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Creative Essentials
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items App, website, and tool recommendations for making your creative journey smooth and enjoyable.
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Freelance Work Opportunities
Creativity Apps
Gear and Gadgets
Freelance Work Opportunities
The websites that I used when I first started my freelancing business. (And still do!)
The platform that launched my freelancing journey—great for building experience, landing clients, and turning your skills into income.
Upwork
A quick and easy way to start freelancing by offering your skills to a global audience. Perfect for testing services, building a portfolio, and earning from side hustles.
Fiverr
Another good app for freelance beginners to get their feet wet and gain some experience. Like other similar apps, you’ll be bidding on projects and pitching to clients. Practice makes perfect!
Hire Freelancers & Find Freelance Jobs Online
This app pays you to post content - even faceless. And the best part is that all of it’s done for you, complete with ready-made videos, keywords, and hashtags. Use my code 1313 to get started for free!
Noise App That Pays to Post
Creativity Apps
From design to editing, these apps are my go-to tools for bringing ideas to life—easy to use, endlessly versatile, and perfect for creators at any level.
Canva is my go-to design tool for making polished graphics fast and easy. Whether you’re creating social media posts, presentations, or marketing materials, it’s packed with templates and features that help you look professional without the hassle.
Canva
Adobe Lightroom is my go-to for professional photo editing that’s both powerful and user-friendly. Whether you’re fine-tuning colors or creating presets, it helps your images look polished and consistent—perfect for elevating your content.
Online photo editor | Photoshop Lightroom - Adobe
My go to photo library for thousands of free downloads without the hassle of licensing or subscription. Great for blog content!
Unsplash
More than just mood boards and inspiration, I use Pinterest to grow my brand and generate traffic to my website.
Pinterest
Gear and Gadgets
My favorite tools for creating on the go or leveling up at home—these picks make content creation smoother, smarter, and a lot more fun.
My go-to laptop for solid dependability that balances performance and affordability—perfect for managing all of my freelance needs that didn’t break the bank.
HP 15.6" LED Laptop, Intel Core i3
A versatile and affordable tablet that’s great for editing on the go. With solid performance and a responsive touchscreen, it’s a smart choice for creators who want flexibility without the high price tag.
Lenovo Tab P12
This macro lens is guaranteed to take your phone photography to the next level. Ideal for capturing stunning close-up details, it perfectly highlights textures and tiny objects with your iPhone’s camera for some truly creative shots.
Macro Lens for iPhone - SANDMARC
This ring light will help you create polished content anywhere with its adjustable brightness, angle, and color. It packs neatly into a carry case, too, and supports cordless use with Sony NP batteries, which are sold separately.
18" Portable LED Ring Light with Stand
For crystal clarity when recording videos on your phone, this is the mic you want.
Phone Microphone
These are my go-to earbuds for blocking out distractions and locking in my focus. These wireless earbuds offer crisp sound, active noise canceling, and all-day comfort while I’m creating and editing.
True Wireless Earbuds with Active Noise Canceling
If you’re a creator on the move like me, this compact organizer will keep your cables and chargers neat and easy to find.
Cable Organizer Case