Synopsis
This podcast series explores the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, on their own terms.We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there, and reflect on the impact its had.https://www.whatsyourfree.com
Episodes
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When a Client Becomes a Friend — and Then They're Gone (VIDEO)
23/07/2025 Duration: 23minA deeply personal reflection on digital relationships, unexpected loss, and the legacy we leave behind when we live fully — at any age.For three years, I coached April Pruitt — a late-blooming dreamer in her 60s who traded a career in finance for a new creative chapter. Together, we launched her podcast, celebrated her first paid voiceover gig, and laughed through tech struggles and cat cameos on Zoom.Then suddenly… she was gone.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE It’s never too late to start: April launched a podcast and began a voice acting career at 68.Coaching is more than strategy: It’s about holding space, believing in someone, and watching them grow.Digital bonds are just as real — You can grieve someone you never met in person.Grief can show up in unexpected places: Losing a client might not seem like a big deal… until it is.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
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3 Podcast Trends for Established Podcasters Wanting to Grow and Stay Relevant!
05/06/2025 Duration: 33minSignificant trends reshaping the podcasting landscape! Listen for actionable advice, supported by industry statistics and examples on how established podcasters can implement these trends successfully and remain competitive.Microcasts: why you should start making shorter podcast episodesNiche content: how to leverage podcast SEO and organic search for discoverabilityYouTube: ways you can add video to your podcast without learning new techPractical tips, trend analysis and advice on maintaining high completion rates
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An Honest Review of New Zealand From My Husband
18/05/2025 Duration: 35minEver wondered if New Zealand lives up to the hype? After 3 months, 38 towns, van life and cozy Airbnb hopping—plus working remotely on the road—we’ve got answers. My husband joins me to share an honest and in-depth review of our quintessential New Zealand adventure. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBETakeaways:
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Volunteer Based Travel: My First Workaway Experience (VIDEO)
01/05/2025 Duration: 31minWe fed goats, picked hazelnuts and volunteered in paradise. Here's the story of our time living and volunteering at a yoga retreat + animal sanctuary in New Zealand. Plus what we learned about impact-driven travel. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON SPOTIFY & YOUTUBETakeaways:The freedom paradox: what happens after you “make it” and still want moreHow to find legit international volunteer opportunities (not the shady ones)What Workaway and WWOOFing are — and how to get startedBehind the scenes of our daily life on the farm (food, accommodations and duties)Why I think giving back while traveling is the future of the freedom lifestyleAbout 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
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Saying "NO" with Grace & Setting Client Boundaries [SOLO]
21/11/2024 Duration: 39minSetting boundaries (guilt-free), especially during the hectic end-of-year rush! Whether it’s protecting your weekends, managing scope creep, or gracefully declining requests that don’t align with your values - boundaries play a critical role in living a life on your own terms... especially as a service-based entrepreneur!Hear my personal stories of confidently saying no to clients to preserve energy, professional integrity and respect. You’ll learn practical scripts for enforcing boundaries, unexpected ways they can attract the right clients and when to abandon boundaries (and over-delivery) to foster important relationships. Takeaways:how to align on your business boundaries (time, scope and payment)tactics for enforcing boundaries with word-for-word scripts the root of boundary resistance (why others may react negatively at first)how to inspire others through your boundaries (and weed out wrong clients)when to adapt boundaries for special clients and future leverage
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WE'RE GOING TO NEW ZEALAND... to live in a van
