My Freelance Life – Details, episodes & analysis

To work from home can be especially challenging with kids around. Balancing work responsibilities while also taking care of our children and their needs can be overwhelming. Today we will discuss some tips for working remotely with kids at home to help you stay productive and maintain your sanity.

#podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh My icon pack: [https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/CustomIcons](https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/CustomIcons) My wallpaper pack: [https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/wallpaperWaves1](https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/wallpaperWaves1) My minimalist portfolio template made with Framer: [https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/framerminimal](https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/framerminimal) All my music is from [https://artlist.io/Daniel-4180002](https://artlist.io/Daniel-4180002) Follow me: - Linkedin: [http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola](http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola) - Twitter: [http://twitter.com/dpaola](http://twitter.com/dpaola) - Instagram: [http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad](http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad) - Medium: [http://medium.com/@dpaola](http://medium.com/@dpaola) Toptal referral link: - [https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent](https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent) My tools (non-affiliate links): - iPhone 14 Pro as camera: [https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm](https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm) - Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: [https://amzn.to/3J38bZq](https://amzn.to/3J38bZq) - Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: [https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro](https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro) - Mic: [https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq](https://a.co/d/9Mw51g6) - Ulanzi Vloggin Light: [https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl](https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl) - Ulanzi Flexible tripod: [https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o](https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o) - Ulanzi quick release plate: [https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG](https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG) - Ulanzi RGB lights: [https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw](https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw) - Ulanzi Key light: [https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp](https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp) - NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - [https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76](https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76) - Amazon Basics Tripod: [https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK](https://a.co/d/2DiLyQR) - Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: [https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl](https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl) - Lumafusion for editing video: [https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/](https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/)

Today I explain why I decided to change my channel's name and the next steps of my podcast, and future videos.

#podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh

My icon pack: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/CustomIcons

My wallpaper pack: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/wallpaperWaves1

My minimalist portfolio template made with Framer: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/framerminimal

All my music is from https://artlist.io/Daniel-4180002

Follow me:

• Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad
• Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola

Toptal referral link:

• https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent

My tools (non-affiliate links):

• iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm
• Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq
• Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro
• Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq
• Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl
• Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o
• Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG
• Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw
• Ulanzi Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp
• NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76
• Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK
• Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl
• Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

Let's talk about the pros and cons of how to communicate when in the office vs remotely, and the importance of that.  

#workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife

Podcast links: 

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RoH9i7CCylsMHvsyDIxiW?si=672f0124ad564a2d
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYrBlU_Qmg12xL_A3evT9w

Follow me: 

• Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad
• Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola 

Toptal referral link: 

• https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent

My tools (non-affiliate links):

• iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-14-pro/6.1-inch-display-128gb-space-black
• Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/litechaser-pro-iphone14
• Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro
• Mic: https://a.co/d/9Mw51g6
• Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://a.co/d/h2nfEPo
• Amazon Basics Tripod: https://a.co/d/2DiLyQR
• Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-space-grey-8-core-cpu-14-core-gpu-512gb#
• Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

In this episode, I will cover, once again, the benefits of #workingremotely

With a small surprise at the end. 

#podcast #remotework #workingremote #design #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife

Podcast links: 

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RoH9i7CCylsMHvsyDIxiW?si=672f0124ad564a2d
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYrBlU_Qmg12xL_A3evT9w 

Follow me:

• Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad
• Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola

Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent 

My tools: 

• iPhone 14 Pro for audio & video
• Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing
• Lumafusion for editing video

Hi, welcome to my daily routine, or at least a quick explanation about how my day happens. Don't forget to check my Dribbble courses discounts:

• 40% off on the 16-week Product Design Course: https://dribbble.referral-factory.com/7PuTbT/join
• 30% off on the 4-week UI Design Course: https://referrals.dribbble.com/eMCpsK/join

Podcast links:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RoH9i7CCylsMHvsyDIxiW?si=672f0124ad564a2d
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYrBlU_Qmg12xL_A3evT9w

Follow me:

• Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad
• Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola

Toptal referral link:

• https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent

My tools:

• iPhone 14 Pro for audio & video
• Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing
• Lumafusion for editing video

Today I'll try to cover what we think we need and what we REALLY need to work remotely.

You might be thinking about an internet connection, a mobile computer, a mobile phone, and your design tools… correct? Well, you are not wrong. But there’s more to add to this list that I consider basic for you to be successful as a freelancer:

• Discipline
• A proper place to work
• Headphones
• And an international bank account

So, let’s dive into those 4…

Podcast links:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RoH9i7CCylsMHvsyDIxiW?si=672f0124ad564a2d
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYrBlU_Qmg12xL_A3evT9w

Follow me:

• Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad
• Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola

Toptal referral link:

• https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent

My tools:

• iPhone 14 Pro for audio & video
• Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing
• Lumafusion for editing video

How has been to work fully remote as a full-time freelance designer at Toptal for the last 5 months?

Follow me here:

• Linkedin: HTTP://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola
• Twitter: HTTP://twitter.com/dpaola
• Instagram: HTTP://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad
• Medium: HTTP://medium.com/@dpaola
• My Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent
• Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYrBlU_Qmg12xL_A3evT9w

Keeping the working from home topic going, today I'll list my TOP5 things that make the remote work NOT for everyone, and maybe you can relate to one or more of those.

Follow me here: 

• Linkedin: HTTP://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola
• Twitter: HTTP://twitter.com/dpaola
• Instagram: HTTP://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad
• Medium: HTTP://medium.com/@dpaola 
• My Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent

As I mentioned in the previous episode, the runner-up in my Linkedin poll was the differences between working from home and working remotely. And that's what I'm going to cover in today's episode. Follow me here: - Linkedin: HTTP://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola - Twitter: HTTP://twitter.com/dpaola - Instagram: HTTP://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad - Medium: HTTP://medium.com/@dpaola My Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent Talk soon. Bye.

Welcome back to the Design Remotely podcast. My name is Daniel de Paola and I am a full-time freelance designer. For this second episode of Design Remotely, I’ve posted a poll on Linkedin and Twitter about today’s topic: how to work with Toptal or the difference between working from home vs working remotely.

The winner was the work with Toptal. So in this episode, I’ll give you an idea of what is Toptal. Everything about getting into the platform, how long it took me to get my first engagement, the ways within Toptal, my relationship with the matches, and all.

So working from home versus working remotely keeps for the next one.

If you want to apply to Toptal, here’s my referral link and when you’re approved and land your first project within six months, we both can get a bonus of up to $2,500.

Toptal was not a sponsor of this episode.