After washing dishes in Alaska during the summer of ‘96, Aaron bought his first computer and spent the winter working freelance from his basement. More than two decades later, he’s travelled to over 450 places to speak at events, he sells his own merch and he’s co-founded a thriving product business.
Bigger isn’t better, Aaron says, but he’s worked hard because he wanted freedom. He tells Steve how he got there.
Read MoreSalma was blogging and selling products on Etsy when she decided to begin developing her design skills. She got to work learning and building her network and soon found her first clients.
Salma chats to Steve about how she did it, how she’s grown her business since then, and how she keeps it all running smoothly.
Read MoreAdrian’s freelance journey began after his wife became ill. When his employer wouldn’t offer him paid leave, he handed in his notice to care for her and their two young sons.
More than a decade later, Adrian’s creative agency is still going strong and he’s learned how to weather the storms. He shares his biggest lessons so far with Steve.
Read MoreShe’s got her sights set on becoming a radio superstar but for now, Vic’s building her own thing as a podcast producer. With a background in marketing and fundraising, Vic set up a social enterprise and partners with not-for-profits to amplify under-represented voices.
Listen to her chat to Steve about her story so far.
Read MoreMotivated to recover from the low-grade depression she’d been in, Hope began making time for creativity again. She set out to find more meaning in her work, to connect with other creatives, and to explore her own interests and creative projects.
She shares her story, with all its twists and turns, and some of the lessons she’s learned along the way.
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