MY STORY

Hi, I’m Philip, Phil for short, Felipe en español.

(my last name is Polish and pronounced Jan - Caw - Ski)

We’re all in this together is a mantra I often use — one of many. This mantra represents a value and core life philosophy of seeing work and life without boundaries. By making authentic connections with others we can find common ground. By finding common ground, we can come to rely on one another to create shared wealth and value.

Through Chaparral Studio, I help brands and organizations move visions forward. I design brand strategies and campaigns, shape memorable experiences and events, create unique touch points and offerings, and form valuable partnerships. In a world of noise, I love to find clarity in stories and narratives that forge an emotional connections.

My definition of success is the deep and trusting relationships I’ve forged with people, all kinds of people, spanning industries and backgrounds. I strive to always do what I say I will do, think expansively and ask many questions, obsess on quality, and lead with kindness and humor.

I enjoy time outside — in the water and on the trails — as well as exploring meditation, yoga, photography, cooking open fire meals, trail running, reading, biking, writing, playing music and spending time with my partner, family, and our canine bodhisattva, Lou.

Read about my work experience, learn how I see the world, and reach out to start a conversation about your biggest hopes and dreams.

“Become such as you are, having learned what that is.”

— Pindar

Superpowers

Listening.

Finding the right question to ask.

Staying curious about people & ideas and asking both a) why? and b) why not?

Making people feel comfortable and at ease.

Running toward challenges and doing what is hard.

Having an evening and morning ritual.

Finding equanimity in life and work.

Knowing how to throw a memorable party.

Giving people the benefit of the doubt.

Translating thoughts & ideas into words and action.

Smashing unlikely concepts together to see how they fit.

Trend-spotting, culture-interpretation, and digesting the zeitgeist.

Connecting with humor and finding common ground.

Recognizing we don’t have much time.

Education

I hold a Bachelors from UC Santa Barbara and a Masters from University of Texas, Austin and believe in a habit of lifetime learning, knowing yourself, and staying curious and open to the world.

TAKEN SOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA > SEE MORE IMAGES HERE.

photo by sean r collier | armstrong woods in guerneville, california

Some places where I’ve lived & walked.

<<<part of what defines me is the various cultures I have witnessed and experienced directly. I moved a lot as a child and needed to make friends to survive.>>>

CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA*

MOUNTAINS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

STREETS OF AUSTIN

HIGH DESERT OF SANTA BARBARA CO.

SUBURBS OF ATLANTA

STRETCHES BETWEEN COSTA RICA AND MEXICO