This week on Just Get A Real Job, Jamie is joined by David Thomas a broadcaster, creative coach and trainer who’s spent the last 20 years helping people in the arts and media build more sustainable freelance careers.
David’s worked across the BBC, the UN and beyond, and now trains 100s of creatives every year. In this episode, he shares practical advice and hard-earned wisdom on everything from money to mindset.
We discuss:
💸 Why so many creatives think they’re bad with money
📊 How to build a healthier relationship with your finances
🧠 Reframing how we think about work
🤝 What we’re not taught about networking and selling our skills
🧰 The tools every freelancer needs
🌀 Why permanent jobs aren’t the norm anymore
📻 David’s long career in radio with the BBC & what it taught him
🚀 How David turned redundancy into a thriving training business
A practical and empowering episode for anyone trying to make a life and a living as a creative.
David’s website and resources: davidthomasmedia.com
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