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kimellis.bsky.social
Founder of L&D Free Spirits - the community for small businesses, freelancers and the self-employed in L&D #LearningAndDevelopment
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We go together like tea & biscuits… L&D Free Spirits is now an Industry Partner with @thelearningnetwork.bsky.social‬ 👉 ldfreespirits.com #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

What’s really going on in the world of L&D freelancing? That's what we asked a bunch of people in last years L&D Freelancers Insight Survey. This years survey launches on Monday, get it first by signing up to the mailing list: 👉 mailchi.mp/ldfreespirit... #Freelance #LearningAndDevelopment

A dive into Parta.io is kicking off in 90 minutes ldfreespirits.com/events/colla...

Wrapping up season one of the Free Spirits of L&D podcast is Tom McDowall. Listen here... ldfreespirits.com/what-makes-a...

Membership gives you access to ALL our events, replays + community. £30/month. No fluff. Just value. 👉 ldfreespirits.com #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Wondering if L&D Free Spirits events are worth attending? Kim says: “Oh heck yes!” But don’t just take our word for it — check out the latest feedback from people who’ve been. 👉 ldfreespirits.com #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Just starting out? Stuck in the messy middle? Wherever you are on your freelance journey, coaching can help. L&D Free Spirits members get 6 sessions with Viv Cole for just £600. 👉 buff.ly/RW94bWK #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment #Coaching #FreelanceLifecycle

Want to move beyond day rates? Paul Matthews shares how value-based pricing can change your freelance business (and your mindset). 🎧 New Free Spirits of L&D podcast episode out now: 👉 ldfreespirits.com/how-do-you-b... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Just had a little paddle - now to crack on and get next weeks marketing sorted….in the shade

Being freelance doesn’t mean going solo. For less than £1/day, L&D Free Spirits gives you a support network + access to discounted coaching with Viv Cole. Give yourself the boost you need 👉 ldfreespirits.com/become-a-fre... #freelancelife #learninganddevelopment #coaching

Freelancing = freedom …but also isolation. And that can take a toll on your mental health. Community gives you a space to check in, be seen, and feel supported. It’s not just business – it’s wellbeing. #freelancelife #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #LearningAtWorkWeek

Morning everyone, I’m heading over to Leeds for this months #LnDCowork. My gosh it seems to have come around super quick this month.

Freelancing doesn’t mean doing it all on your own. This #LearningAtWorkWeek we’re spotlighting how community helps L&D freelancers thrive – in business and in wellbeing. We may work for ourselves, but we don’t have to work by ourselves. #freelancelife #Freelance #LearningAndDevelopment

Freelancing = freedom, right? Until you're stuck saying “yes” too often or juggling work with no balance. L&D Free Spirits offers support, community & coaching - inc. discounted sessions with Viv Cole. Join us: ldfreespirits.com/become-a-fre... #freelancelife #learninganddevelopment #coaching

Got a challenge? Or a golden nugget of advice someone else needs? Join L&D Free Spirits Challenge Hour – 14 May, 2pm BST. Free, friendly, and full of ideas. 👉 ldfreespirits.com/events/ld-fr... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

My local ducks don’t like lettuce. Internet says they do. The internet lies.

New podcast episode alert! Mark Gilroy talks to Paul Matthews about credibility, value-based pricing, and building a freelance business that runs itself. 🎧 Listen here: ldfreespirits.com/how-do-you-b... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

This webinar is now free to attend and happening at 2pm BST today! If you're self employed you can't afford not to attend...https://ldfreespirits.com/product/what-to-do-with-your-profits/ #LearningAndDevelopment #Freelancing #SelfEmployed #FreelanceLife #SmallBusiness

May at L&D Free Spirits is packed! Workshops, webinars, networking — all designed for freelance and self-employed L&D pros. Get it all in your diary now: 👉 ldfreespirits.com/free-spirit-... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

There’s so much to get stuck into in the next 10 days…. In fact we’ve a webinar this week, a workshop and fiesta!!

Freelancing is way more fun with people. The @ldfreespirits.bsky.social 10-day free taster starts on Monday. If you’re #freelancing in #LearningAndDevelopment get yourself signed up mailchi.mp/653692bf66cb...

‘AI can work fast but it doesn’t replace an instructional designer’ YES!!!!! Thank you Inna from Panopto #LT25UK

Oh my gosh, if you like pistachio ice cream - get yourself to the Docebo stand #LT25UK

Found the glam cam #LT25uk

After being an exhibitor for years with the Learning Network….im not used to waiting for the doors to open The anticipation is building for this years expo #LT25uk

About last night….. Fab catching up with everyone last night ahead of #LT25UK

You’ve made a profit — amazing! Now what? Spend it? Save it? Join us for a webinar on what to actually do with your freelance profits. 🗓 30 April, 2pm BST 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/what... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment Our events are free for members, membership is just £1 per day.

Want to know what L&D Free Spirits is really like? Join our 10-day taster from 28 April–7 May! Slack chats, events, networking & all the good stuff. Sign up by midnight on 27 April: 👉 mailchi.mp/653692bf66cb...

🤩 Just 1 week to go until Europe’s leading workplace learning event – and it’s completely free! Join 11,000+ pros, 200+ seminars & 200+ top exhibitors. From AI and beyond, discover the latest L&D tools, tech & ideas. Register for free 👉 www.learningtechnologies.co.uk/welcome/free... #LT25UK #LnD

There may be biscuits too

What's new in Learning Tech? @drheidikirby.bsky.social and I will be discussing this, my findings at #LT25UK, and much more. Join us for this month's ID Update. 📆Friday, 25th April ⏰8 PM BST / 3 PM EDT 🔗 www.linkedin.com/events/what-... #LND #EdTech #Community #LiveStream

This months L&D Free Spirits Challenge Hour is about to start - there's still time to register us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... This month I'm joined by Paul Hilton from TrainingPost LMS - so come at us with all your business questions.

All ready to bounce a bunch of ideas at this months Leeds #LnDCowork

Catching up on A Measure of Marketing podcast featuring @hayleymaisey.bsky.social - this episode is all about your target audience. It’s a good idea to review your target audience and if your messaging is talking to them regularly.

Wondering how to use an LMS as a freelancer? Or just need help with something in your business? Pop into Challenge Hour – free, interactive Q&A with special LMS guests! 🗓 16 April, 2pm 👉 ldfreespirits.com/events/ld-fr... #LearningandDevelopment #Freelance

Freelancers….are you planning on taking the Easter weekend off? Or will you still be working?

Marking 20 episodes of the How To Learn mini-podcast with a few top tips 😊 Check them out on the website: we've covered mentoring, feedback, learning buddies, networking, psychological barriers, Babylonian astronomy, guinea pigs 🐹 and lots more 🎧 www.howtolearn.org.uk @thembiwatt.bsky.social

Yesterday I tried my hand at baking gluten free vegan lemon buns…. Quite tasty. Today I fancied a cherry Bakewell style thing….very moorish but super crumbly. Don’t be scared to try something new today.

Done a spot of work this morning, sat in the sun for 10 minutes…. Because I’m a ginger that’s enough to have me nearly burst into flames. Now I’m the shade, knitting and waiting for the bbq to get fired up. What’s everyone else doing this glorious Saturday?