The journey that led to IMMA Collective
A little glimpse into the heart of my IMMA journey and, hopefully, a spark for anyone contemplating their own leap into something new.
In this issue, I want to share a bit of my personal journey and the essence of what IMMA Collective stands for, through a recent conversation I had with Adam Forbes from
Prototyping Freelancing
In our conversation, we peeled back the layers of what it means to step away from the familiar and venture into the unknown. We discussed the initial experiments with freelancing, the tests and trials, and came to the realisation that freelancing isn’t just a career choice—it’s a path to resilience and independence.
How IMMA Collective was born
We also delved into the reasons and processes behind building IMMA, illustrating how each of us, in our unique ways, can contribute to a tapestry of meaningful change while supporting one another.
Catch our conversation:
Watch on YouTube for the full visual experience:
or listen on Spotify for some inspiration your next walk:
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Whenever you're ready, join us at IMMA Collective to take the leap into freelancing or to build your solo business with more intention and support.
Applications to join in March close on the 29th of February so this is the last chance to join our Nurture membership at a reduced rate.
Interesting opportunities for you
Every week, we comb through numerous job boards to find freelance opportunities, saving our members hours of time. Here is a selection of 10 opportunities for this week.
Product Designer - Relay
📍London, hybrid
Strategy, Impact, and Learning Associate - ClimateWorks Foundation
📍Remote, United States
💰Tier 1 (Bay Area / NYC): $38 to $40 (hourly rate)
💰Tier 2(Other US): $35 to $38 (hourly rate)
⏰ASAP
Infographic Designer & Artist - Union of Southern Service Workers (USSW)
📍Remote
💰$3,000 dollars
⏰March 6, 2024
UX/UI Product Designer - UNICEF
📍Remote (New York)
⏰ASAP
Website Planning and Design Consultation - Anishinabek Nation
📍Remote
⏰ 7th of March
Communications Consultant - United Nations
📍Remote
⏰ Mar 9, 2024
Lead Behavioural Designer - Common Thread
📍Remote, with a strong preference for candidates within UTC -/+5 timezones
💰$6,000 – $7,800.
⏰ 5 March 2024
Contract Manager - Reactivate
📍Remote
⏰ ASAP
Researcher (Science and Technology) - The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)
📍Geneva (CH)
⏰ 3rd of March
Executive Director - Global Voices
📍Remote
⏰ASAP
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Behind the Scenes at IMMA:
Last week, we held a sharing session where we spoke transparently about pricing our work. We discussed how we charge for projects in different countries, conducted workshops, and explored how to value our work.
We hosted our Impactful Connections event, which was joined by more than 30 people from all over the world. The next networking event is scheduled for March 14th - we hope you'll join us.
If you're interested in Exploring IMMA, learning about our story, and determining if this could be the right community for you, the next session is happening on Monday, March 11 - register here.
Looking forward to either seeing you at our events or sharing more insights and opportunities in your inbox next week.
Lilli
Thanks for sharing the podcast Lilli, I really enjoyed hearing about your journey into freelancing and your views on freelancing as a resilient choice. We also talked about the importance of confidence - and actually how this gets tested and built when working for yourself in a way it doesnt when working in a conventional job. Thanks so much for joining me - I hope it inspires people to back themselves like you and many of your community have done.