In this conversation, Lisi and Ricardo discuss his journey from being an editor to becoming a communication coach. They touch on topics such as the value of university, the power of networking, and the role of agents in freelancing.Ricardo shares his experiences and insights, highlighting the importance of effective communication and helping others overcome their shyness. Elisabeth talks about the experience of taking masterclasses to improve her communication skills. They talk about the...

In this conversation, Kat discusses her journey into UX design and freelancing. She shares her background from studying interior design into transitioning into designing websites and how she ended up in Berlin. Kat also talks about the challenges and imposter syndrome she faced when starting her career. She emphasizes the importance of investing in branding and outsourcing services to save time and improve the quality of her work. Kat highlights the value of coaching and networking in...

Frank, a freelancer offering brand strategy and identity, shares his journey from working in TV production to starting his own branding business. He talks about the challenges of creating his own branding and the importance of showing up and creating content to attract clients. He emphasises the value of networking with other creatives and collaborating on projects. Frank also talks about his experience of interviewing Rob Janoff, the designer of the Apple logo, and how it came about. In...

In this conversation, Lisi interviews Nikoleta Angelova, a UX designer and no code web developer. They discuss Nikoleta's background and how she got started as a freelancer - even since childhood. They also talk about her daily routine and the importance of me-time. The conversation then shifts to time management and productivity, with Nikoleta sharing her strategies for staying organized. Finally, they discuss the challenges of comparing oneself to others on social media and caring about...

In this episode of The Freelance Blueprint, Elisabeth is chatting with Freelancer, Podcast Host, Agency Owner, Content Creator and SaaS Founder Kyle Prinsloo. Kyle has a background in Marketing and started his freelance career as a Webdesigner and Web Developer. He talks about how he built a freelance business while working full time into transitioning into 2hr work days. We also talk about managing several platforms and tasks, Kyle also gives useful tips for freelancers on how to improve...

In this episode of The Freelance Blueprint, Elisabeth is chatting with UX Designer and freelancer Dyniza Tkach. Dyniza has exploded her Instagram following with engaging reels and recently launched her first UX course. Dyniza shares her journey with social media, from building a personal brand to overcoming confidence issues. We also dive into the exciting world of launching a course and the steps Dyniza took to start her successful freelance career. You'll also learn: • How Dyniza built a...

Eli is a web designer and web developer based in the UK, using Webflow. But he initially studied Engineering and to bridge the time over the holidays, he looked for a short project to make money on the side before applying for “proper” jobs. His friend recommended a platform for remote virtual assistants. Eli applied, got a gig and was freelancing before he realised it. Soon, he figured that he made more money working remotely than he would have through one of the jobs he was planning to...

In today's competitive environment, getting attention for your brand requires a powerful visual impact. But often, getting the right imagery for products is tricky. This is where 3D design is a big advantage. Being able to render your products from any angle and placing it in any environment allows for quick but on-brand image production. In this episode, we are joined by George Berthoud, a 3D designer and founder of Two Bear Studio, to find out more about his freelance journey. George...

Kai helps people heal their inner child and recently published his first book: "Emotionally Immature Parents: A Recovery Workbook for Adult Children" I’ve been following Kai for a while on social media and one day, I was travelling in Barcelona and saw on his stories that he was there too, I messaged him and asked if he’d be up to grab a coffee. He said yes, and now a few months later, we’re both in Chiang Mai and regularly work from coffeeshops together. Kai is doing a great job helping...

Emilia Tanase is a freelance copywriter, focusing on email marketing and story telling. She started copywriting in high school to get some extra pocket money and help her parents financially. Thanks to her marketing efforts and networking skills, Emi has been able to stop cold outreaching to new clients and now receives warm leads through her email list - and she talks about how she managed to do this in this episode. One thing I was eager to learn from Emilia was how she broke into the...

Rachel is a Full Stack developer and Writer. She transitioned from being an English teacher to becoming a coder by joining a bootcamp. In this episode we’re talking about if bootcamps are still worth it, what it’s like to be a woman in a predominantly male tech industry and the potential financial step backs to take - to plan long-term. Rachel and I met while working as freelancers for Open Climate Fix, a company that helps the UK national grid make better use of solar energy through...

After being laid off from a job which paid him £$1,000/day, Rob O'Rourke started to freelance and offer websites for $150. In this episode, he talks about how the frustration of being laid off motivated him to start his own business. He moved to Columbia and started his freelance career from there. Since then, he has come a long way. He's now helping other freelancers achieve their first 10k month and has grown to 170k followers on Instagram. We talk about the pain that's worth enduring to...

Chinaa is a multitalented freelancer and agency owner. She is a self-taught designer who delved into editing, motion design, coding and more. She's also a linguist and voice over artist - which shows in the episode, just listen to her wonderful voice. In this episode we talk about how you can learn skills to become a freelancer, the importance of networking and how any skills you learn can be reused. Chinaa is the founder and Creative Director at Chinaa Design Agency, where she uses her...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In today's episode of the Freelance Blueprint I'm talking to Nejc Susec, a freelance AI Creator & Educator. We're covering several freelance topics, including how to price one's products, money mindset and confidence. You can find out more about Nejc here: www.nejcsusec.art And definitely go sign up to his newsletter! https://nejcsusec.beehiiv.com/ You can also use his affiliate link to sign up to beehiiv yourself: https://www.beehiiv.com/?via=nejc ----- For more things about...

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...