WORKPLAY Podcast: Recent Episodes
Aileen Andrada
WORKPLAY Podcast with your host, Aileen Andrada. Each week we talk about topics that revolve around doing the things that we love and getting paid for it.
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living, if we only understand our reason for being.
This episode is the final episode of the 3-part series on Kicking Off Your Freelancing Journey As A Podcast VA, where I talk about how you can start establishing your online presence as a service provider and as a newbie.
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full-time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living if we only understand our reason for being and if we are intentional in the way we live our lives, so we can stop chasing and start living.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Connect with me on Instagram
- Connect with me on Facebook
- Connect with me via email: hello@yourpodbud.com
- Check out my online course: How To Become a Highly Paid Podcast Manager
- Visit my website
- YouTube tutorial on Creating Links to Your Website
- Tools you can use: Milkshake App, Linktree
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This episode is part of the 3-part series on Kicking Off Your Freelancing Journey As A Podcast VA, where I talk about the one thing I did to land clients in 2020 without using freelancing websites and with ZERO experience as a virtual assistant. Watch it here.
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full-time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living if we only understand our reason for being and if we are intentional in the way we live our lives, so we can stop chasing and start living.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Connect with me on Instagram
- Connect with me on Facebook
- Connect with me via email: hello@yourpodbud.com
- Check out my online course: How To Become a Highly Paid Podcast Manager
- Visit my website
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/workplaypodcast/message
This episode is part of the 3-part series on Kicking Off Your Freelancing Journey As A Podcast VA, whereI talk about virtual assistance, freelancing, and why it's better to start as a Podcast VA vs. a General VA. Watch it here.
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full-time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living if we only understand our reason for being and if we are intentional in the way we live our lives, so we can stop chasing and start living.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Connect with me on Instagram
- Connect with me on Facebook
- Connect with me via email: hello@yourpodbud.com
- Check out my online course: How To Become a Highly Paid Podcast Manager
- Visit my website
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/workplaypodcast/message
In this short episode, I some of the tips that work for me to stabilize my income as a freelancer/podcast manager. Freelancing does not guarantee the same income every month unline when we work a 9-5, you would always receive your paycheck every month.
This episode is part of the full episode on stabilizing your income which is a private podcast for those who enrolled in the online course. There are still spots left for those who want to join the 2nd batch and it’s still at P3,333 instead of the regular price of P6,000.
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full-time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living if we only understand our reason for being and if we are intentional in the way we live our lives, so we can stop chasing and start living.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Connect with me on Instagram
- Connect with me on Facebook
- Connect with me via email: aileenandrada.hello@gmail.com
- Check out my online course: How To Become a Highly Paid Podcast Manager
- Visit my website
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/workplaypodcast/message
In this short episode, I shared my top 6 takeaways from all the podcast episodes I listened to in the past year as a podcast manager. This month, I am celebrating my first year of freelancing as a podcast manager and also the anniversary of The WORKPLAY Podcast.
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full-time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living if we only understand our reason for being and if we are intentional in the way we live our lives, so we can stop chasing and start living.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Connect with me on Instagram
- Connect with me on Facebook
- Connect with me via email: aileenandrada.hello@gmail.com
- Check out my online course: How To Become a Highly Paid Podcast Manager
- Visit my website
Podcasts mentioned:
- Kat’s Korner: The Podcast
- Shades of Content
- The Imperfect Pursuit Podcast
- Built to Quit
- Wordcast
- Better Than Big
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In this final episode of season II, I shared 4 major lessons I learned this year. As we're nearing the end of 2021, I had reflected on some of the things that have helped me to be where I am today as a solopreneur.
Links and recommendations:
- Connect with me on Instagram @workplaypodcast
- Connect with me on Instagram @yourpodbud.aileen
- Join The Podcast Manager PH Facebook Group
- Enroll in the online course on How To Become a Highly Paid Podcast Manager for only P3,333 instead of P6,000 (only 3 slots available for the first batch)
- Check out my podcast management services
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living, if we only understand our reason for being and if we are intentional in the way we live our lives, so we can stop chasing and start living.
