Episodes
We have the pleasure and honor to have Hope here today to share with us her incredible journey of resilience, strength, and courage. Hope will be discussing how she went from a call center agent to a successful real estate ISA while battling mental health issues and fighting to regain custody of her daughter. Her story is sure to be an inspiring and motivating one - she started her journey homeless and without any resources, yet still managed to overcome the obstacles and thrive. Her...
Published 02/02/23
We are thrilled to welcome you to REVApod: The Ultimate Guide for Freelancing! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking to Gwen Ayala, a student who is living her dream and working as a Virtual Assistant. Gwen will tell us her story of how she was able to juggle school and work while building her skills and gaining work experience. She will explain how she got started in the industry, the niche she is currently in, and the challenges she faced along the way. Furthermore, she will...
Published 01/25/23
Welcome to the REVAPod: Your Ultimate Guide to Freelancing Show, where we help you build the foundation for a successful and fulfilling freelance career.
In this week's episode, we're thrilled to have as our guest Francesca Isabel Cunanan, a nursing graduate and mother of two who turned to freelancing full-time in 2014 after working in the BPO industry for over a decade. Over the past eight years, Francesca has faced her fair share of challenges and struggles as a freelancer, but she has...
Published 12/30/22
It's time to take your freelancing skills to the next level!
There are a lot of information and resources out there that can help you start your freelancing journey and learn as much as you can. In this episode of Your Ultimate Guide to Freelancing show, we chat with our guest The QueenVA, Kristine on what you need to focus on when it comes to how are you going to help your potential clients utilizing the resources that are available.
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Published 12/01/22
Are you nervous about your upcoming job interview?
Listen to this episode as our guest, Jen Brillo talks about the Top 5 Borderline Illegal Interview Questions and how to respond professionally when you are asked a question that feels off-limits or that you feel is illegal.
Don’t let the fear of interview questions stop you from taking your next career opportunity.
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Published 11/17/22
Freelancing can be a tough ride. But it can also be the best thing that's ever happened to you.
It is a lot of hard work, but it's worth it. Listen to this episode as our guest, Christine shares her experiences and how freelancing has shaped her and helped her achieve her dreams. ✨
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Published 10/31/22
Are you wondering if you help your clients launch a podcast in 30 days even if you are a newbie?🤔
In this episode, Tyang Eloi, our guest, will discuss the requirements for launching a podcast. (16:30)
Each and every detail, including the timeline, show title, description, and suggestions on the equipment and software you should have when launching a podcast. This episode will discuss all of this.
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Published 10/31/22
If you’re an aspiring graphic designer or even someone with some experience — this podcast episode is for you. 😊
For freelancing, most of the jobs involved designing and so we invited our guest Lyle Tanciano, a Creative Entrepreneur/Podcaster he discussed the following basics of Design:
1. What is Graphic Design
2. The Building Blocks of Design
3. The Elements of Design
4. The Principles of Design
5. Training the Design Eye
Stick until the end of this episode to listen to the...
Published 09/30/22
I think we all agree that influencer marketing is a trending topic today, right? What is Influencer Marketing?
Influencer marketing is a new form of advertising that works by having influencers work with brands on campaigns. In this episode, Armand, a professional Teacher with a license, a former BPO employee, and a financial advisor, is our guest. He will explain how he made the transition to freelancing and the ins and outs of the influencer marketing industry.
As we continue to bring...
Published 08/31/22
When it comes to freelancing, the word "niche" is frequently used. Others would suggest that if you plan to work as a freelancer, you must choose a niche and narrow it down. In this episode, our guest, Ms. Rowena Cañada, will discuss the significance of each of these factors for your freelance business. She also provided a quick exercise (15:30) you can do to discover your niche. Other topics covered in this episode include:
1. What is a niche? (8:00)
2. You can charge premium (9:30)
3....
Published 08/25/22
For me, this episode was quite emotional. I didn't anticipate it to be so intensely personal and emotional, but that's one of the reasons I enjoy this show so much. I can really relate to what the guests are going through, especially when it comes to freelancing and everyday life. Aila had her fair share of difficulties and hurdles to go beyond. But she persisted, transforming those challenges into chances... And she explained how you can do the same in this episode.
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Published 07/29/22
Working from the convenience of your home has grown in popularity recently.
