Episode 4

04: How To Build Your Portfolio Without Clients

Published on: 15th February, 2024

Show Notes: How to Build a Portfolio Without Clients

🎙️ Welcome back to the Creative on the Grind podcast with your host, Deandra Jalisa! 🚀 In today's episode, we dive into the art of building your portfolio without clients.

If you've ever wondered how to attract dream clients without a portfolio, this one's for you. Discover strategies to fearlessly embrace self-promotion and overcome the hesitation of showcasing your work.

Boost your creative confidence through consistent practice and education. Learn the power of utilizing various online platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and personal websites to curate and present your portfolio.


Dive into the importance of showcasing expertise, emphasizing personal projects, and diversifying your content.


📌 Key Takeaways:

  1. Fearless Self-Promotion: No one can promote your work better than you. Overcome hesitation and showcase your creations.
  2. Build Confidence: Practice and educate yourself to boost creative confidence over time. Embrace the evolution of your skills.
  3. Utilize Platforms: Leverage social media, Pinterest, YouTube, and a personal website to confidently display your portfolio.
  4. Showcase Your Skills: Highlight expertise, achievements, and unique selling points without client testimonials. Educate potential clients about your services.
  5. Personal Projects: Emphasize the value of passion projects as compelling demonstrations to attract your ideal clients.
  6. Diversify Content: Include a variety of work samples to showcase versatility. Share what aligns with your aesthetic and future business goals.
  7. Networking and Credibility: Engage in virtual networking, seek testimonials, and collaborate with others in your industry to enhance portfolio credibility.

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DeAndra Crismon


DeAndra Jalisa Crismon is the founder of Party Shop Avenue. A bespoke balloon design company located in Los Angeles, California. DeAndra has been in the event industry for almost 10 years. She was a wedding planner and event designer who wanted to create something unique for the industry.

Which gave birth to Party Shop Avenue in 2017, she started posting her beautiful creations and her designs started to spread the internet like wildfire.

DeAndra has been able to work with some notable brands and influencers throughout her career. Clients like, Guess, Boohoo, Fabletics, Netflix, Fashion Nova, Mastros Franchise, Ispy, Colourpop, Sivan Ayla, Jessi Malay, Shayla Mitchell, Draymond Green, and many more. DeAndra had one of the biggest jobs of her career back in 2018 when she was flown out to New York to showcase her designs with Ipsy for Ispy Creator Day. Not to mention her designs were featured on Good Morning America the same week.

Now DeAndra is still persevering in the industry but is now mentoring aspiring creatives on how to grow successful creative businesses.