How do you combine your talents with purpose-driven work? When do all the small steps lead to a business you’re proud of?
Margo Stoney (she/her) is the Owner and Creative Director of High Mountain Creative. She lives in Montana and is dedicated to using graphic design to save the planet. She collaborates with nonprofits to develop visual storytelling pieces that raise awareness, increase impact and make supporting important causes more accessible to everyone.
In her free time, Margo likes to snowboard, hike and explore new places while looking at birds and sketching in her notebook along the way.
In this episode, Justine and Margo chat about:
Margo’s start into freelancing by exploring different avenues at the intersection of design and nature
having a "second shift" job that allowed Margo to both spend the day snowboarding and have employment with benefits in the evening
how employer jobs can set you up for the skills you need to start working for yourself
learning and experimenting through taking two steps forward and one step back
piecing together work as you transition toward your owning your own business
how one of your best first clients can be your past employer
prioritizing mental and physical health over hustle
the need for good chemistry and overlapping values in a client relationship
the value of solid contracts and processes
how design can help fight climate change and support conservation efforts
niching down to nonprofit clients
how positioning affects pricing and feeling confident in what you're charging
learning lessons from messing up
and more!
Connect with Margo:
Website: highmountaincreative.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mstoney
IG: instagram.com/highmountaincreative
Connect with Justine:
Website: justawildthought.com
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