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Hey, I’m Daniel, founder of Bright Studios and a designer who accidentally turned freelancing into a full-on creative career. I found Contra back when I was just trying to get my work seen without selling my soul. It’s been the place where I’ve built real relationships, grown my brand, and helped other creatives level up too. No cold outreach, no fluff. just showing up with good work and good vibes.

I'm a Web Designer & Growth Marketer with 5+ years of experience helping coaches, brands, and creators boost conversions through high-converting funnels. Trusted by Shark Tank’s Daymond John, Emmy-winner Mike Corey, and Justin McClure, I mix great web design with proven strategies to help e-commerce brands and growing creators scale their business.

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Here’s what early listeners are saying about Uncontrad - honest takes, deep dives, and the occasional mind-bending moment.

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"Ismel's and Daniel's tips helped me get my Discovery Score into the 1% of all creatives on Contra, since then I've been getting eyes on my portfolio and more eyes on applications for work. Also, people have been commenting on how they like the look of it now too!"

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"Ismel's and Daniel's tips helped me get my Discovery Score into the 1% of all creatives on Contra, since then I've been getting eyes on my portfolio and more eyes on applications for work. Also, people have been commenting on how they like the look of it now too!"

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"I loved UnContrad's team review of my profile on Contra. They generously provided his insightful feedback and gave me awesome tips for improvement. Thank you so much."

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"I loved UnContrad's team review of my profile on Contra. They generously provided his insightful feedback and gave me awesome tips for improvement. Thank you so much."

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In Episode #4, we reviewed a handful of Contra Independent profiles and unveiled the brand-new UnContrad website.

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What is UnContrad about?

UnContrad is a live podcast hosted by Ismel and Daniel, where we share actionable tips, behind-the-scenes hacks, and real-time advice to help the Contra community succeed. We dive into topics like design, AI, freelancing, and entrepreneurship, all while keeping it real and unfiltered.

Who’s behind UnContrad?

UnContrad is founded by Ismel Figueroa and Daniel Bright, two top 5 Contra independents who have collectively earned over $120K in their first 10 months on the platform. Daniel is known as Your <embedded> Design Partner, with deep expertise in Framer, Instant, Webflow, and other cutting-edge tools. Ismel is a CRO Expert for E-commerce Brands, specializing in platforms like Kajabi, Wix Studio, Framer, and more.

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