Don’t be afraid to play.

We asked our previous guest, Kia Weatherspoon (episode 35 - May 3, 2021), for an intro to someone she’d want to hear from – The first name on her list: Jessica Caldwell.Jessica Caldwell is the founder of Folke Creative in Brooklyn NY, a boutique branding and design studio inspired by the stories of people, places, and things. She also runs the design blog: Design is Lit.Today, Jessica will let us in on her "messy" process of design and also provides some wise advice on how to conjure creativity.She starts her interview reflecting on a moment that eventually leads to a simple and beautiful statement from her:  “Life is filled with little luxuries, little glimmers of hope and love… if you’ll only just look for them." Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @jesswonderlandClick here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: Connect with Doug below: On Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ By Email: [email protected] Imagine a Place: [email protected] Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn.Click here to get your copy of Maria's children's book—Design Your World.Click here to get your own Imagine a Place Conversation Card Deck.Imagine a Place gathers industry-leading voices that can inspire the design community through storytelling and broaden our creative horizons. The goal of Imagine a Place is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives.