Best Basics To Brilliance Podcasts (2025)

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#270 How to Land Freelance Clients from Facebook Groups, Follow-Ups, and Peer Referrals (Live Event Replay Rart 3) 1:00:21

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If you haven’t listened yet, here are Part 1 and Part 2 of our replay: 7 Ways to Land Clients. Landing clients as a freelancer starts with visibility that feels genuine. When you show up with purpose, speak your clients’ language, and stay consistent, opportunities start finding you. This is Part 3 of our live event 7 Ways to Land Clients, featurin…

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Welcome to our first episode! My guest is Denis Mwangangi, who you'll learn about in the episode. For more from Denis, please visit his website. He also maintains a Substack. If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a 5-star rating and subscribe. Also tell your friends about it. If you have any specific feedback to help improve the pod, please le…

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#269 Booking Freelance Clients Through Networking, Name Drop Referrals & Visibility (Live Event Replay Part 2 53:25

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If you missed it, here’s Part 1 of our live event replay: 7 Ways to Land Clients. This episode is Part 2, and I’m joined by three of our Workgroup members share how they consistently book clients without cold pitching or chasing leads. We’re talking about the real strategies that work—building genuine relationships, growing your reputation, and sho…

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Ep.6 | Ironman Reflections, the Internal Talent Marketplace, & What a Cargo Plane Crash Reveals About Our Culture of Blame 1:03:05

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Send us a text 📖 Episode 6 Summary In this episode of Game Changer by Empowerhouse Coaching, Amanda Escobedo explores what it means to stay curious, creative, and courageous — from the Ironman finish line to the evolving world of work and leadership. 🌊 Through her Ironman reflections, Amanda talks about the power of doing hard things on purpose. Gr…

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#268 How to Land Freelance Clients Using Warm Leads, Directories, and Client Referrals (Live Event Replay Part 1) 1:11:52

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Wondering how to get freelance clients without cold DMs, awkward pitches, or job board burnout? Welcome to Part 1 of our live event replay: 7 Ways to Land Clients. A panel of talented freelancers joins me to share the real strategies that helped them attract clients through warm leads, online directories, and word-of-mouth referrals. My guest speak…

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#267 Why Confidence is the Ultimate Sales Call Strategy for Virtual Assistants with Emily Reagan 18:33

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If you’ve ever walked away from a sales call thinking, “Ugh, I sounded so unsure of myself,” you’re not alone. Every freelancer has been there. But here’s the truth: your confidence is your most powerful marketing tool. And it shows up long before your proposal does. In this quick solo episode, I’m breaking down what really makes or breaks a sales …

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Ep.5 | The Jiu Jitsu Mindset, Universal Basic Income (UBI), & Purpose Born From Being Conned 1:04:11

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Send us a text 📖 Episode 5 Summary In this episode of Game Changer by Empowerhouse Coaching, Amanda Escobedo takes a break from politics to explore creativity, problem-solving, and the process of earning flow — both on and off the mat. 🥋 Through the humbling practice of Jiu Jitsu, Amanda uncovers a universal truth: while some areas of life come nat…

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#266 5 Crossover Skills That Keep Freelancers Booked, Referred, and Recession-Proof with Emily Reagan 25:39

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With this shifting economy, businesses aren’t just hiring task-doers—they’re hunting for problem solvers who understand strategy, systems, and results. Today I’m diving into the crossover skills that keep freelance service providers booked, referred, and recession-proof. We’re seeing many businesses cutting costs, hiring fewer employees, and leanin…

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#265 Ask Emily Reagan: How to Quote Prices Confidently as a Freelance Service Provider 13:49

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Freelancers get stuck between wanting to look professional and protecting their pricing power. Welcome back to another Ask Emily Anything episode — my mini-series where I tackle your real freelancer questions. Today’s question came in a DM from Adam, who’s in corporate strategic communications, and he asked a good one: “When quoting a price for a p…

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Ep.4 | Government Shutdown Showdown & A Reflection on “What Is Truth” 1:21:44

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Send us a text 📖 Episode 4 Summary In this episode of Game Changer by Empowerhouse Coaching, Amanda Escobedo explores how leadership behaviors, communication breakdowns, and credibility gaps continue to widen the divide between political parties — creating confusion, frustration, and a national fog around what’s true. The government shutdown showdo…

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#264 Ask Emily Reagan: What Marketing Freelancers Need to Know About Using AI in Client Work 13:52

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#263 Ask Emily: How to Handle Negative Client Feedback as a Freelancer 19:05

