Freelance Smarter – Your 2026 Playbook - Lunch & Learn
Freelancing in 2026 comes with new challenges and huge opportunities. With technology, AI, and changing work patterns, freelance work is growing faster than full-time roles. More people than ever are ready to take the leap, work for themselves, and experience the freedom that comes with it. But there’s an art to freelancing and knowing how to position yourself, find the right clients, and stay consistent is key.
In this webinar, we’ll cover:
The mindset of a successful freelancer with regular clients
How to set yourself up for freelance success
CV and portfolio hacks to help you stand out
Who to target and why
What to charge and how to value your work
Where to find work and clients
How to stay in the game long-term
Host: Christina Banjo – Founder of Always Create
Christina Banjo is the Founder of Always Create, a community platform connecting agencies and teams with the most relevant creative talent while helping freelancers grow, thrive, and be seen. With over a decade of experience across fashion, advertising, media, and tech, including freelance and consultancy work with Logitech, XYZ London, and Ivy Park. Christina’s career has been defined by pivots: HR to founder, founder to creative freelancer, office to remote work. She’s passionate about empowering creatives and teams to navigate change, unlock opportunities, and thrive in the modern creative landscape. Always Create brings together 1,000+ talented creatives, hosts events, produces insightful content, and partners with agencies to connect bold creative talent with meaningful opportunities.
We’ll also be joined by special guest creative freelancers who have built consistent, long-term freelance careers and will share their experiences, insights, and lessons learned.
Who is this for?
All types of creatives or anyone ready to take control of their freelance career and make 2026 their year.
Tickets
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Session will be recorded. Replay available for 72 hours after event for those who can’t attend.