How to Survive Burnout, Bad Bosses, and Still Love the Work: Jacque Marks

In this week’s episode of Out of Scope, I sit down with Jacque Marks for one of the funniest (and most honest) conversations of the season, tracing her path from punk bands and art school to a long career in commercial real estate marketing. Jacque shares how early creative experiences shaped her work ethic, how some of her first jobs taught her more than any class ever could, and why navigating difficult personalities is an unavoidable part of building a career. Along the way, she recounts workplace stories that sound completely made up… except they’re very real. The conversation also digs into the less funny side of things, as Jacque opens up about burnout, workplace stress, and what happens when chaos crosses the line from entertaining to unsafe. She reflects on how those experiences changed the way she approaches work, boundaries, and leadership, and why leading with curiosity has helped her work successfully with people who don’t think like her. Connect with Jacque: Website: immarks.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacquemarksdesigner Want to reach out? Email me at [email protected]. If you think you’d be a great fit for the show, or you know someone with a story worth sharing, I’d love to hear from you. And if you’re enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a review. It really does help more people find the show. Thanks so much for listening!