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Every freelance journey is driven by unique motivations, goals, routines, and visions of success. But it’s also a shared experience—one that’s understood by millions of others around the world who know the challenges and triumphs of being self-employed.
For many independent professionals, every day of that adventure starts with a great cup of coffee!
October 1 was International Coffee Day, but the coffee-fueled team at Upwork decided that one of the community’s favorite beverages deserved even greater recognition.
They collaborated with California-based Red Bay Coffee to create a medium dark roast custom blend, then I was commissioned to help them celebrate coffee’s role as a reliable companion through change, creativity, and hustle.
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