Creative Class, a podcast for freelancers

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Shayla Price, Marketer and Writer Sep 04, 2020

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Freelance writer Shayla Price has been working independently for about a decade now, and as a Black woman, she’s encountered her fair share of challenges along the way. She shares some ideas on how we can all lift up POC freelancers in our daily work and has some great thoughts around boosting inclusivity, too.

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Kris Smith, Consultant, Software Engineer, YouTuber Aug 28, 2020

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Kris Smith, known as “TheBlackTechie” online, is a consultant, podcaster, software engineer, speaker, and YouTuber currently living in Atlanta, Georgia. She’s spent 10+ years helping companies organize and automate their ventures and technology systems. In this episode, she shares her freelance journey and talks about how she’s advocating for more diversity and inclusivity in tech.

Marshall Shorts, Designer, Brander, Speaker Aug 21, 2020

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Marshall Shorts is a designer, entrepreneur, and public speaker whose work centers around branding and creating more inclusive products and services. His TEDx talks “Branding Blackness by Design” and “Black Creatives Have Something to Say” serve as our jumping off points for this conversation.

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Amma Marfo, Writer and Speaker Aug 14, 2020

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In this episode, we chat with Boston-based writer and speaker Amma Marfo. We cover everything from how to increase diversity within your business to freelancing and introversion, as well as how her love for comedy has been helpful in her freelance career.

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Anna N'Jie-Konte, Founder of Dare to Dream Financial Aug 07, 2020

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Anna N’Jie-Konte is the founder of Dare to Dream Financial Planning, a virtual financial planning company that serves women of color. Her goal is to help her clients develop a sustainable roadmap for financial success and build generational wealth. In this episode, she shares her experiences helping fellow Black women and sheds some light on the challenges this demographic faces around financial literacy.

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Exploring different voices in the freelancer world Jul 31, 2020

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This season, we’re putting a spotlight on diverse voices in the world of freelancing. With a handful of guests sharing their unique insights, experiences, and tips, listeners can get ideas on how to operate stronger, more inclusive freelance businesses while hearing from freelancers of color around the globe.

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Don’t drown in the data Jun 26, 2020

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THERE IS SO MUCH DATA IN THE WORLD. So, as freelancers, what data should we track? And what are vanity metrics that don’t really matter? We’re sharing our insights and lessons learned through personal experience.

Do you need a business coach/mentor? Jun 12, 2020

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The answer, as always, is: IT DEPENDS. But in this episode, we’re talking about how to make an informed decision, who it makes sense for, and what to look for if you decide to hire a coach or mentor.

Community as a lever May 29, 2020

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Often times, the “cliques” you’re part of/talk to, online and off, are a huge part of finding success in any type of career. So how do you find your communities (and then use them as a lever/springboard for your freelance business)? We’ll share our best tips.

Do you need a solo retreat? May 15, 2020

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Sometimes when you live and work in the same space, it can be hard to get into deep work because there are so many distractions around. A solo retreat might be just what you need to get laser focus on a major project--and Kaleigh shares some insight into her personal experience taking on early this year.

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