THE FREEDOM DESIGNER ACADEMY PRESENTS...
the Self-Led DESIGNER
The Self-Led Designer is a self-paced course for designers, illustrators, and client-facing creatives who want more autonomy, clarity, and confidence in their work... without becoming harder, louder, or someone they’re not.
GET FIRST ACCESSLead your work without abandoning yourself.
This isn’t about doing more. It’s about learning how to trust yourself again inside your work. This course helps you build internal leadership and autonomy so you can pause, recalibrate, and choose cleanly when things feel challenging or uncertain.
Before joining Freedom Designer Academy, I wasn’t a remote worker or designer—I actually doubted if I was cut out for it. But after working with Adele everything shifted.
Now, I’m a part-time freelancer juggling multiple design projects with a growing client list—while traveling full-time. I’m performing better than I ever thought possible.
What I didn’t expect was how confident and clear I’d feel about my path. This wasn’t just about learning design—it was about trusting myself and building a life that fits me.
Quan — Designer
Joining Freedom Designer Academy was a turning point in my design career. Adele gave me the tools, feedback, and confidence to step into real client work with clarity and purpose.
She helped me align my creative vision with client goals and empowered me to grow as both a designer and communicator. I felt supported every step of the way—and that shifted how I show up in my work.
Thank you, Adele, for your mentorship, your energy, and your belief in what’s possible.
Elie — UX Designer
Freedom Designer Academy helped me rediscover what I truly loved about design. Adele created a supportive space where I gained clarity, built confidence, and found my voice as a designer.
Her feedback was always thoughtful and direct—it pushed me to grow not just creatively, but professionally. I came away with stronger skills, better boundaries, and a deeper understanding of my own value.
Adele saw the potential in me and helped me fully step into it.
Jamie — Graphic Designer
Does your creative business feel harder than it should?
Most designers don’t struggle because they lack skill. They struggle because they’ve learned to outsource authority.
You’re working inside systems that weren’t designed for how you uniquely lead.
- You think ahead.
- You see the whole before it’s fully formed.
- You often know before you can explain.
Client work asks for the opposite — justification, explanation, agreement — so over time you’re trained to look outside yourself for permission.
You second-guess decisions not because they’re wrong, but because you’ve learned to override your own knowing.
- Boundaries feel hard.
- Pricing feels charged.
- Client work feels heavier than it should.
Not because you’re doing it wrong, but because your internal leadership hasn’t been reinforced yet.
The Self-Led Designer exists to help you reclaim that authority, so your work can feel steadier, cleaner, and lighter again.
Get First Access to the Soul-Led DesignerMYÂ STUDENTS HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN...
Why IÂ created this course...
Before creating The Self-Led Designer, I was a university professor teaching design. The curriculum was structured but inflexible. Students were skilled but disconnected from their authority. Real-world creative business wasn’t being taught.
At the same time, I was already building brands, monetizing remotely, and leading creative work outside institutional systems in my own business. The Self-Led Designer exists to bridge that gap; between knowing how to design and knowing how to lead your work without abandoning yourself.
There’s a lie most designers have been fed...
That you need to build a full-blown agency, become an influencer, or sell out your artistry just to make real money.
We’ve been taught that creativity alone isn’t enough. That to grow, we have to compromise our craft, crank out content we don’t care about, or mimic sales tactics that make us cringe.
And let’s not forget the big one: the starving artist myth—the belief that we should just be grateful to get paid at all.
You don’t need more tactics. You need more alignment.
You need mentorship that honors your creative process and shows you how to build a business that fits who you are.
Freedom Designer Academy is for designers who want freedom and fulfillment.
Freedom Designer Academy is your way out of the chaos—into clarity, alignment, and sustainable creative growth.
What if your business felt like an extension of your creativity—not a cage for it?
What if you had more space, more freedom, and more time for what lights you up?
What if your work attracted clients who respected your process—and paid accordingly?
What if your business let you create in flow—and grow without selling your soul?
Join the Pack
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At Freedom Designer Academy, design isn’t just strategy—it’s soul work.
We’re not here to follow trends or fit into boxes. We’re here to create brands with depth, alignment, and artistry. And we don’t do it alone.Â
Like any true creative collective, this is a space where independent minds come together—to support, grow, thrive. Where your voice matters, your vision is celebrated, and your work becomes a vehicle for freedom.
