Creative Kickback

After listening to us for 8 episodes, we want to tell our story of how we got started in this creative journey. This week, we talked about how Jocelynne got started on her journey, the challenges along the way, lessons learned and what she's looking forward to in the next few years. Enjoy this episode!

CURRENT MOOD

Carlo: Huberman Lab Podcast - https://hubermanlab.libsyn.com/

Jocelynne: Made with Lau - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIF9vk-I_PV1P-ShDFA84A

THINGS WE MENTIONED:

Alt Summit - https://altitudesummit.com/

Weekend Creative - https://www.instagram.com/weekendcreative

Tamera Darden - https://www.instagram.com/tamera.darden

Nicole Breanne - https://www.instagram.com/nicolebreanne

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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Gerstein Crisis Centre

If you or someone you know is currently experiencing a mental health crisis, you can contact the Gerstein Crisis Centre 24h a day:

(Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) CAMH Crisis Resources: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/crisis-resources

Affordable Therapy in Canada: https://affordabletherapynetwork.com/

Across Boundaries: https://www.acrossboundaries.ca/ (Provides mental health and addiction services for racialized communities in the GTA, in several languages including but not limited to: Caribbean Dialects, Swahili, Afrikaans, Farsi, Hindu, Urdu, Punjabi, Mandarin, Tagalog)

What's it *really* like to be a portrait photographer? A product photographer? This week Carlo and Jocelynne are sharing their processes from the initial client meetings, shoot day, to handing over final photos to clients.

WARNING: The Queen's Gambit spoilers in this episode :) This week, we're chatting about PRODUCTIVITY! How to stay productive when you work for yourself, and not getting caught up in the mindset that your worth is determined by your output.

🙂 CURRENT MOOD 🙂

Carlo: The Queen's Gambit

Jocelynne: Give Me My Flowers by Shakira Hunt

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THINGS/PEOPLE WE MENTIONED:  

Task Batching

The Power of Less by Leo Babauta

Pomodoro Method / Strict Workflow Google Chrome Extension

Eisenhower Matrix 

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KICK IT W/ US ON SOCIAL: 

Follow Carlo: @carlotorres__ @chapter1weddings

Follow Jocelynne @jocelynneflor

Follow the pod: @creativekickbackpod

Let's talk money! 💸 If you want to take yourself seriously as a freelancer, you gotta get serious about your revenue and expenses. This week we're sharing some ways on how to manage your money as a freelancer, how to price your services, and how to transition from a 9-5 to full time freelance.

Paper and Coin: The Freelancer's Guide to Worry-Free Finances 

Paper and Coin: Budget Template

Freelancing Females Rate Sheet

ilovecreatives Do the Math Spreadsheet

Freshbooks

Wave

CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Software: Honeybook, Pixifi

KICK IT W/ US ON SOCIAL: 

Follow Carlo: @carlotorres__ @chapter1weddings

Follow Jocelynne @jocelynneflor

Follow the pod: @creativekickbackpod

Should you specialize or offer everything? In this week's episode, we're diving into the pros and cons of finding your niche vs offering a wide range of services as a creative.

This week we're kickin' it with our friend Lorenzo Colocado, a fellow photographer based in Toronto. We chat growing up Filipinx-Canadian and how it shaped our individual paths to pursuing creative careers, plus Lorenzo shares how he stays inspired and creative outside of photography.

Carlo and Jocelynne recap 2020, and share their goals for 2021. We talk getting laid off, dropping clients during a time of scarce opportunities + instability, and making time to prioritize rest