Being Freelance

Graphic Designer Victoria O'May


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Brazilian creative Victoria was working in advertising in London when in 2013 she fancied a change.

A change of pace, country and language, and to help her do that she figured she’d go freelance in Spain.

After 3 years she took a job in an agency. Four years on she felt ready to freelance again. A pandemic and motherhood making the flexibility of working from home even more appealing.

Second time around Victoria felt much more prepared. In her positioning, her processes, her dealings with clients… in running her own business.

In this conversation we cover, amongst other things:

  • the importance of a network of fellow freelancers
  • getting to know clients properly
  • working around having a child
  • how some things you want to do just can't be done right now, and that's okay...

You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com
 

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You're not alone being freelance. Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends).
A place to ask questions, sense-check, laugh and support.
With LIVE Q&As, Coworking, Meet-ups, Socials and more.

JOIN YOUR BFFS AT  beingfreelance.com/community
 

NEW TO FREELANCING? THERE'S A COURSE FOR YOU!

The Being Freelance course is made for you!

There’s no ‘one way’ to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from the experience of Steve and hundreds of guests of the podcast.
Take the course and you'll also get 6 months FREE community membership.

Find out more about the course.
 

FREELANCER MERCH
Get Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shop

Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

JOIN THE COMMUNITY
You're not alone being freelance. 
Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends).
beingfreelance.com/community
 

NEW TO FREELANCING? THERE'S A COURSE FOR YOU!

The Being Freelance course is made for you!
Take the course and you'll also get 6 months FREE community membership.
 

FREELANCER MERCH
Get Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shop

Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance on:
Instagram - Instagram.com/beingfreelance
YouTube - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

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