Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms
Sew HeidiThis 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 yo... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 294 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsFashion & BeautyEducation | |||
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Imagine being slammed with client work… deadlines piling up… and still looking at your income like, “Wait—why doesn’t this match how hard I’m working?” That was Ingrid Lange—fully booked, wildly underpaid, and what she calls a “busy fool.” In this ep... more
If your freelance strategy is “wait and hope a client emails me,” this episode is your wake-up call. Rebecca Kendall was in that exact spot—an experienced freelancer with great work under her belt, but relying too heavily on her network. That changed... more
What if you could skip the job application—and still land the client? That’s exactly what JoAnne Hopkins did when she spotted a job post on Indeed, did a little sleuthing, and cold-pitched the founder directly. The result? A $7,800 freelance project ... more
What if you could freelance *and* keep your full-time fashion job—without getting burned out, breaking any rules, or making your boss mad? That’s exactly what Mia Vasquez has figured out. As a seasoned tech designer in the workwear industry, she’s al... more
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- Game Changer!
This podcast was the first step on a life changing journey into freelancing. Heidi’s enthusiastic spirit and solid guidance have helped me, and so many others, to create a career I absolutely love. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5SarahWatt
United Statesa year ago - Part of my Routine
This one’s in my earbuds every week 🎧 I can always count on Heidi to tell it like it is and give realistic insights on freelancing in fashion. I can’t stand over-produced/fake podcasts so this one is fantastic. A genuine conversation!💃
Apple Podcasts5Schumann womanUnited Statesa year ago - Love it!! Amazing podcast to listen to if you’re a freelancer in fashion
Such a great listen if you’re freelancing in fashion - especially if you’re new to it. I’ve found it really relatable, and I love hearing real success stories from other freelancers. It’s super motivating and full of helpful, honest advice!
Apple Podcasts5Jodi-Ann F
United Kingdoma year ago - Informative and Enjoyable ⭐️
I thoroughly enjoy Heidi’s podcast and take so much value from it. She covers a great deal of topics that as a freelancer you come up against daily.
Apple Podcasts5Sarah K CreativeUnited Kingdoma year ago - The best resource for freelance designers
I’ve been following Heidi’s podcast for a while, and started close to the beginning of my own journey into becoming a freelancer. Her encouraging words and extremely relatable topics have been exactly the motivation I needed every week to keep going and understand all the nuances of working as a freelancer in this industry. There’s no other podcast like this one out there and it’s an ABSOLUTE must listen for anyone working in fashion. Just amazing!
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Belgiuma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #93 | United Kingdom/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
Apple Podcasts | #220 |  Canada/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
Apple Podcasts | #131 |  France/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
Apple Podcasts | #159 |  Australia/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
Apple Podcasts | #190 |  Germany/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
Apple Podcasts | #231 |  Italy/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on freelancing in the fashion industry, offering practical, battle-tested tactics for designers and related professionals who want more control over their careers. Episodes span topics like landing high-value projects, pricing strategies, pitching (cold and warm), client relationship management, niche focus, and balancing freelancing with personal life (including motherhood and non-compete considerations). Guests range from print designers to patternmakers and product developers, sharing real-world case studies, budgets, and mindset shifts that helped them scale from solo practitioners to more sustainable freelance businesses. A standout element is the emphasis on actionable steps, from refining proposals and intake process... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Ingrid Lange
2. Rebecca Kendall
3. JoAnne Hopkins
4. Caroline Kuhlman
5. Amanda Cabania
6. Martha Fogarty
7. Max Guemto
8. Philippa Cooper
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