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In this solo episode, I shared how life has been for me since I quit my regular job at the call center and pursued freelancing full time, as a podcast manager. Learn how it all started and tips on how you can start your freelance journey.
Links and recommendations:
- Connect with me on Instagram
- Join The Podcast Manager PH Facebook Group
- Enroll in the online course on How To Become a Highly Paid Podcast Manager for only P3,333 instead of P6,000 (only 7 slots available)
- Check out my podcast management services
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living, if we only understand our reason for being and if we are intentional in the way we live our lives, so we can stop chasing and start living.
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In this episode, I had a catch up with another close friend, Ysh Ramos. Ysh, would describe herself as someone with so many different interests and creative pursuits in life. Taking Communication Arts as a degree, Ysh, pursued photography after her studies but found herself wanting to experience more of the creative career. She now focuses on content planning and creation as she creates YouTube videos, which she would say her creative outlet and also a way to master her multimedia skills, all the while navigating a quarter life crisis and defining what success and happiness looks like. This conversation I had with Ysh is just so raw and unfiltered in a sense that we got the chance to talk about vulnerabilities, reinventions, and just how life could be full of twists.
Links and recommendations:
- Connect with Ysh on Instagram
- Check out Ysh’s YouTube Channel
- Book recommendation: Five Minutes In The Morning | A Focus Journal
- Connect with me on Instagram
- Join The Podcast Manager PH Facebook Group
- Enroll in the online course on How To Become a Highly Paid Podcast Manager
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In this episode, I had the chance to sit down with a chingu or the korean term for a friend. Alice Lee is a Korean Artist, Blogger and Business Owner based in Incheon, Korea. I met Alice way back in 2016 when we were both working at the same call center in Manila. We talked all things about her love for art, how this passion of her which used to be sleeping as Alice would recall, has awaken and has brought so much joy and purpose as she currently navigates this exciting phase of her life which is managing her art business. We also tapped on the following:
- The kind of work Alice does and how it brings her joy
- What made Alice stay in the Philippines
- How Alice discovered her love for art and how art helps her as a person
- Alice’s favorite part of running her art business
- The kind of inner work you have to do to pursue what you want to do in life
Links and recommendations:
- Connect with Alice on Instagram
- Connect with Alice on Facebook
- Check out Alice’s Blog
- Visit Alice’s Art Shop
- Book recommendation: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
- Connect with me on Instagram
- Join The Podcast Manager PH Facebook Group
- Enroll in the online course on How To Become a Highly Paid Podcast Manager
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living, if we only understand our reason for being and if we are intentional in the way we live our lives, so we can stop chasing and start living.
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In this episode, I had a catch up with Jonah Garcia, one of my closest friends in high school and college. Jonah is a pre-school “educarer” [educator + carer] based in Singapore. We went down memory lane as Jonah revisited how she started her journey in this field. We also tapped on the following:
- The kind of work Jonah does and how it brings her joy.
- What made Jonah decide to work overseas.
- How Jonah was able to adjust in a new environment.
- Jonah’s favorite part of her profession.
- How the pandemic affected her personal and career life.
Links and recommendations:
- Podcast recommendation for parents and pre-school teachers | Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
- Connect with Jonah on Instagram
- Connect with me on Instagram
- Join The Podcast Manager PH Facebook Group
- Enroll in the online course on How To Become a Highly Paid Podcast Manager
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living, if we only understand our reason for being and if we are intentional in the way we live our lives, so we can stop chasing and start living.
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This is a bonus episode wherein I answered questions submitted through The Podcast Managers PH Facebook Group. In this episode, I shared how I got into virtual assistance, how I was able to get clients without relying on any freelancing websites like UpWork and Fiverr, how I niched down to podcast management and how I was able to raise my rates.
Connect with me on Instagram
Join The Podcast Manager PH Facebook Group
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living, if we only understand our reason for being and if we are intentional in the way we live our lives, so we can stop chasing and start living.
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This season finale is just me expressing how grateful I am for all the people who support the show. Listen to this 5 minute episode to learn what’s planned ahead for the second season and some updates on my personal and freelancing journey. Connect with me on Instagram About the host: Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living, if we only understand our reason for being and if we are intentional in the way we live our lives, so we can stop chasing and start living.
