Chad's a firm believer that his time working in agencies, has made him a better freelancer. He got to know the ropes - the techniques, the business, the rates, the people... and most importantly his niche of premium packaging design.

But it's interesting: he isn't one of those freelance guests who puts much 'personal' into his brand - he may know the ropes, but do we know him?

When Gareth was made redundant from the building trade he found himself out of work for months. A new dad at risk of losing his house, car, self-esteem... Until he found a freelance job site and started to wonder if he could make money online.

Gareth started writing. He didn't know that might have a job title. But years later here is. He's built himself a career in copywriting from the ground up.

Penny's always been freelance. We chat about when working for free has made a difference (and still can) and how being self employed has actually made being a mum easier (not sure it's ever easy!).

Despite a busy work-life schedule Penny seems really balanced. Maybe that's embracing work into your life. Or maybe it’s ditching the ‘day’ or ‘week’ mentality and instead looking at balance in the bigger picture.