The Freelance Blueprint Elisabeth Mayr

In this conversation, Lisi interviews Nikoleta Angelova, a UX designer and no code web developer. They discuss Nikoleta's background and how she got started as a freelancer - even since childhood. They also talk about her daily routine and the importance of me-time.

The conversation then shifts to time management and productivity, with Nikoleta sharing her strategies for staying organized. Finally, they discuss the challenges of comparing oneself to others on social media and caring about others' opinions. In this part of the conversation, Nikoleta and Lisi discuss finding the balance between fun and educational content creation, Nikoleta's decision to become a freelancer and her upbringing and background.

Other topics include:


the importance of communication and learning English
the privilege and perspective gained from travelling
the concept of home and identity
finding their first freelance client
having an entrepreneurial mindset
the challenges of freelancing
the importance of focus and mentorship
investing in a mentor or coach
the value of peer connections and mentoring each other, and finding fulfillment in teaching and helping others
the freedom and flexibility of freelancing, and the loneliness of freelancing and the importance of finding a community

Finally, Nikoleta and Elisabeth share their experiences of starting a podcast and the joy of connecting with others through content creation.



You can find out more about Nikoleta below:


instagram.com/angelova.nikoleta.design
www.angelovanikoletadesign.com
Sign up to Nikoleta’s newsletter https://www.angelovanikoletadesign.com/blog
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/nikoleta-angelova
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelova.nikoleta.design



Join the Freelance Blueprint Discord Channel

Be part of a community of like minded freelancers and content creators. The goal of the discord channel is to connect freelancers to help them collaborate, hold each other accountable and create a group of peers.

Join for free: https://discord.gg/pCbfg3Hu



How to support the Freelance Blueprint Podcast


Follow the podcast
Leave a review
Sign up to the Freelance Blueprint Newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/19bd323f0892/sign-up-to-my-newsletter
Become a sponsor - Visit freelance-blueprint.com/podcast for more information

We hope you enjoy this episode! If you did, please leave a review and hit the follow button to stay up-to-date on The Freelance Blueprint. Don't forget to share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from listening.

In this episode of The Freelance Blueprint, Elisabeth is chatting with Freelancer, Podcast Host, Agency Owner, Content Creator and SaaS Founder Kyle Prinsloo.

Kyle has a background in Marketing and started his freelance career as a Webdesigner and Web Developer. He talks about how he built a freelance business while working full time into transitioning into 2hr work days.

We also talk about managing several platforms and tasks, Kyle also gives useful tips for freelancers on how to improve their career, while having to be aware that things could fail at any time.

We also talk about


Kyle’s start in Webdesign and Web Development
How to overcome the fear of cold outreach
The pros and cons of freelance platforms
The challenges of creating a successful freelance career
The possibility of failure of the freelance business
Outsourcing as a tool to buy back your time
Balancing work-life balance and setting boundaries
Managing and prioritising tasks
Working on future goals with low instant rewards
Kyle’s SaaS Client Manager

Links:


Join the Freelance Fam Discord channel freelancefam.com
Follow Kyle on instagram instagram.com/kyleprinsloodotcom
Visit Kyle’s website kyleprinsloo.com
Listen to Kyle’s Podcast thefreelancerpodcast.com
Sign up to Kyle’s newsletter kyleprinsloo.com/saturday-freelancer
Kyle’s Saas clientmanager.io

We hope you enjoy this episode! If you did, please leave a review and hit the follow button to stay up-to-date on The Freelance Blueprint. Don't forget to share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from listening.

See you next week!

In this episode of The Freelance Blueprint, Elisabeth is chatting with UX Designer and freelancer Dyniza Tkach. Dyniza has exploded her Instagram following with engaging reels and recently launched her first UX course.

Dyniza shares her journey with social media, from building a personal brand to overcoming confidence issues. We also dive into the exciting world of launching a course and the steps Dyniza took to start her successful freelance career.

You'll also learn:
• How Dyniza built a strong personal brand
• Tips for launching a successful UX career
• How to overcome confidence issues

Links:
Follow Dyniza
instagram.com/ux_dyniza
tiktok.com/@ux_dyniza

course.uxdyniza.com

Follow Elisabeth
instagram.com/elisabethmayr

We hope you enjoy this episode! If you did, please leave a review and hit the follow button to stay up-to-date on The Freelance Blueprint. Don't forget to share this episode with your freelance and UX friends.

Watch on Youtube
https://youtu.be/Wxu0Nixoym8

To get more insights for freelancers, sign up to the Freelance Blueprint Newsletter here:
https://mailchi.mp/19bd323f0892/sign-up-to-my-newsletter

Eli is a web designer and web developer based in the UK, using Webflow.

But he initially studied Engineering and to bridge the time over the holidays, he looked for a short project to make money on the side before applying for “proper” jobs.

His friend recommended a platform for remote virtual assistants. Eli applied, got a gig and was freelancing before he realised it. Soon, he figured that he made more money working remotely than he would have through one of the jobs he was planning to apply for.

Fast forward a few years and Eli is moving to the UK to be with his wife. The wedding and the move caused him to spend more money than expected and he ended up with some credit card debt. This was also the time when he came across webflow.

