Grit Won't Quit
Grit Won't Quit
Tom Mirabella
Taking a Chance on Creativity with Jessica Giovine of The Jess Press Shop
29 minutes Posted Oct 12, 2026 at 12:13 pm.
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Tom sits down with Jessica Giovine of The Jess Press Shop to talk about her journey from working in the corporate world in New York City to taking a chance on herself and building a successful creative business from home. What started as a leap into the unknown grew into a business designing custom wedding invitations, stationery, and printed details that help make special occasions memorable. Jessica shares how she built relationships with popular wedding venues and became a preferred vendor, along with what it takes to stand out in a competitive creative industry. Tom and Jessica also discuss the growing impact of AI on design, the challenges it creates for creative professionals, and why originality and personal creativity still matter. It's a conversation about taking risks, building a business around your passion, and finding your own path to success.