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Our Summer Scoops ice cream social event with Ample Hills was the perfect way to say a sweet goodbye to summer. Thank you to everyone who came out and shared a scoop with us! Sad you missed out on the party? Don't worry, we have an even bigger bash planned for September 26 with our Freelancers Union Awards Celebration at Roberta's in Bushwick 🥳 See you there? 👀 https://ow.ly/TNlc50T6W1h
We promised immaculate vibes and immaculate vibes were achieved at our Sunset Showcase at on Wednesday. A big thank you to all of our acts, everyone who came out, and the New York City weather gods for blessing us with a perfect summer evening. Give our very talented performers a follow, and keep an eye out for more events like this one coming soon đź‘€
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Last week, members of and met up to Share a Shot - a photography shot, that is. Attendees had the chance to mix, mingle, and receive feedback from their peers on a photo print of their choice. Be sure to click the link in our bio to check out our other upcoming events: In-person at the Hub and online. Be sure to check out The Bridge Program if you’re an upcoming photographer seeking mentorship and learning to hone in on your craft.
Calling all artists! You are cordially invited to our gallery opening celebrating the Freelancers Union Visual Artists and Painters at the in , where we’ll be celebrating and displaying the creative brilliance of freelance painters/visual artists. Stop by to view the gallery, network with other freelance artists, and enjoy some light refreshments! RSVP at the link in our bio.
Getting your work in front of an audience is half the battle of being a freelancer. Yet it’s important to get more specific than that: Who are you hoping to reach? By developing “audience personas” you can begin to understand your audience better, and in turn, reach them faster. Join Ashlee Sang on February 1 to glean insights on how to build out these personas. Consider them like imaginary friends that can help your business thrive https://ow.ly/SgcF50QvT4K
If you have anxieties about money, you’re not alone. But what you might not know is that a lot of your bad feelings towards finances are likely inherited, taught to you or absorbed at a young age. Join the Freelancers Hub and Diana Zelvin on January 25 to unearth and identify your subconscious beliefs and behaviors around money, and how to overcome them.
Sign up at the link and you’re already one step closer to shifting away from a scarcity mindset and towards abundance:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-ancestors-may-be-sabotaging-your-financial-future-tickets-786418026487?aff=oddtdtcreator
*IN-PERSON EVENT* Join us January 10 at our newly minted Photo Hub (created in partnership with ASMPNY and MPB) for a hands-on Headshot 101 workshop. Rod Goodman will teach all the ins and outs of shooting and editing headshots and provide key insights into connecting with your subject. Let’s make cheesy yearbook photos a thing of the past. Only a few spots left! https://ow.ly/cqLh50QpiSk
Do your books need some TLC? Or maybe even a little magic? Good news: Regan Rashara (aka The Numbers Witch) is here to help you tend to your business and treat your finances precisely like the small business you are. Sign up at the link today — particularly if your finances could use a good 'abracadabra' https://ow.ly/6Vun50Qo8YS
New year, new you? It can be if you join Justine Clay on Tuesday, January 9 to map out *your* plan and path to success for 2024. December you will be glad you did. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-a-plan-to-make-2024-your-best-year-yet-tickets-775617672337
Tomorrow! Join Josiah Forgath to give your tech some TLC before the year winds down. Whether you need advice for troubleshooting, upgrading your devices, refreshing your website, improving security, or saving money on endless software subscriptions, Josiah can help ensure you start the year off with your tech in tip-top shape. Sign up at the link! https://ow.ly/lfkg50QhxBG
We are on the precipice of a new year, which means that now is a great time to consider what you want to achieve and what’s more, what’s holding you back from achieving it. On December 7, Rhonda Ross and Diana Zelvin will walk you through techniques for dismantling imposter syndrome, the thing that’s holding too many of us back from taking risks and swinging for the fences. RSVP at the link! https://ow.ly/EnLA50QfhKV
For better or worse (though, hopefully for the better), people will judge your brand and your business by the values you prioritize and the decisions you make. If you find balancing your bottom line with your ethical guidelines challenging, join Ashlee Sang for our Live Out Your Brand Values on December 6. Ashlee will help you answer an important first question: What *are* my brand values? And then provide a framework for ensuring you execute them. Sign up at the link, and in case you’re wondering, you can always find *our* brand values at the Freelancers Union website https://ow.ly/QWGO50QetLi
Calling all artists: Did you know there’s a passive revenue stream you might be missing out on? It’s true: Your designs could make you money with minimal to no effort on your part, thanks to licensing your art to companies and brands. Join Katie Johnson and Ilana Griffo of Goodtype on December 5 to learn more about this licensing process, what it could mean for you, and how to get those royalty checks coming in. RSVP at the link! https://ow.ly/ykuV50Qeqii
This Thursday at the Freelancers Hub we’re welcoming back our friends from AudioSpice for another happy hour — and this time, there’s waffles. And raffles.
