We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Meaghan Young a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Meaghan, we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?
I have greatly developed my confidence and self-esteem throughout the past decade. Growing up, I was constantly insecure, felt very shy, and also dependent.
My journey to growing my inner confidence started after high school, when I took a gap year to study in Italy. This threw me so far out of my comfort zone and immersed me deeply into a new experience. It was one of the best experiences in my life, and I eventually learned to embrace the uncomfortable, because it only leads to growth! I developed my independence while also finding my inner confidence.
When I returned and headed to college, I felt like I was just done with being “shy” I told myself so many times to just embrace the “who cares, just do it” attitude, and it helped me jump out of my comfort zone and meet so many new people. What a great feeling!
Also, as I currently own a social media business, it has helped my truly develop my confidence in so many different ways. When I first started, I was so nervous to talk to my audience and post videos of myself, because of what others may think of me. However, after hearing from so many others and having mentors that have online businesses, I learned that it is not worth worrying about what others think. When you show your true self, you will find a community that loves you for who you are. Someone doesn’t like something about you? Who cares! All that matters is that you love yourself and embrace your true personality.
After practicing so many different mindset shifts for the past few years, it has been easier to put myself out there, both online and in-person, and my business has flourished from it. Though it can be hard sometimes, I feel like I am so much more confident than I was before, and I love the person I have become.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I am the owner of Styled Socials LLC, a social media management & content creation business. I help so many different small businesses strategically market themselves on social media through social media strategy, photography, and videography. I believe that there’s value in every single little detail, when it comes to social media, so I am always sure to highlight the details that set a business, product, or service apart.
I had been working with social media for over seven years, as a “side-hustle”, in many different ways. However, I started Styled Socials LLC a little over a year ago, when I was laid off from my full-time job. I truly believe that life has a way of directing us to where we need to be, and I look at this as a blessing. I knew that I did not want to stay in the corporate world and needed that extra push to get to me where I am today.
While living in Northern Kentucky, I have expanded my business throughout the local market, while also working nationally as well. There is so much value in social media marketing, and I hope to help so many others grow their businesses with it!
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Consistency, determination, and passion were three qualities that got me to where I am today.
Consistency and determination go hand in hand and will take you far! Owning a business has its ups and downs, so consistency and determination keep you going. It is so important to consistently show up for yourself and your business every day. Sometimes it can be easy to throw in the towel when things get though, but if you focus on being consistent, it will eventually pay off. When first starting off, set a plan for yourself and develop your daily habits, to stay consistent. Write your goals, for each day, on a calendar, in a journal, or on a task list and make sure you check them off each day.
Determination, similar to consistency, has helped me continue my journey and see the end goal versus only the present moment. When I am determined to meet a goal, I look at how I can make it happen, then focus on the daily activities that will help me meet my goal. To stay determined, it is important to focus on your end goal and constantly tell yourself that you will meet that goal.
Passion is so important in any journey! Make sure you love what you are doing. Passion propelled me toward my goals and is the reason I love my “job.” First find what you are passionate about, then the rest will fall in place. Form a life around your passions, and you will find happiness!
Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?
I am so excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with some of you! I am looking to work with other small businesses who either have an online product/service or a business in the NKY/Cincinnati area. I am definitely open to different online collaboration ideas, and can provide some if you are just starting off and need some ideas for your business. I believe that co-branding is so valuable, fun, and a wonderful way to meet and support others!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://modadimeaghan.wixsite.com/styled-socials-llc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/styledsocialsllc/
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