Despite his wife advising him not to spend money on a course, he bought a course to learn webflow. And now, it’s his bread and butter.

In this episode you’ll learn more about how Eli got into web design, how he is finding his niche and tips on how to get into the industry nowadays.

Episode Highlights


Eli’s love for coffee
Transitioning into web design
Moving to the UK
Expanding his skillsets
The Value of investing in Courses
Importance of soft skills
Getting help from experts and accountants
How to stay motivated when working remotely
Time management is pain management
Transitioning from graphic design into webdesign
Niching down

Hire Eli for your website

www.elialcaraz.com

Connect with Eli

Instagram @eli.webdesign

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-alcaraz-61b56552/



The platform where Eli got his remote jobs while in the Philipines

https://www.onlinejobs.ph/



The book Eli quotes about time management

Nir Eyal - Indistractable

https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/



About the Podcast

Welcome to the "Freelance Blueprint" podcast - the go to podcast for all freelancers.

If you're curious about freelancing, looking to level up your freelance game, or even if you've been freelancing for years, you're in the right place.

Hosted by Elisabeth Mayr, a freelance UX Designer, the Freelance Blueprint will equip you with everything you need to know about freelancing. We're interviewing fellow freelancers from all the corners in the world, at various stages in their careers.

Hit subscribe to get notified on next episodes.



Financial Freedom for Freelancers

https://mailchi.mp/elisabethmayr/financial-freedom-for-freelancers

In today's competitive environment, getting attention for your brand requires a powerful visual impact. But often, getting the right imagery for products is tricky. This is where 3D design is a big advantage. Being able to render your products from any angle and placing it in any environment allows for quick but on-brand image production.

In this episode, we are joined by George Berthoud, a 3D designer and founder of Two Bear Studio, to find out more about his freelance journey.

George accidentally fell into freelancing after years of experimenting with 3D design. His first project involved recreating over 100 different products for a perfume company based in London and Bali.

Later on, his renderings were featured in magazines such as Vogue. He now primarily acquires clients through word-of-mouth referrals, networking events, cold outreach, and partnerships with agencies.



Episode Highlights


What George does as a freelancer
His first project experience
The effectiveness of physical brochures vs digital promotion
Where George currently finds his freelance clients
About freelancing platforms
UX design and its relevance to 3D rendering
Time required to create a single image or video in 3D rendering
Importance of creative direction meetings with clients
Contrasting 3D rendering with UI/UX design
Resources and tutorials for learning 3D rendering
Finding a niche and distinguishing oneself in the freelance market
About the future of 3D rendering and its potential growth



About George Berthoud:

George is a 3D designer and founder of Two Bear Studio. He is from the UK but, like his clients, can be found living around the world.



Connect with George:


Website | www.twobear.studio
Behance | behance.net/georgeberthoud
Dribble | dribbble.com/GeorgeBerthoud
Instagram | @twobear.studio
Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/george-berthoud

About the podcast:

Welcome to the "Freelance Blueprint" podcast - the go to podcast for all freelancers.

If you're curious about freelancing, looking to level up your freelance game, or even if you've been freelancing for years, you're in the right place.

Hosted by Elisabeth Mayr, a freelance UX Designer, the Freelance Blueprint will equip you with everything you need to know about freelancing. We're interviewing fellow freelancers from all the corners in the world at various stages in their careers.

Hit subscribe to get notified on next episodes.

Kai helps people heal their inner child and recently published his first book: "Emotionally Immature Parents: A Recovery Workbook for Adult Children"

I’ve been following Kai for a while on social media and one day, I was travelling in Barcelona and saw on his stories that he was there too, I messaged him and asked if he’d be up to grab a coffee. He said yes, and now a few months later, we’re both in Chiang Mai and regularly work from coffeeshops together.

Kai is doing a great job helping people heal their inner child, but he’s also doing a great job with his business.

In this episode he is talking about how he managed to create a life that he truly enjoys by saying no to his career as a doctor - a path he didn’t choose for himself.

We also cover that having a business isn't just about having a great product, but learning about marketing and sales and so much more.



Learn more about Kai through the links below:

Website www.hicoachkai.com

Tiktok/IG: @hicoachkai



Kai's Podcast

The Boundaries to Freedom Show

https://open.spotify.com/show/68nbydCEivOfCn9rXQY2fx



Am I Emotionally Immature Quiz

https://mindfully-abundant.ck.page/5c6b61ee67



Workbook:

https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Immature-Parents-Childhood-Boundaries-ebook/dp/B0C8JX8MRB/ref=pd_aw_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0?pd_rd_w=aVAWF&content-id=amzn1.sym.fd1bcf73-0bd1-4593-9619-21db50d4d761%3Aamzn1.symc.2b06b7e8-a86c-4e6e-b02c-90d58278f4f1&pf_rd_p=fd1bcf73-0bd1-4593-9619-21db50d4d761&pf_rd_r=MHH58QATFWP0AF8QYZTM&pd_rd_wg=5z2ze&pd_rd_r=27280787-59e3-412f-9a95-64bf7a2a0602&pd_rd_i=B0C8JX8MRB