My name is Jade Sturms, and in Fall 2017, I made my longtime dream happen and became a freelance artist and designer in Portland, Oregon.
As someone who has always dreamed of someday achieving a greater sense of autonomy and agency over my time and work-life balance, I'm constantly holding my experiences thus far against the many pieces of wisdom I've learned from podcasts, articles, books, and friends over the years.
I believe it's important to be self-aware when you're working independently, with the ability take a step back and see your path objectively. What can you tweak to make things run smoother? My blog explores this question from my point of view. I strive to be thoughtful about my freelance trajectory as it unfolds. I hope that my writing can inspire other designers and professionals, especially young people, to feel empowered to pursue a path that validates their nature to the maximum extent possible during this crazy time to be alive.
Thanks for reading!
Eyeball portrait photo by my good friend Travis Barron.