Freelensers
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsTwo creatives document the process from being an employee to becoming independent in real time. We discuss clients, our time management and how we grow as freelance individuals.
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14 w/ Eric Forbis: Mindful Living
August 28, 2019 07:03 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBHe was the Uber Eats before there was Uber Eats. He opened a drive-in theatre, when all drive-in theatres were closing up. He meditated and realised how much it has helped him and so he helped others by creating mindfulness festivals. Who is this, you may ask? In today’s episode we talk to Eric Forbis, a very inspiring business owner, mentor and a friend. Listen to his story to find out more! Show notes: • Tara Brach – https://www.tarabrach.com • Buddhafest – https://www.buddhafest.org •...
13 w/ Peter C. Hayward: Being Honest
May 30, 2019 09:16 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWe invited Peter C. Hayward to discuss Australia, his freelance life, podcasts, boardgames, erotica and how living with someone who's suicidal and having a child is not that different after all. Peter gives us all an update of what his life looks like at the time of recording in December 2018 while the last episode of his podcast was released a year prior. And lastly, a trip to Cape Verde at the end. Show notes: • Being Honest With My Ex – https://www.beinghonestwithmyex.com/ • Tim Tam – h...
12 w/ Michael Petrus: Key Questions
March 02, 2019 18:52 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBMichael Petrus is a Czech comics artist, illustrator, but also a podcaster, co-founder of profiKOMIKS and a start-up called Nanits Universe. He’s joining us in an episode, where we talk about understanding your clients, managing creatives, the importance of creative briefs and what it takes to succeed on Kickstarter. Show Notes: • Trello – https://trello.com/ • Neil Gayman’s Speech – https://youtu.be/ikAb-NYkseI • Mark McGuinness – https://lateralaction.com/articles/laurie-millotte-outsh...
11 w/ Juan Latapi: Working Remotely
February 08, 2019 12:30 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBIn the opening episode of Season 2, we are joined by our first guest Juan Latapi, remote worker and travel enthusiast. Juan was born in Mexico, but grew up in the USA where he also started his career path. How did he manage to keep his position and transition into a remote worker back in Mexico? Why does one start talking to his dogs when working from a living room sofa? Juan has joined us from Chicago while on his month long business trip to give us all the answers. We conclude this episode ...
Bonus: Trip to Finland
November 03, 2018 21:43 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBTag along with Adel and Mike on their new adventure! Five days in Finland compressed into a bonus episode, where you will find out how expensive this nordic country is, whether Adel survives her first visit to sauna, and what is Mike’s overall impression of the Helsinki subway system. Show notes: • Song credit: Vanze - Survive [NCS Release]: https://youtu.be/cvl8e2se8Q4 • Glass Swimming Pool by Casey Neistat: https://youtu.be/2dhl2M6D4bA • A Day in the Life of a Traveler: https://youtu.be...
10: Mostly the Time
October 30, 2018 06:45 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBAdel talks about her quarter life crisis and how she overcame it, Mike tells us all about his new tea, and together they share their new morning routine. To wrap up Season 1, Mike and Adel introduce new segment of the podcast and tell us more about upcoming changes. Show notes: • New features in iOS 12: https://www.apple.com/fi/newsroom/2018/06/ios-12-introduces-new-features-to-reduce-interruptions-and-manage-screen-time/ • Our MORNINGS shared document: https://dropbox.com/s/7oj3m3m3motrwg...
09: Client First
August 04, 2018 10:26 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBDo you need a contract for every gig? Is it better to work for free or to work for a small amount of money? In today’s episode, Adel and Mike agree to disagree on various topics surrounding the most important part of every business: the client. Adel tries to help Mike understand the wedding client, while Mike speaks about a commercial he has recently produced. Show notes: • GDPR: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Data_Protection_Regulation • Gentleport commercial: https://youtu.be/0ntf...
08: Job Dodgers
May 23, 2018 18:26 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBAdela gets a job she didn't ask for while Mike has to wait for a position he tried hard to get. These two very different stories from the recruitment process will make your head spin. Show notes: • Adela’s crazy teaching schedule – http://www.freelensers.fm/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/adela-timetable.jpg • EU Unemployment rates – https://www.statista.com/statistics/268830/unemployment-rate-in-eu-countries/ freelensers.fm Adela https://www.adelabohackova.com https://www.facebook.com/adelab...
