Hosted by Katheryn Siggers and Francesca Marago · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 73 episodes
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Welcome to 'Not the 9 to 5' – the podcast for freelancers, by freelancers. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, join us as we share insights, tips, and stories to help you thrive in the world of independent work. Hosted by Katheryn Siggers & Francesca Marago - Two freelancers who are exploring the highs, lows, and everything the wonderful world of freelance has to offer.
Katheryn Siggers and Francesca Marago hosts Not The 9 to 5, a business show with 73 episodes published.
In our final episode of the series, we’re diving into how to grow and thrive as a freelancer — even through the tough times. We’ll share practical ways to diversify your income, the one mindset shift that keeps you going
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into all things branding! As a freelancer, your brand is everything — it’s how you stand out, attract clients, and build trust in a competitive market. We’ll share practical tips to
In today’s episode, we’re diving into how to manage clients like a pro. We cover how to set clear boundaries, avoid working 24/7, and make sure you get paid—on time and in full. If you’re a freelancer, creative, or small
In today’s episode, we’re sharing our top tips for finding clients when you’re just starting out as a freelancer. From leveraging social media to attract your first clients, to making real connections and meeting people
Today, we’re diving into a topic that hits close to home — productivity and time management. Kat opens up about her struggles with staying productive, while Francesca shares her challenges with managing time. Together, t
If you’re a brand new freelancer, this money episode is for you! We give you 4 quick tips to help you make sense of your pricing & money. From how to decide what to charge to how to tackle the lack of holiday & sick pay
We are back with a brand new freelancing series! This series we are being you mini-episodes tackling to top subjects within the freelancing world. Today we discuss how to get started as a freelancer, from defining your n
This week we’re diving into the world of ‘NO’! We break down 10 ways to say no in the most professional way for different circumstances, and we discuss why the word ‘no’ needs to be in our vocabulary for mental wellness,
This week, we’re unpacking our ultimate freelancing survival kits — from mental health essentials to financial tools. We dive deep into what keeps us grounded and thriving, and how you can apply these strategies to your
In this week’s episode, we dive into how freelancing is portrayed in pop culture — what’s real, what’s way off, and everything in between. From Friends to Fleabag and plenty more, we’re breaking it all down! PLUS... the
For the first time ever on Not the 9 to 5 Pod, Kat and Francesca go head-to-head in a fiery debate: Freelancing vs. the 9 to 5. The real question is... which side are you on? Plus, Kat channels her inner Sally from Accou
Clients are humans too—and that means all kinds of Zodiac signs! In today's episode, we’re breaking down each sign, their personality traits in business, and how to handle them like a pro. Plus, we’re reading some wild l
We are back with SERIES 5!! In this episode we chat about how freelancing feels a LOT like dating. We discuss how you swipe through a load of jobs until you get the right match, you have to have good communication so eve
We are joined by Emmy nominated choreographer and dancer, Alison Faulk. We discuss how she made the transition from dancer to choreographer, how she didn’t realise Magic Mike got so big because she was on tour with Madon
We are joined by Helena Moody, a content creator and comedian! We discuss her move from a 9 to 5 in the UK to moving to Berlin to become a full-time content creator, she shares some helpful content tips and promised Kat
We are joined by Adam Faulkner, a freelance videographer and owner of Creative AF. We discuss the importance of always being yourself, how to personalise the cold emails you send, what to do if you get nervous when you g
We are joined by Laurie Delaney, actor and founder of ‘Nice Twang’. We discuss how she created her company out of a slow spot her acting career, how great acting classes can be for sharpening your tool kit and what Lauri
We are joined by Liam Joseph, a singer and cabaret artist! We talk to him about how he went from funeral care to full time singer, we discuss how he deals with dodgy clients and the bane of every freelancers life - socia
We are joined by Suzanne Ctvrtlik, founder and CEO of a successful six-figure remote graphic design agency. We discover her journey into graphic design, she shares how to maintain separation between admin and creativity
We are joined by Dean Kilbey, actor and self professed funny man! We deep dive into his acting career from how he started to where he is now, Dean opens up about the truth of the acting industry and does a voice roulette
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Not The 9 to 5 is hosted by Katheryn Siggers and Francesca Marago. The show is categorised under business and has published 73 episodes.
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