Change equals change. If Jacoba doesn't like something in her life, she changes something to get different results — it's a mindset she lives by and returns to often, evaluating everything through it.
Her father told her to go get a real job — you'll never make money doing art. She followed that advice for half her life, and was miserable for it. Eventually she decided to alter everything and start honoring the person God made her to be. Through a hard journey of self-discovery and the world's own lessons, she believes she's made every mistake known to man, so you don't have to — that's what her mentorship is for. She's grateful for her father's words: 15 years in the corporate world weren't wasted, they built the skill sets she now uses to run teams, businesses, and programs. She thanks God for her family and for the business experience that eventually led her to a place where she gets to do art and business together.
I believe strongly that taking care of your mental and physical health comes first — it's only then that you can be fully present for yourself, your friends, your family, and your coworkers. To achieve your goals, you must take care of yourself.
Jacoba is also an event planner, working across every scale — large city festivals, private festivals, and small corporate events alike.
