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Ep 142 - Art, Design, Travel with Lauren Hom

12/25/2016

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Does creativity make you happy? Designer and letterer Lauren Hom transformed her NYC job to a location independent creative studio. Known for her bright color palettes and playful letterforms, Lauren has created work for clients like Starbucks, Google, AT&T, YouTube and TIME Magazine. She now has the freedom to travel the world to work when and where she wants.

In this episode, Lauren shares how she started working for free and now can charge upwards to $30,000 on some projects. She also talks about working for corporate companies, whether you should hire an agent, and how you can market your brand. During the show, Johnny FD and Lauren share their experience dating and traveling as an Asian Americans. Listen to the end, to hear how Johnny paid off $40,000 in student loans and how you can too.

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Epsiode 142 Show Notes

Links:
Website - HomSweetHom.com
Book: http://dailydishonesty.com/
Talk: http://hyperakt.com/lunch-talks/lauren-hom/


New Blog Post: http://www.johnnyfd.com/2016/12/lessons-digital-nomad-travel.html
2017 Digital Nomad Summit: http://www.nomadsummit.com/


Show Notes:
02:00 - Starting as an illustrator
04:10 - Trendsetting in NYC
08:20 - Hand Lettering and design
13:00 - Working for corporate companies
15:10 - Hiring an agent
24:30 - Channeling negative energy
25:30 - Dating as an Asian American
35:30 - Traveling as an Asian American
38:45 - Chalk lettering for free lunches
42:00 - Setting high expectations
46:00 - Online creative boot camp
46:50 - Marketing your brand
49:00 - Remote year signup
54:15 - Cost of living: NYC vs Chiang Mai
58:50 - Paying off $40,000 in student loans 
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