Cindy Owada is an entrepreneur who founded a social media agency with her brother whilst also being a content creator, coaching people as a personal trainer and nutritionist. She wears many hats and in this episode we talk about how she went from selling food as a teenager to founding her own company.

We’re also talking about the importance of a strong support network as a freelancer, the pros and cons of social media and the expectations of women, specifically Asian women.

Find out more about Cindy and her work:

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cindyowada/

Social Media agency https://www.instagram.com/dotsandline.co

In today’s episode I had the opportunity to interview Cynthia Dieyi.

She's an entrepreneur, content creator and just launched her apparel brand. Soon after I came across her instagram profile, she became my coach. And it's partly thanks to her, that you're listening to this podcast right now.

In this episode we discuss her journey from being a Hollywood producer to becoming a coach and launching her apparel line. We discuss her bold moves to grow her career and business.  She also  provides tips on how you can avoid burnout as a freelancer and steer away of the trap of the full-time working mindset. 

If you enjoyed hearing from Cynthia or are interested in working with her, check out her workshop below.

Instagram: https://instagram.com/cynthiadiey 

Workshop: www.100daysto10kfollowers.com 

Apparel Line: cyncere.cynthiadieyi.com 

Website: www.cydieyi.com

Angelica Bizzotto is a freelance videographer who started to work on her first movie at the impressive age of 15. She's worked with Abba, been on a reality TV show, just finished an accelerator program and recently started a new business.

In this episode, she talks about how she got her start in the film industry, the skills needed to be successful and her experiences working behind the scenes.

Angelica also talks about the importance of creating a business mindset and taking time to plan your career path to become a successful freelancer.

If you're interested in becoming a freelance videographer, or if you just want to learn more about the industry, this episode is for you. Angelica shares valuable insights and advice that will help you on your journey as a freelance videographer.

To find out more about Angelica and her work, check out the links below:

Instagram

Linkedin

Livi and I know each other from quite a few years ago. She's my best friend's sister's best friend 🙈 and started freelancing this year.

We've recorded this session back in May while I was travelling in Barcelona. And as you'll notice very early into the podcast, it's one of the early recordings where I had no idea about sound. But we all have to begin somewhere.

Just like Livi did at the time of our recording.

About 10 years ago, Livi moved from Austria to Barcelona and has just booked her first freelance gig a week before our conversation.

This is probably the worst sound quality because we started recording outside (rookie mistake, I know) but it'll give you some nice background noise of people coming home on an afternoon in Barcelona. Or we can pretend the sound quality is ASMR 🤫

But as much as the sound isn't the best, the experience Livi describes as a new freelancer is very valuable.

I'm certain, many people will feel the same at the beginning of their freelance career.

Find out more about Livi below:

livmilmarketing.com

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Wil Colquhoun is a freelance Motion Graphic Designer. He’s been freelancing for over 6 years and worked for brands like Google, FIFA and BBC - just to name a few.

We connected while working from the same co-working space in Lisbon. He was looking for feedback on an AI project he was working on.

In this episode, we discuss how Wil made the change from being a Motion Graphic Design Director into freelancing. We also cover the importance of talking about your rates with people in your industry.

He's also giving valuable tips on how to get started in Motion Graphics.

Find out more about Wil on the platforms below:

Instagram @wilmotion

Linkedin Wil Colquhoun

Website wilcolquhoun.com⁠

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Sonya Collins is a freelance journalist in the health and medicine industry. She’s now been freelancing for over 12 years and a regular contributor for Fortune and WebMD and she’s also written for Scientific American.

We connected while working from the same co-working in Chiang Mai and I’m really excited I got to talk to her and find out more about her freelance journey.

In this episode, we discuss how Sonya is managing her projects, niching down and her approach to understanding the needs and desires of different reader demographics.

We also discuss the misconception that permanent roles are more secure than being a freelancer.

Sonya also talks about the skills needed to be a successful freelancer. She’s sharing her experiences of adapting her writing style for different audiences, how she finds clients and the challenges she faced in the past as a freelancer.

Find out more about Sonya on the platforms below:

Twitter https://twitter.com/sonyacollins 

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-collins-0b36401a/ 

Website SonyaCollins.com

In today's episode of the Freelance Blueprint I'm talking to Nejc Susec, a freelance AI Creator & Educator.

Hi Freelancer 👋

I'm so excited to have you hear (see what I did there?)

I'm Lisi, a freelance UX Designer and digital nomad ✈️ 🌏

This podcast will help you create a work life that works for you by equipping you with everything you need to know to become a successful freelancer.

Going freelance over 4 years ago has been a game-changer for me! I now work from wherever I want, choose the projects I work on and have more creative freedom - all while earning more than I ever thought possible.

I'll be speaking to fellow freelancers from all over the world to show you the good, the bad and the ugly. Freelancing is so much more than finding clients and managing your projects.

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