We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jaye Thompsopn. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Jaye below.
Jaye, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?
From my time as an athlete participating in swimming, soccer, and tennis, I learned quickly about the value of daily practice. The only way to improve your skills is to consistently show up, focus, and commit to the task. I had to be intentional in each practice and set a goal for myself to strive for.
There were several moments in my athletic career where that practice paid off and I excelled, showing a clear improvement from the beginning of the season or from seasons prior. The results of the hard work felt tangible and could be measured. Over time, this way of thinking spilled over into how I approached my craft as a creative.
When tough challenges arise, when things don’t go according to plan, or when I feel like I’ve hit a roadblock, I try to think about it in terms of sports and figure out how the situation will only make me stronger and how I will eventually conquer it.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I am a design-driven Creative Director + Director, who is captivated by the art of world-building and orchestrating immersive experiences that evoke emotions and leave a lasting impression. Coming from the world of advertising agencies, I have begun my journey to develop my own creative and production studio called Wish You Well. The studio aims to partner with brands, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and like-minded doers to create things that did not exist yesterday.
Wish You Well is a studio that champions active storytelling, well-crafted design, and daring experimentation to introduce category-redefining work to the world. Developing selective partnerships across art, entertainment, and technology, we apply visual communication and problem-solving to stir up hype and evoke a sense of wonder. As a boutique shop, we can be focused yet versatile, thoughtfully taking the time to understand the challenges and opportunities of each project.
Our mission is to establish a space for people and brands to show up and evolve, supporting them to be better than when they arrived.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The three qualities that have been integral to my journey have been my willingness to bet on myself, a sense of fearlessness of the unknown, and an avid curiosity to want to know more.
Having a sense of confidence and belief in myself for the goals I set forth helped to keep focused and make decisions that would get me closer to achieving those objectives. I had no doubt in my mind that I would become a creative director, it was just a matter of how long it would take and ensuring that I would be prepared with the appropriate skills when it came time to step into the role.
Having a strong sense of ambition and drive contributes to my fearlessness. Whether it was moving across the country to build a new life for myself or taking a chance to leave a comfortable job to freelance, I tend to listen to my intuition and feel secure knowing that things will be alright. I remember hearing a quote years ago that said “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” and that is something that has stuck with me, being a reminder to take leaps of faith into the unknown. While it might be nerve-wracking for a little bit, the potential gains are always worth the risk.
Lastly having an insatiable curiosity to seek out new information and skills is vital to staying relevant. Our world is constantly changing and the rules are always being rewritten which means we must always be willing to adapt to the times. I think it’s important to never stop seeking out people to ask questions, learn new things, and figure out how things can be done better. Just because something has been done for years doesn’t mean it can’t be improved upon and be better.
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
Currently, the studio is in a phase of business development and outreach. I am building relationships with people and brands to let them know Wish You Well exists and the services we offer. Finding a partner who has experience in new business development, account management, and fostering relationships is an important role I am hoping to find and bring into the fold. For the studio to grow, we need more than just me being responsible for securing new business.
If you have experience in business development or know anyone with the expertise feel free to email me at hello@wishyouwell.studio.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://wishyouwell.studio/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wishyouwellstudio/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wish-you-well/
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