We had the good fortune of connecting with Jade Massel and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jade, what role has risk played in your life or career?

Risk taking has played a huge role in my life, and career.
I have learned to approach each choice I am met with as an opportunity to step more fully into who I am. I tell myself that I am here to learn and am in an ongoing process of risk taking for the rest of my life.
Allowing myself to be courageous is allowing myself a fulfillment.I like to be open to the flow of change internally that guides my expansion and creative expression. I enjoy taking on new roles artistically, exploring new concepts in my music, creating jewelry designs I havent seen before, and sharing my inisghts.
I take risks, by getting out of my comfort zone and being open to new experiences and/or challenges. This isn’t always easy, and what helps me take risks, is reminding myself that what’s important is living life in alignment.
When I follow what feels right, I am building a solid foundation of self-trust, confidence, and self actualization. My goals are important, more important than fear.
As I continue to have faith in my journey, and trust it fully, I am met with many opportunities for growth.
considering I am young, have a lot more life to live and career to develop, I understand that in order to continue growing I must take risks. I must allow myself the room to expand and change, and I am so excited to experience the beauty in my continuous personal unfolding.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I aim to promote agency in authentic-self expression and empathy through creating and sharing art. My evolution as a person, artist and entrepreneur, etc. has been made possible through feeling my emotions fully and facing my self-imposed limitations. I am excited to continue growing as an artist, and connecting with others through that. I’m currentlyy working on my third independent project and It’s been fun to recognize my artistic and emotional growth through music. Alongside that, I have enjoyed experiencing evolution in my skillset as a singer/songwriter and producer.
This artistic journey is about being myself and being seen in that. I am proud of the commitment I have made to the life I want to lead, and look forward to the experiences ahead of me. It is a miracle to be here, and through expression I am honoring that.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
We would most definitely stop at Martha’s Vineyard and nantucket Bakery for some snacks and pastries, explore millennium park, grab açaí bowls at fruition, experience the shops downtown, and check out live music happening in the city. There’s lots of gatherings and events hosted by the arts community in gr, which make for great opportunities to have fun and get connected!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My interpersonal connections deserve recognition. They come in all shapes, sizes, and dynamics. Every connection I experience in this life allows me an opportunity to grow as a person. Not only am I blessed with learning opportunities in my relationships, I am blessed with a beautiful support system that uplifts me, challenges me and inspires me. I would like to shoutout one person in particular, who feels like a sister to me, my dear friend and business partner, Alexis Norris. She inspires me to enjoy the sweetness of life and offers a fresh perspective that I highly value. Her creative journey is beautiful to witness and experinece. Alexis is a fashion stylist that aims to promote body agency, the exploration of personal style and authentic self-expression through fashion. Our relationship aids in our personal evolution, emotionally, mentally and creatively. We’ve co-founded an intuively blended tea company, where we channel blends and set intentions for the consumer. Our shared values of intentional creating, living and growth uphold a beautiful atmosphere of personal development, support and love in our friendship, that expands into the world around us.

Website: https://jade333.net

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jad333555/

Twitter: https://x.com/jad333666?s=21&t=okXtttfmvqss1g9wgQVnpg

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK-tRk6nD7cjoT3cBN6-1cw

Image Credits
Photographers + their instagrams: Photo 1: @tearyeyed122 Photo 2: Abraham Gurrola, @gurrolabraham Photo 4: Xavier Cuevas, @barelyhispanic

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