A deeply personal reflection on digital relationships, unexpected loss, and the legacy we leave behind when we live fully — at any age.

For three years, I coached April Pruitt — a late-blooming dreamer in her 60s who traded a career in finance for a new creative chapter. Together, we launched her podcast, celebrated her first paid voiceover gig, and laughed through tech struggles and cat cameos on Zoom.

Then suddenly… she was gone.

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• It’s never too late to start: April launched a podcast and began a voice acting career at 68.
  
  
• Coaching is more than strategy: It’s about holding space, believing in someone, and watching them grow.
  
  
• Digital bonds are just as real — You can grieve someone you never met in person.
  
  
• Grief can show up in unexpected places: Losing a client might not seem like a big deal… until it is.
  
  

About the show:

Sam Laliberte - entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.

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Significant trends reshaping the podcasting landscape! Listen for actionable advice, supported by industry statistics and examples on how established podcasters can implement these trends successfully and remain competitive.

• Microcasts: why you should start making shorter podcast episodes
• Niche content: how to leverage podcast SEO and organic search for discoverability
• YouTube: ways you can add video to your podcast without learning new tech
• Practical tips, trend analysis and advice on maintaining high completion rates
  
  

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Podcast Tools & Tech:

1. LucidLink for fast, streamlined file sharing and collaboration (one free month)

2. Riverside for podcast recording (use this link + code 'whatsyourfree' for 20% off)

3. Descript for editing audio and video podcasts (use this link for free trial)

4. Canva for creating YouTube thumbnails

5. Sam's course: how to edit audio and video with Descript

About the show:

Sam Laliberte - entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle.

Her podcast features celebrity guests and globally recognized brand sponsors (WeWork, Fiverr, Bumble). She's also a freelance host and podcast producer who has helped over 1000 aspiring podcaster launch, scale and monetize their podcasts.

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Ever wondered if New Zealand lives up to the hype? After 3 months, 38 towns, van life and cozy Airbnb hopping—plus working remotely on the road—we’ve got answers. My husband joins me to share an honest and in-depth review of our quintessential New Zealand adventure.

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Takeaways:

• 🎒 What it’s really like to live out of a van (freedom camping, routines and unexpected challenges)
• 💰The real cost of traveling New Zealand - with tips on saving money
• 💻 Being a digital nomad in New Zealand (Wi-Fi, time zones, coworking culture)
• 🐻The surprising pros (and cons) of living in a country with no wild animals
• 🏞 Who we think New Zealand is perfect for (and who might be disappointed)
• 🌍 Plus: the freedom lessons we’re taking home with us and what we’d do differently next time

About the show:

Sam Laliberte - entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.

Send us Fan Mail