27 min
Empower Her with Jill Paisley The Empower Her Podcast
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- Entrepreneurship
Today I’m so excited to welcome Jill Paisley to the podcast!
Jill is the business owner behind Luckythirteen Design, a design studio committed to growing small business and community through thoughtfully-crafted design.
Jill shares her unique story behind her business name, logo, and how her business serves not only her clients but herself and her family. Enjoy today’s listen, friends!
Key Takeaways
Nearly all of Jill’s clients are local, and she loves that! She enjoys being able to support local and also have the chance to meet business owners face-to-face. Jill grew up in Dubuque, Iowa, on her parent’s dairy farm, and it wasn’t until late high school where she discovered graphic design was even a “thing.” When she realized it was a career option, she knew it was meant for her. Jill went to the University of Northern Iowa and majored in Studio Art with a Graphic Design emphasis. Jill’s first job out of college was working for a small design shop in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She shares that it was a great first job where her clients were primarily small business owners. Jill also had her own creative outlet at the time. She designed for friends which led her starting her own Etsy shop. With hardly any thought at all, she shares, she named her shop Luckythirteen Design. After moving to Des Moines, Jill joined an ad agency where she worked with more corporate clients and experienced a faster-paced work environment. Five years later, Jill, her husband, and three month old baby moved back to her hometown of Dubuque, and she took a job at a local university. The job at the university was not fulfilling for Jill. She knew something needed to change, but she didn’t want to be a quitter. She stayed a full year as she explored other options. At this point, Luckythirteen Design had been all but forgotten as she transitioned jobs and started her family. During this time of uncertainty, Jill remembered her work with Luckythirteen Design, she saw the need for a graphic design business in Dubuque, talked with her business friends, and things started to fall into place for Luckythirteen - including a new reason behind the name. Luckythirteen is now seven years old and at a great place, Jill says. This business built on her terms allows Jill to best serve herself, her clients, and her family. “Your story is important, part of you, and builds who you are,” Jill reflects on her business logo. Jill knows starting a new business is daunting, but her advice for anyone considering a foray into entrepreneurship: “Try new things, you’ll always be learning. Trust your gut and be still and know” Connect with Jill Paisley & Luckythirteen Design
Follow Jill on Facebook, Instagram, and visit her Website to see a glimpse of her portfolio of work and updates on new projects and services as she grows!
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Follow Empower Her Co on Facebook and Instagram or visit our website for more information if you’re a woman looking to grow your business in a nurturing community.
Today I’m so excited to welcome Jill Paisley to the podcast!
Jill is the business owner behind Luckythirteen Design, a design studio committed to growing small business and community through thoughtfully-crafted design.
Jill shares her unique story behind her business name, logo, and how her business serves not only her clients but herself and her family. Enjoy today’s listen, friends!
Key Takeaways
Nearly all of Jill’s clients are local, and she loves that! She enjoys being able to support local and also have the chance to meet business owners face-to-face. Jill grew up in Dubuque, Iowa, on her parent’s dairy farm, and it wasn’t until late high school where she discovered graphic design was even a “thing.” When she realized it was a career option, she knew it was meant for her. Jill went to the University of Northern Iowa and majored in Studio Art with a Graphic Design emphasis. Jill’s first job out of college was working for a small design shop in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She shares that it was a great first job where her clients were primarily small business owners. Jill also had her own creative outlet at the time. She designed for friends which led her starting her own Etsy shop. With hardly any thought at all, she shares, she named her shop Luckythirteen Design. After moving to Des Moines, Jill joined an ad agency where she worked with more corporate clients and experienced a faster-paced work environment. Five years later, Jill, her husband, and three month old baby moved back to her hometown of Dubuque, and she took a job at a local university. The job at the university was not fulfilling for Jill. She knew something needed to change, but she didn’t want to be a quitter. She stayed a full year as she explored other options. At this point, Luckythirteen Design had been all but forgotten as she transitioned jobs and started her family. During this time of uncertainty, Jill remembered her work with Luckythirteen Design, she saw the need for a graphic design business in Dubuque, talked with her business friends, and things started to fall into place for Luckythirteen - including a new reason behind the name. Luckythirteen is now seven years old and at a great place, Jill says. This business built on her terms allows Jill to best serve herself, her clients, and her family. “Your story is important, part of you, and builds who you are,” Jill reflects on her business logo. Jill knows starting a new business is daunting, but her advice for anyone considering a foray into entrepreneurship: “Try new things, you’ll always be learning. Trust your gut and be still and know” Connect with Jill Paisley & Luckythirteen Design
Follow Jill on Facebook, Instagram, and visit her Website to see a glimpse of her portfolio of work and updates on new projects and services as she grows!
Follow for More
Follow Empower Her Co on Facebook and Instagram or visit our website for more information if you’re a woman looking to grow your business in a nurturing community.
27 min