Update: My Life After Layoff - Laid Off 3 x since Pandemic, Now Self Employed
Channel: XO Alicia Marie
Date: 2023-07-06

In August 2022 I got laid off for the 3rd time since the pandemic. To make it more stressful, I am a single mom with no partner. I have reached a point (again) where I feel like I am not meant to work for anyone else, at least for a while. 

With the economy going bad since the pandemic, I realized I gotta fend for myself 1,000%. No job is guaranteed but at the very least working for myself is going to grow me tremendously into a life that can be molded around my life and at any point I want to do more or less I can pivot. 

This video is an update to what I been doing and some of the things I am working on now. Stay tuned as I have re-branded my channel and website now to finally give YouTube and Blogging my heart, sweat and tears. 

~ XO, Alicia Marie

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/ MY PODCAST / 
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-planifestation/id1723537211

Spotify
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myplanifestation


/ SOCIAL LINKS /
Website:
https://XOAliciaMarie.com

Podcast Website:
https://MyPlanifestation.com

Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/xoaliciamarie

Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/helloxoaliciamarie

TikTok: 
https://www.tiktok.com/@xoxoaliciamarie

Pinterest: 
https://www.pinterest.com/xo_aliciamarie

YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/xoaliciamarie


/ MY SIDE HUSTLES /

This YouTube Channel is one so please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to show your support if you wish! 

Bad Girl Balm 🖤
my handmade tattoo balms
https://www.badgirlbalm.com

Planner Therapy (Etsy Shop)
US Letter & Half Letter Planner inserts. 
https://www.PlannerTherapyShop.com

Poshmark Closet & eBay Store
Reselling my own gently used items.
https://poshmark.com/closet/aliciamariemapp
https://www.ebay.com/usr/xoaliciamarie

UBER & Lyft Driver

/ AFFILIATE LINKS /

Every Dollar Budget AppHey! I've been budgeting with EveryDollar, and it's totally changed the way I handle money. I'm finally in control of my spending! 🙌 
 Check it out (and get $10 off an annual plan).
 https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar/share?utm_source=webshare&utm_medium=websharebutton&utm_campaign=webshareability&utm_id=ramseysolutions

Ro Fitness (in Austin, TX)
Starter Pack: 3 classes for $39 total!
https://momence.com/sign-up/member?hostId=22567&ref=0cffed79b97b37df289d2e7e71feb2e3&redirect=https://momence.com/Laura-Griffith/Cardio-R%25C5%258D/81113769

Keep Your Cadence travel capsules
Use my link below to get $15 off your 1st order of $75
https://share.keepyourcadence.com/alicia42

I Drive for Uber
I just invited you to drive with Uber. Earn at least $1,370 for your first 100 passenger trips in 30 days*. See how: 
https://drivers.uber.com/i/zww58nbapgfw

Drive For Lyft While Building Your Business
Click the link to get registered to drive.
https://www.lyft.com/drivers/ALICIA638482

I use Everlance to track my actual miles when doing gig work.
https://link.everlance.com/h4Xy6EQRuAb

10% off the Project 369 Manifestation Journal
this journal has shifted my thinking with all the stuff I go through. I already purchased the 2nd one!
https://loox.io/z/NJuvSEd1p

I love Beis Travel!
I have 2 pieces of luggage and the Weekender Mini now! Shop through my link to get $15 off your first purchase! Here are the rules: 
-you must be a new customer
-have purchased through my referral link
-placed an order of $100+ for you to receive your $15 reward.
https://prz.io/Dznm2gmf1

CashApp
I've been using Cash App to send money and spend using the Cash Card. Try it using my code and you’ll get $5. K4N97B4 
https://cash.app/app/K4N97B4

Canva 
https://www.canva.com/join/ygk-fcn-hxw

European Wax Center
Get $10 EWC Reward on your first wax with European Wax Center (nationwide locations)
https://www.talkable.com/x/LoeTqB

Mercari
Sign up for Mercari and get up to $30. Here's my invitation link :
https://merc.li/p2SM7XpWb

Fiverr
When you sign up to Fiverr, you and I both get 10% off your first purchase.
http://www.fiverr.com/s2/aa1baaaa73


🧭/ LOCATION /
Based out of Austin, Texas
United States of America
Planet: Mother Earth, God's Universe

/ CONTACT /
for questions, concerns, idea, or collaborations... please email through my website: XOAliciaMarie.com

/ WHAT EQUIPMENT I USE /

iPhone 12 Pro Max 256 gig
https://amzn.to/3uiUjSZ

iPhone 12 Pro Max 128 gig(as my YouTube filming camera)
https://amzn.to/3J19584

yAyusi Phone Stand for Recording
https://amzn.to/3QGGgiq

CapCut
https://www.capcut.com

RODE m-Le Boom Mic for iPhone, but this one is for the USB-C 
https://amzn.to/3NAxXmr

Canva.com - thumbnail, intro, & outro. 
https://www.canva.com/join/ygk-fcn-hxw

/ DONATE / 💸
-CashApp:  $XOAliciaMarie https://cash.app/$XOAliciaMarie

-PayPal: paypal.me/xoaliciamarie

-Buy me a KoFi: https://ko-fi.com/xoaliciamarie