🎤 Introduction
In this episode of Bridging Talks, host Majid Hashmi sits down with Joseph Allen, a front-end developer and freelancer with 8+ years of experience.

Joseph shares his journey from studying in Singapore to building a career in front-end development, diving into the AI & machine learning boom, and navigating the ups and downs of running a freelance studio.

We also discuss his cross-cultural work with Japan, insights into freelancing globally, productivity hacks, and personal projects that keep creativity alive.

🎯 In This Episode:

• 00:00:00 – Introduction & welcome
• 00:01:10 – Early life & education in Singapore
• 00:02:01 – Portfolio & website beginnings
• 00:02:14 – AI & machine learning boom: impact on front-end
• 00:03:43 – First clients & early freelancing
• 00:05:09 – Cross-cultural work & Japan experience
• 00:07:31 – Networking & LinkedIn for developers
• 00:23:56 – Advice for early-career devs & freelancers
• 00:24:34 – React in the stack: practical choices
• 00:35:37 – Freelancing business: pricing, proposals & scope
• 00:41:21 – Tools & workflow: editor, versioning & automations
• 00:59:28 – Portfolio strategy & side projects
• 01:17:56 – Routines & productivity for solo developers
• 01:24:00 – Closing thoughts & how to connect

🌐 Guest Info

• 👤 Name: Joseph Allen
• 💻 Role: Front-End Developer & Freelancer
• 📍 Location: UK (working globally, including Japan)
• 🔗 Website (Professional): joseph-allen.github.io
• 🎨 Website (Creative): joe-memphis.netlify.app
• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/josephrossallen

📌 Bridging Talks is hosted by Majid Hashmi, founder of Bridging Connect Ltd, a London-based startup bridging the gap between West to East through digital, strategy, and AI.

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bridgingconnect.com/podcast

💼 LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/105206281

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🎵 Music/Audio Disclaimer:
The music used in this content is by Chill House, Oleksandr Stepanov, and penguinmusic. All rights belong to the respective artists.

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