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Freelancer life is wins, pivots, and everything in between.
Right now, mine is about building.
Building my portfolio.
Building my skills.
Building the confidence to put my work out into the world.
There are no overnight successes—just small steps taken consistently. Every project teaches something new, every application builds resilience, and every challenge becomes part of the journey.
I’m still at the beginning, but I’m learning to appreciate progress, not just outcomes.
Here’s to showing up, staying curious, and trusting the process. ✨🌷
What’s something you’re building right now?
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Thursday. Coffee with cinnamon. If you know, you know 🚀
Every freelancer has one small ritual that starts the workday.
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This photo smells of cinnamon😊
I get asked a lot how I get beauty and skincare clients, so here is what has helped me most:
📚 A portfolio that shows the work you want to get hired for. No real clients yet? Make passion projects for dream brands.
🎯 Apply only when your portfolio matches the job. Clients are very visual, and a product design portfolio won’t win a packaging project.
🔍 Research a lot. Follow the brands, learn how they talk and who they speak to.
💬 Apply to jobs that resonate with your skills and share related projects to potential clients.
🧴 Buy the products and analyze the packaging. Typography, finish, weight, how the label sits. You’ll notice things you can talk about in your pitch ✨
What would you add?
a portfolio that shows the work you want to get hired for is the best advice here. passion projects for dream brands really work