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This is a quick episode where I share with you the 5 tools I have been using in my freelancing journey. I’ll also give my thoughts on spending your money in using freelancing tools or if it's okay to settle with the free version. This episode is also part of the course I am planning to launch by season 2. Stay tuned! Resources mentioned in the episode:
WORKPLAY Podcast on Instagram Google Drive Asana PayPal Canva Later
About the host: Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living, if we only understand our reason for being and if we are intentional in the way we live our lives, so we can stop chasing and start living.
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This week’s episode is a continuation of the previous episode which is all about creative entrepreneurship. Learn the different types of service providers in the digital space. Here’s what you can expect to learn from this episode:
Onsite and online freelancers The most common type of freelancer Different services to offer as a creative entrepreneur (freelancer) Announcement about an upcoming course on starting a freelance business
Resources mentioned in the episode:
WORKPLAY Podcast on Instagram WORKPLAY Podcast on Facebook Episode 1 | IKIGAI: Get to Know Yourself, What You Can Offer and Understand Your Purpose IKIGAI Worksheet
About the host: Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living, if we only understand our reason for being and if we are intentional in the way we live our lives, so we can stop chasing and start living.
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This week’s episode is all about creative entrepreneurship— a very timely topic to discuss now that we are in a pandemic where the world is in a massive shift and while some industries are struggling or even collapsing completely, one industry is skyrocketing, the knowledge industry. And why is it growing so quickly? Learn more about creative entrepreneurship and more:
How I learned about creative entrepreneurship Working for other VS. working for yourself What qualities one must possess to be a creative entrepreneur
Resources mentioned in the episode:
WORKPLAY Podcast on Instagram WORKPLAY Podcast on Facebook Definition of Creative Entrepreneurship
About the host: Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for it. She believes that we have what it takes to pursue our passion while making a living, if we only understand our reason for being and if we are intentional in the way we live our lives, so we can stop chasing and start living.
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What do you make out of your time? In this episode, we’re going to learn how we can better spend our time for ourselves. As adults, most of our time are allotted to making a living so it is important to spend that time not just with an end goal to earn money but to do something meaningful and valuable. We'll also cover the following:
Explained why time is what you make out of it Can we control our time? What you should learn about yourself to know how to better spend your time Who needs work-life-balance? Why is spending money equates to spending time?
Resources mentioned in the episode:
WORKPLAY Podcast on Instagram Episode 1 | IKIGAI: Get to Know Yourself, What You Can Offer and Understand Your Purpose IKIGAI Worksheet Mindset Matters Podcast
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Whenever you feel like the start of the work week is another mountain to climb, and you don’t look forward to it, that’s actually a sign that you don’t enjoy work. In this episode, we’ll discuss actionable items to start your side hustle which can also pave the way to working fully for yourself, doing the things you enjoy the most! We'll also cover the following:
Self betrayal Fears that hinder us from pursuing our passion Steps you should take to jumpstart your freelancing journey My journey as an aspiring professional makeup artist (in the past) Announcement!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
WORKPLAY Podcast on Instagram Handpicked by Ayi Online Shop Suesh Makeup Workshop Nix Institute of Beauty
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To better understand what resonates with us, we must always practice self-awareness. In this episode, we'll deep dive into the things that we really value in life and from there, craft the kind of life we want to live. We'll also cover the following:
Self reinvention and factors that affect it Why I decided to want a simple life Why minimalism is the ideal lifestyle for people who want to pursue their passion Rat race explained
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Rat race definition WORKPLAY Podcast on Instagram
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Growing up, we might have been asked this question: What do you want to be when you grow up? In this episode, we'll go back to this question and discuss how our upbringing has to do with what we want to pursue. We'll also cover the following:
Why I launched the episode on a hump day Get to know me and why I started this podcast How to know your reason for being Answer 4 questions to get to know yourself, what you can offer and understand your purpose
Resources mentioned in the episode:
WORKPLAY Podcast on Instagram IKIGAI Worksheet DIY Travel PH Facebook Group Podcast Management Services
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