Managing parenthood and a freelance career

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

Managing parenthood and a freelance career

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, and Alex Lloyd Hunter, Co-Founder of Dad Shift.

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

Resources mentioned in this episode