03/22/2024
Only three months into 2024, I admit it has been a tough start, but I remain optimistic about the future and trust that good things are ahead.
My cell phone being crushed to smithereens after being left on the hood of my car as I drove away, is honestly the least of my problems right now, but I found much solace in knowing that I am supported in my journey to upgrade. Just like my phone, sometimes you just gotta break down what's not working and go for an upgrade - and that is sort of the tune of my life right now.
I lost my job a few weeks ago and I have been struggling with the stress of being forced to figure out my next steps quickly. Initially, I saw it as an opportunity to get back to my roots and get back out in the community with my work. I have felt very stuck in my world these past seven years doing digital marketing and design from home and not really associating with anyone outside of my kids and immediate circle. My resume is stacked and I have been getting call backs at a surprisingly high rate, but I guess all these years of isolation have impacted my ability to communicate and convey my worth in an interview setting, which has been hard on my mental health. I know I am great at what I do and I am worth it…I am just trying to get that part of me back so I can share it in a meaningful way.
It has only been a few weeks since I have been officially “unemployed”, but during this time, I have had several doors open for me and my small marketing studio that I have been running as a side project for the past several years, showing me that with a little focus and a lot of confidence, I can take things to the next level. While juggling the life of being a mom, working for “the man”, and picking up as many side jobs as I could handle, I have been slowly working behind the scenes creating and perfecting my personal brand. This unfortunate loss of my job has forced me to focus on creating something sustainable on my own. I feel free for the first time in years to really focus on building what serves me instead of being stuck in a cycle of serving others. I am good at what I do, honest, and fair; and I am confident in my ability to succeed if I just put myself out there. My mission is to help small businesses launch a brand, website and marketing strategy that works for them. I have 20+ years of experience working with businesses on every end of the spectrum and I offer pretty much any marketing, design or printing service you can think of.
Please like and share my page, Marketing in the Rogue and support me in taking my business venture to the next level. It is finally the time for me to use my marketing skills to properly market myself. Very similar to the contractor who refuses to fix anything around their own house, or the dentist who won’t brush his teeth (if that’s even a thing 😂), I have been a marketer refusing to market myself for many years now, but I am ready so please show my page some love, check out my website, and spread the word!
www.marketingintherogue.com