Dealing with Loneliness as a Freelance Designer with Frankie Harry

Episode Summary

In this episode of Brand Your Brain, Robin is joined by Frankie Harry discussing all things loneliness as a freelance designer. Frankie opens up about moving to a quieter town away from the people he knew and what effect this had on his life and business.

The Confession:

“Being a self employed designer in full-time is so lonely and it feels like there is no safe space anymore in the design field. From “You undercharge“ or “How dare you charge so much“ to “You’re not creative/ professional/ experienced enough“ from fellow designers. I’m getting tired of it, I just want to design, cause that’s where I’m happiest and connect with other people, have maybe a co working call with other freelance designers once a month”

Main Discussion:

• Loneliness and isolation as a freelance designer
• The importance of finding a community
• The benefits documenting your creative journey
• Advice for new designers on finding their unique thing
• The value of getting resources outside of design
• The determination required to build a creative business
• The freedom and control that comes with being a freelance designer

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