Israa R.

When talking to creative freelancers, there’s one phrase that’s often repeated: "I don’t mean to sound cheesy or cliché but…" What follows that "but" ranges from waxing lyrical about the ability to control the professional and personal work they do, to an appreciation of work-life balance, to a full-on embrace of occupational joy and diversity. "It sounds cheesy, but if I’m not having fun, I’m not happy." That many freelancers sound like they have to defend their chosen career path says something a