EPISODE · Oct 1, 2021 · 44 MIN
Ultimate Creative Freelancer Kelly Thompson On Finding Your Place In The Industry
from The Design Files Talks · host Kelly Thompson, Sasha Gattermayr, Sally Tabart
Kelly Thompson has done it all - from fashion photography and artist management to commercial illustration and keynote event speaking, she’s been running her one-woman small business for pretty much her entire creative career.But in the last year, Kelly has settled into a part of the industry that really feels like home. Her online store of handcrafted treasures, Makers' Mrkt, has grown from a small but productive online store to a fully fledged marketplace in the last twelve months . Setting up a small biz in the middle of a pandemic turned out to be a blessing in disguise!In this episode of TDF Talks, Kelly talks to managing editor Sally Tabart about levelling up, knowing when to change direction, and finding her feet in a sometimes cut-throat game. She’s the best! Shop Makers' Mrkt here: https://makersmrkt.com/Learn more about Kelly's freelancing work here: https://kellythompsoncreative.com/
What this episode covers
The founder of Makers’ Mrkt gives our managing editor Sally Tabart nuggets of wisdom about the creative hustle + hitting your stride during a pandemic.
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