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From Teacher to Freelancer: Empowering Moms to Work from Home | Micala Quinn | Episode 269

The Speakeasy

The Girl Named Blake

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.83.3K Ratings

🗓️ 11 October 2023

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Freelancer and entrepreneur, Micala Quinn joins Blake to share her journey from being a high school English teacher to becoming a freelancer and working for herself. In this episode, Micala talks about the challenges she faced as a new mother and the desire to stay home with her child, which led her to explore freelancing options. Join them as they emphasize the importance of identifying one's strengths and skills to transition into freelancing successfully and offer resources and guidance for women looking to work from home and create a flexible lifestyle for their families.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

  • Gain insights into Micala's personal journey from teaching to freelancing and how motherhood played a pivotal role in her career transition.

  • Learn about the challenges and setbacks the guest faced when starting her freelancing career, including the struggle to secure her first paying client.

  • Discover practical tips and resources for identifying your strengths and skills, making a successful transition to freelancing, and achieving a flexible work-from-home lifestyle.

To connect with Michelle:

Instagram: @micala.quinn

Facebook: @micalaquinn

Website: micalaquinn.com

Transcript

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