Freelancing Isn’t a Phase: G’s Take on Marketing & Growth

In this episode of Rad-Ventures, I sit down with G from Ray Social to talk about everything from homeschooling and redundancy to Canva chaos, freelancing, and finding joy in your business.G shares her unique path into marketing, how she built a business during the pandemic, and the ups and downs of navigating the freelance life. We dig into the difference between employment and self-employment, the emotional side of leaving a “proper job,” and why your business should reflect you — not a blueprint.If you’re a creative, freelancer, or just trying to figure out what freedom looks like for you, this episode’s got real talk, laughs, and plenty of practical insight.00:00 – Introduction to G from Rare Social03:00 – The Journey of Homeschooling05:49 – Transitioning into Marketing08:57 – The Impact of Redundancy and Freelancing12:12 – Navigating Self-Employment Challenges15:08 – Reflections on Business Growth18:02 – The Reality of Freelancing vs Employment22:36 – The Reality of Employment vs. Self-Employment25:39 – Finding Security in Creativity28:21 – The Trade-offs of Self-Employment29:11 – Reflections on Age and Life Changes31:12 – Quotes That Inspire and Motivate34:41 – Choosing Between Google Suite and Microsoft 36540:10 – The Journey of Content Creation43:00 – Navigating Essential Apps for Creatives45:58 – The Love-Hate Relationship with Canva51:57 – Managing Email Overload52:59 – The Evolution of Business Focus57:55 – Finding Joy in Creative FreedomMore on G:www.rayofsocial.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rayofsocial/Support the ShowEnjoying Rad-Ventures? Help keep the podcast going:☕ https://ko-fi.com/radmin_assist🎙️ https://www.patreon.com/c/radminassistThanks for tuning in — your support means the world!