In this episode, Matthew and Shib discuss the complexities of freelancing as a parent with Frankie Tortora, founder of the freelance community Doing It For the Kids (DIFTK), and Alex Lloyd Hunter, Co-Founder of Dad Shift. This week we explore the flexibility freelancing offers to parents alongside the significant challenges faced, such as time management, lack of support, and the need for boundaries. They delve into the trade-offs of freelancing, particularly for women, and the importance of building a supportive community. The discussion also highlights the necessity of planning for parenthood while freelancing as well as the need for greater infrastructure to support the freelance community.

Show Notes

00:00 - This week on TIP

04:14 - Welcome Frankie Tortora

05:10 - How did you start in freelancing?

08:07 - The journey to build a freelancing community

11:19 - The emotional toll of parenting and freelancing

14:57 - Trade offs in freelancing

17:10 - Time, then boundaries

18:15 - The need for systemic support

19:16 - Client relationships and understanding

20:36 - The DIFTK job board

22:13 - Advice when you're considering freelancing

25:17 - Community question - Maternity Cover

27:17 - DIFTK meetups

32:22 - Alex Lloyd Hunter

40:55 - What's happening in the community?

41:33 - Community question - turning down work

Links

https://www.freelancing.support/

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