EPISODE · Apr 7, 2025 · 38 MIN
Using Creative Skills For Good - Conservation Illustrator Styngvi
from Being Freelance · host Stefán Yngvi Pétursson, Styngvi, Steve Folland
EPISODE SPONSORED BY (AND RECORDED USING) RIVERSIDE Record high quality video & audio with Riverside. See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelancer business. It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan. Head to: http://www.beingfreelance.com/riverside-----ABOUT THIS EPISODEIcelandic artist Stefán Yngvi Pétursson, also known as Styngvi, shares his journey from working in an ad agency to becoming a freelance conservation illustrator. Inspired by shocking pollution during a trip to Indonesia, Stefán decided to use his creative skills for environmental activism, or 'artivism'. He established a successful freelancing career through Instagram, but more recently has expanded his network and leads via LinkedIn and email outreach. With a growing online presence and support from platforms like Patreon, Stefán aligns his art and business with his values, promoting sustainability, environmental awareness, kindness and positivity. In this chat we explore his passion-driven career and his strategic pro bono work (including a collaboration with a major music star). But whilst it may feel like Styngvi may have found his calling, what to actually call himself is another matter. An ethical designer? A conservation illustrator? A science communicator? How about: a really great podcast guest?Enjoy!00:00 Introduction to Stefán Yngvi Pétursson02:47 Starting the Freelance Journey04:45 Discovering a New Path in Indonesia07:04 Building a Sustainable Art Career10:13 Navigating Business and Outreach18:24 Pro Bono Work and Strategic Collaborations22:54 Freelance Community and Networking24:18 Stefan's Portfolio and Online Presence26:02 Managing Freelance Workload26:59 Exploring New Content Strategies28:22 Balancing Work and Personal Life29:30 2 Truths/1 Lie Game33:42 Life on the Road as a Freelancer34:55 Crafting a Professional Identity38:01 Conclusion and Farewell JOIN THE COMMUNITYYou're not alone being freelance. Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends).beingfreelance.com/community NEW TO FREELANCING? THERE'S A COURSE FOR YOU!The Being Freelance course is made for you!Take the course and you'll also get 6 months FREE community membership. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance on:Instagram - Instagram.com/beingfreelanceYouTube - YouTube.com/SteveFollandBeing Freelance is hosted and created by freelance podcast editor Steve Folland.
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