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What if creativity could circulate like currency-measured not in profit, but in trust, exchange, and shared humanity? Fair Street: My Road to Voice of Maasai is a deeply human memoir of creativity, cross-cultural collaboration, and building something meaningful without a blueprint. Raised across from a county fair in small-town Wisconsin, Jessey Jansen learned early that imagination and resourcefulness could open doors. From bartering bags of ice for carnival rides to navigating the complexities of global collaboration, those early lessons in exchange quietly shaped a life's work. Years later, they would carry her to northern Tanzania, where a chance encounter sparked an unlikely creative partnership-and eventually, the founding of Voice of Maasai, an independent music label amplifying Tanzanian artists through ethical collaboration. This is not a travel memoir, a business manual, or a charity story. It is a grounded, reflective account of what happens when creativity is guided by humility, listening, and long-term commitment. Through moments of doubt, missteps, humor, and shared success, Fair Street explores what it truly takes to build across cultures-without extraction, saviorism, or shortcuts. It asks hard questions about power, authorship, and responsibility, while celebrating the connective force of music, art, and community. For artists, creative leaders, and purpose-driven readers, this memoir offers both story and insight. Not formulas-but lived experience. Not answers-but orientation. Fair Street is a testament to the idea that when creativity is rooted in respect, it can become a bridge-one strong enough to carry voices, culture, and possibility forward.

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Jessey Jansen is a creative leader, social entrepreneur, and founder of Voice of Maasai, an independent music label amplifying Tanzanian artists through cross-cultural collaboration. Raised in Wautoma, Wisconsin, she built a career in brand development and creative direction before launching a platform that now represents over forty-five artists. Her work has been recognized by Graphic Design USA, the Blue Whiskey International Film Festival, and art residencies across the U.S. and Africa. She lives between Seattle, Washington, and Austin, Texas, traveling regularly to Tanzania to continue recording, mentoring, and building bridges through sound and story. Jacqueline ""Jax"" Mennenoh is a Photographer, Creative Director, and Graphic Designer with over 25 years of experience creating thoughtful, award-winning visual work across print, digital, and experiential platforms. Working fluidly across design, illustration, and photography, she is known for blending strategic thinking with refined aesthetics-translating complex ideas into compelling visual narratives. As a solopreneur, Jax brings a holistic approach to every project, balancing big-picture vision with meticulous detail, and using creativity as a powerful storytelling tool.

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