Ep. 11: Freelance Freedom: Elisabeth Mayr on Life as a Digital Nomad
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You may have dreamt of becoming a digital nomad, but what is it really like? Let's explore the ins and outs of digital nomad life in this episode of ‘What the Helvetica?’ with Michael Janda and Elisabeth Mayr. They discuss Elisabeth's journey as a freelance UX designer, educator, and podcast host. Discover her experiences traveling the world as a designer, starting a co-living space in Sri Lanka, and balancing work-life while freelancing from anywhere. They also touch on sensitive topics like diversity in the workplace, being an influencer, world issues, dealing with haters, and gaining a global perspective. #digitalnomad #creativelifestyle #digitalcreators
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🎙️ About What the Helvetica? Podcast
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”What the Helvetica?” is an engaging series of conversations between Michael Janda and guest entrepreneurs, delving into the realities of building a business. What happens behind the curtain? What crucial insights remain unspoken? It’s not all sunshine and roses; ”What the Helvetica?” dives deep to unveil the raw truths of entrepreneurship—good, bad, and ugly—and listeners may learn a thing or two along the way.
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🤝 Connect with Michael Janda
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Michael Janda is an award-winning creative director, designer, and agency veteran. In 2002, he founded the creative agency Riser, which provided design and development services for clients that included Disney, Google, Warner Bros., Fox, NBC, ABC, National Geographic and many other high-profile brands. Michael sold his agency in 2015 and now spends his time speaking, developing books, courses, and social media content to help creatives level-up. He is the author of “Burn Your Portfolio” and “The Psychology of Graphic Design Pricing.”
Instagram: https://instagram.com/morejanda
YouTube: https://youtube.com/morejanda
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/morejanda
Website: https://michaeljanda.com
Courses: https://morejanda.teachable.com
Community: https://morecreativeacademy.com
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Elisabeth Mayr is a freelance UX Designer and Digital Nomad with the mission to help fellow freelancers create a work life that works for them.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/elisabethmayr
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayrelisabeth/
Freelance Blueprint website: https://freelance-blueprint.com
Client facing website: https://elisabethmayr.co.uk
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