Hi there,

In our latest episode of the Article and Design Podcast, we sat down with Filipino freelancers on the ground to talk real talk — no fluff.

What’s inside:

✅ How they’re actually using AI in their daily workflow

✅ The real fears and opportunities AI brings

✅ First client wins (and losses) as a creative

✅ Advice for beginners: starting from $5-$10 gigs to charging what you’re worth

✅ Why learning consistently is non-negotiable

Take notes from the episode — this is one of our most powerful roundtable episodes yet.

KL draws a parallel to Karl Marx's "Das Kapital," stating, "the time will come when man will be alienated from the machine,"

Felix advises, "I don't rely 100% on it," emphasizing the need to "double check everything."

Ed reiterates, "it's your fault because you're too lazy to learn." He advises, "Be consistent on learning new skills."

Margaret explicitly states, "You have to adapt or you die." This sentiment is echoed by others, particularly for "creative people like us."

If this episode resonated with you, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us for our next community-led roundtable podcast on August 31, where we’ll dive into the dangers of AI and how freelancers can prepare.

📩 Just reply to this email if you’d like to join the discussion.

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Talk soon and stay grounded,

Margaret

Host, Article & Design Podcast

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