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Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms

This is a show for burnt-out fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers, textile designer and beyond) who want more flexibility in their career while still doing work they love. You"ll learn how to build a freelance fashion business, so you can do the work you love 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

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264: How Jade Strategically Prepared Her Freelance...

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2025/09/29

If you've ever wondered how to keep your freelance momentum going during one of the most life-changing transitions—this episode is for you. Jade Wei didn’t wait until after having her baby to get back into freelancing. She made the bold decision to start rebuilding *while* she was pregnant. With no recent work, no active portfolio, and a toddler on the way, she used this time to reset everything—from her niche to her mindset. If you’re in a season of transition or feeling like you need a

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263: How Amanda Landed a $9K Freelance Fashion...

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2025/09/15

What if your biggest freelance project started with a LinkedIn message... and didn’t close for another 8 months? That’s exactly how Amanda Cabania landed a $9,000 client for a women’s golf brand. With no website, minimal marketing, and a lot of uncertainty, she wasn’t sure where things would lead—but she stayed patient, followed up, and eventually got the yes. In this episode, Amanda shares how it all played out, what helped her stay grounded through the wait, and what it really looks like

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55:06

262: From Permalance to Premium: How Niching Down...

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2025/09/01

Tired of saying yes to everything—and still not getting paid what you’re worth? Martha Fogarty was, too. After years of permalance gigs, unpaid invoices, and murky job titles, she drew a line in the sand. In this episode, Martha shares how getting hyper-clear on her niche and offer flipped the power dynamic, brought in multiple five-figure clients, and helped her build a freelance business that’s finally on her terms. If you’ve ever felt like clarity could change everything—this one proves

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49:58

260: How Jacqueline Landed Her First $10K+ Freelance...

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2025/08/04

You ever wonder what it *actually* takes to land a $10,000+ freelance project in fashion? Jacqueline’s back for her third appearance—and this time, she walks us through how a total stranger found her on Google, filled out her project form, and signed a $10,498 contract without negotiating. We get into the exact pricing strategy, mindset shifts, and proposal she used to close it—and what she did *before* the contract even landed to help seal the deal. Let’s get into it.Resources:196: How

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256: From $15 to $100K: Afroditi’s Fashion Freelance...

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2025/06/09

What if your first freelance project paid just $15 and took a week to complete... would you keep going? In this first episode of our two-part series, I sit down in person with Afroditi, a Greek fashion freelancer who started on Upwork with no clients and no portfolio. She opens up about landing that first $15 sketch job, the fear and uncertainty she faced, and why Upwork felt safer than anything else.Afroditi shares the raw, unfiltered truth of her first year freelancing: her strategies,

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35:53

255: From Laid Off to $75/Hour: How This Textile...

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2025/05/26

Could you land a $75/hour freelance gig without even showing a portfolio? Sara Bleske did—and her story might just change the way you think about pitching.After being laid off from her full-time design job, surface and textile designer Sara Bleske didn’t wait until everything was “ready.” Instead, she led with sincerity, curiosity, and a desire to be helpful—and ended up landing her dream client from a cold email (yes, really). In this episode, Sara opens up about the moment she hit “send,”

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253: Tabitha’s First $1K Month (and Why She’s...

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2025/04/28

No degree, no industry connections, no Illustrator skills—and still crushing it as a fashion freelancer! Tabitha Calvin proves you don’t need the "perfect" background to make it happen. Just a year ago, she was a Spanish teacher with a dream—and now she’s designing streetwear collections for clients, including a former NBA player!In this episode, we get real about what it’s like to build a freelance fashion career from scratch. From teaching herself Illustrator to landing $2,500 streetwear

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252: No Degree, No Experience: How this Freelancer...

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2025/04/14

Curious how a self-taught freelancer with zero fashion experience charged 4x the going rate—and landed the client anyway? Fathima’s story is the bold confidence boost you didn’t know you needed.This episode follows Fathima Thasneem’s surprising entrance into the freelance fashion world, where a single LinkedIn message turned into a high-paying opportunity. With no degree and no prior design clients, she faced tough questions about her background—and didn’t flinch. Instead, she leaned into

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48:21

249: Landing a $12K Client at MAGIC: The Trade Show...

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2025/03/03

From Nervous to Thriving: Discover how Alina Sanchez-Lopez transformed trade show nerves into a $12,000 freelance triumph!Ever walked into a trade show feeling completely out of place, unsure of how to approach potential clients? That was Alina—until a few key mindset shifts and strategic moves changed everything. A casual chat at Magic turned into a game-changing $12K project, reigniting her passion for design and proving that in-person networking can lead to massive freelance success.In

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247: Attracting Premium Clients on Upwork: How...

