About this episode

Perryn Ryan shares her unconventional journey from IT to becoming a successful freelance illustrator in Brooklyn.

Perryn went from IT to fashion to freelance illustrator - not exactly the expected path. But one re-share from a stranger with a million followers changed everything. Based in Brooklyn, she's built a career doing the art she loves for women-led & focussed brands, with a set of financial habits that would make her accountant-pushing parents very proud.

People in this episode

Host: Steve Folland

Guest: Perryn Ryan

Topics covered

• freelancing
• illustration
• career change
• financial habits
• women in business

Keywords

• freelance illustrator
• career transition
• financial management
• art for brands
• women-led businesses

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IT, fashion, women-led & focussed brands

Places: Brooklyn

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