Due to daily traffic jams and crowded transportation, people need to leave earlier for work and travel than during the pandemic.
However, if you're new to this business and have no prior experience, it can be difficult to find clients.
Are you one of them?
It is worth your time to listen to this episode where Donnie discusses the pros and cons of applying to an agency as a newbie, as well as why he...
Published 07/07/22
If you'd like to become a freelancer, you have a wide range of niches to choose from. Filipinos have a strong presence in the medical field, including nurses, pharmacists, doctors, and even med techs. So if you are in the healthcare field, you might consider becoming a Healthcare Virtual Assistant and try HelloRache, just like Jelly Sardan our guest on this episode. We will hear from her what a healthcare VA is and what the requirements are for you to become one.
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Published 06/29/22
If you have been seeing successful freelancers on Social Media with all their 6-figure income and aspire to be one too, listen to this episode. Ruby Jean, a nurse and a teacher by profession, told us why she decided to explore freelancing. She was a complete novice with no prior experience, but she managed to land four clients in a month. She talked about what tools social media managers should use, how to better yourself, how to respond to common questions from potential clients, the...
Published 06/10/22
When we hear about successful freelancers, we frequently hear about their advice and tips. Apart from describing her road to freelancing and offering advice, Cy also shared some of her prior mistakes so that aspiring freelancers can avoid them and learn from them. This episode is for you if you want to be a Social Media Manager. Cy talked about how to build your network, what questions to ask your prospect client during the discovery call, how to make sure you're getting paid for the job, how...
Published 05/26/22
He was my first client a few years ago, and we've stayed in touch ever since. Yes, he recruited me despite my inexperience. At the time, I had no prior experience. He taught me a lot, particularly in the field of real estate.
It brings back memories to speak with him and be reminded of the important things in life. This episode taught me the following:
Planning is critical
I am the type of person that prefers to have everything orderly, therefore I constantly plan ahead for work....
Published 05/06/22
Do you know that most of our fears come from myths? Yes, you read that right. According to Gary Keller, the author of Millionaire Real Estate Agent, fear can be unlearned, and the key is learning to look beyond your fears and into the facts of the situation. We'll debunk the Myths and Truths about our fears in this episode so that we can reach our full potential. Join our FB Page https://web.facebook.com/groups/154248689927618/
Published 04/25/22
As a freelancer, are you having trouble finding clients? I completely understand how difficult it is to find new clients; I've been in the same situation as Nin. In this episode, she discusses how crucial it is to establish rapport and trust in order to gain a client. Make it count, and establish a long-term relationship for your freelance business.
Mindset has also played an important role in her path, as it was taught to her during her Army training. Nothing, she argues, can stop you if...
Published 04/21/22
Working for yourself and your family as a freelancer can be beneficial. You will have complete autonomy over when and how you work. You are free to work from home or wherever else.
Mamshee Sheena presently works as an Email Marketing Strategist, YouTuber, and Content Creator as a freelancer. She offers advice to anyone in a similar circumstance to hers. Her primary motivation is to work from home and assist others in making the move from BPO to freelancing.
There are many people who want to...
Published 03/30/22
I think that finding your voice is something that's easier said than done...Today, you'll discover how our Guest Speaker, the Reels Queen, Therese, obtain a client while finding her voice and being herself. Why is her advocacy of being real in a society full of pretenses, learning how her brain works, the significance of doing what you love, and how she saw being diagnosed with ADHD so important to her freelance journey. The following topics will be answered in this episode:
The start of...
Published 03/21/22
In this REVAPod episode, we feature the Social Media Strategist, Joannares Panuelo. During our interview with her, we learned how to give valuable content in Instagram, her secret in being successful in attracting her dream clients, how to share expertise for a beginner as well as how she battle with her mental health issue. We consider this interview to be one of the most instructive conversations we've ever had because she goes into great detail about everything, even the computation....
Published 02/24/22
This pandemic emphasizes the benefits and advantages of working from home or as a freelancer/VA, and many Filipinos believe that in order to have a customer or establish a freelancing career, they must be fluent in English. Is it the same reason that you're hesitant?
Coach Juliebabe, the founder of VACADEMY and the Facebook community Your Confident VA, is our first VA Guru guest. She will discuss her freelancing adventure and answer the most frequently asked question "how to speak well in...
Published 02/08/22