Per Our Last Email

Really Good At Starting Something ft. Weekend Creative

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kicking off today’s episode with one more Harry Potter cocktail (this one’s a smoky activated charcoal margarita called “Skele-Gro”), ...

Super Keen To Make This Work ft. Emma Maja

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Emma Maja — our Australian gal (who joined us at a wildly early hour bc of the time difference!), who’s a freelance graphic designer, illustr...

I Need To Hear This Song ft. Jason B. James

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, meet Jason B. James —  an incredible food and beverage photographer by day and DJ by night! We kicked off this episode with another Harry Po...

A Louis Vuitton Box ft. Halves Studio

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who knew Per Our Last Email would be getting into unsolved mystery podcast territory? 👀 Our friends Cierra and James of Halves Studio, an incredibl...

Did Something Upload Incorrectly? ft. Four Course Media

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, you get to meet the incredible women behind Four Course Media, Rylee and Laura! We’re kicking off this episode during the mass...

She Was Always... Somewhere ft. Megan Rizzo

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking to the incredible Megan Rizzo, an amazing creative, artist, and illustrator who’s worked with tons of companies (hello… like...

Can You Just Confirm If Those Are Your Photos Or Not?

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

And we are BACK with a good ole’ stories episode… arguably our most audacious one ever, so get ready! College cocktail month is still going strong...

They Kept Calling ft. Lina Cordero of Onlychild Design

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode kicks off with Lina Cordero of Onlychild Design, a branding and design studio, and we’re OBSESSED WITH HER… as you’ll be able ...

I Was Trolled ft. Marina Williams

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine getting trolled for a year and receiving not one but SEVERAL inquiries by someone pretending to be Lady Gaga... 😅 Wellllll... you can stop ...

The Plumber Did The Work

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, we’re shakin’ it up with a good ole’ discussion topic… CONTRACT CLAUSES. But, before we dive in over key lime martin...

Small Time

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guys, is there anything better than a stories episode?! NOPE — and get ready for this one!  We’re still going strong with our OOO cocktail theme,...

Elaborately Scammed ft. Lauren Jones

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You know those cool, chic, insightful, and incredibly talented people that you see online and immediately want to be friends with? Yeah... that's...

Let's Call Her Bill

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with a STORIES EPISODE! But, tbh, we’re only really halfway back — AKA, Arabela forgot to make the cocktails & we had to pause to...

The Plot Thickens ft. Giulietta Pinna of Limonata Creative

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re stepping into the creative world of Giulietta Pinna of Limonata Creative and Prop Up Shop. We’re chatting over some piña coladas...

Paper Trail ft. Little Drill and Weekend Creative | Part 2

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

And, we’re BACK with part 2 of our 100th episode, feat. our BFFs at Little Drill!On this episode we’re diving in with James and Shelby’s most ho...

Pleasure Based Billing ft. Little Drill and Weekend Creative | Part 1

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guys… WE MADE IT TO OUR 100TH EPISODE! 🥳🥳🥳 And, to celebrate, we’re bringing back our BFFs, James & Shelby of Little Drill, for a 2-p...

We Crashed Into His Farm ft. Elise Swopes

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, meet Elise Swopes — AKA, one of the sweetest, coolest chicks on the internet and an all-around amazing human being and cre...

They’re Going To Burn In Hell ft. Josiah Goldsmith

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Per Our Last Email we’re hanging out with graphic designer and artist Josiah Goldsmith! We jump right in over a cocktail we group-named...

5 Seconds Away From Making A Voodoo Doll ft. Jenn Shore

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode you get to meet Jenn Shore, the badass behind design agency Shore Creative (and our triplet flame — she wore a jumpsuit that sa...

Don't You Remember Me?

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You guys know there are few things we love more than a great stories episode, and we’re starting off this week’s with a bang (AKA… stories). We’...

We Made A Mistake

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You know it’s going to be a good one when you hear us starting to throw out all of our best chicken expressions and puns. 🐓 Today’s episode is ...

Well… I Have This Other Idea… ft. Suzanne Clements

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s podcast we’re hanging out with our IG friend turned pod guest, creative photographer and artist Suzanne Clements! We’re talking a...

I'm Never Going To See That Money ft. Alex Baxter

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

And we’re BAAAAAAACK! On this week’s episode, we’re finally welcoming our hilarious Scottish friend Alex Baxter (whose accent we LOVE, as you’...

Revisiting Now Rachel, I'm Poor...

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

…Honestly, there are no words.Do you all go and search for the weirdest clients ever, just to entice us? Are you forever in the pursuit of a good me...

