Upward by Onward
Stories, resources & reflections for the modern workforce
Lessons from Betting on Myself and Launching My Own Design Studio
After two layoffs in one year, Devlin Moore made the leap to independence and launched his design studio, Petal. In this piece, he shares the key lessons he’s learned about building a business, finding clients, and redefining success on his own terms.
1,000 Days After Quitting Corporate: 5 Things I Know Now
Thinking about finally quitting corporate? Financial coach Lauren Rosalanko shares five lessons that helped her quit from shifting her budget and mindset to creative ways to save. 1,000 days later, she’s living proof that you can create a stable & successful self-employed life.
W-2 Thinking Will Break Your Business (Here’s How to Shift It)
If your business still feels overwhelming or unbalanced, you might be holding onto old W-2 habits. Fractional COO, Natalie Hoop, shares how thinking like an employee can sabotage your success and what it takes to start operating like a true business owner.
Introducing the Archeon Typology
Discover the Archeon Typology, a framework that reveals how you approach work, growth, and collaboration across three key axes.
Flowchart: Health Insurance Options for Freelancers (US)
Health insurance comes up time and again in our community and it’s often overwhelming to even know where to start. This flowchart gives you a clear starting point, built from the real questions freelancers face every day.
5 Principles That Helped Me Build a Sustainable Freelance Design Career
Designer Erika Lauro shares five powerful lessons from her transition to freelance life, offering practical tips for building a creative career that’s flexible, fulfilling, and built on trust.