The Barefoot Freelancer logo: a woman with a headset working on a laptop, sitting cross-legged and barefoot The Barefoot Freelancerby Jaed

For aspiring freelancers, VAs & remote workers

Start remote work where you are. Shoes optional.

Hi, I'm Jaed. This is my little corner of the internet for anyone who wants to get into freelancing or learn how to actually use AI at work. Everything you need to begin is here, and all of it is free.

Illustration of a barefoot freelancer with a headset, working on a laptop among plants

No sign-up. No paywall. Just open a hub and begin.


The free resources

Two hubs. Pick the one that matches where you are.

One helps you land and run freelance work. The other teaches applied AI you can use for yourself and sell as a skill. You don't need an account for either, and your progress is saved in your own browser.

Both hubs are constantly updated as tools, platforms and rules change.

FreelancingHub

For you if you're starting from zero, or you're a VA who wants more structure.

Freelancing & VA
26self-paced lessons
11working tools
30day launch plan

What you'll find

  • Job platform directories
  • Rate calculator
  • Proposal writer
  • Invoice builder
  • Client pipeline tracker
  • Interview question bank
  • Scam checker
  • Earnings log
  • Template library
  • Nomad visa info
  • Glossary of terms
Open FreelancingHub

study.thebarefootfreelancer.com

AI Hub

For you if you want to use AI properly at work, or offer AI setups to clients.

Applied AI
24lessons, 6 tracks
11hands-on AI labs
148free courses & tools

Learning tracks

  • AI Foundations~100 min
  • AI Agents~175 min
  • Workflows & Automation~65 min
  • Local AI~90 min
  • AI for Business~85 min
  • Freelancing with AI~85 min
Open AI Hub

study.ai-hub.thebarefootfreelancer.com

Not sure where to begin?

A simple way to use the hubs

  1. Choose one hub

    New to remote work? Start with FreelancingHub. Already working and curious about AI? Go to AI Hub.

  2. Do one lesson a day

    Small and steady beats cramming. Most lessons fit into a coffee break.

  3. Use the tools right away

    Price yourself with the rate calculator, draft a proposal, check a job post for scams. Learn by doing.

  4. Come back often

    New lessons, platforms and tools get added regularly, so there's always something fresh.

You don't need to have it all figured out to start. You just need to start, then keep going. That's how all of us got here.

A note from me

I'm not an expert. I'm a work in progress, like you.

I'm Jaed, and I made this page for people who want to step into the remote work space but don't know where to begin. I remember how confusing that felt.

I won't call myself an expert. I'm still learning too, every week. What I can promise is that whatever I share here is something I've looked into, tested, or used myself, and I share it honestly. You can trust what I pass on.

I also don't want anyone to feel pushed into booking a call with me. That's exactly why I built the free hubs. They're the same platforms and materials I'd point you to anyway.

  • Everything on the hubs stays free
  • No sign-up needed to learn
  • Honest info, including what I'm still figuring out
JaedThe Barefoot Freelancer

Optional

Want to talk it through, one on one?

You really don't need this to get started. The free hubs above already point you to the exact platforms and materials to begin whatever you want to do in remote work.

But if you'd like to sit down with me for an hour, go through your situation, and figure out your next steps together, I'm happy to do that.

₱1,0001 hour · 1:1 · Google Meet
  • Picking a path: VA, freelancing, or AI services
  • Looking over your profile, proposal or rates
  • Getting unstuck on a lesson or tool from the hubs
Book a session

How booking works

  1. 1

    Pick a time

    Choose a slot that works for you at jaeddelosa.com/book-a-discovery-call.

  2. 2

    Check your email

    You'll receive a payment link together with the Google Meet link for our session.

  3. 3

    Settle the payment

    Pay the ₱1,000 through whichever is easiest for you.

    GCashMayaPayPal
  4. 4

    Meet me on Google Meet

    Bring your questions. We'll spend the hour on what matters most to you.

Not ready? That's completely fine. Keep learning with the hubs, and the offer will still be here if you ever want it.