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2025/02/03

Ever wonder how some freelancers land big-ticket clients while others struggle to get responses?Imagine setting up your Upwork profile in just half a day and scoring a $27,100 project just weeks later. Sounds unreal, right? That’s exactly what happened to Carolyn. In this episode, she breaks down the key moves that helped her attract premium clients—without years of trial and error.Carolyn shares how she went from working with high-street brands in the UK and navigating the job market in

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43:57

245: The Art of Soft Selling: How Gabriella 4x'd Her...

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2025/01/06

Discover how Gabriella Bilotta transformed a heartfelt LinkedIn message into a six-figure client! In this episode, Gabriella shares her journey of building genuine connections, landing high-paying clients, and transitioning to full-time freelancing. She dives into her background in lingerie and sustainability, the value of mentorship with her coach Alison, and the role personal branding played in her success.Gabriella also unpacks her strategies for pricing, networking, and fostering

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My Top 10 Biz Challengs in 2024 (plus show updates...

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2024/12/23

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite podcast? In today's episode, I’m sharing some exciting updates for the Successful Fashion Designer Podcast in 2025 and reflecting on the challenges I faced in 2024. From business hurdles to personal struggles, I’ll dive into what I learned and how those lessons can help you navigate your own journey as we head into the new year.Join me as I share the highs, lows, and everything in between, and let’s get ready for an amazing

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46:06

244: Sourcing Secrets: How to Find the Perfect...

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2024/12/16

Walking into a tradeshow with no idea where to start can be intimidating!As a freelancer, having a plan of action for the next fashion trade show you attend can make all the difference. In this episode, I talk live with Andreu David, the Vice President of Sourcing at MAGIC, to get insights from an industry expert on how to make the most of a trade show. Andreu covers everything from understanding market levels and price points to the importance of factory operations and the benefits of

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243: $0 to $6500: How this Design Director Landed Big...

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2024/12/09

Freelancing in fashion might seem risky, but what if it didn’t have to be? You could replace or even exceed your corporate salary in just one month. In this episode, we will share how Aiden got noticed on Upwork, even without ratings. You’ll learn the negotiation tips that helped her turn a $2,000 offer into a $5,000 win. Aiden will also explain how she set up her profile so brands find and contact her, which means she doesn’t have to pitch herself anymore.If you’re tired of the stressful

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242: I Paid $10 for a Tech Pack—and You Won't Believe...

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2024/12/02

How do you compete with low prices on Upwork? Is a bargain the only thing clients will look for?I did an experiment and hired 5 freelancers at 5 different price points to see what you get for a tech pack at each level. The results are shocking and entertaining. Stick with me as I walk through the results, explaining why these low-priced options can lead to big problems for clients and why you shouldn't undervalue your own work. By the end, you'll see why quality tech packs are worth the

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237: How Her 'Viral' LinkedIn Post Turned Into An...

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2024/10/28

Can a LinkedIn post really transform your freelance fashion design career?In today's episode, I talk with fashion designer Fernanda Martinelli about how one Linkedin post took off and helped land her a client! We discuss the strategies for leveraging a popular post and how to turn new leads into dream clients. Find out how she builds meaningful client relationships, leveraging tools like AI-generated images and detailed proposals.Whether you're new to freelancing or have been around for a

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236: How This Freelance Fashion Designer Broke Into A...

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2024/10/21

Are you scared of getting scammed from factories? Here are the red flags you should look out for.Natalie is a corporate fashion designer turned freelance after some major burnout and the pandemic. In this episode, she talks about things like how she got her clients, some sourcing red flags to look out for, how she sets her prices, and so much more. Natalie's story shows how she bounced back and came up with fresh ideas, how she's making customized mini portfolios, and how she landed gigs

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235: What If A Brand Says You're Too Expensive?...

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2024/10/14

What do you do when the brand says you're too expensive but you know you're the right person for the gig?That's exactly what one of my FAST Track Turbo students, Allison Pickthorn experienced! We worked out her pricing strategy and with some savvy negotiation, she landed a $15,000 project! We break down all the strategies and mindset shifts that eventually got her the project, her experience with client negotiations, and the surprising twist involving an Indian manufacturer and a retailer

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234: How She Started A Fashion Design Agency (in 2...

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2024/10/07

How do you go from fashion freelancer to owning a design agency?We're breaking it down in today's episode with guest Lindsay Kondel who did exactly that! In our chat, she shares her journey, from starting out as a head designer at an activewear label to leveraging Instagram and networking to build her agency. Also find out why collaboration trumps competition, especially in the dynamic world of fashion design. Whether you're a freelancer or an agency owner, this episode is packed with

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228: How this Freelance Fashion Designer Built A...

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2024/08/26

If you want to scale your freelance fashion design business, there are three strategies you need to know.Everyone's path can look different but Connie Bourgeois turned her side-gig freelance biz into a million-dollar agency in four short years. With the right strategies and hard work, you can grow your fashion design business, too. And if it all seems too good to be true, don't worry, because we are also diving into some of the cold hard truths that are the realities of growing a

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