Creative Strategist. Global Storyteller. Brand Builder.

Jessica is a creative designer, seasoned travel writer, and the voice behind GorJessWanderlust.com. With over 25 countries explored, she crafts compelling narratives that blend solo travel adventures, cultural insights, and personal growth. As a contributor to Islands Magazine, she offers readers a unique perspective on global destinations.

Beyond her writing, Jessica is the founder of J2 Creative Consulting, a creative studio specializing in branding, web design, and creative strategy. Her portfolio boasts collaborations with renowned brands like Nautica, NFL, MLS, Harley-Davidson, and Choice Hotels, reflecting her ability to merge creativity with business acumen.

After shedding the confines of societal expectations, Jessica designed her own path to independence, embracing travel, entrepreneurship, and creative freedom. Today, she shares her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and authentic living across multiple platforms, inspiring others to create their own lives outside the conventional mold.

Solo Travel & Personal Growth

Discussing the transformative power of solo travel and the invaluable lessons learned from immersing yourself in new cultures. Jessica shares how traveling alone has been pivotal in her personal growth and how it’s shaped her understanding of independence, resilience, and self-discovery.

Designing Your Life

Moving beyond societal expectations to embrace a path of true authenticity. Jessica talks about her journey of shedding the constraints of conventional life and carving out a fulfilling, self-designed existence as an entrepreneur, writer, and traveler. She discusses the challenges and rewards of embracing this mindset shift and creating a life that aligns with personal values rather than external pressures.

Authentic Personal Branding in Business

Exploring how to build a personal brand that is not only true to who you are but also allows you to thrive in the business world. Jessica breaks down the process of crafting a brand that resonates with both personal values and professional goals, and how aligning these two can lead to lasting success.

Pivoting in Life & Business

The importance of adaptability and embracing change when things no longer serve you. Jessica discusses her own experience of pivoting—whether it was leaving behind corporate norms or shifting business strategies—and how staying flexible and open to reinvention is essential for long-term success and happiness.