2026 Rhythm Retreat Workshop
Freelancer’s Workshop
Both days at Ji Space, Xinwu, Taoyuan. Taught by Yi-Ning Huang (HONU LAB).
A shared working doc is handed out on site — every exercise is written there.
Day 1｜Sept 14 Position × Inventory
Day 1 takes what you already have and turns it into one line people remember.
How the day run
- Quick round: your name, why freelancing, what you want to walk out with
- A real story: three podcast editors send quotes, and the one who gets hired is neither the cheapest nor the most senior
- Three kinds of skills — hard skills, soft skills, domain knowledge.
- Write: "I helped ___ go from ___ to ___ in ___."
Your takeaway
A skill and domain inventory and a profile you can paste into Upwork or LinkedIn the same day.
Day 2｜Sept 15 Clients × Pitching
With a position in hand, the hard part begins: where the first client comes from, and how to get a yes.
How the day run
- Everyone reads their Day 1 position out loud
- Compare three channels — platforms, connections, personal brand — on speed, trust, and how long the relationship lasts
- Write one SMART goal that survives your worst week, not your best
- Learn the five sets of questions to ask before you quote anything, then take apart a real job post: they asked for a redesign; what they want is more people finishing the form
- The FAST pitch — Feel / Answer / Support / Take action. Write all four, read it to a partner, and they answer one question only: "Did the first paragraph make you feel seen?"
- Close with the five stages of a freelance career, and why skipping straight to the last one is a costly move
Your takeaways
Your discovery call questions, a finished FAST pitch, and a rescue kit of six email templates: three for landing your first projects with no portfolio, three for turning them into reviews. Homework is mapping your own career ladder.
Event Information
Dates｜
Session 1: September 14, 2026 (Monday)
Session 2: September 15, 2026 (Tuesday)
Each session can be registered for separately.
Time｜14:00–16:00
Language｜English
Venue｜JI SPACE, Xinwu, Taoyuan
📍 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tw6Bw52997gC5vFPA
Fee｜Free
Public Transportation
Option 1｜Fugang Train Station → Taxi
Take the train to Fugang Station, then take a taxi to JI SPACE.
Taxi fare: approx. NT$400｜Travel time: approx. 20 minutes
Option 2｜Zhongli Train Station → Bus
Take the train to Zhongli Station → walk to Taoyuan Bus Zhongli Terminal → take Bus 5039 → get off at Nonghui Banshichu (農會辦事處) → walk about 13 minutes to JI SPACE.
Travel time: approx. 1 hour 10 minutes
Important Notes
・Priority will be given to participants within the target age groups of the Youth Empowerment Workstation program: ages 18–45 will receive first priority, followed by ages 45–60.
・Please attend according to the number of participants registered. If additional unregistered guests join, a minimum café purchase may be charged per person.
・Space is limited. If you need to cancel, please let us know in advance so we can release your spot to another participant.
・For cancellations made within three days before the event (excluding the event day), refunds will not be provided except in cases of force majeure. For other refund requests, please provide the reason for cancellation.
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2026 National Development Council Local Revitalization Youth Empowerment Workstation Program
Advising Organization｜National Development Council
Organizer｜Vug Dung Design Co., Ltd.
國發會115年度地方創生青年培力工作站
指導單位：國家發展委員會
主辦單位：屋蹐文化有限公司
