Career Roadmap
Jesiree's work combines: Design, Entrepreneurship, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
El Camino High School
Bachelor's Degree
ADN
College Of San Mateo
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Event Planner and Designer & Custom Baking:
Bachelor's Degree: ADN
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Graduting high school.
2.
Graduating college with a nursing degree.
3.
Getting an insurance license.
4.
Getting married (planning and doing DIYs for most of my wedding).
5.
Finding a way to overcome criticism and family issues.
6.
Owning a cafe.
7.
Starting Whimsy Made (my current business).
8.
Completing every event and a new project is always a milestone for me.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
Since leaving nursing, I got a lot of criticism, especially from my parents. They just couldn’t believe I would want to leave a stable nursing career for something unpredictable (in their eyes). It brought me down most times, questioning my choices.
How I responded:
I stuck with what I love and what was giving me a more rewarding feeling in the end. It took a while but once I started proving how good I was at what I can do on my own, the negative comments stopped.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
A family member struggles with addiction. I just block most of it out. I eventually deal with the issues, but I try not to let them distract me. Having a strong mindset helps me focus and reach my top goals—whether it's business or family issues.