We were lucky to catch up with Miranda Myles Jackson recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Miranda thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Almost all entrepreneurs have had to decide whether to start now or later? There are always pros and cons for waiting and so we’d love to hear what you think about your decision in retrospect. If you could go back in time, would you have started your business sooner, later or at the exact time you started?

I wish I had started my business and decided to pursue a creative career much sooner in life. I’d listened to the status quo instead of majoring directly in Visual Arts early during undergrad. After completing undergrad and entering the workforce, I realized I couldn’t put off what I enjoyed doing any longer. I began freelancing while working a full-time position in higher education. Interestingly enough, there was always a season in my life where I did one or the other full-time. Design and Higher Ed were always hand in hand for me and ultimately became my very distinctive career path. I’m a Designer and Entrepreneur who also teaches Design.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I began freelancing Graphic Design in 2008 and began teaching Graphic Design in 2013. I help clients impress and engage their clientele through Brand Identity Design, Marketing Materials, Digital Collateral, Websites, and more. According to my clients, what sets me apart is my thoroughness and quality.

I’m most proud of my ability to be both a working and teaching artist. This means that I get to design client work, create my own work, train future designers, write and research design-related topics, serve as guest reviewer for print houses, subcontract for marketing firms, serve on design department advisory boards, and more.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

Non-creatives often feel as though creative work is less important. However, what most fail to realize is that every physical or digital item they use, i.e., app, computer, clothing, packaging, vehicle, furniture, etc., needs to be conceptualized, designed, prototyped, and beta-tested before it is ever manufactured for sale. Some also forget that creativity fosters creative thinking and analysis, which is helpful in every field.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

A lesson I’ve had to learn a few times in my career is that I need to stop listening to people on the sidelines and instead listen to those who’ve played the game. It’s easy to value all well-meaning advice that comes your way in the beginning; however, you need to seek out those who have been where you want to go. I put off what I wanted to do because I listened to the status quo telling me that an art career was unacceptable. Never again. I’d have gotten where I am much faster if I had pursued exactly what I wanted early on.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://poshcreativestudio.com/
• Other: https://mirandamj.com/

Image Credits

52163778809_9f3583a0c4_o.jpg – Image Credit: Photo by Sabree Hill/ Dillard University Photographer

All other photos upload – Image, Design & Photo Credit: Miranda Myles Jackson