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A client you admire tells you you’re not worth your rate… Ouch, right? That kind of feedback can rock your confidence and make you question everything, especially when you’re trying to grow your freelance business. But here’s the truth: no one else gets to decide your worth. In this Ask Emily Anything episode, I’m answering a powerful listener ques…

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Ep.3 | LDS Shooting & Culture Reflections, Jessica Sanchez’s 20-Year Comeback, and Dr. David Fajgenbaum’s Tragedy to Purpose 1:19:18

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Send us a text 📖 Episode 3 Summary In this episode of Game Changer by Empowerhouse Coaching, Amanda Escobedo unpacks three powerful stories that reveal how culture, leadership, and resilience show up in defining moments: The LDS Shooting – Leaders responded with statements that were measured and compassionate, choosing not to attack or assign blame…

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#262 Ask Emily Reagan: How to Shift Into a Boss Mindset as a Freelance Service Provider 20:44

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Are you still thinking like a “grateful doer” instead of the boss of your business? If you’ve ever felt stuck in the freelancer-to-CEO mindset shift, this episode is for you. In this Ask Emily Anything episode, listener Candice asks a question so many of us freelancers secretly struggle with: How do you actually make the transition in your brain fr…

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Ep.2 I Trump–Newsom Clash, Booker vs. Patel Fireworks, A United Governor Vision, Mindfulness in a Landline World 59:39

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Send us a text In this episode of Game Changer by Empowerhouse Coaching, Amanda Escobedo unpacks what recent headlines reveal about leadership, culture, and presence: Trump vs. Newsom: when rhetoric turns ego-driven, what happens to influence and problem-solving? Booker vs. Patel: a viral Senate shouting match and the leadership lessons hidden in t…

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#261 Core Foundations for Building Websites that Book Clients with Alyssa Downey 1:05:13

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I’ve got some tough love for you today: it’s 2025, and you can’t afford to not have a website. Clients are vetting freelancers harder than ever, and your site is the first thing that tells them whether you’re worth the investment. The goal isn’t just to throw one together; it’s to have a website that books clients. That’s why I invited Brand & Web …

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Ep. 1 | Oracle’s Billion-Dollar Boom, National Debt, Charlie Kirk: Leadership Lessons & Creative Solutions 1:25:12

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Send us a text In this debut episode of Game Changer, Amanda Escobedo — transformation coach and founder of Empowerhouse — dives into the power of the inner game as the real differentiator for leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. From political rhetoric after Charlie Kirk’s assassination to cultural narratives about wealth and money, to the “bri…

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#260 How Service Providers Can Confidently Sell High-Ticket Offers with Stacey Brass-Russell 53:24

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You can’t keep charging by the hour if you want to grow your service provider business. It’s time to package up your skills into high-ticket offers that show off your expertise and the transformation you bring to the table. I know raising your rates can feel scary, and sometimes it’s hard to even put into words the real value of what you do. I want…

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#259 SEO for Service Providers: How Freelancers Can Get Found with Laura Jawad 1:06:14

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What if your dream clients could find you instead of you chasing them down? When you use SEO for your service provider website to get found on Google, you build a client pipeline that works for you 24/7 (no algorithms required). You don’t have to dance on TikTok, post and pray on Instagram, or wait for referrals. This episode will show you a smarte…

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#258 Nailing Your Next Freelancer Test Project and Application with Lacey Cribb 53:54

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Do test projects make you roll your eyes? Feel like you’re constantly jumping through hoops for low pay? You’re not alone and you’re not wrong for feeling that way. There’s a smarter way to approach these situations that actually opens doors, builds credibility, and leads to better-paying client relationships. In this episode, I’m talking with Lace…

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#257 How to Write Premium Proposals That Land High-Paying Freelance Clients with Brittany McBean 53:37

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Ever sent a proposal… and heard crickets? Yeah, that ghosting game is real and frustrating. If you're losing momentum between the call and the contract, this episode walks you through the exact changes that turn proposals into "yeses." I brought in copywriter, launch strategist, and my real-life friend Brittany McBean to talk all things premium pro…

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Exploring Ego, Power & the Art of Leading Without Apology with Adrienne Roach 56:03

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Being Full of Ego (and Loving It): Manifestor Power & Permission In this episode, I’m joined by Adrienne Roach — a 1/3 Ego Manifestor and the visionary behind ManiSisters Global. Adrienne and I discuss the challenges of being unapologetic, how misunderstood the ego centre can be, the joys of being an ego-centered woman, and the privilege that comes…