19/09/2024 Duration: 39minsneak peek into our exciting plans for a multi-month sabbatical in New ZealandEver dreamed of exploring New Zealand in a van? In this solo episode, Sam shares show sabbaticals aren't just about travel; they renew your perspective and energy. Takeaways:financial aspects of taking a sabbatical (how we’re navigating our nerves about pausing work)the 5 key pillars / goals we’ve set for this mid-career break our strategies for managing income streams and maintaining client relationships while on sabbaticalhow to leverage travel hacking and credit card points to make your dream trip affordableOur NZ bucket list: freedom camping, the Great Walks and Kiwi BurnGet a sneak peek into our meticulous plan for our four-month adventure around the world, with stops in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Costa Rica.Resources:Join the final cohort: Your Next 90 DaysBOOK FREE COACHING CALL WITH SAMCamplify - RV and van rentals Aeroplan Infinite Privilege Credit Card (40k welcome bonus)About the show:Sam Laliberte - entrepr
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How I Plan My 90 Day Business & Life Sprints (SOLO)
16/06/2024 Duration: 41minMy dreams create goals which create milestones which create tasks.In this solo episode, Sam teaches how breaking down tasks into manageable sprints reduces procrastination and helps maintain momentum, bringing you closer to your larger vision ✨Key Takeaways: gain clarity on what your 90 day could be learn to set realistic goals that fit your lifestyleunderstand the difference between dreams and goalsusing the SMART framework to measure our successresources for planning and tracking daily, weekly, quarterly sprintsResources: BOOK FREE COACHING CALL WITH SAM Your Next 90 Days mastermind programIntelligent Minds: Productivity Journal (code: SAML)Notion: Desktop & Mobile note taking appAbout 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” - financi
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The Manifesting Formula to Attract Wealth and Your Ideal Relationship (Chloe Panta)
16/05/2024 Duration: 43minBlending the spiritual art of manifesting with a scientific approach Chloe is the author of Untapped Magic: a practical guide to spiritual awakening. She uses an evidence-based, proven system with scientific data to support the effectiveness of manifesting, helping her clients overcome obstacles keeping them stuck. Key Takeaways:Measuring your "vibe" and how to raise it The formula for manifesting (Intention + Essence = Manifestation)A blueprint for couples navigating their ever-evolving partnershipThe limitation of manifesting and addressing skeptics Using the law of attraction to manifest your ideal partner Support the show:☕️buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfreeAbout 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 s
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Selling (and Scaling!) Product Based Businesses (Cheryl Sutherland)
02/05/2024 Duration: 47minThriving businesses that also serve others + science-backed personal growthCheryl is a Mindfulness Speaker and Founder of PleaseNotes, a for-purpose company of affirmation-filled physical products. She opens up about the scientific benefits of journaling, the nuances of crafting affirmations that truly resonate, and the personal evolution that led her to prioritize self-empowerment over external validation.Key Takeaways:Manufacturing your first product and how to work with overseas suppliers The psychology of sales and marketing with proven sales scripts you can stealSelling your physical product in-person at trade shows and popup markets Why putting pen to paper is much more effective than typing on our computers How to discern whether your personal affirmations are positive or negative
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Partying with Taylor Swift & Crashing SNL Party in NYC (my BEST manifestation story)
18/04/2024 Duration: 30minMy biggest manifestation yet: partying with Taylor Swift!This solo episode recounts a memorable evening in New York City where I crashed the SNL 40th anniversary party with my bff & co-founder, earning us an evening with A-list celebrities like Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Leonardo Dicaprio, Jay-Z AND MORE. This episode isn't just about meeting Taylor Swift; it's about the pursuit of passion, the unscripted moments that take your breath away and the giddy realization that sometimes, the universe listens and winks back. For the Swifty's: what is Taylor Swift REALLY like when the cameras aren’t on her? 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.
