Luke was scared to go freelance. He needn’t have been. He’d spent 10 years of agency life not just making great work, but making a name for himself. Despite being shy, he ‘d been writing, speaking and immersed in community.
Having felt the benefits of events himself, he now organises them for others. Together with his friend Dan, he’s nurturing the creative scene in his city through the amazing work of Birmingham Design.
Read MoreWhen Australian Robyn quit her job working in comms for a French yacht company, her boss was so keen to keep her that he offered her a 2-day-a-week retainer if she went freelance.
So she did. 6 years on, work has come to her solely through her network and referrals.
But working solo gradually sent Robyn into her shell. So now, she’s proactively seeking out connection once more. Making online dates with other freelancers and working with a business coach - she’s enjoying life being freelance once more.
Read MoreAlready established in her marketing career, Nadine went freelance in order to ‘stretch’ herself professionally.
Freelancing for 10 years with big name clients, yet with NO WEBSITE?! Her natural networking style has kept her ‘booked and busy’.
Nadine’s also decided to use her own success and knowledge to give back. Starting a community and investment fund for diverse entrepreneurs. She wanted to be stretched - and she’s aiming high!
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