We’ll be eating some waffles (with gluten and without), raffling off some prizes, and generally mixing and mingling with fellow members of the audio community (although feel free to join even if you’re in a different industry).
RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-waffle-raffle-networking-event-with-audiospice-tickets-751841958537
Angel investor. Seed funding. Venture capital. What do any of these words mean? Well, if you’re looking to start a company or launch an app, they could be integral to your success. On November 28, Galia Gichon will decode the entire fundraising process and share a blueprint for scaling up your business. Just make sure whatever your idea is, don’t pitch it as “the next WeWork." https://ow.ly/5QTP50Q9ASR
If you have legal questions* you need answered, look no further: On December 8, we're hosting the latest of our monthly *free* legal clinics with our partners from Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. Click the link to apply for a slot, and we’ll be in touch should you be selected. *Legal questions strictly pertaining to your professional career. https://ow.ly/C5Fz50Q7E3g
Investing doesn’t mean you have to become Gordon Gekko (of the 1987 film Wall Street). There is a way to invest without sacrificing your morals — and it’s called ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Investing. Join Galia Gichon on November 16 to learn how you can put your money, if not exactly where your mouth is, then at least towards a cause you care about, all without having to sacrifice your bottom line https://ow.ly/gJl650Q6vfv
Imposter syndrome affects creatives of all sorts — but it’s particularly prevalent among POC and Latino communities. If you find that you doubt your abilities or don’t believe you deserve your success, join Mónica O. Duarte on November 2 for a workshop to identify the unique causes of imposter syndrome in the Latino community and gain transformational tools to overcome these obstacles https://ow.ly/HxJb50Q2lLT
*This is a hybrid event! It will take place both online and in-person.* If you’re a freelancer, it means you’re a small business owner. And that means you have to handle your finances like a small business would. Intimidating? Yes. Impossible? No. At least not after you attend our Managing Your Business Finances workshop with Galia Gichon. Sign up today (and make sure you select whether you want to attend virtually or IRL when registering) https://ow.ly/iZjS50Q1crZ
When creating your own business, there are no models or roadmaps to follow. To make solopreneurship live up to this dream, we must first understand ourselves deeply and use that understanding as the foundation upon which we build our businesses.
