Amber Jacobs is an entrepreneur, creative strategist, speaker, and podcast host with two decades of experience in design, branding, marketing, and business development. As the founder and owner of Amber Design, LLC, she has built a career helping businesses develop their brands, communicate their stories, and bring ideas to life through strategic creative solutions. Her professional journey spans independent business ownership, leading creative agencies, and work connected to recognized brands including Microsoft, Google, AT&T, T-Mobile, Mastercard, Starbucks, and Nintendo. A lifelong artist and former nationally ranked NPC figure competitor, collegiate rowing coxswain, and sponsored athlete, Amber brings an artist's perspective, an athlete's discipline, and an entrepreneur's determination to everything she pursues. She is also the host of Amber Energy, a podcast exploring entrepreneurship, personal growth, business, and the lessons that come from life's experiences.
Beyond business, Amber is passionate about mentorship, philanthropy, and strengthening the communities around her. Through Tutus & Tequila, she channels her entrepreneurial spirit into supporting nonprofit organizations and causes close to her heart. Her Strikethrough Mental Health campaign honors the memory of her sister and encourages greater awareness, meaningful conversations, and the power of human connection. Amber also shares her professional experiences with students, entrepreneurs, and business audiences through speaking engagements and participates in community leadership and civic initiatives. A wife, mother of two boys, and outdoor enthusiast, she believes success is about more than what you build or accomplish. It is about how you navigate life's challenges, what you contribute along the way, the people you impact, and the legacy you leave behind.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- How Amber turned two major career setbacks into the foundation of a thriving creative business.
- That building meaningful relationships and staying resourceful can open doors during challenging economic downturns.
- How she launched Amber Design full-time just weeks after losing what she thought was her dream job.
- That strategic branding and marketing solutions can help businesses communicate their stories and grow.
- Why Amber's discovery process uncovers client challenges to deliver on-time, results-focused design solutions effectively.
- How nearly two decades of experience with global brands like Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks shaped her approach.
- That success is not about doing everything yourself; it is about collaboration, resourcefulness, and creating opportunities for others.
- Why the Creative Co-op network helps independent creatives share opportunities and grow together through collaboration.
- How Amber combines an artist's creativity, an athlete's discipline, and an entrepreneur's determination in every pursuit.
- That mentorship, philanthropy, and initiatives like Tutus & Tequila and Strikethrough Mental Health turn success into impact.
about the show
Next Level CEO is an entrepreneur education series hosted by Daymond John, created for business owners, founders, and leaders who want real insight from people who have built, scaled, and led successful companies.
Each episode features expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders sharing the stories, decisions, strategies, and lessons behind their growth. Viewers get a closer look at how strong brands are built, how companies scale, and how experienced entrepreneurs think through leadership, opportunity, risk, and long-term success.
From disruptive startups to established business empires, Next Level CEO gives entrepreneurs a front-row seat to the business strategies, founder insights, and leadership moves that drive business excellence.
Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who wants to learn from proven builders, Next Level CEO delivers practical lessons from people who have created something that lasts.
