Episode 16: Blue-Collar Freelancing with Adrianna Baros

Episode 16: Blue-Collar Freelancing with Adrianna Baros

Author: Sarah Duran November 9, 2023 Duration: 30:35

The first time I met Adrianna, I knew she was a true hustler. We talk about charting your own path as a "blue collar" freelancer and the biases/assumptions people make about working with your hands vs. working in an office. Not to mention what it's like to be a 26-year-old female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry.

Adrianna Baros is the owner/repair technician at Second Love Restoration. She helps people fall back in love with family heirlooms or repair “uh-oh” mistakes on a new piece of furniture. She hopes to help others learn the lost art of this trade and grow her company into something she can pass down for generations. To learn more about Adrianna, check out her Instagram at @second_love_restoration.

To learn more about Sarah, go to www.fruitioninitiatives.com.

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Hosted by Sarah Duran, The Future is Freelance moves beyond the typical success story narrative to tackle the real, often unspoken, challenges of independent work. This podcast operates on a core belief: the most practical and resilient solutions are forged by the people living this reality every day. Each episode convenes voices from across the entire freelance ecosystem-from solo creators and agency owners to platform developers and policy advocates. The goal is to break down the silos and echo chambers that often isolate us, creating a rare space for genuine dialogue. You’ll hear frank discussions about pricing, client relationships, systemic inequities, mental health, and the philosophical shifts redefining modern work. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice, these conversations leverage collective wisdom to explore actionable paths forward. Tuning in means joining a grounded community effort to not just navigate the present landscape, but to actively shape what comes next. It’s for anyone curious about the human and structural dynamics behind the growing freelance economy, seeking both solidarity and substantive strategy.
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