Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms

224: Panic Attacks & Imposter Syndrome: How this Freelance Fashion Designer is Coping


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Ever feel like fate has a crazy twist in store for you?

Courtney Osborn sure did, especially when she got fired the same day she signed up for a webinar about freelancing. Delving into her journey from a toxic corporate job to launching her own fashion freelancing business, Courtney shares how she battled through emotional abuse, HR letdowns, and panic attacks. Amidst initial challenges and imposter syndrome, she’s found validation in every paid invoice and learned to celebrate those small wins that keep her going.

About Courtney:
Courtney Osborn is a Freelance Designer based in New Jersey. She studied fashion at the University of Cincinnati school of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), focusing on Product Development and Marketing. The internship requirements at DAAP set her up with real world experience designing for department stores Kohl’s and Bonton, and brands like Fossil and Garanimals. She spent 12 years in the corporate retail sphere before transitioning to freelancing full-time in 2023.

Connect with Courtney:
Visit her Website: courtneyosborn.com

Email at: [email protected]

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