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Using Your Human Design to Find Purpose, Grow Wealth and Have More Fun! (Adina Kroll)
04/04/2024 Duration: 38minEmbracing Your Energetic DNA ✨ Adina is a business + human design coach challenging the assumption that success comes from a one-size-fits-all strategy. She's adopted a personalized approach that nurtures well-being alongside wealth, through the power of Human Design Readings. Key Takeaways: Fundamental components of a Human Design chart and how they contribute to an individual's unique blueprintPractical examples of using Human Design in your business (decision making, energy management and seeking your true purpose)The role that "having fun" plays in attracting opportunitiesHow to avoid becoming a victim of personality mapping / astrology tools
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Money Mastery: Travel Hacking, Crypto Investing & Deal Hunting (Khal Ladha)
21/03/2024 Duration: 44minGetting a great deal gives him a literal rushKhal turned the art of travel hacking into a lifestyle - challenging everything you thought you knew about booking fights, choosing credit cards and staying in hotels. Learn to stretch your dollars without compromising experiences. Key Takeaways: Top websites and resources for budget-friendly accommodations and flightsWhat perks to prioritize when signing up for credit cardsWhen last-minute travel bookings work and make senseTravel hacking myths and common misconceptionsGetting started with alternative asset classes like cryptoPersonal investment strategies for passive income streamsResources:NEW: Your Next 90 Days (coaching + accountability program w Sam)Get 10% off your first Fiverr order with this linkSupport the show:☕️buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfreeAbout 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
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Design Your Life Using First Principles Thinking (REVIST)
07/03/2024 Duration: 23minLearn to reverse-engineer your ideal lifestyle and unleash creative possibility. This is arguably the single best approach for learning how to think for yourself and make decisions without pre-existing bias from societal norms. This isn't about casting tradition to the wind; it's about aligning our lives with our deepest values 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 nowFrom planning a wedding that genuinely reflects your values to reassessing the very pillars of education and work-life balance, my story, and the wisdom I've gleaned along the way, serve as a testament to the power of first principles thinking and the profound impact it can have on living authentically.Sponsored by: SafetyWing Travel Insurance About the show:Sam Laliberte - entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedo
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Experimenting Until You Go ALL IN with ONE THING (Rebecca Tracey)
29/02/2024 Duration: 50minLearn to build an UNCAGED LIFE (and work just a few hours a week) The true grit of entrepreneurship isn't found in a flawless logo or a sleek website—it's in the learning curve of taking action, the resilience to focus on what works, and the wisdom to outsource effectively. Rebecca started The Uncaged Life in 2011 as a way to be able to work from anywhere. After 12 years of experimenting with what works and what she enjoys doing, she's found one offer for her business she's gone ALL IN on. Now? She employs a virtual team and works only a few hours a week (#goals). Key Takeaways: How real confidence stems from hands-on experience, not from immaculate branding.By embracing part-time work to support our ventures, we strike a balance that fuels growth without the burnout.Benefits of niching (for now) and offering your services for free to startCreating offers that allow you to turn on revenue when you need it Resources: Uncage Your Life for Coaches (work with Rebecca)NEW: Your Next 90 Days (co
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Unlock Your Next Level: NLP, Ethical Influence & Our Subconscious Minds [Brittany Freeman]
22/02/2024 Duration: 43minThere's ways of getting to that next level you're not necessarily thinking of Unlocking the mysteries of the subconscious mind and safe guarding ourselves against commonly used, unethical NLP schemes. Brittany has a master certification in Neuro-Linguistic programming (NLP), hypnosis, EFT Tapping, timeline therapy and mindset coaching and is the Founder of Be Free Mindset.She shares the subtle, yet impactful, decisions that shape our livesNEW: YOUR NEXT 90 DAYS COACHING WITH SAM Key Takeawayspractical applications of NLP and the power of non-verbal cues (only 7% of our communication is verbal)ethical implications of these powerful techniques, especially in fields like sales and politicswomen's brain have more white matter than men (what this means for us)how quickly can we see results from NLP coaching?NLP actionable tactics: thought catching, fun lists, anchoring emotionshow Brittany's diagnosis of Chron's disease led her to entrepreneurshipLearn how our innermost thoughts dictate o
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Hosting on Airbnb: My Horror Stories & Pro Tips ($80k + 5 Star Rating)
