Why hello there new financial year. The first half of 2020 has brought significant shifts for society (to put it lightly). Change is a happenin’—let’s learn, grow and make the second half of the year COUNT. These events might just be the ticket to make it happen. Let’s go!

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Pay Me What I’m Worth: Cool Wow Collective

Wednesday 1 July, 11am | Cool Wow Collective members only.
Let's talk about money! It's a hot topic amongst freelancers but often shrouded in secrecy. Let's blow the lid off what to charge so you can get paid what you deserve. ✨ This masterclass is for Cool Wow Collective members-only, join the waitlist and get access to monthly masterclasses just like this.

What Does it Mean to be Anti-Racist

Wednesday 1 July, 7-9pm CDT | FREE
Join a community conversation to learn about anti-racist practices, hear about strategic actions that you can take to advance racial justice in your community, and share resources to strengthen your capacity to be a stronger advocate in the fight for a more just world. This event will start with a one hour lecture followed by one hour of Q&A. Register for free.

We can't eat air: Challenging chronic low and late payment in Australian freelancing

Thursday 2 July, 6-8pm | FREE
Creatives and freelancers tend to struggle with setting prices, asking for timely payment, and countering price objections. We lean into gratitude for the work- until it lands us on our butts. And we often fail to see the bigger picture when it comes to setting unreasonable client expectations, and overwork and burn out. This event brings together creative professionals and industry supports to investigate why we continue to face issues with fair pay and offers advice, resources and practical strategies to help. Register for FREE.

How To Confidently Manage Your Freelance Clients

Friday 3 July, 12.30pm | Tickets $19.95
Do you find it hard to manage tricky client situations? Struggle with setting boundaries or creating systems for better client management? This lunchtime webinar is for you. Content creator and Freelance Jungle founder Rebekah Lambert, will reveal how freelancers can become far more confident and savvier in regards to client management. Save your spot.

CEO Day Live: Being Boss

Friday 3 July, 12am AEST (yep, midnight, this is based in the US) | FREE
Need to restart your biz plans for the year? Feeling the need to define new goals or get back on track? Join the Being Boss team and a whole band of bosses for CEO Day Live, a whole day together filled with values, business models, revenue plans, and more. It's totally free and will help you kick off Q3 like a boss. Register here.

Inside The Minds Of Brilliant Designers

Tuesday 7 July, 6-7:30pm | FREE
Gain practical tips and insight from expert designers on how they’re solving problems through design, and get inspired to take your creativity to the next level. This inspiring panel event series invites key players in the design community to offer a rare insider’s look at how they work and create. From branding to user experience to accessibility, panelists will discuss how they approach projects from a design point of view, how design thinking methods help with problem-solving, and much more. Register for FREE.

The FrontRow Design Conference

8th-11th July, various times | FREE and paid options
The Frontrow Conference is a truly virtual experience with a mission to do one thing; provide as much value to designers as possible. You don't have to pay $1000+ or take the day off work to attend this event, all you need is an internet connection & the desire to learn! Learn more and register here.

RUUSH Weekend: A Festival For Creative Minds

18-19 July | FREE
RUSSH Weekend is an intimate online community event that will take place across two days. RUSSH Weekend will feature Australian artists, educators, activists and people who inspire us and our community. We're talking chefs, musicians, dancers, visual artists and experts who will engage in conversations, classes and live performances directly to our RUSSH audience. Tune in for online gigs, art classes, conversations on mental health and the future of fashion. Tune in for #RUSSHWeekend FREE on Instagram live at @russhmagazine.

Virtual Coworking Club Free Session: Cool Wow Collective

Monday 20th July, 1-3.30pm | FREE
Bring your good vibes and your to-do list and come get sh*t done with a crew of supportive freelance babes. We will run this coworking session as a ‘deep focus’ session with 2x 50mins focused work time and a 10min break in between. There is a chance to break and chat in between sessions. Hosted by Haley Berryman, freelance copywriter and founder of Cool Wow Collective. Register for free here.

Freelance Jungle: Not So Casual Friday

Friday 24h July, 12:00-13:30 AEST | FREE
Hosted by Bek Lambert from Freelance Jungle, this regular event gives you an excuse to get out of our trackies and PJs while getting some much-needed workplace company, virtual style! Jump in for a virtual lunch (or coffee). Bring what you are eating, your ideas and enjoy a bloody chat in your good clothes. You can even sneak a cheeky beer in if you like! A great gathering for freelancers. Click here to attend Not So Casual Friday

Small Giants: The Next Economy

Various dates in July | Tickets from $16
What is the Next Economy and how do we get there? Through conversations, masterclasses and more, explore what the future can look like. Our current economic paradigm is at breaking point. You might even say it was always broken. We need to put human wellbeing and environmental regeneration at the very core of our economic philosophy. Only from this starting point can we explore the role of individuals, markets and the state. Explore this intelligent program.

CreativeMornings FieldTrips

Various Dates & Topics Throughout June | FREE
FieldTrips are meetups to interact, learn and collaborate in an effort to level-up your creative life brought to you by the clever folk behind CreativeMornings. What topics are catching our eye in July? Keeping Pace: ‘Managing Creative Workflow in Turbulent Times w/ Drew Kincius’ and ‘Creative Endurance: How to Stay Inspired and Connected During Times of Uncertainty’. Many events are hosted in the US so click here to convert to your local timezone. Explore CreativeMornings FieldTrips.

General Assembly

Various Dates & Topics Throughout June | FREE
General Assembly teaches web development, data, design, business, marketing and so much more. For June we’re loving the sounds of these FREE events: ‘How to run a damn good brand project’ ‘How to redesign your habits and master productivity’ and ‘Creatives for Black lives’. Explore more General Assembly online events here.

MISSING SOMETHING GREAT?

Let us know! We love to share what’s happening to support creatively driven freelancers and business owners. The events we share are focused on expanding knowledge, building connection and prioritising self-care. If you have an event that fits the bill, please email hello@coolwowcollective.com for the chance to be featured.

Events Guide July 2020