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DAILY INSPIRATION ON INSTAGRAM

While we certainly wear many hats as freelancers - there is no reason we have to do absolutely everything! Love this reminder from our interviewee @gemmakoomen about the importance of learning to delegate. Hate numbers? Hire an accountant. Dread your inbox? Hire a VA to help manage your email. Hate or have no time for production work? Hire an intern or junior to help out. You will never regret it and in the end will only help your business grow. Read the rest of our interview with Gemma at the link in our profile or stories.
This week we are excited to share our interview with Gemma Koomen (@gemmakoomen) Gemma is a freelance illustrator and artist (+ a mother of 2 girls) based in beautiful, wild Northumberland, UK. Inspired by nature, nostalgia and simplicity, Gemma’s work begins by hand with gouache, ink and the occasional colour pencil, and is driven by the desire to capture little moments of calm and joy, recreating the familiar and domestic into elements of magical possibility. This interview is a must-read for aspiring (or working) illustrators but any creative would find plenty of wisdom and inspiration in her words. Link in profile and in our stories ❤️
Comparison has been a common theme lately and I have to admit sometimes I worry that by sharing the work of such talented creatives I am inducing this comparison trap in others. But then I was listening to an interview with author Beth Pickens @bethpickensconsulting on the amazing podcast @callyrgf - and she talked about how if we choose to compare ourselves it may lead to despair, but if we choose to admire the works of others it will help to inspire and guide us in our careers. It is such a great mindset shift for me when my first reaction is often to compare. Hope it helps you too! Xo
It is finally starting to feel like Spring here in NYC (seriously this winter was SO long) and this illustration from @ohkiistudio (a former interviewee!) is giving me all the feels! Be sure to check out our latest interview this week with the hilarious and insightful @jillmars_
🙌 yes! Love this quote from our interview with @jillmars_
We are excited to introduce you to #creativeladydirectory member Jillian Marsala aka @jillmars_ , an illustrating, graphic-designing, photo-taking, hand-lettering, doodle-making, rollerblading, board-gaming, problem-solving, 90's-nostalgia-ing kid at heart from Chicago! We love her vibrant and playful designs and deeply appreciate the thoughtful wisdom she shares in this interview (and her humor!). You may want to pull out a notebook for this one, enjoy! Head to the link in profile to read on ❤️
Love this advice from our interviewee @rynfrank to do one task at a time. In our chaotic world we often feel the need to multi-task like crazy but of course that can lead to less productivity and total burnout. We have been getting some great feedback on our interview with Ryn - link in profile or stories to read ❤️
This week on Freelance Wisdom we had the pleasure of speaking with illustrator and designer @rynfrank 🌿 We have been long time admirers of her uniquely whimsical hand drawn style and the amazing projects she has taken on over the years. We loved learning more about her story and work habits and we think you will too! Link in profile ❤️
Happy Friday 💕 Hope you take a little time for yourself this holiday weekend - I know it can be hard with looming client deadlines - but you won’t regret it!
This week we have the pleasure of speaking with #CreativeLadyDirectory member @melissacripe . Melissa is a Creative Director, Prop Stylist and Set Designer who seeks to create tangible worlds of colorful chaos that mimic both the light and dark which fill our everyday lives. Her clients include Tumblr, NBC, Disney, Comedy Central, Pocky, and many more. We are loving the vibrant energy in her work and can't wait to see her upcoming projects come to life. Oh and her advice is top notch (much more wisdom like the quote you all loved on Monday!). Link in profile and stories ❤️
Believe in your power! Ready for a great Monday read? Check out our interview with ultra creative art director and prop stylist @melissacripe ✨ I love this quote because it is such a great reminder that you have to set aside time to just brainstorm without judgement in order to be your most creative. Link in profile!
Happy Friday ladies ❤️ I felt like today required a really cute dog pic (this is Eaton doggie child of former interviewee @pinegateroad). Hope you have a wonderful weekend! This Sunday there is a CLC brunch happening in Washington D.C. 🏛Check out our FB group invite if you live in the area!

 

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Freelance Wisdom is devoted to sharing the stories and work of female creative freelancers. By featuring interviews with freelance designers, photographers, illustrators, bloggers and more we hope to create an encouraging, helpful, and inspiring community. Learn more >