Creatively Freelancing
Creatively Freelancing
Wendy Lap
Listen to conversations with successful creative freelancers from various fields, including film, theatre, fiction, audio fiction, improv, music, visual arts, and more. The episodes cover various topics, such as work-life balance, generating income, managing finance, marketing yourself, wearing multiple hats, and deciding when to go full-time. The podcast is hosted by Wendy Lap, a voice actor, writer, audio drama creator, visual artist in training, and now a podcaster. Whether you're a full or part-time creative freelancer or someone who wants to use their creative skills to make a living but hasn't taken the plunge yet, this podcast is for you.
Freelancing Around a Full-Time Job
Send us a Text Message.It was a joy to talk to Actor, Playwright and Head of The Justice Analytical Unit at the Scottish Government, Catherine Bissett. We chat about how she manages to successfully carry out all of the above with such aplomb!Mentioned in this episode - https://bridgesactorsagency.com/Link to placeholder script: https://salamanderstreet.com/product/placeholder-by-catherine-bisset-2/You can contact Catherine using Twitter / X under the username @catherinebiss12If you would like...
Jun 2, 2024
30 min
Working as a Creative Freelancer with a Chronic Illness
Send us a Text Message.Ashley Barlow is an Actor, Director, and Theatre maker who shares some insight into how she can turn her chronic illness into a positive.You can find Ashley on Twitter / X under @ashmarlene or on Instagram under either @ashbarlow_actor or @ash.and.pmddIf you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email [email protected] or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social media platforms.Please subscribe to listen to more episodes a...
May 26, 2024
25 min
What Producers Are Looking For When Hiring a Creative Freelancer
Send us a Text Message.Graham (Graz) Richards kindly shares his experience of hiring freelancers and what attributes he's looking for.Graz's Website is - https://audiblevisions.wixsite.com/audiblevisionsAnd you can find him on twitter under @AV_DramaMentioned on this episode - Sarah Golding's brilliant Quirky Voices workshops - https://quirkyvoices.weebly.com/quirky-workshops.htmlIf you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email [email protected] or ...
May 18, 2024
25 min
Work-Life Balance
Send us a Text Message.One of the topics that comes up most often is work-life balance. In this episode, renowned actress, playwright and tutor, and all-round good egg, Debbie Cannon talks about how she manages this.Debbie's website is - debbiecannon.orgYou can also find her on twitter / X under @debsca If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, please email [email protected] or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social media platforms.Plea...
May 12, 2024
22 min
Finding Your True Path and What Works For You
Send us a Text Message.Creative Entrepreneur and Holistic Insightful Life Coach, Sascha Cooper answers some big questions in episode four. How do we know if we are on the right path?You can contact Sascha or find out more about her work on her website: www.saschacooper.co.uk or @saschacopper on Facebook.If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, would like to suggest a guest, or take part yourself, please email [email protected] or contact me through @laps...
May 5, 2024
28 min
Loneliness as a Freelancer
Send us a Text Message.Improviser and Actor, Paul Connolly discusses a topic that isn't discussed as much as perhaps it should be. He helpfully talks about how he combats loneliness in his profession.Mentioned in this podcast - Edinburgh Acting School Actors' Gym - https://www.edinburghactingschool.com/actorsgymEdinburgh Performing Arts Development (EPAD) - https://www.epad.org.uk/Paul can be found at www.paulconnollyactor.co.uk and on most social media sites under @paulconnollyactorIf you wo...
Apr 28, 2024
20 min
Freelancing and Finances
Send us a Text Message.Michelle McKay is a professional theatre producer and runs Genesis Theatre Productions. In this episode, she shares some hints and tips about looking after your finances as a freelancer.You can contact Michelle through the Genesis website: https://www.genesistheatreproductions.co.uk/ or on Twitter/X via @Mckayshell or @GenesisTP2024 If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, would like to suggest a guest, or take part yourself, please em...
Apr 21, 2024
20 min
Trailer and Introduction
Send us a Text Message.Hello and welcome to the Creatively Freelancing Podcast!A brief introduction from me, Wendy Lap, and a little detail on what to expect in the coming weeks.If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, would like to suggest a guest, or take part yourself, please email [email protected] or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social media platforms.Please subscribe to listen to more episodes as they are released
Apr 14, 2024
2 min
Becoming a Creative Freelancer Later in Life
Send us a Text Message.Many of us dream of giving up our "day jobs" to do something more creative. In the first episode of Creatively Freelancing, I talk to TV, film, and theatre actor Stephen Corrall about doing exactly that!You can find Stephen under @stephencorrall on Instagram.If you would like to hear a particular topic discussed on the podcast, would like to suggest a guest, or take part yourself, please email [email protected] or contact me through @lapster1970 on most social ...
Apr 14, 2024
25 min