a series of frank conversations about working life from real independents.

Designed to talk about all the s**t that happens as an indie - Freedom and Beanz aims to bring people together through real and honest perspectives.

With featured interviews and regular Instagram Live events we chat the highs and lows of being an indie in today’s fast-paced, demanding world. We discuss routes into industry and take a look at the real struggles and payoffs of being a business owner.

Real convos.
Real people.
Real life.

An opportunity to see the real people behind their creative businesses. We leave egos at the door and talk the good, the bad, the ugly and the breakdowns of what it’s like to run your own show.

Ever wonder if everyone else struggles with the same s**t
you do?

Is the ‘gram giving you shivers? Is a six-figure business on a two day week really that easy?

We dispel the myths through real questions and honest answers with gems of wisdom and top tips along the way, getting underneath the glossy exterior of the creative world so you can wonder no more.

The more the merrier.

We don’t dig the female-only vibe or speak exclusively to designers - we talk to a spectrum of independent businesses in the creative industry - from those about to take the leap into independent life to the seasoned-as-a-festive-turkey indies.

are you the next interviewee?

Get the ebook

An open and honest account about a business in its first year, published in its second year because it's been that busy.

14 months of diary musings exposing the highs and lows of going it alone, including handy hints and tips all within a 42pp illustrated ebook.

I’m good for a coffee thanks. Enjoy the book and I’d be super grateful if you can post, tag or share @hellokatystudio with others who might benefit from it too.