Ladies Who Create - episode 7: Jolene Delisle

In this inspiring episode of "Ladies Who Create," we explore the journey of Jolene Delisle. She's a visionary in design and creative industries, and the founder and Head of Creative at The Working Assembly. Jolene's career evolved from working as a creative for ad agencies and tech companies, to the exciting challenge of starting her own agency. She openly discusses overcoming personal and professional hurdles, mastering self-promotion, and the thrill of entrepreneurship. Jolene shares how she balanced industry leadership and motherhood, and offers insight into her unique approach to brand building, team management, and achieving fulfillment in both her personal and professional life. Her story stands as a testament to the creativity, resilience, and ambition of women in creative industries. It's a must-listen for any aspiring creative entrepreneur.
More about Jolene:
Jolene Delisle is the founder & creative director of the branding agency The Working Assembly. Her work has been recognized by the Type Directors Club, Print, D&AD, The One Show, and Fast Company. She has been named to the Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur list, Inc's top female founders, and Adweek's Creative 100, honoring the most innovative and inspiring individuals. Jolene is passionate about bridging the gap in creativity, tech, and culture and invests, advises, and prioritizes founder diversity. In 2022, Jolene became the owner of a 1950's ice cream shop in Stone Ridge, New York, called Cherries.
LinkedIn: / jolened
Website: theworkingassembly.com/
00:00 Welcome to Ladies Who Create: Featuring Jolene Delisle
00:23 Jolene's Journey: From Tech to Trailblazing with The Working Assembly
03:13 Balancing Acts: Juggling Agency Life, Motherhood, and Personal Growth
07:30 Empowerment and Leadership: Breaking Through the Confidence Gap
10:54 Building a Supportive Community and Embracing Imperfection
23:11 Cherries Ice Cream Shop: A Sweet Venture into Community Building
29:59 The Birth of a Brand Experiment
33:14 Embracing Action Over Detail in Business and Life
37:24 Celebrating Small Victories and Personal Growth
40:55 The Power of Self-Promotion and Supporting Each Other
50:17 Advice for the Younger Self and Embracing Risk