226: How this Freelance Fashion Designer Landed 140 Style Project on UpWork

With the right foundation and strategies, you can find massive projects on Upwork!No, really.  Upwork may have its cons (just like any freelancing platform), but today I'm talking with Katrina Martin who made the transition from corporate to freelancing and landed an amazing gig from Upwork.  We're talking a massive 140-style project!  Not only did she land the gig, she also negotiated a price that was higher than the set budget!Knowing the right strategies to stand out in a saturated market, network effectively, negotiate pay, and step out of your comfort zone can help you regain creative freedom.  Whether you're new to fashion freelancing or a seasoned freelancer, this episode is full of golden nuggets to help you utilize the right strategies in your toolbox.About Katrina:Katrina is a women's wear designer, trend connoisseur, and Adobe Illustrator guru specializing in woven and knit tops. She was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Her journey in the fashion industry has taken her to Los Angeles, New York, and back again, accumulating over 12 years of experience. Aside from fashion, she loves to paint, work out, and cuddle with her two chocolate labs.Connect with Katrina:Visit their websiteEmail at: katrinamartin127@gmail.comConnect on LinkedinResources:Katrina's Flat Sketches 🎟️ 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.)