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322: LFA Alum Rachel Whitlock: From Teacher Burnout to Freelance Freedom

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On today’s episode of the Live Free Podcast, I’m chatting with Rachel — a former teacher who said enough is enough and took the leap into freelancing.

Rachel taught for 14 years, but like so many of us, she hit a point where her career no longer aligned with the mom she wanted to be. She shares what finally pushed her to explore a different path, how she found the Live Free Academy during a scroll session over Christmas break, and what gave her the confidence to invest in herself — even on her 40th birthday while vacationing in Mexico!

Rachel went all in and left her teaching job before she landed a client. She knew she had to tools to be successful and she hasn’t looked back.

If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late to start, or if you can really do something different after years in one career… this episode is for you.

Let me know what you thought of today’s episode – just email me at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @micala.quinn!

In this episode, we cover:

  • Rachel’s story of teaching, motherhood, and burnout
  • Real-life encouragement for anyone feeling stuck in their 9–5
  • The mindset shifts that helped Rachel make the leap from teaching to freelancing be

You’ll love this episode if:

  • You’re a teacher (or in any 9–5) feeling overwhelmed and wondering if there’s something more
  • You’re looking for real-life proof that it’s not too late to change careers
  • You’ve been dreaming about freelancing but don’t know where to start

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

  • You can connect with Rachel on Instagram and Facebook! 
  • You can check out Rachel’s website here!
  • Learn about the ins and outs of freelancing and how to land paying clients in my free crash course. Click here
  • Ready to join the Live Free Academy? There is a new 12 month payment plan option. Click here and get started today for just $147!
  • Listen to last week’s episode here!
  • Loving the show? It would be so helpful if you could write a review here. Thanks so much!
  • Do you need some help kickstarting your freelance journey? I’ve got tons of resources here!
  • Connect with me on Instagram! @micala.quinn

More about the Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn:

How do I get started? What if I fail? Who will hire me? Is it really possible to create a consistent, full-time income from home?

Welcome to the Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn where we will be answering these questions PLUS many more! Whether you’re just starting your freelance business (heck even if you don’t know what freelancing is yet) or you’re looking to scale, this podcast will give you tangible business advice along with inspiring interviews to help you create a life and career that works for YOU and YOUR family.

Your host, Micala Quinn, started out teaching high-school English, but when her first child was born, she immediately began searching for something more. She wanted a way to stay-at-home with her daughter (and future babies), but still needed to bring in a full-time income to help support her family. Micala started freelancing, quickly replaced her full-time income, and now helps other moms (like you) get started and grow their freelance business from scratch to 5K and beyond! She believes that being a working mom or a stay-at-home mom no longer needs to be a black and white decision. You CAN have both. On your terms!

Our motto is Mom Strong, Work Smart, and Live Free. Are you in? We’d love for you to join us each Monday, as well as in our Live Free Podcast Facebook community!

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