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Shelley is a multifaceted creative force, seamlessly blending her talents as a designer, author, and dedicated advocate for simplifying the art of crocheting. With a passion for making crochet both accessible and enjoyable, she's not just following her dreams; she's knitting them into reality. In this interview, Shelley shares how she organises her day and the tried-and-true habits she employs for optimal productivity.

Jaye is an Operations Specialist and Online Business Manager based in Melbourne’s Inner West. She loves the flexibility of running her own business and calls on her experience across all kinds of industries to get your digital universe working in harmony. In this interview, we learn how she came to run her own business, the essential qualities she thinks every freelancer should have, and her favourite tools to stay on track.

Nikki is a WordPress developer that builds beautiful websites and empowers women to build their own thriving digital studios through her Women Wealth Wordpress course. A freelancer at heart, she loves the freedom and potential that running her own business offers and leans into her background in education to teach, inspire and guide others. In this interview, we learn how an unexpected redundancy catapulted Nikki into the freelance space and how she thrives as a neurodiverse entrepreneur.

Laura is a copywriter based in Melbourne’s west with a sweet spot for tourism and education. She works with clients (and as a subcontractor for agencies) under her Compass Copywriting brand. In this interview, we chat to Laura about how she became a copywriter, the best and worst parts of freelancing, and why she cranks up the speed when she (occasionally) listens to podcasts.

Brooke helps people upgrade their relationships with themselves and their finances and in turn it shifts the world around them. She takes full advantage of the location freedom biz ownership offer and lives in a gorgeous spot near Auckland, New Zealand. In this interview, we find out how she started out in Silicon Valley and left the tech world to chase freedom, plus the habits and routines she swears by.

Steph is a content strategist and copywriter based on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne, and works with clients under her Got This Copy brand. She loves writing content that’s clear and enjoyable to read and has a special interest in areas like motherhood, mental health, diabetes, gender equality and diversity. In this interview, we chat to Steph about how she decided to quit the corporate world, the now disappointing lack of office cake, and the essential qualities every freelancer needs to succeed.

Jaynika is a freelance graphic designer specialising in branding, identity design, brand communication, editorial layout, publication design and print. She’s based on the banks of the beautiful Murray River at Echuca Moama and is passionate about working working collaboratively with clients to bring their dreams to life. In this interview, we chat to Jaynika about when she decided to make the leap to freelance, how she finds working for herself and the importance of having the right support around you on the journey.