About this episode

In this episode, Liz Mosley and Mélanie Johnsson discuss the transformative power of side quests in personal and professional growth.

I am a big believer in the power of "side quests" . Over the years, my own side projects have transformed into vital parts of my business and completely changed my career trajectory . In this episode, I am joined by Mélanie Johnsson , a creative director, illustrator, and designer who is equally obsessed with the magic of the side quest . We dive into how these personal projects have brought her new clients, created a vibrant community, and allowed her to push her creative boundaries without the constraints of client briefs . Whether you are considering launching a magazine, a community challenge, or an exhibition, Mélanie's proactive attitude will empower you to stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them yourself . Thanks to Ivy Malik for sponsoring this episode. If you wanna learn how to co-create a sale so it doesn't feel like selling head to lizmosley.net/ivy and watch the free training video. Key Takeaways Proactive Career Growth : Side quests allow you to create the exact type of work you want to be hired for, effectively controlling your own professional narrative and journey. Creative Freedom and Values : Personal projects provide a space to align purely with…

People in this episode

Host: Liz Mosley

Guest: Mélanie Johnsson

Topics covered

• side quests
• creative projects
• career growth
• community building
• creative freedom

Keywords

• side quests
• creative director
• illustrator
• community challenge
• career trajectory

Sponsors

Ivy Malik

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