Being Freelance Steve Folland

Going viral on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok transformed Jame's freelancing career, bringing in a flood of clients and opportunities.

But how did he get to this point? We hear his journey from generic graphic design freelancer to niche logo specialist. From making a difference to his clients, to making a name for himself for designers around the world in the content he creates.

Dan is an experienced designer and illustrator.
He went freelance twice. First for creative freedom. Secondly to free him up for his family.

Starting out as a designer for McDonald's, he wanted a more varied diet of projects. With a lot of time freelancing in agencies, Dan learnt to stand out, be indispensable and build relationships to expand his chance of finding work. He also flexed himself creatively with illustration side projects (after college tutors said he’d never make a living from drawing!)

Adding a unique flair to his freelancer personal brand as 'Rubber Penguin’. He says there’s too many Dan Baileys. But here’s one you won’t forget.

From big cat zookeeper to taming words as a freelance copywriter, Adri's freelancing story starts a little differently. Burnout led to her quitting the zoo before even securing a paying client. A persistence in cold emailing, dealing with rejections that would have made many give up has led to warm relationships and a niche in emails themselves.

This time we're off to India to chat to self taught Logo & Brand Identity Designer Blesson Varghese.
We cover the importance of networking, 'silent' mentors, balancing work and life, and the challenges faced by freelancers in a society that doesn't yet fully value creative professions. Additionally, Blesson shares insights on his approach to handling clients and projects, and his continual quest for learning in his field

A twinge in Erin’s back didn’t go away. The pain and operations, all could have left her housebound, watching daytime TV. Instead she propelled herself into an online business world she hadn’t known existed. From an awful trauma, freelancing has given Erin the flexibility to do something she really loves.

Early success on platforms like Fiverr and Upwork led to Andréa expanding her services and horizons. Using video and podcasts she built trust. She also built an agency.

Dealing with the challenges of managing a team, working around family, and staying focussed in a world of shiny objects.

Podcasts, YouTube, a Membership, courses, retreat… as Andréa points out: it can be summed up quickly, but it happened slowly…