SEPT 30 - OCT 4, 2019 | Denver, CO
Denver is hosting an exciting, transformative conference for this fast-growing segment of the workforce. FREELANCE BUSINESS WEEK DENVER (#FBWDEN) will offer five days of learning, connecting, collaborating, and skill-sharing for freelancers—and those who are contemplating freelancing. With over 50 speakers and 60+ workshops, presentations, fireside chats, and panel discussions throughout Denver, attendees will level up their freelance business—and connect with other freelancers who can help them.
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#FBWDEN Schedule
Sept 30 – Oct 4, 2019
50 speakers and 60+ sessions are waiting for you!
Get 10% off your tickets with code: FBWWW
50% off for onsite childcare throughout the week from Nanno.
About #FBWDEN
We are your community—together we are all better. As freelance business owners, it is far too easy to work in a vacuum and diminish our growth and creativity. We owe it to ourselves and our city to keep growing.
We are bringing Freelance Business Week to Denver to honor your hard work and provide you with the resources to push through roadblocks in your business and achieve your dreams. Come out and join us, expand your network, and broaden your view of the possibilities.
The awesome pattern logo and design elements are by the ever-so-talented Debbie Clapper
Your #FBWDEN Organization Team
Meet Our Team
Amy Darling
#FBWDEN Co-Lead Logistics
Amy’s very winding path to achieving graphic designer girl boss status at Amy Darling Design began when she wanted to have the flexibility to be a part of her nieces’ lives. She also wanted to work on print and digital projects in more varied industries. Her enthusiasm for color palettes knows no bounds and she hopes to bring that enthusiasm to Freelance Business Week and meet amazing people in the process.
Madison Cleo
#FBWDEN Co-Lead Communications
Madison Cleo is the owner of MadCleo, a boutique marketing agency in Denver that helps creatives and rad small businesses look cool online by taking over the things they don’t have time for—digital strategy, social media, and social advertising—so they can focus on clients, products and services.
Rebecca Andruszka
#FBWDEN Co-Lead Organizer & Founder Do Better Consulting
Rebecca has been a freelance nonprofit consultant and career coach for about two years. During that time she has written grants to support HIV-positive children in Swaziland, coordinated with small businesses to fund agriculture projects in Brazil, and planned kick-ass parties for independent media here in Colorado. She’s excited to bring her bossy systems and project management skills to Freelance Business Week.
Jenn Uhen
#FBWDEN Co-Lead Logistics
Jenn leverages the Gig Economy to achieve her goal of being partially retired until she can be fully retired. Leaving the full-time grind in 2017, Jenn spends her work life as a Leadership Coach and Communication Strategist for the best leaders who want to be better and building passive income. Freelance Business Week is an opportunity to invite Freelancers to clarify their goals and level up their businesses.
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Drew Hornbein
#FBWDEN Co-Lead Organizer & Founder
Drew has been a nomad, activist, entrepreneur, farmer, culture hacker, and freelance developer. He’s quietly supported the growth of social movements, relief efforts, radical K-12 education, and paradigm shifting ideas. At home with digital technology but finds his joy in facilitating cultural technology that helps groups work together in more effective healthy ways.
Sara Rosinsky
#FBWDEN Co-Lead Communications
To Sara, the only thing better than being a copywriter is being a freelance copywriter. Under the banner of Shiny Red Copy, she helps all kinds of clients to promote all kinds of products and services—software, beer, private schools, brain surgery, etc. She got involved with Freelance Business Week because she loves fraternizing with freelancers (and occasionally, indulging in alliteration).
Speaker Selection Committee
Monica Stockbridge
Communications Professional
Monica is a writer and editor who helps people, businesses and brands tell their unique stories. She has more than 11 years’ experience in content strategy, client communications and freelance writing.
Tom Fellner
Brand strategy consultant
Tom has been a leader in the creative and marketing field for over 25 years. starting his professional career as a graphic designer. He is the founder of Bryt•Idea Marketing Strategy.
Tiffany Huisenga
Designer & Illustrator
Tiffany is a Denver-based graphic designer who specializes in bright and friendly design for small businesses who are serious about growing their business with professional design.
Where It’s At
#FBWDEN will be hosted in business and coworking spaces across the City of Denver, CO (mainly in RINO).
Denver brings a breath of fresh mountain air to FREELANCE BUSINESS WEEK as the first western city to host a #FBW event.
Charley Co
CO Lending Source
Craft
Enterprise
Galvanize Platte
Improper City
Soona
The Riveter
Workability
Sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors for making this event affordable for our local freelance business owners.
Media Sponsors
Venue Sponsors
Check out these lovely venues who are graciously hosting sessions.