If you’re a multipassionate ADHD-ish creative who tends to be much better at starting a project than finishing it, wonders if it’s really possible to stand out in a crowded market, and struggles to figure out how to make a living from art and make a difference in the world, this Client Success Story episode will resonate with you, big time.

My guest today is one of my favorite people, Jess Malli Mercier, the creative genius behind my podcast and business rebrand. You’re in for a raw and honest conversation about being a creative solopreneur, wife, and mama—and how we worked together to find focus, consistency, and self-acceptance without taming the wild genius of her brain.

Jess opens up about lessons learned, including letting go of perfectionism, honoring brain-based rhythms (hello, hyperfocus sprints and creative rest!), redefining consistency outside of hustle culture, and the life-changing freedom of making her business fit her life, not the other way around.

We get real about the unlearning process, too—wrestling with guilt for stepping away, rethinking “should,” and discovering the value of fully present moments (even if that means building pillow forts with your littles before getting back to work).

Highlights of this episode:

The Magic of Collaborative Branding:

Jess reveals why the best branding isn’t transactional—it's about deep collaboration that reveals what makes you (and your business) truly unique.

Owning Your Brain—Labels or Not:

We talk candidly about labels like ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and why the label itself might not matter as much as learning to work with your “big beautiful brain” (as Jess calls hers)

Making Space for Joy, Mess, and Rest:

Ultimately, the episode is a reminder not to confuse hustle with success, or routine with progress. The goal is to create a life and a brand that reflects your truest self, even when that looks different from the mainstream. Jess and I both agree: eat the cake, savor the little moments, and let your business be as unique as the brain behind it.

Jess’s superpower: Jess’s approach to branding involves making her clients step into their metaphorical red stilettos— pushing them out of their comfort zone so they can find their x-factor. In her words, “I don’t want small talk. Show me your fucking soul.”

Want to connect with Jess? Here’s how:

Brand Transformations Private Podcast - Instagram - Website

Mentioned in this episode:

Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way

Want to hear how Jess helped me rebrand my podcast and business? ADHD-ish episode # 226 - The Transformational Power of Rebranding with Jess Malli Mercier

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