What does it really take to make a living as a creative, without burning out? In this episode, Danyah sits down with award-winning documentary filmmaker, video strategist, and content creator Alex Gasaway to unpack the real behind-the-scenes of creative entrepreneurship.
Alex shares her journey from self-taught filmmaker and college athlete to building a sustainable freelance career, working with major nonprofit media platforms like Invisible People, and navigating the emotional weight of putting your creativity out into the world. In the conversation, they explore why structure is essential to creative freedom and how to cultivate discipline, consistency, and self-trust as a creative.
Whether you're a freelancer, content creator, filmmaker, or just trying to figure out how to balance your art with your life, this episode is packed with honest insights and hard-earned wisdom!
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