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Freelance AF

Sean Kelly & Michelle Elliott

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Freelance AF is a cheeky peek behind the curtain into the world of being your own boss! Join freelancing friends Sean Kelly (owner and founder of Barrel to Basket, a wine and cider tasting event company) and Michelle Elliott (professional brand photographer, and owner and founder of MEE Photography) as they dive into the nitty gritty of owning a small business. These intrepid hosts cover a range of topics - like crucial steps to starting your own business, the importance of developing your b ...
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Holy moly, this week marks the Season 1 finale of the Freelance AF Podcast! Sean and Michelle are strutting down memory lane, spilling tea, and cackling their way through the highs, lows, and utterly unhinged tangents that made their very first season what it was. We’re reliving our favourite moments, discussing behind-the-scenes chaos, and handing…
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Feeling tired, run-down, or like your motivation packed its bags and ghosted you? Good news; this week we’re serving up a full-on Motivation Makeover! Motivation might be our ride-or-die, but wow does it love to play hard to get. It’s not magic; it’s a muscle. And we’re talking how to grow it, flex it, and keep it from tapping out when life gets a …
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This week on the Freelance AF Podcast, your favourite duo is lacing up their metaphorical cleats and diving headfirst into the world of red and green flags – and calling in a surprise new colour off the bench! From dream clients who make you wanna pop champagne to collaborators who make you wanna fake bad Wi-Fi, every interaction in business comes …
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Class is officially in session this week on the Freelance AF Podcast. And our teacher? The brilliant Jodie Buttigieg! Jodie’s the director and lead educator at Neubloom London, a neuro-affirming school shaking up the “one-size-fits-all” education system and proving that learning should actually fit the learner. She’s spilling the tea on what it rea…
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It’s that time of year when the veil is thin…and so are our boundaries when it comes to oversharing! We’re getting Spooktacular AF this week and digging up the skeletons in our freelance closets – the tricks we’ve learned, the treats we’ve earned, and the fears we’ve had to face in the dark corners of small biz life. Along with the usual unhinged r…
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This week on the Freelance AF podcast your favourite hosts are slipping on their proton packs and gearing up to battle every entrepreneur’s nightmare: ghosting. Ghosting is all-too common, with over half of Canadians saying they’ve been ghosted at least once in the past year. And for small businesses? Depending on the industry you’re in that could …
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This week on the Freelance AF Podcast, we’re kicking back with our girl Candice Neufeld; entrepreneur, coach, and literal ray of human sunshine. She showed up with good vibes, big dreams, and energy so contagious we’re honestly still rockin’ the high! Candice gets real about what it’s like to peace out of your biz’s physical space, and how sometime…
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Do you hear that? Oh, it’s just us…Talking to Ourselves. Again. Yep, we’ve said this before, but some advice is too good not to put on repeat. These are the nuggets we wish we could whisper to our past selves when we were just getting started, whether that was 9 years ago or, let’s be real, 18 months back. This episode is jam-packed with the pep ta…
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Ooooh baby, your favourite Freelancers are back with another juicy interview, and this one’s a total Giftii! We’re sitting down with the powerhouse herself, Katie Brooks, founder of Giftii Canada, gifter extraordinaire, and queen of turning “just because” into jaw-dropping wow. With her hubby by her side, Katie has built a biz that’s all about hear…
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Sizzle, fizzle, poof – burnout strikes again! This week on the Freelance AF Podcast, Sean and Michelle are diving headfirst into the not-so-glam side of hustle life: burnout. You know it, you’ve felt it, and let’s be real; half of Canada is feeling it right now (stats don’t lie, honey). But don’t panic; your favourite freelancers have your back! Fr…
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Oh my god, we’re back again! Your favourite Freelancers have returned from their not-a-break break with stories, chaos, and just a little too much caffeine. Sean and Michelle are spilling on what they’ve actually been up to. Surprise: it wasn’t relaxing! Think big projects, family chaos, drinks, road trips, planning apple picking trips, mental heal…
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Your favourite Freelancers are here with the grand finale of our mini episode series, and this one’s all about a lesson we should’ve mastered in elementary school: no means no. When a client asks if you can “do it cheaper,” it’s easy to panic. From our lips to your ears, here’s the truth: your prices aren’t up for debate. You set them for a reason,…
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Blank brain, empty feed, and zero inspo? We got you. This week’s mini is The Emergency Post Kit, aka your lifeline when the content well runs dry. You’re not the only one staring at your grid like it owes you money (trust us, Sean’s a permanent resident here). But lucky for you, the FAF duo is serving up quick-hit content ideas that’ll snap you out…
