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Writer Shea Karssing

Shea was changing jobs every couple of years. Boredom setting in again.
Taking freelance projects on the side to keep things interesting, she eventually realised she didn’t need a ‘job’ after all.

Building a business without the help of social media, growing a network on a one-on-one basis. Now the freelancing side hustle has firmly become the main income. Boredom banished thanks to Shea being ‘niche resistant’. Her flexibility has become her calling card - it keeps her interested, learning, and happy - keeps her a freelancer.

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Designer And Illustrator Andy Hau

Meet freelancer Andy Hau, who shifted his career from architecture to design after a chance encounter with musician Imogen Heap.

From goals achieved to those reworked, this is Andy’s experience across 10 years as an ‘agency of one’. The importance of human connections in a world of AI and digital noise. He’s a lot happier with freelance life than that photo suggests.

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The Wrinkly Writer - Mary Cameron

Aged 58 Mary found herself staring ageism in the face. Full time work wasn’t coming her way. But perhaps she didn’t want it to. Maybe it was time for a change.

Aged 68 Mary finds herself staring at the face of The Wrinkly Writer. Owning that age with pride.

10 years of successfully freelancing with people who love working with her. Mentoring new writers. Switching Australia for life in France. Prioritising health in mind and body alongside the work that she loves. You get the sense Mary is only just getting started.

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Designer & Illustrator Dan Bailey

Dan went freelance twice. First for creative freedom. Secondly to free him up for his family.

With a lot of time freelancing in agencies, Dan learnt to stand out, be indispensable and build relationships. He also flexed himself creatively with illustration side projects (illustration that college tutors said he’d never make a living from!)

Adding a unique flair to his personal brand as 'Rubber Penguin’. He says there’s too many Dan Baileys. But here’s one you won’t forget.

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