When I was 13 I begged my parents for a Myspace, the answer was “no” of course. But if only they knew that it would have prepared me for what I do now.
When I was in 10th grade I discovered Facebook, this was in 2008 and it was in its infancy stages. I think I had been eyeing it for awhile so I made a profile without permission from anyone. Hoping to distract my parents by showing them a family friend I discovered, I fearlessly showed them my profile. Yeah, that didn’t go over well, but I somehow convinced them to think on it for a week and then let me know. The result was: *drum roll please*
I got to keep it! And since then I have been obsessed with social media. I used to always think that was embarrassing. Everyone acted like hating social media was this badge of honor, but me? I was passionate about it and STILL am. I loved to write, (remember Facebook notes?) share, make conversation, argue (haha). As the years went by I hopped on Twitter, Instagram, Blog spot, and eventually my very own big girl blog!
Many of you may know that I did a literal U-turn in my life and shifted into another direction. Catch up here if you’re new around these parts! I took a leap of faith, quit my medical assistant job, and started out on a journey of creativity. I didn’t have a road map or a guide; just a real gut feeling that I was starting on the path to figuring out my true passions.
By God’s grace, I got into an internship for a ministry where I actually learned to speak the language of where I wanted to go. I made graphics, wrote a LOT of copy (copy-writing = captions/blog posts..basically writing for marketing), curated content for Instagram and put my natural talent into boot camp! It was fun, tough, enlightening, and made me into a student. I couldn’t just rely on being naturally good at what I do. I had to fine-tune it.
So here’s to the question that a lot of you may have been wondering: (or not, I mean…you all have lives.) You know, its the one your aunties and church mother’s ask..out of care of course. LOL
“Wait. What is it you do again?”
Right now, I’m a marketing assistant and the bulk of my job consists of posting on social media, writing, curating content, putting together blogs, and everything in between.
My passion is now becoming a job, which is pretty surreal.
So…I’m stepping out.
I’m asking you to do two things:
- Click here to view my portfolio, copy the link and share with anyone who might need an Instagram overhaul for their business, brand, or marketing campaign.
- If that’s YOU (the person who could use a little razzle dazzle on their Instagram) email me at april@apriljoyelle.com
That’s it. No pressure or strings attached. I’ll give you my free advice and you get to decide if it’s helpful or not. *shrugs*
Sounds like a win-win to me. I’m going to let ya’ll go, especially because its Monday and your coffee may not have hit your blood stream quite yet!
Have a fantastic Monday!
xo,
