The Jump Moment

Leaving my dream job: Freelance insights from Sara Ullah

Matt Curtis Season 1 Episode 8

What's your biggest takeaway?

This week’s resource is the Jump to Freelance group on Skool

Freelancing doesn’t have to be lonely. Join a community of like-minded creatives who understand the journey you’re on. Whether you’re dreaming, planning, or building momentum after making the jump, this group offers support, live Q&A’s, and expert guidance to help you thrive—together.

Group membership includes access to the new pricing guide that guides you through the process of discovering your ideal rates so you can price projects with confidence.

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Sara Ullah shares her journey from working her dream job at a church to becoming a full-time freelance graphic designer. Sara opens up about the fears she faced, like pricing her work and finding clients, and how she navigated these challenges to build a successful freelance business. Whether you’re dreaming of freelancing or looking for practical advice, Sara’s insights will inspire and equip you to take the leap.

Episode Highlights:

  • The spark: How Sara’s freelance journey began.
  • Overcoming fears of pricing and finding clients.
  • The importance of relationships in sustaining a freelance career.
  • Practical tools for managing freelance work, like Fiverr Workspace.
  • How freelancing brings freedom and creativity back into her life.

About Sara Ullah:
Sara is a creative and detail-oriented freelance graphic designer specializing in branding, page layout, and print and digital marketing materials. With over 15 years of experience in the design industry and a Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design and Marketing, she has collaborated with diverse clients (especially churches) to create visually compelling designs that communicate clear and impactful messages.

Passionate about turning ideas into stunning visuals, Sara excels in utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite to deliver high-quality work tailored to each client’s unique needs. She is an efficient designer and believes in combining aesthetics with functionality to craft designs that leave a lasting impression.

When not designing, Sara enjoys painting, reading, and finding new coffee shops and restaurants to enjoy with her husband, Aaron, in Austin, Texas.

RadRose Designs on Instagram: http://instagram.com/radrosedesigns
Follow Sara on Instagram: http://instagram.com/saraRullah

Explore the Jump to Freelance community, 1:1 coaching, and more at jumptofreelance.com. Take your first step today!