298. Transitioning from Stay-at-Home Mom to Freelancer: Samantha Hogge’s Journey

Hey guys! Happy Monday! In today’s episode, I'm chatting with Kaitlin Christensen about how she built a flexible freelancing career while managing motherhood and narcolepsy. Kailyn has a background in marketing, but her medical condition, narcolepsy, forced her to leave the traditional workforce. After being a stay-at-home mom for five years, Kaitlin was eager to find something flexible that allowed her to manage her health while contributing financially. In August 2023, she found LFA through a mom in a local Facebook group, and by September, she was all in. Just a month later, Kaitlin landed her first client!Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode310Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

In this episode, I’m chatting with Renee Herren, who transitioned from a 10-year corporate career to freelancing after being laid off. With a husband who works crazy hours as a chef and two toddlers at home, Renee was drawn to the flexibility of freelancing. While her journey wasn’t fast—taking four months to land her first client—once she did, things quickly snowballed, and she landed three more the following month.Renee shares how she overcame discouragement by staying consistent, leaning on the support of the LFA community, and joining our monthly "Land Your First (or next) Client" challenges. She talks about how she fits freelancing into her schedule, how she landed her clients, and the financial stability she’s gained through freelancing. If you’ve faced setbacks in your freelancing journey, Renee’s story will inspire you to keep going!Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode309Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

Hey guys! Happy Monday! Today, I’m chatting with Tana Goosic, who transitioned from working 40 hours a week to working just 40 hours a month—all while replacing her income and working from home with her babies.In this episode, Tana walks us through how she got started freelancing, the niche her ideal client works in, and how she lands clients through the OTO job board, direct outreach, and referrals. With baby number three on the way, Tana also shares her plan for managing maternity leave while freelancing.Tana balances one big retainer client with several monthly project clients, giving her the flexibility to work from home, spend time with her kids, and still make a solid income. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode308Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

Dawne, a former labor and delivery nurse of 18 years, made the leap into freelancing in November of 2021. Within just a week of enrolling in the course, she landed her first client, and by January of 2022—only 12 weeks later—she was able to quit her nursing job entirely. Now, Dawne works 20-25 hours a week, makes 53% more than she did as a nurse, and enjoys the freedom and flexibility to live life on her own terms.In today's episode, Dawne shares how she got started, the strategies she used to land clients quickly, and what her daily routine looks like now—working Monday through Thursday with slow, relaxing mornings alongside her husband. She also talks about how she bounced back from losing clients unexpectedly, using a "Land Your First (or Next) Client" challenge to replace the lost income.Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode307Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

Hey there! Happy Monday! Today we’re chatting with Jenelle Rawlins, a former ELA teacher who launched her freelance business and replaced her income while teaching full time. Jenelle enrolled in the Live Free Academy in November 2023, spent December going through the course, and by January 2024, she had landed three clients through a monthly Land Your First (or next) Client challenge!Jenelle shares how she balanced freelancing and teaching full-time, how she landed her clients, and the services she offers. She also opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome and how focusing on her mindset helped her succeed.Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode306Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

Hey there! In today's episode, we're catching up with Hayley Lame, a former school counselor who took a huge leap last spring by quitting her job before reaching her income goal. Fast forward a few months, and she’s now fully booked, replacing her previous salary while working just 20-25 hours a week! Hayley originally shared her story back in June on Episode 290, and today, she’s back with an exciting update.Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode305Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn

Hey there! Happy Monday! In today’s episode, we chat with Chesney, who went from enrolling in Live Free Academy to quitting her job in just 90 days! Chesney's freelancing journey is nothing short of inspiring!  After enrolling in April, she landed her first two clients within a month during our "Land Your First (or Next) Client Challenge" and by July, she had quit her job. Now, she gets to work from home with her almost 8 month old! She replaced her previous income and only works 15-20 hours a week!Chesney shares how she landed her clients, the tasks she manages for them, and how she learned new tools on the job. She talks about workCheck out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode304Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

In today’s episode, we’re featuring Tiffany, a seasoned freelancer who has been working with social media influencers for SIX years! As a stay-at-home mom of three, Tiffany has turned freelancing into a stable, long-term career that fits her family life perfectly. When Tiffany first started, she was earning an extra $2,000 a month working part-time hours. That extra income made a huge difference for her family! But now that all of her kids are in school, Tiffany has taken on a few more clients and has increased her income to over $4,000 a month while still working only 15-20 hours a week!Tiffany shares what its like working with influencers and why they desperately need virtual assistants.Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode303Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn

Hey guys! Happy Monday! This week, we’re celebrating a major milestone – 7 years of helping moms like you find flexible ways to work from home. In today’s episode, I’m recapping some recent success stories from Live Free Academy students and giving you an inside look at what it’s like to be part of the program. I’ll walk you through how I can help you build your business and the support you will receive every step of the way. If you've been considering freelancing, now is the perfect time. Our anniversary sale kicks off on September 9th, but if you join the VIP list, you’ll get early access and exclusive doorbusters available only to VIP members!Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode302Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn

As summer ends and the back-to-school season begins, the fall hiring boom is upon us! In this episode, I’m sharing three tips to help you land freelance clients right now. Learn how to tap into local brick-and-mortar businesses, leverage word-of-mouth referrals, and stay consistent to achieve your income goals!Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode301Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn