![]() ![]() It gave you the opportunity to follow that passion, I presume a passion for photography. Steve Folland: You wouldn't be doing this, right? Steve Folland: That's amazing though, really, when you sit back and think about it is that if you hadn't of started that Instagram account for something you were passionate about when you were on maternity leave … So there's lots of different revenue streams that don't fit into one neat job title. I sell eCourses and I mentor people on Instagram on how they can turn their online business into something bigger. Then, from there, I've really turned that into a job where I now do photography for brands, I do photography for individuals, I write for a few magazines, I'm writing a book. Then I built a blog off the back of that which also became quite popular and then opened up more revenue sources. I started to be approached to do some sponsored work and some brand work through that. I was on maternity leave and started an Instagram account, like I think a lot of people do to fill the time, and really quickly gained a big following on there for my photography. I was working for the NHS in speech therapy, completely different to what I do now. Sara Tasker: Yes and maybe that will answer some of that question. ![]() How about we get started hearing about how you got started being freelance? Steve Folland: So this could be interesting finding out how you don't know what you do. ![]() I like the fact that before we started speaking I asked you how you would define yourself and you kind of struggled. Steve Folland: Right now, though, let's go to Yorkshire and talk to freelance photographer and writer Sara Tasker. And join us on Twitter at Being Freelance. Take a look,, and make sure you subscribe on whatever podcasting device you might use. Sometimes we put in useful links to other things that they talk about. If you hear a guest and you think, "Oh, how do I find up what they're up to? How do I even spell their name?" Easy to link through to their Twitter pages or Instagram accounts or YouTube channels or their websites or maybe some of the things that they talk about. where you can check out all of the previous guests and link through as well. Maybe you found us on iTunes or whatever, we have a website as well. Steve Folland: Yes, how you doing? Hope you're well, hope everything's going good for you. It's really hard to say no but I'm getting better at it. I'll find a way to do it." And then can't sleep for a week because I've got so much to do. It's hard when it comes in your inbox and it's a great opportunity and you want to do it, you're really excited about doing it, then say yes and think, "It'll be fine. And I'm worth this money." You have to believe it yourself before they will. You have to say, "I'm going to be awesome for this job and you need me. Sara Tasker: It's about knowing your worth and being prepared for them to walk away if they don't see the value in it. Steve Folland: Let's find out what it's like being freelance for photographer and writer Sara Tasker. Transcription of Sara Tasker podcast interview - Being Freelance Find out more at, track him down on Twitter/Instagram or lay a trail of cake and he'll eventually catch you up. Steve's a freelancer helping businesses use and make video & audio content in much better ways. and if you have, well you'll know what it's about to be. SPOILER: Don't click this link until you've listened to the episode. Now she uses her knowledge of instagram as another revenue stream: teaching, sharing, mentoring. Her 'Me & Orla' brand continues to grow with big brands knocking. Her Instagram followers have given her the ability to quit her 'day job' and follow her passion for photography and writing. Sara's story shows what can happen when you find and connect with your people, with your audience. When Sara went on maternity leave it wasn't just her child that was born. ![]()
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