The Consumer to Creator Podcast

In early Autumn, I made the decision to step back from Instagram. Overall, my experience away from the platform has been largely positive. With that in mind, do I see myself back on the platform? 

In this episode, you'll learn about the biggest benefits I've had since deactivating. I will also mention the negatives, as there have been a few of them. 

Get in touch: danny@consumertocreator.co 

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How many times have you been told to "be realistic" when you wanted to aim high? For the host of this podcast episode, the answer is "quite a lot". But while this advice may be well-intentioned, it's also very bad advice. 

What's realistic differs from person to person, and the last thing you should want is a life that's "realistic" based on the lives of people that you have no desire to be like. 

Aiming big, and working towards what you want to achieve, is a duty you have for the world and your family. We've seen how much things have changed over the past two-and-a-half years, and the perceived safety many people see from not rocking the boat has proven itself to be a mere illusion. 

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Have you ever noticed that we're told to find the highest-paying job, without thinking about the actual number? People will proudly flaunt their salaries, while failing to mention that their living costs are dangerously close to breaking even — and in some cases, they outpace that particular paycheck. 

In 2018, an individual in San Francisco earning $82,200 or less was considered "low income" for the area. That's according to this website: https://sfgov.org/scorecards/safety-net/poverty-san-francisco

This podcast episode is partially a rant, and partly me trying to explain why I think going for the highest-paying job, niche, or industry, is a dangerous path. I also seek to give you solutions, which — hopefully — will enable you to feel more fulfilled and also earn more money at the same time. 

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Today, the amount of opportunities to grow your career in a creative field are more than has ever previously been the case. And instead of getting a part-time job that you really don't like while studying, freelancing can offer a much better way to make money for writers, designers, photographers, and so on. The work you do is relevant to your degree, you'll likely earn more than would otherwise have been the case, and you'll make valuable connections as well.

In this episode, we explore the main reasons why creative students should freelance while at university. On top of that, you'll also learn a couple of handy tips for finding freelance jobs. Don't forget to follow along and give us a 5* review if you enjoyed listening and found some value :) 

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Right, welcome back to another episode of the Doing Stuff Podcast. In this week's episode, we're talking about creating room for your creativity — and why it's important. 

Regardless of what you do for work, having a creative outlet is a good idea. It can help work different parts of your brain, and it's also a good way to improve your mental wellbeing. This episode is pretty short, but I hope you found some value from it :) 

You can get in touch with any questions etc. at: danny@consumertocreator.co. If you liked this episode, feel free to drop a five-star review and follow along — it's greatly appreciated. 

Okay, this episode was kind of a last-minute idea. I have decided to take a(nother) break from Instagram; this time, it's indefinite. 

With a week gone so far, the benefits have been astronomical. Adopting digital minimalism is, in my opinion, an excellent way to declutter your mind and free up more time to focus on the things that matter to you. You can also get your projects completed in a more efficient manner, which is nice. 

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When starting a freelance writing business, getting your name out there is a good idea. And when you read a lot of advice online, you'll see many people tell you to start a social media account. Is it actually necessary to have one, though? Are there alternatives? 

In this podcast episode, we dive into all of the above. 

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Right, yeah — I'm starting another podcast. This project will aim to help freelancers and people working remotely to improve their quality of life and not feel like they're constantly snowed under with work. We'll talk tips, tech, and much more; this episode is just a quick introduction outlining what you can expect going forward. 

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