220: How this Mom Built Her Freelance Fashion Design Business (through major rejection and shame)

Ever been caught in one of those vicious circles that looks a little bit like this:  need a job to get money, but need time for a job, but need money to have time?  If you're a parent who's trying to freelance, you may have found yourself in this exact struggle.  Jacqueline is a mother and needed daycare to allow her the time she needed to devote to her job, but she needed a job to pay for daycare and have time.  In this episode, we talk about the strategies this mother used to kickstart her freelancing career and find the perfect work-life balance she was craving.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in fashion, freelancing, or just looking for a booster shot of perseverance and motivation.About Jacqueline:Jacqueline is a freelance denim designer who collaborates with ethical brands. Denim production has significant environmental and social consequences, mainly due to chemical dyes, excessive washing, and unethical labor practices. Her work aims to raise awareness that the denim industry should prioritize not only sustainability but also fairness, ethics, responsibility, and promoting slow consumption. Jacqueline is dedicated to contributing towards steering the industry in a positive direction for the future!Connect with Jacqueline:Email at: connect@jacquelinediane.comVisit her WebsiteFollow on InstagramConnect on LinkedIn  🎟️ Register for my training on April 24th: The Secret to Remote Clients and a Steady Paycheck in Fashion — now updated for 2025! Sign up  at www.sewheidi.com/live

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This is a show for burnt-out fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers and beyond) who want more flexibility while still doing work they love. As a freelance fashion designer, you can build your fashion career on your own terms. Freelancing in fashion is the only way to get freedom in your day (instead of being tied to a desk). Whether you want to earn extra money on the side, fund your fashion brand, or replace your salary, the FDGP podcast will help you get there. Listen in for actionable tips and strategies to kickstart or grow your career as a freelance fashion designer, build your confidence, and create the life you want. Hosted by $100k+ fashion freelancer Sew Heidi, the show features interviews and strategy sessions with successful freelance fashion designers from around the world who've ditched toxic fashion jobs and taken control of their own destinies. This is the only place to get REAL insights from REAL freelancers who have built REAL careers on their own terms. (Formerly the Successful Fashion Freelancer podcast.)