The Chatty Freelancer

Listen in as I open up about my own personal experience of moving away from hustle culture towards a more balanced approach to work and life. In this heart-to-heart, I reflect on how the pursuit of success can cost us our inspiration and mental health, and why I now see embracing stillness as a vital ingredient in sustaining creativity. 🎨  In this episode I share exactly how I have started to slo...

Join me as I welcome the incredibly talented Fee Sheal, a seasoned freelance motion designer who gives us a peek into her vibrant life, from crafting captivating visuals for international brands to empowering the next generation of creatives. Today's episode is a little different because instead of a hot topic, Fee will be sitting in the freelance hot seat to share with us her invaluable insi...

Join me in this episode as I chat with the incredible Tara Mac, a freelance designer from Edinburgh with 10 years of industry experience who is helping female founders to grow and succeed through impactful brands and websites. 🤩 Today Tara has chosen to shed a light on the stark reality of elitism within the creative sector. We begin by exploring Tara's creative story, from her roots in a ch...

Hey all you beautiful creatives! Today we are kicking off Series 3 with the talented Asa Rodger! 🤩 Asa, founder of Page, is a one-man design studio that helps people build successful storied brands that get traction. With a portfolio of work with major brands like SkyScanner, Willo, and House of Gods, Asa has stepped out of the industry after a decade working with top agencies, now focusing on do...

Signing off series 2 in true Chatty Freelancer fashion with a solo episode! This past year I have been fortunate enough to be able to push myself out my comfort zone and do some work travelling. So in this LAST episode of the series I will be sharing with you everything I've learned from my first work trips as a freelancer. ✈️ You can't deny that one of the most appealing aspects of free...

Today I am getting chatty with the wonderfully talented Emily Wylde!   Emily is a freelance Illustrator and designer who brings the weird and colourful to life! Emily’s mission is to help brands, businesses and individuals thrive with confidence and clarity in order to attract their dream audience and create positive impact. When Emily isn’t designing for a variety of clients she is adventuring in...

In today's episode I am getting chatty with the wonderful Ceels Lockley about niching, simplifying and selling your services with confidence!    Ceels is a business mentor and strategist who is on a mission to help freelancers and service providers discover how to work in a way that feels expansive, exciting and sustainable. With 20 years of marketing experience and a varied career in the onl...

In today's episode of the chatty freelancer podcast I get chatty with the bloody wonderful Ashleigh Robertson!  Ashleigh is a freelance motion designer & animator who helps brands tell their stories with keyframe magic! She has worked with some of the top creative agencies in the business and worked with brands such as STV, Tennents, and most recently the University of the West of Scotlan...

This time I am getting chatty with the fantastic Adam Stevenson ! Adam is a recent design graduate from the digital design course at Glasgow Caledonian University ! But Adams GCU journey is not over, after the summer Adam will be returning to campus to study 3d design for virtual environments! But before he does that Adam has chosen to chat to us about his experience as a design student and give h...

In this episode I get chatty with the magnificent Lorraine Smith! Lorraine is a freelance graphic designer, illustrator and drinks nerd based in beautiful Glasgow. But when Lorraine isn’t designing she is the host of ladies, wine and design Glasgow! A global initiative that brings together creative women to connect, inspire, and empower each other in a relaxed and supportive setting. Today Lorrain...

In this episode I get chatty with the wonderful Shona AKA Shobee Scribbles! Shona is a Glasgow based illustrator who sells everything from quirky accessories to unique art prints. And when Shona isn’t running her small business, she is 1/4 of Clique, an inclusive and supportive network for Scottish creatives, focusing predominantly on fashion and textiles. Shona's chosen hot topic for this ep...

In this episode I am joined by the amazing Ryan Main, a freelance logo and brand designer who has a unique retro style and is as obsessed with movies as I am! Ryan found his love for brand design whilst studying digital design at Glasgow Caledonian University and has since went full time freelance!  Being new to the freelance world, Ryan's chosen hot topic for this episode is freelance beginn...

