Episodes
It’s been a year since we launched Weekends With Jan. For the past year, I spent Sundays with you guys talking to some of the most amazing Filipino freelancers in an effort to inspire you with their stories so that you can have the courage and confidence in your freelance journey as well.
That is why for our anniversary special, I picked 2 outstanding guests from our previous episodes to join us to celebrate this milestone.
Joining us in this episode to give you even more inspiring stories...
Published 01/28/23
What is that one big goal that you’ve always wanted to achieve?
Is it being able to live as free as you’d like to be? Is it about becoming stable financially? Is it to become genuinely happy?
Whatever that is, as our guest today says – when you decide, you should do your best to make it happen.
Yes, it won’t be easy, but your life won’t change for the better if you’re going to just sit there and watch your life fall flat.
She did it at 19, and so can you. Tune in as we learn how big of a game...
Published 01/21/23
Happy New Year, everyone! Hope you all had a remarkable holiday season with your loved ones. Doing this on the very first day of the year feels so fulfilling as I’m able to start the year with you.
One of the things I love to do to start the year is to look back to the year that has been and take all the learnings I received. That’s why in this episode, we go back down memory lane as I bring to you some of the golden nuggets from our amazing guests for the past years!
It’s been a while now;...
Published 01/14/23
Are you a freelancer who plans to scale and start your own company soon?
Do you think you are ready to take the leap, and become the leader of your very own organization?
Majority of freelancers dream of eventually running their own companies where they can use their skills and experience to increase their cash flow. But let’s be honest, many of us – myself included – were/are not really aware of what we might face along the way. That’s where the importance of making crucial decisions and...
Published 12/24/22
Starting up your own business is never easy. Scaling an existing one is not a walk in the park, either.
The truth is, most businesses fail because a lot of new business owners start-up with the odds stacked against them. The other mistake that many of them do is trying to do it alone.
This is why time and again, we have talked about the importance of surrounding yourself with people who are capable of helping you and are willing to do so. But from here, another question arises: “Where do I...
Published 12/17/22
A lucky few find their 'the one' the first time around. For those of us who don't, it's not the end of the world. It takes hard work and, yes, timing. Things fall into place largely because of it.
Additionally, it comes down to knowing within yourself which market needs your help and where you can best help them. We want to help them reach their goals by being effective at what we do. How do you unlock that opportunity to find your dream clients as a freelancer?
Dominic Barrios is one of the...
Published 11/05/22
“May pera ba talaga sa freelancing?”
Most – if not all – freelancers have a story behind this question. Among all things in freelancing, this happens to be the one people are most curious about. It’s either we’re the ones being asked or we’re the ones looking for answers back when we haven’t started yet. And today, we’ll answer this query as we learn from this episode’s guest.
That question was the same question he got from his parents years back, aside from the usual ‘is that legal’. Back...
Published 10/29/22
Things are difficult when you're starting, especially when you don't like what you do and are just there to get by. The hours seem to drag, and the more you want the day to end fast, that's when you feel like it's taking an eternity to wait.
Another thing is that when you don't know any better, you take whatever jobs are available to get started and have the experience. Most often, that makes one lose interest fast. And that's not how to stay long-term.
Rene Leanda is a multimedia designer...
Published 10/22/22
How difficult could it be to get kicked out of a team, and lose your job in the middle of the pandemic, all while preparing for your dream wedding?
Today’s guest had to cover his tears just so his then-girlfriend wouldn’t worry, but after letting himself feel, he then got back up to conquer and achieve his dreams!
It was hard – having to leave his zone of comfort, learn how to effectively communicate, and market his offers. Nevertheless, he showed them all that he was capable.
Join us...
Published 10/15/22
How can we become better and happier leaders, with a better and happier team at work?
Working with a leader and/or a team that lacks understanding on how to achieve growth from a place of joy could really be overwhelming, and it might even lead to the failure of one’s business.
There is such a thing as positive psychology, though most people aren’t aware of it. And with it, we can save not only our businesses, but also ourselves, our teams, and the lives we all want to live.
So today, join us...
Published 10/08/22
Unsure whether you're doing things right and have many concerns running in your mind?
Do you question if you're still your normal self doing things you find and which seem unusual for you? Are you anxious to jump from one thing to another, hopefully finally finding what you've been looking for?
Are you overwhelmed with all the shiny objects you see everywhere that you don't know which one you truly want?
And here's this one big thing... Are you a victim of abuse that makes you confused and...
Published 10/01/22
Why lock our value as human beings with how much work we are able to do if we can be intentional in our day-to-day life, living it in bliss with a clear why?
There’s this joke that goes around for who knows how long already and it says, “If you want to be happy, you can only choose two out of these three – sleep, social life, and good grades.” Most people have really chosen two, and depending on how they live life, at some point, yes, they’re got it.
But what if there’s a way to achieve real...
