How Audrey Pray Jr. Built a Purpose-Driven Design Collective While Living Abroad

New !! Subscribe and turn on notifications:@artschoolgradpodcastAudrey Pray Jr. is a multidisciplinary designer, creative strategist, and the founder of A2 Collective—a studio and support network that uplifts social movements and creative freelancers. From Nickelodeon intern to global freelancer living between Lima and Maryland, Audrey shares her journey of faith, flexibility, and designing life on her own terms. We dive into the systems that keep her collective running, the realities of life abroad, and how she’s helping a new generation of creatives feel less alone in the work. This is a masterclass in creative leadership, freelancing with integrity, and building a brand rooted in purpose.Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own studio, navigating freelance life, or craving a deeper connection to your creative values—this episode is for you.This episode is for you if:✔ You’re pivoting from 9-to-5 to freelance✔ You’re building a purpose-driven design business✔ You’re curious about working abroad or as a digital nomad✔ You want to lead with faith, strategy, and service✔ You’re looking for creative sustainability—not just hustleIn This Episode:Intro — Who is Audrey Pray Jr.?Growing up creative + building A2 CollectiveBreaking into the industry through SCAD & NickelodeonFreelancing post-layoff & taking big risks Living between Peru and the DMVStudying behavior design in SpanishRunning a remote team & financial sustainabilityFaith, purpose, and grounding in businessFreelance red flags and must-know adviceTools, rituals & creative survivalWhat success looks like now What’s next for Audrey and A2Connect with Audrey Pray Jr.:Website: https://a2collective.studioLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/audreyprayjrMore Podcast Episodes:https://bio.site/ArtSchoolGraduatePodcastResources Mentioned:– A2 Collective– Behavior Design in Spanish– Building Remote Creative Teams– Creative Freelancing Systems– Faith & Entrepreneurship#AudreyPrayJr #CreativeLeadership #FreelanceDesign #WomenInDesign #BlackCreatives #RemoteWorkLife #ArtWithPurpose #DesignPodcast #A2Collective #CreativeEntrepreneur #LifeAbroad #FaithAndCreativity #CreativeWellness #ArtSchoolGradPodcast