Meet Trailblazer Jessica Carson

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jessica Carson.

Jessica, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I came to Longmont from Texas in 2009 and have been active in the community ever since. I have one foot in the music world and one foot in the business world. Clandestine Amigo is my main project. This is my 5-piece, all original, R&B/Rock inspired band. I also have a booking business called Audio Curations. I curate music for Georgia Boys BBQ, The Soundpost Sessions, and the Winter Walkabout Music Showcase. For my “job-job,” I’m the Program Director for the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce, so I do lots of what I like to call “people-ing”.

Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Life has been interesting, especially in the last couple of years. I had a duo called The Prairie Scholars with my ex-husband for about 10 years. When we split up, it was intimidating to find a new way, but I had a lot of support and encouragement from friends and family. I took a step back from music to re-assess and get grounded again. Clandestine Amigo was my side project at that time and I started to put more focus into it. The music really started taking off and it showed me how much momentum I really could create when I became more intentional.

My advice would be, take time to really get to know yourself and figure out what you want. If you don’t know what you want or who you are, you won’t know what to aim for or how to move in the world. Be intentional and set goals.

What do you do, what do you specialize in, what are you known for, etc. What are you most proud of? What sets you apart from others?
I love to make connections. I know that some think of me as a musician, but if you really get to know me you’ll find that music is something that I love to do, but it isn’t how I solely define myself. I have always had a mind for business and organization and I enjoy putting these skills to use to help friends in the business world and in the creative community. I’m proud to be a person that makes connections and creates opportunities and processes for other musicians and artists.

We’re interested to hear your thoughts on female leadership – in particular, what do you feel are the biggest barriers or obstacles?
I think anyone’s biggest barrier, male or female, is self. A favorite quote sums it up for me, “If you think you can, you’re probably right. If you think you can’t, you’re probably right.”

Contact Info:

• Website: https://clandestineamigo.com
• Email: clandestineamigo@gmail.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clandestineamigo/?hl=en
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClandestineAmigo/
• Other: https://www.facebook.com/audiocurations/?modal=admin_todo_tour

Image Credit:
Jordan Bass, Alan Damkoehler

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