February 12, 2024

4. Make it Messy with Jessa Mae Bermudo

30 minutes

In this conversation, host Jade interviews Jessa Mae Bermudo, the founder and creative director of Whirlyesha Branding and Design Studio. Jessamee started her business at the age of 19 and has since worked with various brands worldwide. She shares her experiences and insights on freelancing, setting rates, investing in people, dealing with burnout, and finding balance as a student, freelancer, and business owner. She emphasizes the importance of discipline, making connections with industry leaders, and embracing the messiness of the journey. Jessa Mae's legacy is to inspire young people to pursue their passions while balancing their education.

Takeaways

Starting a business at a young age is possible with genuine connections and a playful approach to branding.

When setting rates as a freelancer, consider the client's needs, your experience, and the impact you can provide.

Investing in people and delegating tasks can help grow your business and create more time for other activities.

Finding balance and dealing with burnout is crucial for long-term success as a student, freelancer, and business owner.

Making connections with industry leaders and mentors can provide valuable guidance and inspiration.

Embrace the messiness of the journey and take action, as it is through mistakes and experimentation that growth happens.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:15 Starting a Business at a Young Age

04:05 Working with Brands and Overcoming Challenges

05:19 Discovering Freelancing and Building a Brand

08:06 Setting Rates as a Freelancer

09:27 Factors to Consider in Pricing

12:06 Investing in People and Delegating Tasks

13:32 Pros and Cons of Being a Student, Freelancer, and Business Owner

14:17 Dealing with Burnout and Finding Balance

15:44 The Importance of Discipline and Staying Focused

18:02 Making Connections and Learning from Mentors

20:59 Embracing the Messiness and Taking Action

26:45 The Best Advice from Mentors

29:34 Leaving a Legacy and Balancing Education and Business

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By PodDing Media

February 12, 2024

4. Make it Messy with Jessa Mae Bermudo

30 minutes

Takeaways

Starting a business at a young age is possible with genuine connections and a playful approach to branding.

When setting rates as a freelancer, consider the client's needs, your experience, and the impact you can provide.

Investing in people and delegating tasks can help grow your business and create more time for other activities.

Finding balance and dealing with burnout is crucial for long-term success as a student, freelancer, and business owner.

Making connections with industry leaders and mentors can provide valuable guidance and inspiration.

Embrace the messiness of the journey and take action, as it is through mistakes and experimentation that growth happens.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:15 Starting a Business at a Young Age

04:05 Working with Brands and Overcoming Challenges

05:19 Discovering Freelancing and Building a Brand

08:06 Setting Rates as a Freelancer

09:27 Factors to Consider in Pricing

12:06 Investing in People and Delegating Tasks

13:32 Pros and Cons of Being a Student, Freelancer, and Business Owner

14:17 Dealing with Burnout and Finding Balance

15:44 The Importance of Discipline and Staying Focused

18:02 Making Connections and Learning from Mentors

20:59 Embracing the Messiness and Taking Action

26:45 The Best Advice from Mentors

29:34 Leaving a Legacy and Balancing Education and Business

Facebook:

Jessa Mae Bermudo

...more

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