Today we’d like to introduce you to Jade Stevenson.
So, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
Where I am today began with my first friend break up. Most people wax on about romantic loss, but the grief I experienced the first time a friend broke up with me changed me into the artist I am. Other significant markers in my life helped me grow as a writer and artist. Whether it was growing up in poverty, supporting my single mother, or merely existing as a black femme in America, I wrote about these things. I was inspired to share the truth of these things. As a young girl reading was always something that gave me comfort in those dark times, but writing is my soul. The moment I wrote my first poem, I was overwhelmed with this feeling of peace. I had a voice with writing. I had a story to share, and that became my art. I haven’t always had success with my writing or as an artist, but I’ve always been faithful to my inner voices and let them be my muse. I created my platform, “Jadedisland,” as a place to share my imagination, my style, and storytelling. Everything I am is thanks to the moments in history when literature impacted whom it reached. In the end, I know my writing, no matter how big, or small will reach someone, and that’s the success that I acquired.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
If life gave me a smooth road, I don’t think I would be as humble or as kind as I am today. I struggled a lot growing up, also in school, and even now as a young adult. My economic class is “working poor” like a lot of my generation. As another millennial who is overeducated and underpaid writing for me, and having Jadedisland.com feels like a financial luxury. Not only that, but I’m also a smart black woman, and nothing is scarier than that in America. I step into specific spaces, I’m perceived as intimidating or as lacking intelligence. I’ve pushed to have my art out there with ambition far succeeding what I can afford to have. I struggled to have resources to work, with my failing health, and stability. I didn’t let any of that stop me. If I’m on this bumpy road, I’ll walk it in style all my days as long as I can do what I love and make a difference. I come from a community where no matter what we gave to help others and I do that. I know how hard it is to struggle as an artist; I won’t forget where I came from. The struggle is just the chapter title in a great memoir.
Please tell us about Jadedisland.
Jadedisland began as a platform for me just to express my ideas, but it’s grown! I’ve taken my love of writing, storytelling, and authenticity and made it my movement. I actively invest in narratives for Black Femmes, Kawaii lifestyles, and creative writing. I focus on these ideas with intentional emotional authenticity. I believe that change happens when you extend your hand, and my writing reflects that. I specialize in creative literature, authentic brand narratives, and personal narratives. I offer several types of writing services for a brand, business, and personal use, but I recommend brand story development and creative consultation. I’m most proud of how frequently my writing encourages others to write! I’ve spearheaded writing projects in many cities, even outside of my hometown. It’s still a shock that my work has reached over fifty different countries. I’m pleased that my brand of pink energy and storytelling is inspiring.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
My mom deserves way more credit than I can give. There is no strength like the spark within Black women. I grew up surrounded by Black matriarchs who took no quarter, who had ambition, and told me to know my worth in every facet. I know life was hard for my mom; she raised five kids by herself while tackling a society that looks down at that. She raised us well. It didn’t matter that my father was an addict. Yes, the commentary neighbors would give because my mom looked young (Black does not crack, my mom seems forever young) hurt, but she rose amid the flames of gossip. She encouraged us to be ourselves. Her encouragement and faith in my art are one of the pillars of my life as an artist. When I doubted my credibility, she would stick her nose in the air and remind me I am a degree having Black woman. I am more than I believe myself to be. She pushed me to get out there and be unapologetically myself.
I also have to thank my best friends, all artists. I’m surrounded by wonderfully creative people who never fail to remind me of my Leo shine. “You are the company you keep” – in business. I think that the friends who uplift you and tell you to keep going are the difference between success and listless activities. I can’t thank Melanie, Tom, and Roxi enough for how they encourage me and for being creative kindred spirits. When I was in pieces, they stuck by me through thick and thin, and there is nothing more valuable in my life than their friendship.
Pricing:
- 10.00 USD per page of general content writing
- 50.00 USD Creative Consultation
- 30.00 USD Blog Feature on Jadedisland.com
Contact Info:
- Address: Jadedisland, 6755 Business Pkwy Suite 402, Elkridge, MD 21075, USA
- Website: www.Jadedisland.com
- Phone: 4106605365
- Email: Jade@jadedisland.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadedisland/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/Jadedislandnews/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/jadedisland
- Other: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadedisland/
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