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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 53 MIN

How To Become A Full-Time House Sitter? House Sitting, Freelancing & a Low-Cost Lifestyle with Emma Truscott

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What if you could cut your biggest expense, work from anywhere, and build a lifestyle centred around freedom and flexibility? This week on the Quarter-Life Questions podcast, I’m joined by Emma Truscott, a full-time house sitter and freelancer who’s done exactly that. Instead of paying rent, Emma travels between homes, caring for pets and properties while working remotely and embracing a lifestyle built around change. We're finding out how she got started, what house sitting actually looks like day to day, and the realities of living life without a permanent base.✨ In this episode, we chat about:What full-time house-sitting looks like in practiceHow to build trust with homeowners when you’re just starting outEmma’s favourite and most memorable house-sitting experiencesPractical advice for anyone thinking of giving house sitting a go💬 More about Emma:Emma Truscott is a full-time house sitter and freelancer who has built a unique, low-expense lifestyle centred around travel, flexibility, and freedom. By moving between homes and caring for pets, she’s been able to significantly reduce her living costs while working remotely and exploring new places. Emma embraces change as part of her everyday life and is passionate about showing others that there are alternative ways to live beyond the traditional 9-5 and fixed-home model.Instagram: @wheres_emsTikTok: @wheres_emsSubstack: @wheresems📲 Want to get involved?Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod?Slide into my DMs over on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok  @gracemcintosh_  - I’d love to hear from you. ⭐ Enjoying the podcast?Please leave a 5-star review if you got a minute spare, it helps a lot. Thanks so much for listening and I’ll catch you next week!Grace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if you could cut your biggest expense, work from anywhere, and build a lifestyle centred around freedom and flexibility? This week on the Quarter-Life Questions podcast, I’m joined by Emma Truscott, a full-time house sitter and freelancer who’s done exactly that. Instead of paying rent, Emma travels between homes, caring for pets and properties while working remotely and embracing a lifestyle built around change. We're finding out how she got started, what house sitting actually looks like day to day, and the realities of living life without a permanent base.✨ In this episode, we chat about:What full-time house-sitting looks like in practiceHow to build trust with homeowners when you’re just starting outEmma’s favourite and most memorable house-sitting experiencesPractical advice for anyone thinking of giving house sitting a go💬 More about Emma:Emma Truscott is a full-time house sitter and freelancer who has built a unique, low-expense lifestyle centred around travel, flexibility, and freedom. By moving between homes and caring for pets, she’s been able to significantly reduce her living costs while working remotely and exploring new places. Emma embraces change as part of her everyday life and is passionate about showing others that there are alternative ways to live beyond the traditional 9-5 and fixed-home model.Instagram: @wheres_emsTikTok: @wheres_emsSubstack: @wheresems📲 Want to get involved?Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod?Slide into my DMs over on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok  @gracemcintosh_  - I’d love to hear from you. ⭐ Enjoying the podcast?Please leave a 5-star review if you got a minute spare, it helps a lot. Thanks so much for listening and I’ll catch you next week!Grace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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