In our final episode of this season, we learn why two iconic brands – Budweiser and Amway – both turned to Upwork to tap into a new way of working, and how the platform has helped them hire video & design crews on the other side of the world, bring their values to the forefront, and change the way they look at teams moving forward. We also share our biggest takeaways from all of our conversations this season, all of which you can start implementing today to unlock your own potential.

What does the creative director at one of the world's largest companies have in common with a freelancing mom of five? When faced with challenges, they both tapped into the freelance economy for a ‘third option.’   Abbi Perets shares the secrets to her success as a freelance writer and mother of five, one of whom has special needs.   Ken Circeo, of Microsoft, shares the remarkable story of flying 7,000 miles from Seattle to New Delhi to meet Deep Chawla, a freelancer he hired on Upwork.

In this episode, web designer Chris Misterek  shares six steps to winning more business by staying true to your values and ‘wow’ing your clients. Then we meet John Winsor, an executive in residence at Harvard University and founder of Open Assembly, where he provides strategic advice on the future of work.  He’s a big-problem solver, and he’ll share how his approach helped NASA 10X their number of missions and reduced cost by 90%.

Do you want more flexibility in your schedule and multiply your income by 10X at the same time? It sounds too good to be true, but it’s the story of Hugo Chavez. Learn what he learned, and get inspired to transform your life. Then, hear from C-Suite HR Executive Zoe Harte on why independent talent should be at the heart of every business.

Let’s face it: The way we were working before the pandemic wasn’t working for a lot of people.  In this episode, Latasha James, shares why she left a Fortune 500 company to build a six-figure business that enables her to work anytime, anywhere. We also hear from Adam Ozimek, chief economist at Upwork, who shares research about the mass exodus of employees from their current jobs, coined the Great Resignation, and how businesses can rethink their talent strategies in light of a tight labor...

Are you working to live? Would you like more balance on your life? This episode has great advice on how to live a balanced life as a freelancer from one of Upwork’s most successful freelancers earning over $500,000.00 on the platform. You also learn how to use amazing freelancers to balance your load at work.

Are you living your best life? In this episode, freelancer Hugo Roger talks about working from all over the world while simultaneously earning more money than he ever thought possible. You will learn how he created this amazing life and how you can too.  We also talk to best-selling author Larry English about his book Office Optional: How to Build a Connected Culture with Virtual Teams, a road map to virtual work success.

What does it take to build a dynamic and fast-growing business? In this episode, top-rated freelancer Courtney Allen reveals how she’s creating a million-dollar business on the Upwork platform and offers advice to her colleagues on how to achieve financial freedom. Best-selling author Matthew Motolla brings enterprise savvy as well as his own business-building experience to the show, sharing ways for companies to harness “the human cloud” to accelerate their work and produce world-class...