How to become a freelancer?

Curious about going freelance but not sure where to start? This hands‑on session breaks down everything you need to build a successful freelance practice—from the basics to the big‑picture strategy.

We’ll explore the essential skills every freelancer needs:

• Branding what you offer

• Creating a platform that gets you noticed

• Finding and securing paid work

• Pricing your services and invoicing professionally

• Selling your strengths with a strong personal proposition
• Building and nurturing a network that gets you opportunities

Whether you're a writer, designer, content creator, make‑up artist, pattern cutter, marketer, or anything in between, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to take the leap into freelance life.

Speaker bio

Mirela Barbosa, LCF Graduate Futures Enterprise Consultant

Mirela Barbosa is a mentor and consultant with over 20 years’ experience in the fashion and beauty industries. Her work combines research, strategy, and cultural aspects to help develop meaningful brands. She is also the founder of Project M, an emotional branding consultancy aimed at startups and mid-sized companies, launched after completing her MA in Fashion Entrepreneurship and Innovation at LCF.