artist mentoring
As an independent Artist & Producer, Creative Mentor and Creative & Brand Director, I know what it takes to bring a creative project from spark to completion, and what’s required to keep creating when the excitement fades and the work gets real.
Over the past decade, I’ve navigated the highs and lows of the creative process; from self-funding and releasing music, to booking performances, to building community for artists through mentoring and events. My work as a Creative & Brand Director in the design industry has sharpened my skills in storytelling, audience connection, and positioning, tools I now use to help artists present and share their work with impact.
I understand both the deeply personal side of making art and the practical realities of bringing it into the world. In our work together, you’ll get a collaborator who listens deeply, asks the right questions, and offers honest feedback so you can make the creative and strategic decisions that move you forward in an authentic and joyful way.
“Jess is just the best. I've really enjoyed working within this creative container. It's my 1st experience with mentorship and music and it has been so empowering and liberating dismantling some of my old belief systems that weren't serving me and my music. I have learnt practical skills that I can implement into my life to enhance not only creating music, but my well-being, relationships and quality of life.”
— Peter Sandercock, Hip-Hop ArtistARTIST TESTIMONIALS
“It was so refreshing to work with Jess and re-think my relationship with and approach to social media. Jess set the sessions up so well with prompted journaling beforehand, which allowed us to come up with tangible solutions and practical steps quicker than I ever have before. It felt empowering to remove the blocks I'd had in this area for years. I will definitely be booking future sessions to work on artistic and business strategies.”
— Briana Cowlishaw, Musician & Artist“Jess is a real rarity: an artist's professional. She expertly navigates the delicate intersection between a musician's artistic endeavours and industry strategy. She took the time to consume and appreciate my work, and help me understand how I could maximise its impact and reach based on my personality and goals. She is knowledgeable, experienced, an excellent listener, and shares your common language as a fellow artist.”
— Sean Bell, Film Director & Musician