Revisiting I Could Have Made This In 5 Min ft. Elliot Ulm

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s true. @elliotisacoolguy.A very cool guy.A guy who runs a flourishing creative business, but a guy who isn’t very good at freelancing, nonethe...

Revisiting The Spoon Spiel

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remember that time you paid your rent in popsicle sticks?No?Well, what about spoons?Still no?Weird, because we could’ve SWORN that it was considered...

Sue Me For What? ft. Claire Xue of Moodelier

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, we’re welcoming our longtime friend and fellow creative, Claire Xue of Moodelier! Over mezcal hibiscus sours we’ve named...

More Like The Rolling Stones

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are the living embodiment of the “story time! WAKE UP!” TikTok sound this week, because we have some goooood stories to share… including some...

You Can't Wear Shorts ft. Megan Galante

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re so freakin’ honored to have artist Megan Galante on! We’re keeping with our beer month theme, and dove right into this convo al...

You Should Get Paid For This ft. Keegan Evans

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the pod, we’re diving deep with Keegan Evans, a photo and video content creator and educator (and one of our fav follows, always!). We’...

Too Expensive

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been absolutely living for the stories episodes lately, and today we’re giving you another jam- (and humor-) packed ep full of ‘em! After ...

Red Flag ft. Alexis Jesup and Max Hoffman of Colors Collective

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re sitting down with two of our pals, Alexis and Max of Colors Collective — a next-level creative content studio based out of Brookl...

An Elderly Man

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guys, let’s be real — the freelancer life is FULLLLLLL of stories. Like, all the time. And then some. And, while some of those stories can make us...

I’m At Target, Stop. ft. Juan Cazares

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, meet the incredible Juan Cazares, AKA the face behind @juanskindiary! We’re sippin’ mocktails this week thanks to De Soi — this one i...

So She Called Them ft. Freelance Founders

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re chatting with Carolyn Bothwell and Kate Cervini of Freelance Founders. Over delish mocktails called Happy Hour (a la our new sponso...

Free T-Shirts

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s be honest… this freelancer life is WEIRD. Like, so weird. But, the weirdness makes it the coolest, too — and it’s why we live for a grea...

Baby Girl, That’s A Problem ft. Denisse Myrick of Chasing Denisse

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re talking with the ultimate QUEEN, Denisse Myrick, who we’ve been waiting to get on the show for forever! We’re clinking our glas...

Toilet Paper Tester ft. Susie B. & Co

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re jumping headfirst into the freelancing and copywriting world with Susannah Hutcheson of Susie B. & Co. (our copywriter!). We’...

Your Business' Appetite

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever opened a client email and thought “WTF?!” “the AUDACITY” and “ummm….” all within 1.7 seconds, today’s stories episode...

I’m Not A Makeup Artist ft. Mushaboom Studio

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re diving into all things creativity and freelancing with Laura Grace & Katie Lynn of Mushaboom Studio! We’re drinking a mocktai...

Not For Me ft. Kelly Robyn

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re digging into all things creative freelancing with Kelly Robyn of K+C Collective over some deliiiightful Old Fashioneds that we’ve...

A Whole Mess ft. Vortic Studio

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re chatting with Zaid & Carolina of Vortic Studio over strong Negronis that we’ve aptly named “Not Your Employee.” …becaus...

In ANY Capacity ft. Jen Thompson of Cashmere & Cocktails

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s officially 2022, and we’re welcoming in the new year with Jen Thompson of Cashmere & Cocktails over *strong* cocktails, because, well… ...

I Gave Him A Hug ft. Anna McNaught

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have a full-circle moment this week to celebrate our 75th episode! We got to hang out with Anna McNaught over a delightful mulled wine cocktail cal...

Um... No... ft. Lindsay Ernst of Ink + Ellie

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay Ernst of Ink + Ellie came to hang out with us on this week’s episode of the pod — over a v delicious, pregnancy-friendly cocktail that we ...

My Final Text ft. Steven Lee

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Lee joined us on this week’s episode — over heavily poured tinto de veranos — and we can’t wait for you to pop this goodness into your ...

About A Week Ago

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We laughed, we screamed, we did it all. 😅If you want to to hear an episode that is so Monday it hurts, then buckle up!*Caution: Laughs Ahead* 🚧I...

You're Mental (Freelancing Females WDC 2021)

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it even a Per Our Last Email episode if we don't quote The Office at least once? 😅Today's episode looks a bit different and that'...

I've Been The Cousin ft. Mango y Maria of Color for Breakfast

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's be real... Maria Martinez didn't choose the pug life. The pug life chose her. 😎We had the chance to speak with everyone’s favorit...