Head to our blog to learn from Fruition Initiatives how to make your business unique to you: https://blog.freelancersunion.org/2023/10/18/is-your-business-unique-to-you/
Tomorrow! Join Josiah Forgath and Dara Zycherman for a tutorial on Craft, the workflow app that will help you streamline your workflow and bring all of your various thoughts together, finally, in one place. Learn more & RSVP for this free webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-a-calm-workspace-with-craft-tickets-737144337557
Budgeting and creating finance goals is not a one-size-fits-all solution, particularly for those who thrive on creativity and less so with hard numbers. Tomorrow, October 24, Justine Clay will lead a workshop that will help you create better financial habits to satisfy the needs of both your present and future self. Signing up today = an investment that is already paying dividends https://ow.ly/Xuk550PZTgG
*IN-PERSON EVENT!* If freelancing were just about the love of the game, it’d be a whole lot easier. But freelancing is about more than doing your work (and doing it well); it’s about being your own small business. If this sounds — or feels — exhausting, know that you can put systems in place to make this heavy lifting a little lighter. On October 25, Sarah Duran will lead a workshop at the Freelancers Hub to help you diagnose what’s holding you back from achieving your solopreneur dreams and strategize how to guide your business into its next iteration. Sign up at the link today! https://ow.ly/S9OY50PZ4e0
Evergreen reminder: Just because you enjoy making your art doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t charge for it. If you’re unsure how to go about setting prices for your photography, join the Weekend Collective on October 23 to learn about base prices, when to raise your rates, and how to turn down work. Sign up today! https://ow.ly/Ea9Z50PYlWg
Do you have a bunch of to-do lists in your Notes app? Or random links to revisit later in your Gmail inbox? Can you never find that bit of research you texted yourself when you need it? It doesn’t have to be this way. Join Josiah Forgath and Dara Zycherman on October 26 for a tutorial on Craft, the workflow app that will help you streamline your workflow and bring all of your various thoughts together, finally, in one place https://ow.ly/Gzut50PWCHT
Fashion fans know: It takes a whole lot more than a model and their outfit to make for a successful runway show or magazine layout. If you’re looking to break into the behind-the-scenes of the fashion industry, join Abdulai Sesay, Margina Dennis, and Asanti Austin to learn the intricacies of these photographer, stylist, and makeup artist roles. Spiritually sashay and santay your way to the link and sign up today https://ow.ly/XzMf50PVNHT
Africa is calling! If you’ve been thinking about taking your freelance work on the road as a digital nomad, join us for this virtual panel event on responsible approaches to digital nomadism in the West African island of Cabo Verde with our next NYC Nomad Village panel event! Stream it live on Wednesday, October 18 at 12 p.m. on the Freelancers Union YouTube Channel at youtube.com/freelancersunion and hear from our speakers, which include Joli Moniz, Founder of Cabo Verde Tour Company A Vontade Tours; Lionel Oglesby, an Inclusion & Equity Exec; Mita Carriman, the CEO of Adventurely; Andrew Jernigan, the CEO of Insured Nomads; and Freelancers Hub Director Jalen Vasquez. Learn more at nycnomadvillage.org
*IN-PERSON EVENT* With the end of the year in spitting distance, now is the perfect time to turn your focus inward. What messages are you sending to yourself about yourself that you’re inadvertently sending to the rest of the world? On October 11 at the Freelancers Hub, Margina Dennis will walk you through how to instill self-confidence and, in doing so, gain the confidence of others
Sure, you may have your very own premise for a graphic novel like “Ghost World” up your sleeve, or a killer idea for a children’s book, but now what? How do you transform your illustrated book from a mere concept to a book that’s printed and published? Join author and illustrator Siobhán Gallagher on October 5, and she’ll help demystify the publishing world and what it takes to successfully communicate a book concept https://ow.ly/9icY50PQjRT
*IN-PERSON EVENT* Sometimes, the hardest thing to come up with a pitch for is…yourself. If you find the words “networking opportunity” fill you with dread, and the idea of summing up your whole deal in a few sentences leaves you tongue-tied, know you’re not alone. Join us in person at the Freelancers Hub in Industry City on October 5 to get some tips and tricks for networking from speech coach Ashlie Klepper. Then, you’ll have the chance to put them into real-life practice with your fellow attendees. Drinks, light refreshments, and not stale conversation will all be served https://ow.ly/hyx550PPUVM
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Freelancers Hub is a first-of-its kind space specifically created to empower and support freelancers through educational community events, legal clinics, professional development workshops, and health and wellness programs made possible through partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and Made in NY Media Center by IFP.
Mission: Promote economic opportunity and labor standards for freelancers in media and entertainment though training and resources for building successful careers by providing 21st century skills for the future of the workforce.
Vision: To build a vibrant community and support system where freelancers can attend events, continue to learn through educational programming, cowork, build connections with fellow freelancers, and access resources they need to thrive.
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