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What’s in the Way IS the Way: The Hidden Key to Fulfilment & Freedom 38:51

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If you’ve ever felt stuck, blocked, or like you’re in your own way 👉🏼 this episode flips the script and shows you why that’s exactly where your power is. In this episode of the Full of Yourself Podcast, I am doing something that feels very scary and is totally off the cuff (even more so than usual) I am sharing my process from frustration to embodi…

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#256 How to Step into Your Value & Charge More as a Freelance Service Provider with Caryn Gillen 47:43

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If you’ve ever found yourself undercharging, overdelivering, and questioning your worth as a freelancer… THIS is the episode that will recalibrate your mindset and empower you to own your value like the Unicorn you truly are. I’m joined by my friend Caryn Gillen, a seasoned business coach for coaches who want to grow to $5K+ months without burnout …

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Factor XIII (13), Fibrinolysis & Thrombolysis 46:21

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Feedback 01:45 Case: Neonate with repeated umblical bleeding. IC haemorrhage. Normal Factors (so far), Normal VW screen, Normal FBC and normal film. 05:35 Factor XIII (13): function and presentations in deficiency 09:45 Testing, testing! ELISA/Ammonia Release Assay then a Mutational Analysis Honarable mention: Clot Solubility Assay 16:00 Fibrinolys…

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Demystifying Your Soul Contract: Calling time on disempowering information 39:50

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Stop using spiritual tools to beat yourself up and start using them to set yourself free. In this solo episode of Becoming Full of Yourself, I speak directly to the culture makers: the artists, strategists, producers, facilitators, and heart-led leaders who know they’re here to build something meaningful; but feel slightly off course. I get real ab…

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Ep 183 Respect For The Pool Professionals, And Preventing Summer Algae Issue Tips. 40:26

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Deep End Pool Podcast! After a brief hiatus, Frank and Jacque are back to dive into more pool problems and solutions. In Episode 183, we discuss common issues faced by pool owners and service professionals, and the unwarranted criticism and accusations Pool Pros receive from Pool Owners. And also highlighting prac…

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#255 How to Sell Courses on Udemy as a Freelancer with Elizabeth Hambleton 1:01:59

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Is your digital marketing brain buzzing with course ideas, but you’re not sure where to start? If you’ve got skills to share and want a low-maintenance, high-visibility way to monetize them, this episode is for you. We’re diving into the world of course marketplaces—specifically how to sell courses on Udemy—with my guest and fellow unicorn Elizabet…

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Trust Yourself, Find Your Purpose, Stop Hiding: Here’s How 34:29

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How to trust yourself, find your purpose, and stop feeling like something's missing — even if you've done all the inner work. You’ve done the work. You’ve read the books, journaled through the wounds, followed your curiosity through nervous system maps, moon rituals, and burnout cycles… and still, you’re wondering: Why don’t I fully trust myself ye…

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Becoming Full Of Respect & Depth with Reena Chadee 40:29

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The Power of Healthy Relationships in Embracing Identity, Gender, Values, and as a Path to Wholeness. In this deeply personal episode, Reena and I delve into individuation and the importance and impact of understanding our authentic selves amidst a culture that often imposes restrictive narratives. We chat candidly about shifts in personal identity…

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Becoming Full of Aliveness & Sovereignty with Bella Krystal 48:34

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How Embodiment, Tantra & the Gene Keys Lead to True Aliveness In this powerful and heart-opening episode, I sit down with Bella Krystal, a multidimensional teacher and co-founder of *Unlock Your Design*. Bella weaves embodiment, tantra, shamanism, and soul-based systems like Human Design and the Gene Keys into a grounded, luminous path of self-awar…

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#254 How to Pitch Yourself as a Marketing Service Provider with Emily Reagan 29:26

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Freelancer Visibility Series #6 If you've ever felt frozen at the idea of putting yourself out there, you're not alone. Sweaty palms, second-guessing every word in the email, wondering “Who am I to pitch myself?” But visibility doesn’t come from waiting in the wings. It starts with one pitch. One message. One connection. In this episode, I’m showin…

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Becoming Full Of Quantum Embodiment with Sesh Naidoo 46:24

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Embodiment, Energy & Becoming Who You Really Are In this powerful and heart-opening episode I am joined by empowerment coach Sesh Naidoo; a woman whose presence is as activating as her story. We dive into the messy, magical, and deeply human journey of embodiment; exploring the role the physical body has played in our growth, our self-worth, and re…