Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in digital marketing but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Molly Messier, Creative Director of Messi Thoughts Creative, located in Providence, RI, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are a bespoke design studio that focuses on holistic storytelling through art direction and strategic design. Specializing in website design, branding, social media, and art direction for artists, designers, wellness & lifestyle brands.
Tell us about yourself
I am a Providence-based designer whose experience ranges from international art production to specializing in social media and digital design. Working with interior designers and luxury brands of all sizes, including Luxe Gold List, Elle Decor A-List & AD100 firms at a boutique branding agency, my work is guided by a distinctive point of view that celebrates art, design, and wellness culture coupled with a passion for the Mediterranean slow life.
Messi Thoughts Creative was born out of the desire to live a more flexible lifestyle outside of the limitations of a traditional 9-5 where growth potential is capped. When I first started up, I was on a mission to prove that I could live the lifestyle I sought while pursuing my creative passions in art and digital design. I take pride in my work and have great feelings of deep, purposeful satisfaction in helping other creative entrepreneurs achieve their dreams by elevating their visual interface and digital presence.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
As a business owner within the branding industry, one of the greatest accomplishments I’ve been privileged to experience is being able to connect with a variety of other creative entrepreneurs who each possess a unique point of view on how they approach their work and help others. When working with other creatives, I love being able to embody and translate their vision into artistic design layouts that reflect their deepest values.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
While being a business owner has many positive aspects, there is something both exhilarating and intimidating about stepping into the unknown. One of the most challenging aspects of this double-sided coin is the constant underlying uncertainty of never knowing where, when, or how the next project will come along.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Have patience: all good things come with time, and you cannot rush the process of organic growth.
- Be confident: trust in your work, and be curious about the ever-evolving creative process.
- Be open: step outside your comfort zone, make an effort to connect with others and accept opportunities as they come along, no matter how unique they may seem at first. & don’t be shy to ask for help when needed!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.messithoughtscreative.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/messithoughtscreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messithoughtscreative/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollymessier/
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