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L&D Free Spirits

The global community for self-employed folk to grow and build a thriving business

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Going freelance is one of the best decisions you can make — and one of the loneliest. Nobody hands you a manual for pricing your services, finding clients, or building a portfolio that actually stands out. L&D Free Spirits exists to change that.

Founded by Kim Ellis in 2024, this is the community built specifically for trainers, facilitators, coaches, learning designers, L&D consultants, and OD professionals who work for themselves — whether you've just made the leap, you've been at it for years, or you're still building up the courage to start. Inside, you'll find practical advice, peer support, and regular events designed around the real challenges of freelance L&D life.

The community is no-fluff and straight-talking — just useful conversations, weekly Friday Fiesta networking calls, expert-led sessions, and access to Kim herself for guidance and support. For members ready to build momentum, members can book a free 90-minute deep dive with Kim.

Freelancing really is better together.

Outcomes

  • Find your tribe
  • Grow your business
  • Access peer support
  • Attend weekly virtual events

What's included?

  • Private Community Space

    Access to an active online community of freelance professionals across the globe — a safe, supportive space to ask questions, share wins, and find your people.

  • Weekly Friday Fiesta Calls

    A regular community video call where members wind down the week together, share updates, celebrate wins, and build the kind of relationships that make freelancing genuinely fun.

  • Expert-Led Sessions & Webinars

    Regular sessions covering topics from pricing confidence and client conversations to portfolio building and AI in L&D — all designed around the practical realities of independent work.

Who is this for?

  • Freelance trainers and facilitators building their independent practice
  • L&D consultants and coaches working for themselves
  • Corporate L&D professionals considering the leap to self-employment
  • Learning designers and instructional designers working independently

About the creator

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Kim Ellis

Founder of L&D Free Spirits

Kim Ellis is an independent training consultant and the founder of L&D Free Spirits — a global community she built in 2024 after recognizing there was nothing out there specifically for freelance Learning & Development professionals. Seven years into...

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