How art and creativity can support your mental wellness - with Jade Tomlin
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Jade is executive creative director at Huge, a design and innovation company based in London and New York. A graduate of St. Martin's, Jade describes herself as a creative adventurer. She's worked on brands from Sony to Starbucks and also runs Creative Adventures, where she supports founders and entrepreneurs.
Jade is also helping to drive forward NABS' Art Auction - submit your piece by 9 September and help to raise funds with your creativity nabs.org.uk/artauction
Jade is relatable, empathetic and speaks honestly about her experience of being working-class and LGBT while finding her way in the industry. In particular, her take on what happens when you don't come out until your twenties is super insightful.
Key takeaways:
- The fun and the fallout of coming out in your twenties and how this affects your mental wellness at work
- The micro stresses you can encounter as a working-class industry entrant
- Listening, listening, listening, helps a team to bond and grow
Resources:
NABS' Art Auction
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