How do I ask for an informational chat? after 3 years as a graphic designer

A friend suggested informational chats and I do not know how to ask. It has been a long 6 weeks. I want advice, not a job directly.

I wrote three short lines: who I am, why them and a small ask for fifteen minutes. About one in four said yes.

Follow up with a thank-you and a short update. One of my chats led to a referral a month later.