How Audrey Pray Jr. Built a Purpose-Driven Design Collective While Living Abroad

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🎙️ Welcome to The Art School Graduate Podcast — your go-to art podcast for creative minds. I'm Justin, a proud Black art school grad exploring the world of visual art, street art, graphic design, and creative careers. Each week, I sit down with artists, illustrators, and designers to talk about their journey, creative process, and real-world advice. Whether you're into typography, freelance design, or just looking for creative inspiration, this is your space. 🎨 Subscribe for weekly artist interviews, design tips, and creative podcast content that fuels your passion.

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How Audrey Pray Jr. Built a Purpose-Driven Design Collective While Living Abroad

Art School Graduate Podcast

1 hour 29 minutes 32 seconds

3 months ago

How Audrey Pray Jr. Built a Purpose-Driven Design Collective While Living Abroad

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Audrey Pray Jr. is a multidisciplinary designer, creative strategist, and the founder of A2 Collective—a studio and support network that uplifts social movements and creative freelancers. From Nickelodeon intern to global freelancer living between Lima and Maryland, Audrey shares her journey of faith, flexibility, and designing life on her own terms. We dive into the systems that keep her collective running, the realities of life abroad, and how she’s helping a new generation of creatives feel less alone in the work. This is a masterclass in creative leadership, freelancing with integrity, and building a brand rooted in purpose.

Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own studio, navigating freelance life, or craving a deeper connection to your creative values—this episode is for you.

This episode is for you if:
✔ You’re pivoting from 9-to-5 to freelance
✔ You’re building a purpose-driven design business
✔ You’re curious about working abroad or as a digital nomad
✔ You want to lead with faith, strategy, and service
✔ You’re looking for creative sustainability—not just hustle

In This Episode:
Intro — Who is Audrey Pray Jr.?

Growing up creative + building A2 Collective

Breaking into the industry through SCAD & Nickelodeon
Freelancing post-layoff & taking big risks

Living between Peru and the DMV
Studying behavior design in Spanish
Running a remote team & financial sustainability
Faith, purpose, and grounding in business
Freelance red flags and must-know advice
Tools, rituals & creative survival
What success looks like now
What’s next for Audrey and A2

Connect with Audrey Pray Jr.:
Website: https://a2collective.studio
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/audreyprayjr

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Resources Mentioned:
– A2 Collective
– Behavior Design in Spanish
– Building Remote Creative Teams
– Creative Freelancing Systems
– Faith & Entrepreneurship

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