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 stories.)

We asked our listeners to spill the best life lessons they’ve picked up from their dads, stepdads, bonus dads, and dad-adjacents, and y’all delivered. From heartwarming gems to wildly inappropriate wisdom, we’re dishing it all out with our signature cocktail of chaos and charm.

So whether you’re a dad, a daddy, or just someone who gives big “hold my flashlight while I fix this” energy, we’re toasting you today; fatherly AF and proud of it!

This week’s pour is Spirit Tree Estate Cidery’s Draught Cider, a deliciously bubbly and smooth creation from Caledon, Ontario!

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’s more wholesome than your pet curled up with you in bed? Michelle reminisces about her pup who had a thing for snoozing in the toxic zone under the duvet by her feet. We’re not here to judge… just to gag a little.

Somewhere between floofy cuddles and unsolicited BBQ RSVPs, the duo dives into the meat of the episode: boundaries, and why you absolutely need them in both your personal and professional life. From protecting your time, energy, and money, to keeping your work-life balance from going up in flames, boundaries aren’t just nice to have – they’re essential AF.

So grab a cushion and settle in for laughs, relatable rants, and some solid boundary-setting wisdom that’ll help keep your freelance life fierce, focused, and fabulous AF!

This week’s pour is Stock & Row’s Cold Tea, a delicious zero sugar cider from Ontario’s Prince Edward County!

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? Fully spiraling from question one. (Honestly, it doesn't take much.)

Ever wondered if your fave hosts would rather hustle in the city or vibe out in the countryside? Curious whether Sean could actually survive without caffeine, or worse, wine and cider? And what about Michelle; does she prefer working with fresh-faced startups or big brand baddies? We’re spilling all the tea in this episode… and then some. Buckle up, babes, because as usual, it’s about to get wild AF!

This week’s pour is Niagara Cider Company’s summery standout Peach and Chardonnay cider, from outside Beamsville, Ontario!

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!