02/17/2026
I didn’t plan to start a company.
I lost a six figure salary job and suddenly had no idea what was next. I applied to over 100 jobs, hoping something would stick. Two interviews. No real leads. A LOT of self doubt and tears.
I remember thinking… now what? How am I going to make money and enjoy doing it? How can I make sure I never have to worry about someone having that kind of power over me again?
So I stopped waiting for someone to pick me and decided to bet on myself instead.
I took the skills I already had and started creating content, thinking it would just be a small side hustle doing bridal work. Nothing big, just something to get by while I figured things out.
Then I got a landscaping client.
Then another client.
Then another industry I had never worked in before.
And somewhere along the way, Social Icons stopped being a “temporary fix” and turned into a real business… a full social media marketing agency.
I’ve learned more than I ever thought I could, worked across multiple industries, pushed myself outside my comfort zone, and even started growing a team. But the best part is this:
I get to help small businesses show up online with confidence, create content that feels authentic, and grow in a way that actually feels fun again.
If you’re in a season where everything feels uncertain, where you’re starting over or figuring it out as you go… this is your sign that something beautiful can come from the unknown.
Sometimes the plan falling apart is exactly what makes room for something better.
Hi, I’m Tara. And this is Social Icons 🖤