Navigating AI and uncertainty as a creative business/freelancer

On today's episode I chat with graphic designer Izzy from House of Wynn to discuss how she has been coping as a creative freelancer in these uncertain times. With the rise of AI, change of political leaders and economic uncertainty, it's a tough time to be a creative entrepreneur and freelancer right now. Izzy generously shares how she bounced back from losing almost all of her clients over night when a new ChatGTP feature came out and what she had to do to keep her business afloat. This episode is a breath of fresh air, sharing the real stories of what it's like to be a small business right now and both Izzy and I offer our business coaching tips on how to navigate the fast paced change.  Instagram: @houseofwynn Website: www.houseofwynn.co     Get in touch for 1:1 Business Coaching https://www.startupcreative.com.au/coaching

On today's podcast I caught up with a good friend and new business owner, Alex Neilson the founder of Out of Office. Alex's new business helps people to find more satisfaction in their careers and teaches the skills to help make it a reality.  We talk about how she strategically crafted her dream career, managed unproductive work environments and bad management, the story of how she was recently made redundant and the pivotal moments that lead her to going all in on her own business.  Alex shares tips for people who are looking to improve their circumstance in their current workplace— asking for pay rises, boundaries with bosses as well as the very first steps she took to build her side hustle while in her job to make the transition successful.      Follow Out of Office on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/outofofficecommunity_/ Check out Alex's website - https://www.outofofficecommunity.com/

Struggling with taking action on your goals even though you have a plan? In this episode I share habits and hacks for taking action even when you don't feel like it.    I share my personal story of losing momentum and strategies I use to overcome procrastination so as to form lasting habits that achieve real success.    Check out my latest blog post on Business Coaching with an example of a client who I recently helped - check out her business Mini Marketa   Read my latest substacks Setting Your New Year's Intentions   3 ingredients that will help you make real progress on your goals   Get in touch for 1:1 Business Coaching

On today's episode I caught up with past coaching client Nicole Lawrence, an incredible furniture maker who has built a reputable brand in the design space. Nicole's work has been featured in many incredible publications, and noticed by influential people and her business model has taken many forms along the way. She shares her insights into building her brand, the people who believed in her along the way and what it takes to stay sane while working for yourself.    https://www.instagram.com/nicolelawrence____/ https://www.nicolelawrence.online

On today's episode I caught up with Avril Treasure, Editor at Timeout Sydney to talk about her career journey from freelance writer to her dream job as Editor of the Timeout publication.    Avril shares so many incredible insights on how she hustled her way through multiple jobs and opportunities to get to where she is today and the people who helped her to achieve her career dream as an editor.    https://www.instagram.com/avriltreasure/

On today's episode I catch up with my sis Jade Goodwin, a fellow First Nations creative who has turned her love for creativity into a viable business. Jade's worked with publishers as an illustrator and is coming up on 30 books in total.  She shares her creativity practice, how she got started, advice for pricing and pitching, taking on feedback and juggling creativity and running a business.  Check out Jades website & instagram   Join our October 2025 Business Coaching Academy

On today's episode I share the BTS of my creative practice, how I get started, develop ideas and the routines, habits and mindset that I use to get them out into the world.    Join our October Coaching Academy My recent Substack on Motivation Recent Podcast on Taking the Leap to Just Start

On today's episode I catch up with an old friend and now successful foodie content creator and private chef Lucy Roseberg aka @food_bylucy Lucy shares her startup story of going from a fashion designer to a full time content creator and viral recipe maker working with her favourite brands and kicking her life long goals.  Her story is one of hard work, resilience and figuring it out as she goes. Packed with lots of advice and inspirational quotes Lucy tells it how it is and gives you all the tips and tricks she's learnt along the way. Join our Start Your Side Hustle Business Coaching Academy 

On today's episode I catch up with a past coaching client Eunice Cheung who has had incredible success in her field as a therapist. On today's episode she shares how she started out working in a non profit clinic and eventually took the leap to build her personal brand and business Your Millennial Therapist. She shares how she kept showing up with advice and support for her community even when it felt small and no one was listening but that consistency eventually opened doors to her wildest dreams of being an expert on national television, landing a speaking gig at Google HQ and lecturing at University of NSW.    https://yourmillennialtherapist.co/ https://www.instagram.com/yourmillennialtherapist/   Get in touch for 1:1 Business Coaching  Follow us on socials @startupcreative

Check out our Start Your Side Hustle Business Coaching Academy - SIGN UP today - limited to 10 spaces.    On today's episode I share a personal story as an analogy to explain how one can motivate oneself to overcome the fear that stops you from taking action.  If you're feeling stuck, or just can't get motivated to start your side hustle or take action on your goals this episode is for you.    Check out this episode for overcoming fear 'My go-to Guide for Overcoming Fear'    Follow us on Instagram @startupcreative