JacQ, the Writer
I write about productivity, solopreneur life, creative burnout, and the occasional “wake up and build something” reminder.
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JacQ of All Trades Podcast
Episode 7: The Harsh Truth About Personal Branding for Experts & Solopreneurs
Ever been too good at staying in the background? That was me, the wingwoman for other people’s success stories while my own personal brand collected dust. For years, referrals kept me afloat… until they didn’t. And when the work dried up, I realized I’d made one huge...
Episode 6: Respect the Craft: What Handmade Really Costs
Today, we’re diving into a topic that hits close to home; handmade creations and why they deserve way more respect (and zero “Can I get a discount?” DMs). Whether you're a crafter yourself, a supporter of small handmade businesses, or someone who’s ever wondered why a...
Episode 5: You Can’t Drag People to Their Own Success
Ever found yourself doing all the work in a project, relationship, or team while someone else just nods, smiles, and disappears when it's time to execute? In this episode, we’re unpacking a hard-hitting truth: “I can’t want your success more than you do.” It sounded...
Episode 4: From Controller to Content: How Gaming Changed My Life
In this episode, I’m peeling back the layers and talking about a part of me that I kept hidden for over 20 years: my life as a gamer. Yep. I’ve been a gamer since the '90s, but life, expectations, and trying to “fit in” pulled me away from something I truly loved....
Episode 3: Burnout Isn’t Just About Being Busy And I Learned That the Hard Way
Burnout isn’t just what happens when you’re doing too much — sometimes it shows up when you’re doing nothing at all. In this episode, I open up about the three times I’ve experienced burnout — only one of which involved the classic overworked hustle. The others?...
Episode 2: Your Way Isn’t the Only Way: How to Respect Other People’s Values
Ever felt like someone was trying to “fix” you with their advice? Or maybe you’ve caught yourself doing the same with good intentions, of course but still kinda bulldozing someone else's perspective? In this episode, we're diving into the subtle (and sometimes...
Episode 1: Welcome to JacQ of All Trades
Ever feel like you're juggling ten tabs in your brain at once? Same. In this very first episode, I’m sharing the messy, multi-passionate origin story of this podcast; where it came from, why I started it, and what you can expect moving forward. Topics include: Why I...