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Your fave Freelancers are back with another snack-sized episode, and this one’s all about Season Proofing! Yeah, yeah, we hear you. The sun’s still shining and we’re already talking about the snowy stuff. But like Michelle says: if you’re not planning ahead, you’re planning to panic. That means pulling out your old numbers, locking down supplier ti…
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This week, your favourite Freelancers are dropping the first of four snack-sized episodes…because sometimes you just need a quick hit of business wisdom (bizdom?) without the full meal deal. Today’s topic? Automation, AKA: “Let the robots do it so you can stop losing your mind.” Free up your time and energy for the important stuff, like chasing tha…
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Your favourite freelancers are back, but only just. Why? Because they’ve been living that out of office life, baby! But now they have thoughts. (Can’t you smell the smoke?) Sean and Michelle have both returned from vacation, and let’s just say the vibes were immaculate…until reality hit. Where did the time go? Why can’t vacation be a full-time job?…
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That’s Sean. That’s Michelle. And honey, this week we’re flipping the script. Your favourite freelance duo is pressing pause on the biz talk and chatting about their ultimate podcast obsessions. Because guess what? Entrepreneurs don’t hustle all the time. Sometimes we binge like the rest of you. Michelle? She’s a podcast queen. Editing photos? Work…
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Things are heating up in the Freelance AF studio this week, and not just because we’re talking to the founder of RimJobs and Meat Rub Co. (Yes, you read that right. And yes, we giggled too.) We’re joined by the spicy legend himself, Matt Hammond, who dishes on building a bold AF solo business from the ground up, one that’s just as flavour-packed as…
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Something’s feeling a little off in the Freelance AF studio this week…and spoiler alert, it’s Imposter Syndrome, that shady little voice in your head telling you you’re not good enough (rude!). This week, Sean and Michelle are dragging that sneaky gremlin into the spotlight and calling it out for the lying little liar it is. From everyday self-doub…
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Hope you're hungry, because this episode is baked to perfection! This week, your fave podcast duo is serving up something extra sweet with Karna Brennan of the oh-so-fabulous Brennan Baking Co. Karna’s spilling the (brown) sugar on baking the treats people actually crave, sharing family recipes, and finding that cozy, magical joy in homemade pies. …
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O Canadaaaa… you better believe we’re celebrating! It’s Canada Day, and your favourite Freelancers are raising a glass (not a double-double) to the Great White North with a proudly semi-accurate dive into some fun Canadian business facts! From oddly American-sounding company names to a shocking number of world-changing inventions, we’re spilling th…
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It’s a glitter-soaked, confetti-filled kinda week on the podcast as your favourite Freelancers throw a double celebration: Pride Month and Sean’s birthday! That’s right, Sean’s another year older (but no wiser), and Michelle’s putting him in the hot seat with all the hard-hitting questions. Like which Fab Five member does he emulate? What really ma…
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Your favourite Freelancers are back with their second-ever interview episode, and this one’s a motherload of goodness. We’re sitting down with the incredible Jessie Daypuck, author of Me, Myself and Motherhood, a guided journal that’s basically a love letter to moms who are doing their best while trying to keep their sanity intact. Jessie took her …
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Father’s Day is upon us, and your Freelance AF hosts are getting sentimental (but like, in our own unhinged way). This week, we’re raising a glass to the father figures who taught us everything from how to use power tools and our voices, to why showing up matters – and why farts are never, ever to be trusted. (Seriously; apparently, Michelle has st…
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Your favourite Freelancers are back, baby, and this week they’re dishing up a delicious combo of chaos and clarity with a big ol’ side of boundary talk! Sean and Michelle kick things off with a very important PSA: cold bedrooms are superior. Don’t @ them. It’s science (probably). Naturally, the conversation drifts to their fur babies, because what’…
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This week your Freelance AF hosts are throwing it way back to their teenage years with a cheeky AF edition of Would You Rather? Spoiler alert: Sean’s a total newbie to this game (bless), while Michelle is alarmingly prepared and just a little too hyped for it. What starts as light-hearted fun takes a turn for the existential real quick. And Sean? F…
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Buckle up, Freelancers, because we’re cranking up the volume with our FIRST ever interview episode! This week, Sean and Michelle are getting real (and a little ridiculous) with the lovely Alex Ward and Chauntelle Molfese from Village Realty Team! These powerhouse ladies are juggling more hats than a catwalk at Fashion Week – running a booming real …
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Your Freelance AF hosts are getting down and dirty with content batching this week, and trust us, it’s a total game changer. Before they dive into the nitty-gritty, Sean and Michelle take a little detour down memory lane, reminiscing about their console gaming glory days and the N64 classic, Goldeneye (and no, Michelle definitely did not skip class…
