September was kind to me, even though it was one of the toughest months.
I was hospitalized, while my daughter continued her cancer treatment. There were days that felt incredibly heavy, but somehow, nature was kind enough to help me keep moving forward and reach these numbers.
Grateful for the strength, the people who stood by me, and the little wins that kept me going. ❤️
September is a reset month. Hiring picks back up after the summer slowdown, budgets get revisited, and most teams start planning for Q4 in earnest.
Your books belong on that same reset list. If you're heading into a busier quarter without a clear read on cash and spend, that's the thing to fix now — not after Q4 is already underway.
Top 1% of creatives on Contra with a 195 score 🎉 What I'm most excited about is who's showing up because of it: new clients, designers, new conversations, projects I wouldn't have found on my own. Grateful, and ready for more.
Building my freelance journey as a brand identity and packaging designer has been a learning experience. Every project, connection, and conversation is another step forward.
I’m curious, for those of you on Contra, how much attention do you pay to your Discovery Score, and what have you found actually helps improve your visibility on the platform?