"Don't Quit Your Day Job" Workshop

a capacity-friendly approach to freelancing

hosted by Caitlin & Liora of Colorful Futures

Thursday, August 20th, 2026| 6:30 pm ET | Virtual

$18 to join - replay included

A lot of us neuroqueers think in black and white: you either quit your day job and dive fully into starting your own thing, or you stick with the 9-5 life and give up on your passion project. 

There’s a secret third option you can do at your own pace: 
Freelancing. 

It’s not just for the entrepreneurial types, either. Whether you’re starting your own business or you’re a traditional job seeker, freelancing can help you…
stay on top of industry trends and keep your skills fresh
 it’s 2026 and every field is growing and moving faster than ever before. freelancing means you’re regularly taking the temperature of your industry’s desired skills and staying ahead of the curve 

build experience and fill in knowledge gaps
the more experience you have, the more impressive your resume or pitch looks to the right employer or client. especially if you want to pivot from one industry to another, working on a freelance basis in your intended career path shows that you already have the skills and knowledge, you just need the chance. 

cultivate a secondary stream of income
your side hustle doesn’t have to burn you out. freelancing can be done at any pace—which makes it a very attractive income stream you can adjust as needed. 

practice your people skills
pitching your services and applying for a job use the same skill set: knowing what the client (or employer) needs and convincing them that you’re the solution to that need.
in this 90-minute workshop we’ll be teaching:

  • where to look for legit opportunities for freelance work 
  • how to set up your LinkedIn ONE TIME to position yourself for contract work 
  • the basics of pitching and pricing 
  • why it’s important to keep track of your impact and client feedback as you grow 
  • how to balance your day job with your freelance work in a way that honors your capacity


We offer this workshop at the lowest price possible to make support accessible to as many people as we can.
If you’re able, you can add an optional $9 sponsorship contribution to help us keep workshops low-cost and support access for others.
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