HDS #27: Beginner's Guide to Freelancing (as a career!)

Freelancing has been an increasingly popular career path for those who want to 'be their own boss' and take charge of their own time, their own way.

This is the episode for those who have considered freelancing as a job or those who are keen to learn more! I had the privilege of inviting AJ and Renee, who co-founded The Freelancers Academy. They are passionate about building a safe community with and for freelancers and collaborating to elevate each other.

Listen in to learn all the questions you had about freelancing and also some tips from two very successful freelancers in unique industries!

01:30: Introduction to AJ, Renee & The Freelancers Academy (TFA)
03:31: What is freelancing?
04:07: COVID-19 times: Why are more people going into freelancing?
04:35: Contrasting freelancing to 9-5 jobs
07:26: How to get started in freelancing?
08:51: Tough parts about freelancing?
15:30: What must you know before considering freelancing?
20:31: Women Freelancers: what are the realities? (especially hijabis!)
24:52: How to deal with unhappy clients as a freelancer?
25:45: Is freelancing free?!
26:58: Recapping important pre-freelancing tips!
28:18: AJ & Renee's best freelancing moments
29:19: Common misconceptions in freelancing
30:12: How can a beginner freelancer build credibility?
31:55: Surprisingly profitable niches in freelancing?!
34:05: Success tips for budding freelancers

Resources:
The Freelancers Academy: https://www.thefreelancersacademy.com/
Renee's Peachy Pixx Productions: http://peachypixx.com/
Her Duit Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/her.duit/
Her Duit Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/herduit
Her Duit Perks: https://linktr.ee/herduit