15/02/2024 Duration: 32minI've made $80,000 hosting on Airbnb and have a perfect 5 star ratingIf the idea of random people hanging out in your home gives you the creeps, no worries—I've been there, done that, and made close to six-figures along the way. Learn to leverage rental arbitrage and strike the balance between profit margins and personal boundaries. BONUS: the worst things guests have done during their stay in my personal home. In this solo episode, I tackle:How to feel less awkward about strangers sleeping in your bedWhat it takes to maintain a five star rating on AirbnbHow I manage guest turnover when I'm living in a different countryWhere I store my personal items when hosting Airbnb guestsA list of essential items to stockpileHow profitable hosting on Airbnb is (my exact numbers)Resources: Free workshop: Design Your Best SelfGet 10% off your first Fiverr order with this linkStart Hosting on Airbnb with this referral bonus About the show:Sam Laliberte - entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts
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Learn From a 10-Year-Old Entrepreneur [Lily Harper]
08/02/2024 Duration: 25minYoung entrepreneur at the age of 10, is the imaginative force behind Lily Lou's Aromas. This remarkable journey from confronting schoolyard bullies to igniting a passion for candle-making through a school project, turned this fifth-grader into an entrepreneur with a following of 350k. Lily proves that building a business and enjoying a childhood fuelled by imagination aren't mutually exclusive: Alternative education (homeschooling and ADHD)Advice for kids wanting to start their first businessWays that young entrepreneurs are misunderstoodMindset tips for small business owners of any ageTune in and let Lily's entrepreneurial spirit ignite your own ambitions, no matter your age.Resources: Free workshop: Design Your Best SelfGet 15% off at Lily Lou's Aromas (code: whatsyourfree)Get 10% off your first Fiverr order with this linkWho Sam hires on Fiverr to make her IG ReelsSam's Reel she outsourced Support the show:☕️buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfreeAbout the show:Sam Laliberte - entrepreneu
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Love Story: Quitting Your Jobs and Reinventing Your Life Together [Maddie and Jordy]
31/01/2024 Duration: 39minSelf-employed freedom enthusiasts who re-designed their lifestyle together. Maddie and Jordy's journey began when they both quit their corporate jobs to move to Australia for a year of personal exploration and growth. They returned from their trip with successful remote businesses and new lifestyle goals that changed everything. Maddie is a digital marketing and branding specialist and Jordy is a business coach for owners who want to balance financial success with quality of life.Key Takeaways:The impact of mindset coaching and proactively managing burnout Compromises you have to make in the spirit of co-creationProtecting your romantic relationship from the pressures of a co-living and co-working environment FREE RESOURCE: DESIGN YOUR YEAR TEMPLATEMaddie and Jordy didn't just stumble upon success; they forged it through intentional decisions, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of each other's strengths.Support the show:☕️buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfreeAbout the show:Sam Laliberte -
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NursePreneur: From Shift Work to Schedule Freedom w The Mama Coach [Carolyn Marshall]
25/01/2024 Duration: 40minMaking an impact in healthcare, but on your terms. Imagine replacing the relentless hours of shift work with the autonomy to set your own schedule, all while continuing to make a profound impact on patients' lives. Carolyn Marshall (The Mama Coach) is a Registered Nurse who now owns a private practice in Sudbury, Ontario. Key Takeaways:Career pivots for nurses who want to transition away from night shifts How the Mama Coach certification process works and who qualifies Ways nurses can bring their skills into a business and become an entrepreneur How to market your small business / private practiceOvercoming lifestyle and health challenges resulting from shift work This episode will inspire healthcare professionals to contemplate the rich opportunities in personalized services such as lactation consulting and prenatal education. Support the show:☕️buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfreeAbout the show:Sam Laliberte - entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose peop
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Design Your Year: Which of These 3 Dreamer Types Are You? [SOLO]
18/01/2024 Duration: 31minAre you steering your life towards a destination you've chosen or are you simply along for the ride?Recounting my personal evolution from a wandering digital nomad to an advocate for living with intentional flexibility and presence.Discover where you're on the spectrum of being able to truly design your lifeWhat distinguishes the people who achieve their dreams and those who don'tHow to feel more confident about setting bigger dreamsPrompts to uncover who you are when you're at your best Reflection questions to unpack what's stopping you from changing for the betterResources: FREE DESIGN YOUR YEAR TEMPLATE Joe Dispenza's "Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself"Support the show:☕️buymeacoffee.com/whatsyourfreeAbout 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 themsel