Being Freelance

From an overworked designer posting “a visual diary” on Instagram to running a multi-stream creative business, Itzel Islas has built a freelance life entirely on her own terms. After almost a decade in apparel design, she started illustrating for fun - and quickly realised people loved her colourful, playful style. “Little by little I started creating art… and then I started getting clients throug...

Freelance market research consultant Katie Tucker shares how being intentional - with her time, energy, and choices - helped her build a freelance life that truly fits.  From walking away from a corporate job for a family adventure to launching her freelance business Product Jungle and writing excellent business book Do Penguins Eat Peaches?, Katie opens up about patience, priorities, and the real...

From choreographing dance routines and directing a TV show at a South African megachurch… to running her own freelance business - Lineo Kakole’s journey into branding was anything but traditional. When no one would hire her after she quit her job, Lineo started sharing passion projects on Instagram. From there, she built her creative identity design studio, Get Ready With Me , around beauty, strat...

When Jess Bruno left her corporate job in marketing, to help with managing her chronic illness - she had no idea freelancing was even an option.  It was her mum that made her realise all the free marketing advice she was giving to her friends should be worth paying for. The next time they called asking for help, it would cost £25. Since then, Jess has built a six-figure freelancer business. And wh...

From finance lawyer in Malta to FinTech copywriter in Edinburgh — André Spiteri’s freelancing story is full of risk, reinvention, and real talk. In this episode, André shares how he went from a corporate job he hated to building a sustainable freelance writing business.  He talks honestly about the pressures of starting out, the mindset shift that came with success, and why the freedom of freelanc...

PODCAST SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE: High quality audio/video recorded online www.beingfreelance.com/riverside It’s free to get started - use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan    ABOUT THIS EPISODE Ben O’Brien, known to many as Ben The Illustrator , returns to share how his freelance journey has evolved since his first Being Freelance appearance back in 2018 . From losing all his travel in...

PODCAST SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE: High quality audio/video recorded online www.beingfreelance.com/riverside It’s free to get started - use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan    ABOUT THIS EPISODE From a young age, Hollie Arnett was inspired to pursue a creative path.  Fast forward to today, and she’s running not one but two brands from Wellington, New Zealand: Maker & Moxie , where s...

PODCAST SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE: High quality audio/video recorded online www.beingfreelance.com/riverside It’s free to get started - use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan    ABOUT THIS EPISODE From a young age, Jerel Ramsey was inspired by his father to work for himself. And here we are. In this episode, Jerel shares how he turned his passion for design into a full-time business, Sola...

PODCAST SPONSORED BY:  RIVERSIDE: High quality audio/video recorded online www.beingfreelance.com/riverside  It’s free to get started - use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan  PODCAST SPONSORED BY:  PORKBUN: Get a domain name for your website. www.beingfreelance.com/porkbun    ABOUT THIS EPISODE This time around Dee Primett shares her 10 year journey from a side hustle grinding with co...

Icelandic artist Stefán Yngvi Pétursson, also known as Styngvi, shares his journey from working in an ad agency to becoming a freelance conservation illustrator.  Inspired by shocking pollution during a trip to Indonesia, Stefán decided to use his creative skills for environmental activism, or 'artivism'.  He established a successful freelancing career through Instagram, but more recentl...

This time, we explore both a metaphorical freelance journey and physical one. In 2015 Rebecca decided she wanted to travel whilst freelancing. After building up savings and clients for a couple of years, she headed off to Europe as a digital nomad. Travelling whilst working as a content writer and strategist. At first she did more sight seeing that client work, but as time went on she was ready to...

EPISODE SPONSORED BY (AND RECORDED USING) RIVERSIDE  Record high quality video & audio with Riverside.  See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelancer business.  It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan.  Head to: http://www.beingfreelance.com/riverside ----- ABOUT THIS EPISODE How does a Welsh scho...

How does a Welsh schoolboy recommended by a career advisor to become a tree surgeon end up illustrating and animating for some of the biggest media outlets across the globe? Becoming a location independent freelancer, working from London, Lima in Peru, and Barcelona in Spain. Getting known for creating funny content. With a range of satirical dog toys and creating animated videos for some of the w...

In this episode , Steve Folland interviews Helen Ridley, a freelance illustrator who has carved a unique niche in live event illustration. Helen shares her inspiring journey from studying fashion design to working in retail for over a decade and finally making the leap to full-time freelance illustration during the 2020 lockdown.  She discusses the challenges and rewards of building her business,...

In this episode, Xavier Buendia shares his journey from Mexico City to Brighton, and more importantly from the world of hospitality as a sommelier to a career as a successful freelance photographer. Xavi discusses the importance of people skills, marketing consistency, self-confidence, and believing in yourself.  He highlights both the financial benefits and creative downsides of having routine re...

In this episode of the Being Freelance podcast, host Steve Folland interviews Kate Taylor, a seasoned podcast producer and founder of the Feast Collective. Kate discusses the highs and lows of her 20-year freelance career, emphasising the importance of personal relationships and trust in bringing word of mouth work. She shares the journey of starting the Feast Collective to combat the isolation an...

Hear how Dave Officer, a freelance graphic designer got started and finds clients in this episode of the Being Freelance podcast hosted by Steve Folland.  Dave shares his late leap into freelancing, discussing the challenge of overcoming the urge to procrastinate by consuming endless information.  Discover how Dave transitioned from a steady job to pursuing his passion later in life, using creativ...

EPISODE SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE Record high quality video & audio with Riverside . See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelance business.  It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan. Use this link to help support the podcast or go to beingfreelance.com/riverside ----------- ABOUT THIS EPISODE Angela s...

EPISODE SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE Record high quality video & audio with Riverside . See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelance business.  It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan. Use this link to help support the podcast or go to beingfreelance.com/riverside ----------- ABOUT THIS EPISODE Thomas K...

EPISODE SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE Record high quality video & audio with Riverside . See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelance business.  It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan. Use this link to help support the podcast or go to beingfreelance.com/riverside ----------- ABOUT THIS EPISODE Despite...

EPISODE SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE Record high quality video & audio with Riverside . See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelance business.  It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan. Use this link to help support the podcast or go to beingfreelance.com/riverside ----------- ABOUT THIS EPISODE Irish fr...

EPISODE SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE Record high quality video & audio with Riverside . See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelance business.  It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan. Use this link to help support the podcast or go to beingfreelance.com/riverside ----------- ABOUT THIS EPISODE Mariery...

EPISODE SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE Record high quality video & audio with Riverside . See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelance business.  It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan. Use this link to help support the podcast or go to beingfreelance.com/riverside ----------- ABOUT THIS EPISODE Emma Cla...

EPISODE SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE Record high quality video & audio with Riverside . See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelance business.  It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan. Use this link to help support the podcast or go to beingfreelance.com/riverside ----------- ABOUT THIS EPISODE Meet Phi...

EPISODE SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE Record high quality video & audio with Riverside . See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelance business.  It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan. Use this link to help support the podcast or go to beingfreelance.com/riverside ----------- ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this...