We Can Pay You In Chipotle Burritos

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Don't worry guys, we're not pulling an Irish exit on our podcast even though that's the name of our coffee cocktail. 😅 In today’s...

Huh ft. Weekend Creative on The Hectic Podcast

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Now we know what it's like to be the victim of an awkward podcast introduction.Oh how the turn tables. 😅 Today's episode might sound a li...

I Got Sued ft. Claire Wasserman of Ladies Get Paid

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine starting a company that works toward advancing women's careers and then getting sued for gender discrimination...I know... we can't ...

Ninja-ing (Live on Bright)

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pumpkin cocktails, podcast technical difficulties, ninja storytelling, and Professor McGonagall impressions.That's right... you're looking a...

Big Mistake! Huge! ft. Jess Goldsmith

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You know you're in for a treat when our featured mocktail turns into a cocktail 4 minutes into our recording session. 🍸In today's episode...

That's Just The Grind, Boy! ft. Jesse Nyberg

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If we had a penny for every time someone described the freelance life as "the grind," well... we probably wouldn't be here making this ...

A Nasty Note

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've recently discovered that our cocktail names find a way to manifest themselves into our freelancing lives and today's cocktail is no ex...

Cmd C + Cmd V ft. Kendra Dandy of Bouffants & Broken Hearts

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine you're on Instagram and suddenly see one of your original designs being used in a mural that you had no idea about and that you certainly...

Who Are You?

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our freelancing pet peeve list is just growing longer and longer with each episode but clients who don't read their emails and respond nonsensica...

Arschloch ft. Julia Masalska

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When is it appropriate to call someone an asshole in German you might ask? Oh right! When they hire a freelance designer, goes through the entire bran...

They Want Another Photographer ft. Bryce France

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Uncomfortable photo shoots and celebrity clients? If it sounds like a Per Our Last Email episode,  that's because it is! We got the chance to si...

Oopsies ft. Andrew Hochradel

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You know that term “well isn’t that just a kick in the pants”? Well, have you ever actually kicked someone in the pants?Or should we say… have...

I'm Not A Peacock, I'm A Pigeon!

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Quick question for you: are you a peacock, or a pigeon?We ask, because it absolutely applies to today’s stories episode. Because someone sent us a s...

And She Hugs Her ft. Amy and Jen Hood of Hoodzpah Design

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So, what do you do when you finally get to hang out with one of the very first creative duos that you ever learned from? You pass out, right?That’s ...

I Am Not Your Hun

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

*picture us dressed as a therapist (how do they dress?), with steepled fingers*There’s a lot to unpack in this episode.A LOT.We’ll preface everyth...

And Then They Just Blocked Me ft. Becki Sinclair of The Good Type Co

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guys, we have a thing for Australians.We’ll finally admit it. Not that it’s a surprise or anything.After having several friends from down undah jo...

They Don’t Teach You Marriage Guidance at Art School

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you hate vague, text-like responses to your professional emails?Have you ever scheduled a meeting, only to wonder why you ever scheduled that meeti...

Rims On A Fire Truck ft. Aaron Nace of Phlearn

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ll be the first to admit that we’ve had some surprisingly cool guests join our podcast. Like, suspiciously cool.Like… why do they even want t...

Deep Pockets ft. Kyleigh Sage of Barley & Sage

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You know what’s really enlightening? Lip service.Not the botox kind, people. The verbal kind.The kind where an exploitative person says, “I wish t...

Q&A with Little Drill

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we turn 50! And we don’t look or feel a day over 52 😏The big five-oh is not one to hastily record or miss, so we knew we needed to pull ou...

Work Your Magic

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It might seem like our “Things We Can’t Stand” list is endless, but clients who choose to be late after we specifically asked them not to?Yeah, ...

Clients, Listen Up! ft. Hanad Ali

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know this might be hard to believe… but we didn’t become this rich and fabulous on our own 💁‍♀️Sure, we pour our hearts and souls into...

Who Is This Kid? ft. Sasha Michkovsky

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So, something big happened. And by “big,” we mean monumental. That’s what she said… kind of? Arabela finally admitted she needed to take time ...

A Photoshoit

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Once upon a time, in a world far, far too close to our own, a mean ogre (see: client) trolled the prettiest princesses in all the land (see: our photo...

Cool, Thanks ft. Abbey McGrew of Wayfarer Design Studio

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You know those sweet, soft-spoken people you meet that immediately make you think, “why would anyone ever want to hurt you”? Yeah, that’s Abbey ...

Nan, I've Gotta Go ft. Florence James Collective

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Huzi and Jesse of Florence James Collective are two of the best people. Like, to the point where it makes the story they shared in today’s episode e...