PERIODS! Yep, in this episode I will chatting about periods and the impact they can have on us as freelancers. I get a little TMI about a recent experience with my own period and share some insights on how I cope it’s effects on my freelance work. If you LOVE the word period then this episode is for you and if you DON'T love the word period then this episode is also for you! 😉 This topic nee...

In this episode I am joined by the crazy talented Eleanor owner of clubhouse, a stop motion animation studio that specialises in creating playful animation using paper and hand crafted content. Admittedly I have been in constant awe of the colourful moving worlds Eleanor creates for years now so it was was an absolute pleasure to have the chance to speak with her.  Eleanor's chosen hot topics...

In this episode I am joined by the lovely Carolina Ferguson, a freelance designer and illustrator who brings light wherever she goes with her beautifully vibrant work! But when Carolina isn’t freelancing, she is supporting Glasgows creative community as co-creative director of the woom room, an accessible commercial space based in Glasgows Barras market. I also have the pleasure of collaborating w...

In the FIRST ever guest episode of the chatty freelancer podcast, I joined by the wonderful Katie lamb, fellow freelance designer with an abundance of industry experience and an insane library of creative skills from digital design to photography! Katie also runs an illustration business selling bespoke wedding stationary, illustrated art prints, cards and much more. However recently, Katies creat...

In the LAST episode of the graduate series I am joined by the amazing Manu, an exchange student from Chile 🇨🇱 with a deep passion for all things animation and character concept design. Manu brings a burst of infectious energy to the podcast and shares with us her experiences at Glasgow Caledonian University and reflects on her time living in this rich and vibrant city. Manu also kindly and admirab...

In episode eight of the graduate series I am joined by the awesome Logan Skimming, a digital creative who is super eager to get stuck into industry and start his journey in UX & UI design. Logan talks to us about keeping on top of his time management throughout his university experience and inspires us with a great perspective on how to turn imposter syndrome into a positive.  Thank you so muc...

In episode seven of the graduate series I am joined by dynamic duo Joe and Mark, both awesome designers in their own right with admirable attitudes and big personalities!  Joe shares with us his ups and down throughout university and how he plans to enter the industry with confidence.  Mark shares an incredible perspective on how to succeed whilst balancing lot’s of work and talks fondly of his ex...

In the sixth episode of the graduate series I am joined by the talented Nikki, a designer with a digital first approach and an incredible library of skills from marketing to window shop dressing 😮 . Nikki shares with us her bonkers journey to finding her passion for design and talks us through how she has been able to land a design job with design agency scoot, whilst being at university!!  Thank...

In the fifth episode of the graduate series I am joined by the brilliant Ritchie, a unique designer with a huge amount of self awareness when it comes to his future in the design industry! Ritchie shares with us his journey of falling in love with the design process and reflects on his university experience with so much passion and gratitude. His choice of movie (or movies should I say) and pie is...

In the fourth episode of the graduate series I am joined by TWO awesome digital designers, Dana and Muhammad. With Dana we chat about how she is building confidence in her work and how she is feeling about moving into industry. And Muhammad gives us an honest take on time management and procrastination as a student. It was so great to be able to speak to you both, I wish you the absolute BEST for...

In the third episode of the graduate series I am joined by the wonderful Melissa Robertson , a confident young designer who is ready to put herself out there in industry! Melissa’s infectious energy and down to earth attitude makes for a fantastically entertaining and inspiring episode! I have to warn you, there is A LOT of laughter.  Thank you Melissa for being 100% yourself, you are some lass! I...

In the second episode of the graduate series I am joined by the wonderful Michelle McArthur, a designer who is passionate about all things branding and packaging design! Michelle shares with us her journey to building her confidence and gives some stellar advice on how she has turned comparison into a positive! Thank you Michelle for chatting with me, cannot wait to see what you do in industry! If...

In the first episode of the graduate series I am joined by Ryan Feeney, designer and photography lover with an awesome attitude and incredible mindset! Ryan shares with us invaluable advice and reflects on his university experience with complete honesty and intergrity. However, I will say his movie of choice did catch me by surprise. Oh yes people, you’ll be pleased to know that the movie and pie...