JacQ of All Trades

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. Whether you’re a fellow gamer, a content creator, or just someone who’s put a passion on pause… this one’s for you. Highlights: My...

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? Emotional chaos, invisible pressure, and quiet misalignment. If you’ve ever felt drained for “no good reason,” you’re not alone and you’re...

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 not-so-subtle) ways we impose our values on others and why that’s a habit worth breaking. I’m also sharing personal stories, lesson...

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 ditched the niche The content chaos behind my platforms (blog, Medium, etc.) What kinds of episodes you'll hear here How this...