The Woman In The Closet

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So, what’s your worst freelancing nightmare? We’ll start. Ours would likely include dropping the camera, falling on top of the set (like literally...

I Could Have Made This In 5 Min ft. Elliot Ulm

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s true. @elliotisacoolguy. A very cool guy. A guy who runs a flourishing creative business, but a guy who isn’t very good at freelancing, nonet...

What Is A Problem?

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are few things we love more than criticizing crazy clients and commiserating with each and every one of you. Of those few things? Breakfast food...

Everything Is Ok In Some Sense ft. Maud Passini of Manureva Studio

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pop quiz: which of the below would be considered a “reasonable response” to a freelancer raising their rates 1 year after the initial proposal? (A...

Now Rachel, I'm Poor...

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

… Honestly, there are no words. Do you all go and search for the weirdest clients ever, just to entice us? Are you forever in the pursuit of a good ...

Stick To Your Gums ft. Juan Miranda

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who here enjoys linty gummies? 🙋‍♀️ Oh, you don’t? Okay, well prepare to be triggered. And just know that linty gummies are just the tip of...

How Are You?

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen, you can try to nitpick and micromanage us all you want. You can go over everything we say with a fine-toothed comb, and you can (attempt) to c...

The Spoon Spiel

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Remember that time you paid your rent in popsicle sticks? No? Well, what about spoons? Still no? Weird, because we could’ve SWORN that it was consid...

Buckle Up ft. Janea Greene of Creative Space Studios

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What’s worse than a horrible client who turns out to be a thief, you ask? Oh, we don’t know… probably a horrible client who turns out to be a tw...

The Fire Department Showed Up ft. Marke Johnson of The Made Shop

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We get the idea of ghosting when there’s something to gain from it. And by “get” we mean we don’t actually get it, but it makes more sense tha...

Take Several Seats

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So, today’s a stories episode, right? Like, it’s an episode where we read your stories and cringe and laugh and cry along with you? Well, plot twi...

That's Where The Story Should Have Ended ft. Little Drill

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The name of today’s drink is Growing Pains. Remember that, because it’ll make sense later. Emphasis: pain. When you combine snow shoveling, drivin...

I Never Heard From Them Again ft. Helen Koker

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you pair the two of us with cocktails and an Australian guest, you ask? Well, there’s the required questions about 🐨, and the c...

That's Just Business Sometimes

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen, we’re stressed. We’re stressed because of our stress, and because of your stress. We’re stressed that our stress will turn into your str...

And Then She Pulls Out A Gun ft. Christina Russo of Fresh Print Media

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Quick little riddle for ya: what includes hatchets, GUNS(!!!), corsets & suitcases AND has the audacity to underpay? If you answered, “a photosh...

2005 Motorola Razr

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, so two things: 1. Take this as your reminder to charge more, and use a contract.2. Through this episode, we’ve coined our The Audacity, 2.0: “...

And He Hangs Up The Phone ft. Alexis Jesup of Colors Collective

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a world where your client’s OWN photography is so horrendous, they forget they even took it themselves and instead blamed you for it? Imagin...

Relationship Builder

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stories episodes have quickly become everyone’s favorite. Like, who wouldn’t want to hear about someone else’s nightmare client while chuckling ...

Is Murder Still Frowned Upon?

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Collectively, you all have outdone yourselves. It’s almost as if you specifically worked with horribly weird clients, with the intention of someday ...

Gaslighting Inception ft. Nicole Swartz of Sprout Law

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

*Gray rocking *Gaslighting *“I think they’re a criminal”ing There’s a lot of “ings” happening in today’s episode with Nicole from Sprout...

I Get An Email ft. Tia Meyers of Freelancing Females

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Once upon a time… there was a fraudulent check that led to the creation of one of the most famous freelancing Facebook groups on earth. And by once ...

The Type Of Ex

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do we put this without offending someone? It was today when we realized that some clients are immutably... difficult. Cemented in their difficulty...

Stop It Right Now ft. Kirsten Lawler of Alway Services

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Evil minions. Crazy DMs. Awkward emails. Justin Bieber. The Office. THE AUDACITY. When you add all of those up, there’s only one possible outcome - ...

You Choose The Crazies

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Remember that time you went on vacation, and sent a scream-text and email to your colleagues and clients that said, “CALL ME -  NO MATTER WHERE I A...

Ads On Craigslist ft. Do-Hee Kim of Shoppe Theory

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Salad dressing labels, hunting banners, 8th grade Illustrator tutorials and 3-month long ghosting sessions. You might be wondering, “Guys, what on e...