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 estate biz, hosting the third season of their hit The EmpowerMoms Podcast, and throwing epic events with their Village Mom and Village Women’s Clubs. Oh, and did we mention they’re also basically fielding their own sports team of kiddos? Yeah, these two don’t mess around.

Alex and Chauntelle spill the tea on bringing big heart and fierce compassion to their business, the importance of setting goals and delegating like a pro, and the wild ride of watching their dreams blossom. Plus, they share the hacks that keep them (somewhat) sane, like calendars that look like novels, the art of letting go, and why finding the right people to partner with is the secret to success.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any juicier, things go delightfully off the rails with a debate about which fictional character would make the best dinner date (where Sean gets way too hyped about Alex’s choice) in our first round of Unfiltered AF. So grab a drink, set your status to “Away” and don’t say we didn’t warn you!

This week’s pour is Ironwood Cider House’s OG, a yummy and wonderfully-approachable cider from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario!

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 classes for it, wink wink). But once the nostalgia trip ends, it’s time to talk batching, the secret sauce for creating content like a boss.

It’s all about locking in your direction, making a killer plan, and executing it with precision – or at least with enough buffer to fix the inevitable slip-ups. For their podcast, batching is the MVP of production, hands down. Michelle’s got it down to a science; Sean…well, let’s just say there’s room for improvement, babes.

These freelancers know that efficiency is everything, and blocking out time to batch your content now means less stress and more slay later. Plus, it’s the trick to making your stuff look polished and hella consistent while giving you that oh-so-precious breathing room to step away when you need it.

So, batch it up, buttercup. Work smarter, not harder, and keep that content flowing like a boss.

This week’s pour is Spy Cider House’s tart and tangy Goldeneye cider, a delicious offering from Ontario’s Blue Mountains!

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 sun? And is that cider can black or navy? (The debate is real.)

Then it’s time to get sentimental as Sean talks about his mom’s farm-girl roots, her stint as a record store boss babe in her twenties, and that classic entrepreneur mantra, “How hard can it be?” Meanwhile, Michelle dishes on being raised by a powerhouse posse of strong women, her mom's climb from the bottom rung to CEO realness, and why commitment isn’t just a ten letter word in Scrabble.

Expect detours into topics like showing compassion for everyone, the “good” kind of psychological warfare, and how meditation in the '80s looked suspiciously like cracking a beer and lighting a cig.

To all the moms out there grinding, glowing, and getting it done – we see you, we love you, and we’re raising a glass of MOMosa in your honour!

This week’s pour is Pommies’ Mimosa Cider, a delicious cider and orange juice concoction from Ontario, perfect for celebrating Mother’s Day!

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 got thoughts, trust.

Your favourite freelance duo gets real on how they’ve been using ChatGPT to boss up their small biz game, and where it’s crashed and burned in spectacular fashion (“Paging Nurse Michelle for a full AI meltdown!”). They’re breaking down the highs and the lows, and even discussing the environmental impacts of these Large Language Models (yes Sean, that’s what they’re called; write it down, babes). Love it, hate it, scream into the void about it, you’re not escaping AI. So once again we ask: Who’s down with GPT?

This week’s pour is another delicious London, Ontario offering: Generation Cider Co.’s 1910 Original!

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! Our hosts kick off their days with caffeine, obviously! Then Michelle’s breaking a sweat while Sean’s off channeling his inner spa day. After that, it's go-time: emails, social media deep dives, and big-brain biz ideas. Sprinkle in some serious skill-stacking - Sean’s all about that "liquid learning" while Michelle’s earning her degree from YouTube U. Throw in photoshoots, tasting events, admin days and voilà! they’ve officially outworked your average 9-5. Freelance AF? More like Fierce And Full-time.

This week's cider pour is Porter's Perfection from our homegrown hero, Heeman's Cellar, right here in good ol' London, Ontario!

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. You know, the kind people love to whisper about behind their lattes, and, even more dangerously, the ones entrepreneurs believe about themselves.

Think you have to be rolling in dough, grinding 24/7, or under 30 with a ring light to make it? Think again. Sean and Michelle are calling BS on those tired clichés. They’re breaking it all down, from the “I must do everything myself” delusion to the “success should be instant” fantasy. And don’t even get them started on the obsession with social media followers.

Believing a myth now and then? Totally human. Letting it steer your business? Major red flag. Stay sharp, freelancers – these streets are no joke, but with the right mindset (and a handful of sass), you’ve got this!

This week’s pour is Reif Estate Winery’s Drea’s Dornfelder, a deliciously smooth and fruity red wine from Ontario’s Niagara wine region!

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 building a solid community of fellow entrepreneurs is EVERYTHING. We’re talking real, no-strings-attached connections, endless support, and finding those ride-or-dies who vibe with your values. Plus, they get real on how even a simple social media interaction or client referral can make a world of difference for a small biz, and how sticking together is the secret sauce to leveling up. Strength in numbers, baby!

So grab a zesty drink, kick back, and let’s get into how Community Totally Slays Competition!

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 emphatically declaring that he’s definitely not a vegetarian, they dive into the good stuff. They’re talking the three F’s (nope, not THOSE F’s), small business centres and libraries, and why Canva is their go-to for social media magic. They also share why continuing education is a must, why reaching out to a pro is always worth it, and how having a squad of small biz pals can save you from Thelma and Louise-ing your business off a cliff!

Hey, just because they’re Freelance AF doesn’t mean they don’t know how to be Resourceful AF.

This week’s pour is Thornbury Craft Co.’s Blood Orange cider, a spectacular cidery-exclusive from Thornbury, Ontario!