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Everyone has a story to tell. • "Everyone is a writer, some are written in the books and some are confined to hearts." — Savi Sharma •
Rejection Or Redirection? It’s Time To Pivot
Written by: Courtlyn Jones, Executive Contributor
“You can’t force true things.” This quote comes from a conversation I had with one of my friends a few years ago. I was frustrated about a situation that wasn’t going the way that I had hoped, and it was very upsetting. These five words have stuck with me to this day and will probably stay with me forever. He said, “It will happen when it is meant to.”
Now, let’s dive in to how powerful those words and that lesson can be in the world of business.
From my own experience so far, I have learned that there will always be roadblocks and changes that need to happen for you to succeed. If you are spiritual or believe in spirituality, you might think of this as being tested by the Universe. Sometimes, we keep receiving signs that something isn’t working…
10 Golden Keys For Success As A Freelance Creative
Written by: Courtlyn Jones, Executive Contributor
So, you’ve finally done it! You decided to quit your traditional 9–5 job and build your career as a freelancer, putting your goals and dreams first. Congratulations! I’m so proud of you.
Or maybe, you’re still on the fence about it and need a little help deciding if this is right for you. In collaboration with The Design Database’s web developer, we have put together this road map to guide you on your way to success.
Define your goals
A successful freelancer should always have a clear understanding of what they are setting out to do. It is crucial to have your goals set. What do you wish to achieve? Have a clear understanding of what success looks like to you…
Why We Need To Burn The Resume In The Creative Industry
Written by: Courtlyn Jones, Executive Contributor
Have you seen the hashtag #BurnTheResume on social media?
If you haven’t, then we need to talk about it. For all businesses that need to hire creative talent for your team, this article is for you! It’s 2022 and we are deep in the middle of “The Great Resignation.” Companies are losing their employees left and right and desperately seeking more help.
Unfortunately, finding full-time employees in the creative industry is not as easy of a process as it once was. Why? Because more Creatives are waking up and realizing their worth and are no longer interested in working under a boss in corporate. This is creating a massive spike in the…
The Struggles Of A Creative – Part Two
Written by: Courtlyn Jones, Executive Contributor
As we enter a new year with new beginnings, it’s so important to set your intentions and release what no longer serves us. This can be bad habits, toxic people, negative self-talk, limiting beliefs, or whatever it is that holds you back.
Have you ever been afraid to say an idea out loud during a meeting because you were worried that it wasn’t going to be taken seriously? Or maybe you feared it would just be shut down immediately and didn’t want to embarrass yourself so you sat there quietly, waiting for the meeting to be over?
I’ve been there countless times, and every single time I’ve regretted it because using your voice and sharing your ideas is crucial if you want to be successful.
Let’s talk about imposter syndrome because it can be your biggest enemy. In the creative industry, there’s a lot of competition. We might not even be trying to compete with anyone…
The Struggles Of A Creative – Part One
Written by: Courtlyn Jones, Executive Contributor
“I love my job. I just don’t always love my clients.” These are the struggles of a Creative.
If you’re new to the creative industry, listen up because you’re in for a treat!
Working with a difficult client is one of the biggest downfalls. Most of us have been taught to deal with people who are stubborn, lazy, cheap, and/or rude. Sometimes, if we’re extra lucky, there are people who are all four. How fun! If you’ve lived in New York your whole life like me, you can definitely relate.
Creatives are usually hired by people who are more strategic than creative. They have an idea in their mind about what they want, but they may not have the talent, skills, or time to bring their vision to life. Unfortunately, a lot of strategic thinkers who lack creativity, never truly…
The Design Database — On A Mission To Build An Online Support Community For Creatives Worldwide
Written by: Courtlyn Jones, Executive Contributor
Here’s a controversial statement: Creatives run the world.
To me, this is a fact, but to an alarming amount of people, this would be considered a silly opinion. Former President Trump has even stated that Creative jobs are “not important.”
As a Creative myself, a graphic designer to be specific, and the CEO and Founder of The Design Database, a new online platform designed to support artists, designers, writers, photographers, and more, I want to highlight just how important Creatives really are.
Let’s walk through your day together. Your alarm goes off and you wake up. Whether from a clock or your smartphone, which were both designed by Creatives…