36 | Our own in business The InDependent Spouse
Jess Sands is no stranger to the challenges of starting abusiness. Afew years ago, she was asuccessful full-time graphic designer, with aportfolio including Disney,Caroline Gardner and Marks & Spencer.But when she met her future husband, apilot in the RAF, everything changed. Moving house every two years meant that Jess had to give up the career that she loved. After ayear struggling to get employment in amarket that is often reluctant to hire military spouses due to their transitory nature, Jess decided to develop her own business Design Jessica. Since then she has gone from strength to strength.
“The InDependent Spouse is aseries of fun, informative weekly podcasts which explores the world of running abusiness”
Jess is passionate about helping other military spouses through the same difficult transition that she made. Her business specialises in designing logos for new companies being set up by spouses, and as afounder of the Forces Enterprise Network Business Community,she encourages others in similar situations to share their experiences and challenges, helping them to help themselves. Now she has anew project aiming to give avoice to those who are
already achieving amazing things, and to inspire those who dream of doing the same.
The InDependent Spouse is aseries of fun, informative weekly podcasts which explores the world of running abusiness by chatting to inspiring military entrepreneurs. Aimed at enterprising military spouses, the first series sees Jess interview such luminaries as Heledd Kendrick (Recruit for Spouses), Peter Mountford (Heropreneurs &the Veterans’ Foundation) and Natalie Trezise (Your Home Patch). Each episode is full of useful tips and amusing anecdotes, many of which will be familiar to those trying to create their own successful businesses while living the ‘magnolia wall life’.
The first series of the InDependent Spouse is available now on iTunes. Jess is currently selecting for guests for Series 2. So, whether you are amilitary spouse starting out in business or are already running asuccessful company,ifyou want to share your story and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, you can get in touch with Jess through her website:
theindependentspouse.co.uk/
Photography -Rich Jones, Reach The Peak Photography. ENVOY |Autumn 2018 |
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