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Why do creative people have a difficult time talking about money? In Freelance Creative Exchange, we are bringing the topic of money to the foreground. Join the conversation with other self-employed creatives as we navigate finances, mindset, and solo & small business ownership in Asia and beyond.

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Why do creative people have a difficult time talking about money? In Freelance Creative Exchange, we are bringing the topic of money to the foreground. Join the conversation with other self-employed creatives as we navigate finances, mindset, and solo & small business ownership in Asia and beyond.

    Prepare yourself for a successful freelancing career.

    Prepare yourself for a successful freelancing career.

    How can you set  yourself up for success in freelancing? At CreativesAtWork, we have seen the demand for freelancers increase at least 30% in 2021. Likewise, we are also seeing more people join the industry and start to freelancing their career of choice. 
     
    In this episode, we share actionable steps that you can take to kickstart and build up your creative business.
     
    Join us every Saturday for more tips on how you can build a profitable and  sustainable career in freelancing. 
     
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    Connect with us!
    Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
    Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
    Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w

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    Check out other series on our 
    our previous FCE episodes:
    🎨Freelance Creative Exchange 
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p
     

    • 5 min
    Scale Your Business Without Burning Out

    Scale Your Business Without Burning Out

    Are you a freelancer looking to grow your business sustainably? You may feel like you are doing more.
     
    Find out how you can bring your business to the next level without burning out
     
    Join us every Saturday for more tips on how you can build a profitable and sustainable career in freelancing.
     
    Connect with us!
    Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
    Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
    Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w

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    Check out other series on our 
    our previous FCE episodes:
    🎨Freelance Creative Exchange 
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p



     
     

    • 5 min
    Make Your Freelancing Business Profitable

    Make Your Freelancing Business Profitable

    When you are a freelancer, your income isn’t guaranteed. 
     
    Without the right planning and attention to finances, freelancers can easily fall short of profitability. So how can we make our freelancing business profitable?
     
     Join us every Saturday for more tips on how you can build a profitable and  sustainable career in freelancing. 
     
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    Connect with us!
    Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
    Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
    Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w

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    Check out other series on our 
    our previous FCE episodes:
    🎨Freelance Creative Exchange 
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p
     

    • 9 min
    Uncool Special: International Women’s Day

    Uncool Special: International Women’s Day

    8 March is International Women’s Day, and we are reminded of the outstanding accomplishments and advancements made by women all over the world. 
     
    On International Women's day, we take the time to honour, empower, and uplift women everywhere. 
     
    Here on Uncool, we have met some amazing women who have paved the way forward to build our creative industry and carve their own space out - a space where being a woman means being cool.
     
    In this special episode celebrating International Women’s Day, let's hear once again, some of the stories our women guests have shared on Uncool.
     
    Debra Teng: 1:00
    Jean Yeo: 12:33
    Sarah Lian: 20:36
    Claire Jedrek: 31:08
    Melanie Lee: 37:22
    Grills Gaming 44:49
    Emma Neubronner: 52:00
    Freelancer Advice: 56:02
     
    #fceuncool #creativesatwork #singapore #internationalwomensday #internationalwomensweek #womenleaders #iwd2023 #inspirationalwomen
     
    Crew Credits:
     
    Host - 
    Sean Li-wen Cheong https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/
    Loh Yen Lyng https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/
     
    Producer - 
    Raven Lim https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/
     
    Editor  - 
    Ray Ng https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/
     
    This episode contains portions of previous episodes that were released in 2022. 
    Check out our earlier episodes for more of these amazing women. 
     
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    👉Listen to us
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
    👉Watch us
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    Connect with us!
    Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
    Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
    Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creativesatwork
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/creativesatwork
     
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    Check out other series on our 
    our previous FCE episodes:
    🎨Freelance Creative Exchange 
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p
     
     
     

    • 39 min
    How To Turn One-time Gigs into Long term Projects

    How To Turn One-time Gigs into Long term Projects

    What are the benefits of having long-term clients as a freelancer? How can we convert single gigs  into long-term retainers?
     
    Freelance Creative Exchange returns in 2023 as we share how you can establish a strong relationship with clients and secure steady income from taking on long-term clients . Join us every Saturday for more tips on how you can build a profitable and  sustainable career in freelancing. 
     
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    Connect with us!
    Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
    Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
    Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w

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    Check out other series on our 
    our previous FCE episodes:
    🎨Freelance Creative Exchange 
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p
     

    • 6 min
    Uncool Things To Do This Month: Circle Line

    Uncool Things To Do This Month: Circle Line

    The Uncool thing to do in January, is to catch Singapore’s first modern-day creature feature, Circle Line.
     
    We speak with actor Andie Chen and producer Juan Foo to find out more and why you should catch it in cinemas right now. 
     
    Circle Line also stars Jesseca Liu and is in cinema’s right now. 
     
    If you’re interested to have your upcoming event featured, drop us a DM and tell us about it, even if your event seems uncool because remember, It’s Cool, to be Uncool. 
     
    Crew Credits:
     
    Host - 
    Sean Li-wen Cheong https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/
    Loh Yen Lyng https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/
     
    Producer - 
    Raven Lim https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/
     
    Editor  - 
    Ray Ng https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/
     
    This episode was recorded on 28th Dcember 2022
     
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    👉Listen to us
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
    👉Watch us
    https://www.youtube.com/creativesatwork/?sub_confirmation=1
     
     
    Connect with us!
    Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
    Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
    Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creativesatwork
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/creativesatwork
     
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    Check out other series on our 
    our previous FCE episodes:
    🎨Freelance Creative Exchange 
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p

    • 56 min

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s3ntient.low ,

Great podcast for creatives in SG

FCE is the perfect combination of wit, wisdom, and humour. It’s pretty difficult to find a podcast is based locally here in Singapore. Especially one that serves the creative freelance community in such a selfless manner.

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