In this episode of Black Creative Handbook, we have Esther Phillips. Esther Phillips is also known as Jungel Queen is a creative designer who specializes in creative directing. Working on projects to empower people to become a better version of themself through visual arts and technology.

01:19 How would you describe your creative practice?

01:49 If you can describe your creative heritage in one word, what would it be?

02:14 Toast or Cereal?

02:27 Blue or Green?

02:42 Braids or Twists?

03:52 Tube or Bus?

04:29 Cushions or Pillows?

04:39 Android or Apple?

05:02 What advice would you give to your 20-year-old self?

05:54 What projects are you working on right now?

07:07 What do you mean by interior set designs?

08:33 What is the method/process you use in creating some of your creative direction?

10:13 What do you do next to get your idea into realization?

11:52 How can you make something on a limited budget?

13:34 How do you collaborate?

17:36 How do you describe your music and how do you get into it?

21:02 What is your process of turning things into a business?

25:29 Where do you think you’re gonna be in 3 years’ time?

26:29 How do you connect with your target market/audience?

30:14 When are you dropping your EP?

31:00 What comes first, the lyrics or the production? How does it work for you to create your EP?

31:29 Do you have a creative concept on how to style your album cover/physical stuff for your album?

32:52 Which do you think is your strongest skill set?

33:31 How do you visually produce mood boards/concept boards?

34:18 What is the biggest compliment/testimonial you received about your work?

35:33 How can people find all of your creative endeavors? Where is the best place to find you and connect with you?

36:17 Why the name Jungel Queen?

Follow Esther on her Social Media accounts:

Website: https://www.depop.com/estherphillipsjq/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jungel_queen

Thank you for listening!