07: Let's Gear Up
May 04, 2018 08:54 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/50DipXoCF9Y This episode is all about equipment. Over the years both Adela and Mike accumulated a lot of tools that help them produce the content they produce. Let’s take a look at what’s in their bags. Show notes: • Incase Action Camera Backpack – https://amzn.to/2I3A8yP • Incase Accessory Organizer – https://amzn.to/2I4w5m7 • Apple MacBook Pro 13” (2016) – https://amzn.to/2JHtKwH • Canon T5i DSLR (new gen) – https://amzn.to/2vZ5eFu • Ho...
Bonus: Metro around the World
April 13, 2018 21:50 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBRead our metro-related blogpost: http://www.freelensers.fm/bonus-metro-around-the-world/ Call it subway, underground, metro or tube, you cannot put out Mike's excitement for the topic. Adela calls it his weird obsession but who doesn't love a good metro system in their city, ey? Freelensers.fm Adela https://www.adelabohackova.com https://www.facebook.com/adelabohackovaphoto/ https://www.instagram.com/adela.bohackova Mike https://www.youtube.com/c/michalsodek https://www.instagram.com/mich...
06: Big Travel Episode – The Hows
March 31, 2018 21:52 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBAll you need to know about traveling from finding a ticket to escaping couchsurfing hosts, this episode has it all. Adel shares gems on luggage, jet lag, naps, airport hacks and Mike pops the question, why do we like tomato juice on an airplane so much? Bonus episode about metro: http://www.freelensers.fm/bonus-metro-around-the-world/ Show notes: • TSA Regulations on batteries – https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/lithium-batteries-100-watt-hours-or-less-devic...
05: Big Travel Episode – The Whys
February 26, 2018 09:43 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBBesides talking about their preferences and feelings of the clickiness of the iPhone Home button, Adel and Mike open the topic of traveling, something that is very important to them. Adel shares her feelings of being stuck and Mike starts a penis-measuring competition. Show notes: • Pueblo Mágico program – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pueblo_Mágico • Taxco (Pueblo Mágico) – https://www.instagram.com/p/BNNQoQ4gh_D/ • Valle de Bravo (Pueblo Mágico) – https://www.instagram.com/p/BQAtH0sllhu...
04: New Year, New Website, New Job
February 03, 2018 12:10 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBIn the first episode recorded in 2018, Adela talks about her new logo, website, and pricing, all connected to her rebranding. Mike tells us what his new job is and how he struggles with time management, and together they discuss Upwork and other freelance jobs they had in the past year. Show notes: • Squarespace - https://www.squarespace.com • Adela's logo reveal video - https://youtu.be/cFKTj9GStiI • Upwork - https://www.upwork.com/ • Mike's Upwork profile - https://www.upwork.com/o/pro...
03: Only About Every Day
January 14, 2018 02:37 - 48 minutes - 43.9 MBMike is settling down while Adela sees herself back on the road. They both complain about their former jobs and share their requirements for future work. Before they land in the new year they also conclude the year 2017. Show notes: • Rocco Granata – http://www.roccogranata.it/?lang=en • ICQ – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICQ • Adela Bohackova Logo Reveal – https://youtu.be/cFKTj9GStiI • Adela’s FB page – https://www.facebook.com/adelabohackovaphoto/ • Zoey’s video about corporate work...
02: Mike Figured It Out
December 26, 2017 10:42 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBMike tells a secret, Adela talks about her competition and together they share their best freelance stories, and reveal what makes their client approach unique and different from others. Show notes: • Adela's Best Friend's Wedding – https://www.instagram.com/p/BXuwoohnHdN/ • Ring Shot Photo – https://www.instagram.com/p/BVsqSnUHAPN/ • Adela's Calendar 2018 – http://www.adelabohackova.com/blog/2017/12/12/kalend-2017-making-of-logo-reveal • Mexico City and me — https://youtu.be/7fxEkhszIsM...
01: Can anybody do it?
December 17, 2017 23:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn their first episode, Adela and Mike discuss how they started their creative business, what they hope their future will bring them and Mike comes up with 5 questions that will tell you if what you are doing is the right fit for you. Show notes: • Multimedia in Economic Practice – https://www.vse.cz/english/catalogue/detail.php?lang=en&id=o-p-cz-323 • Nadia Meli – https://www.instagram.com/nadiameli/ • Juhani Sarglep – https://youtu.be/LE5QUp4Cfg0 • Neil Gaiman – https://youtu.be/ikAb-N...