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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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Ever got more reach from your comments than your posts? Andy did – 10,000 impressions' worth. Turns out, the comments section is where the magic happens… #LearningAndDevelopment #FreelanceLife

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.