Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Georgie Jarmolkiewicz. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Georgie, appreciate you joining us today. What was one of the most important lessons you learned in school? Why did that lesson stick with you?

I really struggled throughout education, from primary school to university graduation.
My twenty years in education was made up of countless hours in exclusion, sporadic praise, endless mentions of unmet potential. I thrived in areas I was passionate about – art, maths, English – but even that was limited to specific projects.
At college, my chaotic attendance coupled with four part-time jobs left my admittedly understanding lecturers in despair.
At university, I threw myself into freelance work and avoided coursework however possible.

I spent a lot of time despising myself for my struggle to focus throughout education.

In the end, my failure to consistently thrive in education – that which maybe drove me to other avenues – made me better prepared for to be self-employed, and to start a Studio. I already knew I didn’t enjoy working for other people, and working through a catalogue of 20-something part-time jobs had given me a range of invaluable skills.

The part-time jobs, unpaid internships, free courses, and poorly-paid freelance work did, in fact, count.

I with I could tell young, creative people that performance in traditional education is not always indicative of your future.
Explore the things you love. Things you don’t love, too.
Create things you care deeply about. They will come to find a a place in your future in ways you have never expected.

Georgie, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I launched Troublemaker Studio this year – a creative studio supporting mission-driven organisations and startups with social-first campaigns. We offer design, copywriting, social media and content services, with a focus on strategic messaging within controversial spaces – sextech, equality and mental health.

We’ve worked on projects spanning male suicide advocacy, sextech education and getting women back to work, so we understand the nuances of the contentious and uncomfortable.

Most importantly, we care deeply about what we do, and we’re proud advocates of the brands and missions we work with.

It’s a core part of what makes us. Troublemaker Studio is about net-good creativity, and amplifying unheard voices for important causes.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

100% – I’m driven entirely by an innate desire to amplify the reach of important causes through great creativity. In all honesty, I love an underdog, and championing controversial but crucial areas of advocacy.

Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?

Grit by Angela Duckworth. Whenever I have lost a sense of togetherness, grit reminds me of my agency not only in my personal life, but in my business.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.georgiejarmolkiewicz.com
• Instagram: @troublemakerstudio.london
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgie-jarmolkiewicz/