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Oh hey there, mama! That’s right, it’s a Mother’s Day extravaganza on this week’s extra-fabulous episode of the Freelance AF Podcast, where Sean and Michelle raise their glasses (of MOMosa, obv) to their fierce, fabulous moms. But first, they tackle hard-hitting questions, like why do their dark-coloured fur babies insist on roasting in the blazing…
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You down with GPT? Yeah, you know me! This week, Sean and Michelle are all about the AI. Whether you’re out here using it to make ridiculous memes, fully married to it in your daily grind, or giving it major side-eye, everyone has questions. Like, super serious ones; if ChatGPT were a Transformer, would it be an Autobot or a Decepticon? Michelle’s …
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Guess who's back to spill the entrepreneurial tea? Sean and Michelle are pulling back the curtain and letting you sneak a peek at what really goes down in the wild world of boss life. Spoiler: it's way more than just vibes and vision boards. Think freelancing is just chillin’ in your PJs, sippin’ mimosas while the money magically appears? We wish! …
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Throw on that lab coat, grab your safety goggles and get ready to bust some myths, freelancer style! This week, your fabulous neighbourhood hustlers are channeling their inner MythBusters – sorry, no Bigfoot or aliens here (though we’re not ruling out intergalactic side gigs). That means diving into the wild, wacky world of entrepreneurial myths. Y…
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Oh, it's that time again! Your favourite freelancer squad is back at it, sipping cider and throwing down the real talk about community vs. competition. After Sean gives Michelle a lesson in "equidistant" (yep, it’s a word), and Michelle takes a victory lap for being the only one who did the homework, the hosts dive into the juicy stuff – why buildi…
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Oh lawd, they comin’! Sean and Michelle are back, bringing the laughs and a dash of wisdom as they chat about their favourite resources! Did you know Michelle might actually work at a library in some parallel universe? Neither did Sean! Between deciding if Michelle’s dream café could survive the current economy (spoiler: it’s touch-and-go) and Sean…
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This week, get ready to roll with our hosts as they work on Getting the Brand Together! Michelle’s in the hot seat, schooling everyone on the importance of branding. She’s quick to remind you that she's all self-taught, but Sean is here to drop the mic by saying that as a branding photographer, Michelle really knows her stuff—like, way more than mo…
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Oh, it’s on! This week our Freelance AF hosts are about to drop some tips on how to kickstart your own business. Let’s face it – turning your entrepreneurial dreams into a reality can feel pretty daunting, especially if you’re a newbie. But hey, every business owner has been there, and getting started with a solid foundation is key to cruising thro…
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Our hosts are back at it, ready to sip some cider and uncover the juicy details of Michelle's career in the conclusion of this two part series! Spoiler alert: she's all about commitment! Even though her career aspirations changed faster than she switched outfits (classic Libra move), she was in it for the long haul with her employers. Michelle spil…
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Your favourite corporate escapees are back in the first of a two part series to tell the tale of how they broke free of their corporate overlords' chains and struck out on their own to become freelance AF. Michelle and Sean start by fulfilling a promise from the first episode - to have a drink! This episode's pour is Duntroon Cyder House's Empire E…
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The journey begins! Join Sean and Michelle as they introduce themselves and the podcast, setting expectations for what's to come. Topics include their "meet cute," why they decided to do a podcast and a not-so-serious explanation of why they believe they're qualified to speak about being entrepreneurs! Laughter, compliments and tangents abound!…
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On this podcast I talk a little bit about how I've just started getting into Pet Battles as a way of selling lvl25 pets for more gold then I got from lvl 1's.There will be a post, with more information about how I got on and what I have learnt only the last couple of weeks.This post can be found on www.shinnstalesofgold.com in the near future(still…
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On this Podcast I talk about the video guides that I've started for TradeSkillMaster 3, only done two so far, but working on more!Talk about how you can make some extra gold by running LFR's as a healer or tank (500g plus armor and runes).I tell you about how it went when I was a guest on Your WoW Money Podcast with Joe and Deadgreed.News in World …
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This podcast I talk about the month long (gold making) project I did at the start of the year. Check out my blog below for the full post.www.shinnstalesofgold.comTradeSkillMaster are having some issues, so i talk a little bit about that and how hard the TSM are working. Below is the IRC chat if you're have problems yourself.https://www.tradeskillma…
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Welcome to Ep 3 of Tales of Gold a podcast about gold making in World of warcraft...As always I will tell you about what I've been up too in WoW over the last 2 weeks.• Been working hard to set up 2 new markets, selling bars and Battle Pets. I will go over more detail later in the show.• I finally got Pathfinder and my Corrupted Dreadwing mount.• L…
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