Published 09/24/22
As you go on your freelancing journey, are there times when you feel stuck, with little to no motivation at all and no concrete direction to go towards?
Most of the time, what happens is we let outside forces invade our spaces, which then often leads to us looking at the wrong path.
So today, as we engage in a conversation with Maan Dimla, I want you all to remember that sometimes, all you need is a personal why; a personal mission that reminds you of what and who you’re doing your service to...
Published 09/16/22
Have you ever heard or read the words “web accessibility”?
Most of us use the internet in our everyday lives, but more often than not, the thought of making websites accessible to those who have disabilities aren’t being considered.
In WebAIM’s 2022 report on the accessibility of the top 1,000,000 home pages, they said that “…while the 2022 analysis saw small decreases in the number of detected accessibility errors and WCAG conformance failures, significant work remains to be done to make the...
Published 09/10/22
How do you transition from working as a one-man team to then serving thousands of people by working in the innermost part of an organization?
Chris’ passion for writing has always been there since childhood. She used to write lots of fanfiction stories before she became a freelancer. Quoting her words, writing has been her savior. But being a writer almost usually means working alone. It became a huge adjustment as she started working with and leading her own team.
So the question here is...
Published 09/03/22
Are you a passionate writer who’s always loved writing and is wanting to earn money by doing what you love? Do you want to overcome your doubts about connecting with people and eventually start a business, but you just don’t know where to start?
Today’s guest was just once like you. At some point in life, she’s gone through wounds that are still yet to heal. She was a super shy lady who told herself she’d never be involved in marketing; but once you found what makes your heart beat, things...
Published 08/26/22
Did you ever think of giving up on doing business and living life in abundance?
Was there a time when you got hopeless, with all the hardships that keep on killing your passion in life?
It is not and will never be easy -- fighting and winning against depression. You might be asking yourself, “Where do I begin? Where do I start?”
But today, we bring you a warrior, a mom, and a freelancer like you, who has gone through life’s trials but came back a lot stronger than ever before.
Join us as we...
Published 07/20/22
When three impactful transitions happen in one's life, that's a massive blow that would test anyone's fighting spirit.
You wouldn't know whether to step into the unknown that you believe there's something out there for you or to settle with what's readily available and make the most of it for the time being.
The struggle is indeed real.
How do you keep that indomitable spirit not break and let the universe reward you with what is yours from the start?
Julian Canita is a Facebook Ads Coach who...
Published 07/15/22
Are you an introverted person who wants to do sales and marketing but is being halted by your fears?
Do you have thoughts like selling isn’t really a job you can excel at, especially because you find it hard to talk with people and socialize?
Are you afraid that going online is a business that won’t pay the bills of living a life?
It is indeed a hard move, pushing forward with all the doubts. But as the saying goes, if you won’t believe in what you can do, then who else would?
Turn your words...
Published 07/08/22
What he thought would be and how he fought to make it the last time he talked about freelancing turned out to be one phenomenal journey.
Imagine all the excuses and tactics he hatched just to get training and building courses completely out of the way.
Even the bashers' and detractors' herculean efforts to put him down and totally banish him from the freelancing and coaching world seemed no match for what is already etched in stone to happen.
When destiny calls, human machinations are...
Published 07/01/22
Do you think that you have what it takes to do freelancing as a creative, but you cannot take the leap because of the environment you’re in?
Do you suffer from ‘tamad’ problems, having it squeeze all your potential from within?
Even those freelancers who have already achieved a lot go through phases where they just feel so tired. Remember, it’s a human thing to feel; it’s a human phase to be in.
But the question here is are you really just going to sit there and let that feeling win?
In this...
Published 06/24/22
Perhaps you have all the self-doubts now hammering you down and preventing you from truly living up to your potential. And you think it's about time to pursue something else.
If challenges are beating you up and you are about to give up now and not carry on with your freelancing career, it's time to think again.
Find what you are capable of doing. Listening to others share their experiences and them overcoming their struggles might help you get new perspectives in carving out your freelancing...
Published 06/17/22
Do you want to explore the world of freelancing but you're afraid of losing your entrepreneurial mind?
Do you see this invisible wall, separating business owners from freelancers?
Do you want to live life with freedom in almost all aspects, especially when it comes to finances?
You may be lost at the moment, not a hundred percent sure of what to do, but it would be of huge benefit if you'll learn how to position yourself in a way that you'll be able to take clients that resonate with you!
So...
Published 06/10/22
How do we win against our own limiting beliefs so we can finally take that step towards living the life of our dreams?
No matter what you do, people will always have something to say about you. No matter how ‘successful’ or ‘happy’ your life is, there will always be those who will keep an eye on you.
Unfortunately, most people fall into a deep pit as they face challenges like these that life sends them into.
So today, join us as we choose and work for the life where we live by our values....
Published 06/04/22