From Fashion to Freelance Coaching: Ella on Burnout, Boundaries & Thriving as a Freelancer

In this episode of The Freelance Blueprint, host Elisabeth Mayr sits down with Ella Chisholm, a seasoned fashion designer and freelance coach, to explore the realities of both the fashion industry and the freelance journey.Ella shares her story of transitioning from the fast-paced fashion world to building a sustainable freelance career. Along the way, she opens up about:✅ How to recover from burnout and avoid it in the future✅ The power of setting boundaries as a freelancer✅ Why self-development is crucial to long-term success✅ Practical tips on pitching, pricing, and finding your niche✅ Her mission to help other freelancers thrive with confidenceWhether you’re just starting out as a freelancer or already running your own business, this episode offers inspiration and actionable strategies you can apply right away.🎧 Subscribe to The Freelance Blueprint for weekly episodes with freelancers worldwide — sharing tips, tools, and real stories to help you succeed in your freelance career.Learn more about Ella ChisholmCourse + Community: https://thefashionfreelancecoach.com/landing-pageClient experience bundle: https://www.thefashionfreelancecoach.com/client-experience-bundleWebsite: https://www.thefashionfreelancecoach.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-chisholm-5192842bbInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefashionfreelancecoachLearn more about Elisabeth Mayr and the Freelance Blueprint1:1 Coaching with Elisabeth: https://freelance-blueprint.com/coachingWebsite: https://freelance-blueprint.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayrelisabeth/Instagram: http://instagram.com/elisabethmayr/---Keywordsfreelance burnout recovery, how to set boundaries as a freelancer, freelance pricing strategies, how to pitch as a freelancer, fashion designer to freelancer, finding your freelance niche, freelance tips 2025, freelance mindset and self-development, freelance blueprint podcast📌 Let us know in the comments what the best thing is you've done for your freelance career 👇----📍Timestamps00:00:00 Intro00:01:17 Ella's Background and Move to France and Fashion00:05:49 Tips for People Starting in a new Industry00:09:09 How to Get Out of Burnout00:11:42 Entrepreneurship for Self Development00:14:21 Most Important Thing to Do: Take Action00:17:30 How to Master Cold Outreach and How to Pitch00:25:40 Starting Coaching for Fashion Freelancers00:32:48 Finding the Right Coach00:38:30 Human Design for Business00:44:08 Setting Boundaries00:48:42 Ways to Find Clients based on Your Stage00:55:06 How to Price Yourself as a Freelancer01:03:52 Final Freelance Blueprint Questions01:09:05 How to Connect with Ella01:09:40 Outro🙏 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss my next video on freelancing, travel, and creating a work life that works for you.----Follow me onInstagram instagram.com/elisabethmayr/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayrelisabethGet the FREE Freelance Blueprint Checklisthttps://mailchi.mp/elisabethmayr/free-guideSign up to the Freelance Blueprint Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/19bd323f0892/sign-up-to-my-newsletterLearned something valuable? Feel free to support mebuymeacoffee.com/elisabethmayr