This month marks 2 years of the journey creating my own brand. While Jessica S. Irvin started as just an Instagram for colorful photos, it has grown into so much more than that. When I started my Instagram account, I knew I wanted to take colorful photos and share them on social but I didn’t have much of a plan outside of that…

This year Noah and I have been making some lifestyle changes. I didn’t want to post any updates until I had proven to myself that I could actually follow through with them for several months and for me to become a little more educated on the topics…

Do you love some sarcasm and 90’s nostalgia? The Internet Cafe 2 is the place for you. This coffee shop in Dallas might be small but it is packed full of gems, including floppy disk coasters, the pink sofa of your dreams, that orange Tupperware pitcher your mom had when you were a kid, lunch trays, and a surprisingly photogenic bathroom.

Last weekend I attended the Thrive Creative Conference in Austin, Texas. It was a wonderful time of networking, learning, and encouragement. You’ll see in some of my photos that the venue and decorations were absolutely stunning.

“Imitation is the biggest form of flattery.”
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Unfortunately, this is what some people say when they hear your work has been stolen or imitated online. However, I couldn’t disagree more. When your work is blatantly copied or used without credit, it is one of the biggest forms of disrespect. Here are some ways that we need to all take responsibility in helping prevent infringement online…

I LOVE a good subscription and Studio DIY’s Can’t Clutch This subscription did not disappoint! Kelly Mindell has once again created an awesome product that is unique, fun, and the perfect insta-worthy accessory!

I think it’s also important to remember that MLK Day is about more than celebrating his life and his past achievements, it’s about recognizing the injustices that need to be continually fought. Jemar Tisby says, “so few understand that racism never goes away, it just adapts. I think a lot of…

Whether you are intending on making your side hustle your full time job one day or if you intend to keep it on the side, there are a lot challenges that come along with with working full time and working on your own projects. While I am far from perfect in this area, here are some things I’ve learned over time as well as some advice from other creatives managing their own side hustle with a full time job.

Just like any content being pushed out online, Instagram Stories can easily get lost in the noise. Sometimes you have to get a little creative to stop the swiping and get people’s attention so they will watch your story.