Freelance Diaries: The Art of Creative Living

Freelance Diaries: The Art of Creative Living

Author: Nicole Griebe Language: English Episodes: 23
Nicole Griebe is here to share the unfiltered reality of building a creative business from the ground up. Freelance Diaries: The Art of Creative Living feels less like a formal broadcast and more like catching up with a trusted colleague over coffee. Each episode unfolds as a personal audio journal, where Nicole details the actual week-to-week process of her graphic design career. You’ll hear about the small victories that make it all worthwhile, alongside the inevitable client puzzles and creative blocks that are part of the journey. This podcast digs into the practicalities-how she structures her days, finds inspiration, and navigates the financial ebbs and flows-while never losing sight of the passion that drives the work. It’s a candid look at what it truly means to weave artistry into a sustainable livelihood, full of relatable anecdotes and genuine reflection. For anyone curious about the human side of design or contemplating their own path to independent work, these diary entries offer a companionable and insightful listen, straight from the studio of someone who’s living it.
Episodes
13: Reflecting on 2023, work, life and changes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:40
How crazy is it that 2023 is coming to an end? My year has been so eventful and I wanted to take a moment to reflect and go through it all with you, the ups and downs and everything in between. I also announce a little s…
12: Goal setting and spending Christmas in Lisbon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:20
Merry Christmas everybody! 🎄 Today I will show you my way of setting goals for the next year, different questions I ask myself to keep myself accountable during the year, and why vision boards work so well! This was a fu…
11: Life updates and finding your path as a freelancer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:52
Hello there, it's been some time. I'm very sorry, life (and some self doubts) just got in the way. I'm back though with full forces and motivation, and this week I catch you guys up on my life the past 3 weeks, why I wen…
09: Lisbon history and the story of the big foggy mountain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:55
Hello beautiful people, this week I have bits of Lisbon history for you, some client wins, and the story of the big foggy mountain 🏔️ As always I'm so happy you tuned in and your support means the world to me! Until next…
08: A love letter to Lisboa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:41
Hello beautiful people, in this episode I talk about my life here in Lisbon and why it is the city where I feel the happiest at the moment, some small projects I've been working on (yay!), and about dealing with feeling…
07: The magic of morning walks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:02
Hello friends, in this episode I talk about the magic of morning walks and taking time for yourself off screen, about learning new software to stay up to date in the industry, and about experiencing new things that bring…
06: The power of AI in business and dealing with social anxiety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:24
Hey there, friends! Fall has finally arrived in Lisbon, and I couldn't be more excited. It's the perfect weather to stay in, enjoy a warm drink, and have a chat. So, grab your favorite beverage and join me for today's ep…
05: How to deal with rejection and pricing your creative work [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:26
Hey everybody, in this episode I talk about how I deal with rejection in the early stages of starting a business and how I set my prices for creative services 🌞 Until next Sunday 🧡 Have a look at my offerings guide here:…
04: Redefining success and getting back into a routine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:04
Hello beautiful people! In this episode I talk about productivity and feeling guilty of not working enough, redefining success so it serves YOU and bits and pieces about my life as a freelance graphic designer here in Li…