🎤 IntroductionIn 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 & welcome00:01:10 – Early life & education in Singapore00:02:01 – Portfolio & website beginnings00:02:14 – AI & machine learning boom: impact on front-end00:03:43 – First clients & early freelancing00:05:09 – Cross-cultural work & Japan experience00:07:31 – Networking & LinkedIn for developers00:23:56 – Advice for early-career devs & freelancers00:24:34 – React in the stack: practical choices00:35:37 – Freelancing business: pricing, proposals & scope00:41:21 – Tools & workflow: editor, versioning & automations00:59:28 – Portfolio strategy & side projects01:17:56 – Routines & productivity for solo developers01:24:00 – 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.🔗 More episodes:bridgingconnect.com/podcast💼 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/105206281🎧 Listen on:SpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon MusicYouTube📩 Want to be a guest or partner with us?→ [email protected]🎵 Music/Audio Disclaimer:The music used in this content is by Chill House, Oleksandr Stepanov, and penguinmusic. All rights belong to the respective artists.#BridgingTalks #JosephAllen #FrontendDeveloper #Freelancing #GlobalCareers #JapanLife #CrossCulturalWork #WebDevelopment #RemoteWork #DigitalNomad #TechCareers #Startups #BridgingConnect

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