to the fact that if she was working this hard to grow someone else’s brand, why can’t she just apply that energy to a business of her own. She tested a few different side hustles before picking one and taking the plunge to full-time free.  Ainsley gets real about that transition - how she totally freaked out just weeks before quitting and the types of conversations she had to have with herself to make sure she did it anyway.  In this episode, Sam and Ainsley discuss:  How early mentors helped Ainsley land dream jobs  The disconnect she felt working in Consumer Packaged Goods  Various side hustles Ainsley tested on evenings and weekends  How content marketing is helping her land clients  The critical role branding plays in growing a business ~Link

When Lisa Zamparo was a kid she dreamed of working on Bay street and making six figures by the age of 30. So, that’s what she did. Lisa got her CPA designation, a job at a big accounting firm and began to climb that corporate ladder. She had the financial success but it wasn’t what she expected. She didn’t feel happy. She was living for the weekend and felt disconnected from the freedom she valued. So, on her honeymoon of all places, Lisa and her very newlywed husband took a three hour hike and planned how she would quit her job and become an entrepreneur. In this episode, Sam and Lisa discuss:  Entrepreneurial experiences in your youth  The future of work and creating a career for yourself  Being okay with failure and rejection as an entrepreneur  Financial planning and what many startups get wrong  Personal finance and the power of compound interest Links: Follow LisaVisit the Wealthy Girl Follow SamJoin the Freedom Lifestyle Community

What would you ask for if you knew the answer was going to be yes? That’s the mindset Reese Evans began to adopt when she first launched Yes Supply in 2015. She’s since turned a blog empowering women to realize their dreams, into a full blown collective.Reese is living and breathing the life she knew she always deserved but didn’t know how to get. She’s now a Master Life and Success Coach where she helps women live their purpose using her expertise in NLP and EFT (worth the google search). She also speaks all over the world including the legendary #girlboss rally!Reese has found her version of the freedom lifestyle and bringing women in along way. Discover her journey to YES. In this episode, Sam and Reese discuss:  Power of manifestation and knowing what you want  The science behind NLP (neuro-linguistic programming)  How positive affirmations can work for you  Tips for gaining control of your time and life  Reese’s story of speaking at #girlboss rally Links: Follow ReeseVisit Yes SupplyAttend Fiverr EventFo

When Meghan Kraft walked away from her romantic relationship, she walked away from a business that defined her early twenties. Meghan has been a serial entrepreneur since she was 21 and spent five years building her first retail brand with her ex-business partner + long-term boyfriend. She chose happiness and the sacrifices were a package deal. Discover Meghan’s journey of reinventing herself post-exit, including her legendary trip to India and the decision to try her first “corporate job”.  In this episode, Sam and Meghan discuss:  Why she deferred medical school to pursue entrepreneurship   What it’s like to run a business with your boyfriend  The importance of advocating for yourself and being shameless  Valuable lessons from her community of mentors   How her grandma helped shape her reinvention  Links: Follow MeghanVisit Chai AtelierFollow SamJoin the Freedom Lifestyle CommunityAbout the show:✨ Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people

Shraddha has always pursued opportunities that feel right, for right now. She currently works remotely as a digital marketer and previously worked in retail, micro-finance and has experimented with social entrepreneurship. Shraddha advocates for non-linear career paths and embodies the freedom lifestyle by jumping from one exciting opportunity (and often country) to the next.  In this episode, Sam and Shraddha discuss:  The benefits and drawbacks of non-linear career paths   How you can make remote work, work  Morning rituals when working from home   The importance of crafting your story   How to leverage your personal network   Links: Follow ShraddhaFollow 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 h

As part of a two-woman team, Elle Bulger lives the Freedom Lifestyle while still working for someone else. She’s the Director of Client Success at Pinch Social (the team bringing Social Media Week to Toronto), and has the perks of startup life without the burden of being an entrepreneur.It hasn’t all been a home run; Elle gets real with her previous roles and the negative impact they had on her mental health. She also shares the charming and oh so inspiring story of how she “flipped the script” and proposed to her boyfriend, now fiancé, in Mexico a few weeks ago.  In this episode, Sam and Elle discuss: creating the freedom lifestyle while working for someone else  discovering that entrepreneurship isn’t for you   how your job can help or hinder an anxiety disorder  achieving self-care through the freedom lifestyle   tips for using social media to grow you brand or business   what not to do on social media   what it’s like to propose to your boyfriend Links: Follow ElleVisit Pinch SocialJoin the Freedom Lifest

As Jacqueline Leung starting to climb the corporate ladder, she noticed how hard it was to push ideas through years of set processes and red tape. She knew this was preventing her from pursuing her full potential so she quit and focused on building a startup.Jacqueline is the founder and editor-in-chief of Pressed News, a digital media company that makes the news easy to understand by being concise, speaking like your friend, and giving you context on difficult topics.We had the opportunity to interview Jacqueline one year into her new Freedom Lifestyle! In this episode, Sam and Jacqueline discuss:  leaving a job that can’t fulfill your potential   how support networks aid with imposter syndrome   misconceptions of running a startup   self-care rituals for entrepreneurs   advice from her dad!  Links:  Visit Pressed NewsFollow JacquelineJoin the Freedom Lifestyle CommunityFollow Sam About the show: ✨ Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people