JacQ, the Writer
I write about productivity, solopreneur life, creative burnout, and the occasional “wake up and build something” reminder.
10 Surprisingly Productive Ways to Use Your Idle Time
We all complain about not having enough time. But then again, everyone gets the same 24 hours. So, what's there to complain about, really? So, instead of chasing more hours, how about we look at the pockets of time we already have? You know, those little idle moments...
Why Do Trucks Have Horns That Belong in EDM Festivals?
I live next to a highway. Not just any highway, but the kind truckers apparently use as their personal concert hall. Every day, without fail, I get front-row seats to an unwanted “EDM festival”. It’s a semi blasting the “Baby Shark” tune at 120 decibels....
Why I’d Make a Terrible Food Blogger (and the Real Reason I Return to Restaurants)
People see my Instagram and assume I’m a foodie. I get told all the time, “You should totally be a food blogger!” Please allow me to clear things up, hey? While some people live to eat, I’m firmly in the eat to live camp. I even tried food blogging once… and quickly...
Which is The Best Way to Experience a Story
Is it Books, Movies or Video Games for You? I'm a dreamer and I constantly let my imagination runs wild. That's why I've always been drawn to stories. I can spend hours totally engrossed in a good novel. When it comes to role-playing games, I can lose myself exploring...
JacQ of All Trades Podcast
Episode 27: When ‘You Mean So Much to Me’ Is Actually a Sales Strategy called Love Bombing
If an online creator told you, “I wouldn’t be here without you,” would you feel appreciated? Of course you would. That’s human. In Episode 27 of JacQ of All Trades, we’re unpacking something uncomfortable but important: when gratitude and affection online cross the...
Episode 26: Content Creation Isn’t as Scary as You Think (Even If You’re Starting After 40)
By the time you hit your 40s (or beyond), you’ve already lived through enough plot twists, career detours, and hard-earned lessons to fill a very thick instruction manual. And yet… most people keep all that wisdom locked up inside. In this episode of JacQ of All...
Episode 25: Starting My Podcast Taught Me More Than Just Talking Into a Mic
What started as “maybe I should try podcasting someday” turned into a surprisingly powerful lesson in confidence, communication, and actually hearing my own thoughts out loud. In this episode, I share how starting JacQ of All Trades taught me way more than just how to...
Episode 24: Here’s How Multi-Passionate Creators Can Thrive
Ever been told to “just pick a niche”… and felt your soul quietly leave your body? In this episode, Jacq talks about why the traditional advice of niching down doesn’t always work — especially if you’re a multi-passionate creator with too many interests and not enough...
Episode 23: The Power of Being a Multipotentialite
Ever been told to “just pick one thing” and felt personally attacked? In this episode, I’m talking about multipotentialites (aka multi-passionate people), the ones with too many interests, side quests, and half-finished notebooks full of ideas. You know… us. I share...
Episode 22: You Don’t Get What You Deserve. You Get What You Negotiate
If you’re a solopreneur, freelancer, or creator… chances are the toughest negotiations in your life aren’t with clients, they’re with yourself. In this episode of Jacq of All Trades, I talk about what it’s really like being your own boss and your own employee. From...
Episode 21: Why Overreacting Can Push People Away (And How to Stop Before It’s Too Late)
Ever felt like one harmless comment sent you spiralling? Or noticed people slowly pulling away, even though nothing “big” ever happened? In this episode of JacQ of All Trades, I’m talking about overreacting, the subtle kind. The kind that turns casual conversations...
Episode 20: Be Careful Who You Meet Online (Even the Nice Ones)
The internet can be the best place to find your people…and the fastest way to lose yourself if you’re not careful. In this episode, I’m talking about online connections; the wholesome ones, the sketchy ones, and the “wait, why does this feel off?” ones. As an...
Episode 18: Are You Being Emotionally Blackmailed?
In this episode of JacQ of All Trades, I’m diving into a topic that hits way too close to home for most of us: emotional blackmail.Yep… that thing people do when they turn your kindness into a boomerang and throw it right back at your face. I talk about: Why...
Episode 19: Should You Be a Streamer or a YouTuber? Which One Are You Meant to Be?
Ever wondered whether you should stream your gameplay live or create YouTube videos instead? They might look similar on the surface—games, commentary, occasional yelling—but once you step into both worlds, the differences are very real. In this episode, I share what I...