The Freelance Monocle Podcast Christian Prieto: Freelance Monocle Podcast Host for Freelancers in Motion
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A lens into the freelance life of motion design. Conversations that dive deeper into the nuances of freelance, intended to educate and empower the modern day freelancer.
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034 - The Entrepreneurial Bug w/ Drysen Carsten
In this episode we chat with another fellow podcast host and business owner in the Motion Design industry, Drysen Carsten. We talk about his previous business endeavors, and what lead him into the world of motion design and podcasting. He mentions some of the lessons he's learned along the way, and shares his more authentic approach to marketing his business.
LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drysen-carsten/
https://www.frameoneshow.com/
https://www.hyperfocusmotion.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@drysencarsten
Next Level Farming (TV series) https://m.imdb.com/title/tt14089230/
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033 - Podcasting and Business Owning w/ Caroline Le
In this episode we chat with fellow podcast host and studio owner Caroline Le. We discuss her career as a motion designer, and how she tranisitioned from being staff to freelance and forming her own business. We also touch upon her experience as a podcast host, and how it's been beneficial for personal and professional development.
LINKS
https://formerlealbrecht.com/
https://linktr.ee/formerle
Styleframe Saturdays
Joe Pilger
Runway ML
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032 - The Ultimate Recharge w/ Kyle Harter
In this episode we chat with freelance motion designer, Kyle Harter. We talk about how some bad experiences lead him to leaving the country to fully recharge and gain maximum focus on his career. He tells us about his genuine and authentic approach with networking, and how it's been very beneficial for his freelance career.
LINKS
Kyle's Website
Kyle's LinkedIn
Kyle's Instagram
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031 - The Bubble Pop w/ Joey Korenman
In this episode we chat again with the founder of School of Motion, Joey Korenman. We reflect on the motion design industry over the last few years, and discuss the current state of the economy and how it's impacting business. He provides some tactics on riding out some of the slow times, and also some new tools coming onto the Mograph scene.
LINKS
School of Motion
The Client Code
The Freelance Manifesto
Mograph.com
Emonee LaRussa
Las Vegas Sphere
Unreal Avalanche
Rive
Duo Lingo
Curious Refuge
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030 - Being Resourceful w/ Nassib El Mourabet
In this episode we chat with UK-based freelance motion designer Nassib El Mourabet. We chat about how he has navigated work during economic downturns, and how his resourcefulness helped create opportunities for his career.
LINKS
- Plunk.tv
- Nassib's LinkedIn
- Leigh Williamson
- People Per Hour
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029 - Reflecting on 10 years of freelance w/ Taylor Cox
In this episode we chat with freelance motion designer Taylor Cox about his career as a freelancer. We learn about what the last ten years of freelance has looked like for him, and what the biggest learning lessons were. He shares insights on habits that helped him be a more successful freelancer, father and husband.
LINKS
- Taylor's Website
- Taylor's Twitter post on 10 Years of Freelancing
- School of Motion
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Customer Reviews
Chock full of valuable info!
I’ve been freelancing for almost 10 years and I wish this podcast had existed when I started. The sheer amount of knowledge, tips and various perspectives have really shifted how I think about freelancing. For me this podcast is a must listen for any freelancer not just in motion design but in any creative field.
Very educational!
Love the interviews! Really gives you an insight on going freelance. Lots of information and very useful to listen to for those looking to go freelance. :)