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Surviving a Layoff as a Creative (#027)

Surviving a Layoff as a Creative (#027)

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Layoffs hit creatives differently.When your identity is tied to what you make…When your voice is your product…When your worth is constantly judged, critiqued, iterated, and reimagined…losing a job isn’t just losing income. It’s losing an anchor.In this episode of League of Laid Off Legends, we sit down with Tré, an Aussie designer / videographer / creator whose layoff didn’t break him — it unlocked him.Instead of spiraling, he used unemployment as a creative runway.Instead of chasing virality, he built a 10,000+ person community by being radically human.This episode is a roadmap for any creative trying to understand:“How do I handle a layoff when my art, my identity, and my income are all tangled together?”In this episode, creatives will learn:🎨 How to stay grounded when your creative identity gets shaken🛠️ Why layoffs can sharpen your artistic voice if you let them🧘 How to listen to your inner creative compass when external validation disappears⏳ Why Tré now "creates like he's running out of time" — and why you might need to tooWho this episode is for:Creatives navigating layoffsFilmmakers, videographers, artists, editorsContent creators trying to find their voiceAnyone who feels the fear of being “replaceable”Creative leaders trying to support impacted team membersTré’s story is a reminder that a layoff doesn’t diminish your talent. Rather, it helps you to rediscover it.If you’re a creative who’s been laid off, or fears you might be, this episode will challenge you, comfort you, and give you a path forward.

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