Hosted by Haley Davidson. After four years of helping creatives and marketers build flexible, fulfilling freelance careers, Freelance Unlocked is evolving. We're reimagining what it means to work differently — whether through freelancing, side gigs, or full-time roles that align with your life and career goals. Stay tuned for what’s next.
Freelance Unlocked's Next Chapter - and BIG Life Update: I'm Going In-House!
Host Haley Davidson announces a significant career shift, transitioning from full-time freelancing to an in-house position, impacting the future of Freelance Unlocked.
5 Feb 2025
(#25) Consistency, Community, and Where to Start with Freelancing feat. Jamie Joubert of JBJ Enterprise
In this episode of the Freelance Unlocked Podcast, host Haley Davidson interviews Jamie Brene Joubert, a freelance graphic designer and Freelance Unlocked’s Atlanta community lead. Jamie shares her journey from corporate marketing to freelancing, the highs and lows of her first year, and the importance of community and networking.
They discuss Jamie's favorite projects, the challenges of consistency, and exciting plans for 2025.
00:34 Beginnings and Freelance Journey
05:08 Challenges and Highs of 2024
09:32 Networking and Building a Clientele
20:54 Freelance Flow and Community Support
24:45 2025 Goals and Personal Insights
About Jamie Joubert
Jamie Joubert is the creative mind behind JBJ Enterprise (https://www.jbjenterprise.co/)! She specializes in helping bold businesses shine with fun, vibrant, and custom designs that bring their unique brand to life. From graphics to websites to branding, Jamie turns ideas into designs that leave an unforgettable impression.
Follow Jamie on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jbj.enterprise/)and learn more about her graphic design work here (https://www.jbjenterprise.co/).
Connect with Freelance Unlocked
Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/freelance.unlocked/) for more freelance tips and stories!
Unlock the Freelance Freebie library (https://www.freelanceunlocked.co/freebie-library)for a freelancing masterclass and more.
Join Freelance Flow, (https://www.freelanceunlocked.co/freelance-flow) our online membership community for freelancers!
—
Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/traveler
License code: R26U3EOLCL8TJFJG
20 Jan 2025
(#24) SEO, freelancing as a parent, and starting again after layoffs with Amanda Johnson
In this episode of the Freelance Unlocked Podcast, host Haley Davidson chats with SEO and content marketing expert Amanda Johnson about her journey from corporate to freelancing, and then back to consulting after layoffs.
Amanda shares insights on navigating freelancing as a parent, setting boundaries, the importance of networking, charging what you're worth, and maintaining strong systems.
04:50 Amanda's Background and Career Journey
15:01 Building Client Relationships
20:42 Freelancing After A Layoff
34:59 Balancing Work and Parenting During the Pandemic
40:30 Navigating Client Relationships and Pricing
45:28 The Power of Confidence and Communication
01:00:11 The Role of Systems in a Freelance Business
About Amanda Johnson:
Amanda has worked in content marketing for nearly a decade, both on in-house teams as well as running her own business as a freelance content marketing consultant (https://betterwordsco.com/). Her people- and topical-authority centered approach to SEO produces real results, including going from 3-figure organic clicks to 6-figure organic clicks in 18 months and directly competing with some of the highest authority sites on the web.
You can connect with Amanda on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-b-johnson/), check out her portfolio here (https://betterwordsco.com/), or explore her newsletter about human experience strategy.
Connect with Freelance Unlocked online:
Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/freelance.unlocked/) for more freelance tips and stories!
Unlock the Freelance Freebie library (https://www.freelanceunlocked.co/freebie-library)for a freelancing masterclass and more.
Join Freelance Flow, (https://www.freelanceunlocked.co/freelance-flow) our online membership community for freelancers!
Learn more about the Many Hats Live conference (https://www.manyhatslive.com/) for creative solopreneurs.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
322
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
53
Social presence
94
YouTube
66
Engagement
71
Contact Freelance Unlocked with Haley Davidson
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Freelance Unlocked with Haley Davidson?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
