THE CREATOR

Hi, I’m JacQ!

I never quite know how to start these things. Do I say I’m a digital content creator? A gamer? A blogger who’s been around since the good ol’ days of Blogger.com and WordPress.com? Or do I start with the fact that I’m just someone who’s always had too many interests and not enough time?

Maybe it’s best I just tell you my story.

Blogspot, Burnout, and the Solopreneur Life

I’ve been blogging since 2006, hopping between free platforms like Blogger.com and WordPress.com. Back when we used to customize layouts with glittery headers and had Top Commenters widgets like they were badges of honor.

I moved to my own domain in 2009, not really knowing what I was doing but figuring it out along the way (a recurring theme in my life, actually). My blog has shape-shifted over the years from personal diary, to business blog, to lifestyle content, and now, it’s mostly about gaming, creativity, and the digital rabbit holes I dive into.

By then, I was deep into my corporate life. I was working in training and consultancy; wearing blazers, writing proposals, attending meetings, and networking with industry experts.

In 2011, I left. Switched gears completely. Became a designer. Started my own business. People called me brave, but honestly, I was just trying to breathe.

These days, I juggle blogging, content creation, selling digital products, and making videos on my YouTube gaming channel. Not always gracefully, but I’m doing it.

Multipotentialite, Autodidact, and Other Big Words I Didn’t Learn in School

If there’s one label I do claim proudly, it’s multipotentialite, a term I first heard from Emilie Wapnick. It means I have many passions and interests, and I don’t believe in choosing just one. I’ve tried. For years, I tried to “focus” because everyone said that’s the path to success. But it just made me miserable.

Now? I explore. I experiment. I create. I’ve always worn a few hats.

I’m also a bit of an autodidact, not in a smug way, but in the “I learn stuff off YouTube and online courses because I love figuring things out” kind of way. Whether it’s gaming analytics, marketing strategies, or how to make SVG files look good on Etsy, I dive in and learn as I go.

A Little About Where I Come From

I grew up in Klang, a small town in Selangor, Malaysia. I’ve got a Bachelor’s and Master’s in business with a major in marketing though most days, it’s the mistakes and side projects that taught me more than the textbooks ever did.

English is my main language now, but it wasn’t the one I grew up speaking. Sometimes I trip over grammar or run out of words. But I’ve stopped letting that hold me back. My thoughts matter more than perfect sentences, and I’ve decided I’d rather write imperfectly than not at all.

A Few Random Things That Make Me, Me

  • I’m a proud dog mom to two Schnauzers who think they run the house (and maybe they do).
  • If I ever watch sports, it’s football and I’m a Liverpool FC supporter. (You’ll Never Walk Alone, right?)
  • My idea of family is… different. Blood doesn’t define it. Loyalty, love, and mutual weirdness do.
  • In my mid-20s, I made loads of friends online playing browser games, one of whom I loved so deeply that I flew to South Africa with my partner just to see her. Still one of the best decisions of my life.

What You’ll Find Here (and Hopefully Why You Might Stay)

This blog is where all my passions live under one roof. You’ll find:

  • Gaming & Guides: reviews, tips, and reflections from my adventures in open-world RPGs and beyond.

  • Unwritten Ends (Short Stories): short suspense and fiction pieces where imagination runs a little wild.

  • The Creator: lessons, experiments, and podcast notes on productivity, content creation, and navigating the multi-passionate journey.

It’s a mix of gaming, storytelling, and creator insights—curious, messy, and multi-passionate… just like me.

Blog’s Timeline

This has become a full gaming blog while I have a section of my personal blog right here in About page as a depository for my thoughts and life. I also publish my articles at Medium.

I renamed the blog to Business and Coffee to focus on business related topics while I revived the free WordPress.com blog Call Me Jackie to serve as my personal blog.

I finally registered my own domain and migrated this blog to the new domain in June 2011.

Once upon a time in the land of Blogger.com, I had a blog called “Accelerating Success.” It was all about self-help and motivation because I was a newbie in the world of personal development. But then, I found my true love, WordPress.com, and I happily migrated my blog over. With my new digital home, I decided to give my blog a sassy new name – “Call Me Jackie.” My posts shifted towards sharing wild tales from my life as a businessperson and how I’ve grown and changed over the years.

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