Hope you're hungry, because this episode is baked to perfection!

This week, your fave podcast duo is serving up something extra sweet with Karna Brennan of the oh-so-fabulous Brennan Baking Co. Karna’s spilling the (brown) sugar on baking the treats people actually crave, sharing family recipes, and finding that cozy, magical joy in homemade pies. We’re also getting into the juicy stuff, like hitting the sweet spot in business growth, the perks of being your own boss, and why there’s truly no place like home (especially if it smells like cookies).

Oh, and did we mention? Karna brought the baked goods. And Sean, being the overachiever he is, paired them with cider. Four of ‘em, to be exact! As Michelle wisely puts it, the way to our hearts is through our stomachs...so basically, we’re in a committed relationship now.

This special episode features the following totally drool-worthy Ontario ciders - Thornbury Craft's Wild Blueberry and Elderflower Cider, Heeman's Cellar's Strawberry Rhubarb Cider, Lost Craft's Apple Cider, and Shale Ridge Estate Winery and Cidery's Peach Apple Cider!

O Canadaaaa… you better believe we’re celebrating!

It’s Canada Day, and your favourite Freelancers are raising a glass (not a double-double) to the Great White North with a proudly semi-accurate dive into some fun Canadian business facts! From oddly American-sounding company names to a shocking number of world-changing inventions, we’re spilling the maple tea on what makes our biz scene so iconic.

Regardless of our factual accuracy, one thing’s crystal clear: Canadian entrepreneurs are tough, creative, and full of grit – and we’re so here for it.

So a very happy Canada Day to all, and remember that the amazing people who live here are what’s truly great about our country.

This week’s pour is Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery’s super tart and delicious Cliff Jump Cranberry cider, made in Bala, Ontario!

It’s a glitter-soaked, confetti-filled kinda week on the podcast as your favourite Freelancers throw a double celebration: Pride Month and Sean’s birthday!

That’s right, Sean’s another year older (but no wiser), and Michelle’s putting him in the hot seat with all the hard-hitting questions. Like which Fab Five member does he emulate? What really matters when you're celebrating your birthday? And how has being a gay man shaped his journey as a boss-level biz owner?

Spoiler alert: it’s all about leading with love, embracing your sparkle, and never saying no to glitter, especially on your birthday.

So pour yourself something strong (because hydration is cute, but cocktails are cuter), throw on that feather boa, and join us for laughs, honesty, and a whole lotta Proud AF energy.

This week’s pour is Loch Mór Cider Co.’s Sour Cherry Cider, from Prince Edward County! This cider was a recent winner at the 2025 GLINTCAP Awards!

Your favourite Freelancers are back with their second-ever interview episode, and this one’s a motherload of goodness.

We’re sitting down with the incredible Jessie Daypuck, author of Me, Myself and Motherhood, a guided journal that’s basically a love letter to moms who are doing their best while trying to keep their sanity intact. Jessie took her own mental health journey and turned it into a jam-packed collection of tools and exercises to boost positivity, self-worth, gratitude, and tackle that never-ending mom guilt. If you know, you REALLY know.

But let’s be real – this is Freelance AF, so things veer off the rails in the best possible way. Michelle’s out here researching the perfect murder (don’t worry, it’s hypothetical… we think). Sean’s spiritually Spice-Girling alongside Jessie to “Wannabe.” And somehow we end up learning that Michelle is a full-on “peeper” pleaser and Sean has a vendetta against Jos Louis'. We also talk about how passion projects, especially the ones close to your heart, don’t always come together overnight. But when they do, they’re worth every messy, glorious step.

So grab a coffee, stake out your comfiest corner, and get ready to Journal like a Mother. Trust us – this one’s got heart, humour, and a hell of a lot of honesty.

This week’s pour is Sober Carpenter’s Dealcoholized Craft Cider, courtesy of our friends at Designated Drinks!

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!