If you’re here, you’re meant to be part of something deeper—a global community of visionary designers building businesses that move with them.
LIVE CALLS STARTÂ JUNEÂ 2025
Early Enrollment Now Open!
Join before May 1st and get a free 1:1 laser call with Creative Director, Adele—when you choose your monthly or annual membership option below.
Annual Membership
$1,200
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Everything in the Monthly Membership PLUS...
- Full instant access to the entire curriculum (no waiting, no drip)
- Priority placement for hot seat coaching calls
- One 1:1 onboarding laser coaching session with Adele to solve your first big roadblock
- Locked-in price for the year (no surprise hikes)
- BONUS: Full access to my personal template library—contracts, copy prompts, client communication tools, and more.
LET MYÂ STUDENT RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES...
from Overwhelmed to Aligned
When I joined Freedom Designer Academy, I had just left my agency job and was overwhelmed with where to go next. Freedom Designer Academy gave me the clarity, structure, and support I didn’t even realize I needed.
Adele’s mentorship felt personal and intuitive. Each week built on the last—helping me reconnect with my purpose, refine my process, and confidently step into business ownership.
Since then, I’ve streamlined my client communication, upgraded my systems, and feel more in flow with my work than ever before. Adele helped me turn my creative skill into something sustainable—and finally aligned.
—Jessica—
Brand & Web Designer
Supportive, Safe & Seriously Business-Savvy
I loved being part of Freedom Designer Academy! Adele creates such a safe, supportive space — always ready to guide, give thoughtful feedback, and share her wisdom.
I felt free to explore my ideas, while still learning how to maintain real business excellence.
—Chantelle—
Web Designer
This program gave me more than just tools—it gave me confidence.
Before I joined, I was constantly second-guessing how to price my work and communicate boundaries with clients. I felt unsure, like I needed to bend whenever someone pushed back.
But through this experience, something shifted.
I’ve gained a stronger sense of self-respect and belief in the value of my work.Â
What stood out most was how welcoming and supportive the space was—never any pressure to be perfect. Adele genuinely cared, offered real feedback, and created an environment where growth felt exciting, not overwhelming.Â
Even now, I know I can come back to the course materials and community whenever I need guidance. I’m walking away not only with a toolkit but with a new standard for how I show up as a creative professional.
—Hayley—
Illustrator
You don’t need another course.
You need clarity, mentorship, and a creative business that finally works for you.
Apply Now for Mentorship
Let’s build your freedom-first design business.
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A comprehensive step-by-step plan to Reboot your metabolism, release stubborn fat, address root imbalances and achieve sustainable health and vitality.
WITHOUT...
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Over 12 weeks, you'll learn to balance your nervous system, hormones, and reduce inflammation to lose weight, boost energy, sleep better, decrease joint pain, and improve mental clarity.
What Makes The Metabolism FoundationsÂ
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We don’t just focus on losing weight—we prioritize getting healthy first.
Weight gain, along with low energy, poor sleep, brain fog, and other issues are symptoms of deeper imbalances in the body. By addressing these root imbalances and getting your body healthy, the symptoms start to disappear naturally.Â
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Our 6 Pillar Approach
Metabolism Support
Discover how optimizing your metabolism can transform your health and weight loss journey. Learn the key steps to support your metabolism effectively and achieve sustainable results.
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Hormone Balance
Hormones play a critical role in weight gain. When out of balance, metabolism slows, energy crashes, and weight gain occurs. Restrictive diets and intense exercise can further stress hormone problems.
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Blood Sugar & Inflammation Mastery
Unbalanced blood sugars and inflammation are major contributors to weight gain and difficulty losing weight. Inflammation slows metabolism and leads to insulin resistance, while unbalanced blood sugars cause insulin spikes and fat storage.
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Identity & Mindset Mastery
Many people diet but never learn to think like a healthy person. Achieving lasting health and weight loss requires building a healthy relationship with food and breaking stress eating and diet culture patterns.
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Lifestyle & Sustainability
We all love treats, snacks, dining out, and traveling without feeling restricted or stressed about calories and weight gain. The good news is you can enjoy these pleasures while staying in control and making healthy choices.
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Movement Mastery
Often, the approach to losing weight focuses on exercising more. However, this can stress your body, leading to imbalances and weight gain.
