We were lucky to catch up with Cecile Jordan recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Cecile , we’re so appreciative of you taking the time to share your nuggets of wisdom with our community. One of the topics we think is most important for folks looking to level up their lives is building up their self-confidence and self-esteem. Can you share how you developed your confidence?
Honestly, from going to therapy over the past few years. I haven’t always been so confident as people may think from what they may see online. I went through a whole season of depression where I didn’t know my worth or value so I one day said enough is enough. Through my therapy I’ve learned so much about myself and gained control of who I am. I got my strength and confidence back not only through therapy but with lots of prayers! I’m not saying there’s no growing that needs to be done but I will say it helps how I show up online. What you see is what you get (and who I am).
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I’m the founder of Social Butterfly Services, a social media agency that specializes in helping product and service based business owners grow their presence on social media. For years I have served as an executive virtual assistant to small business owners and corporations across the globe. Ironically, during my work, I learned that one thing most of my clients had in common was their need for social media management. This is when I realized my love for all things social media.
In September 2021 I made a pivot in business from being a virtual assistant to starting Social Butterfly Services. I have watched in amazement at how this company has grown over the years. We have worked with more than 180 different companies, from small businesses to large corporations, helping them grow brand visibility on Instagram.
My goal has always been to help CEOs see their fullest potential. I am passionate about helping others transform their dreams into reality and motivating people to Choose Happy, even if you don’t feel like it! Ultimately, I am here to give you the tools you need to live your best life without being intimidated by social media!!
We just launched our Confident Creator Course where I teach entrepreneurs and creators all there is to know about Instagram and how to become confident in their planning, strategy, recording and editing. I also have a content studio in Downtown Greensboro where you can create with myself or you can use the facility to create content on your own. There’s something for everyone!
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?
I believe my planning, organization, and communication skills were most impactful. You can run a business all you want but if you don’t have the proper systems or know how to communicate effectively with your clients then you might need to go back to the drawing board (LOL). People laugh at how organized I am and how I plan my whole life.
Planning has always been my thing but in business you have to know how to adjust and this is always my advice to anyone on this journey or looking start their journey. I found myself not completing tasks but I was working so HARD and long. Something wasn’t adding up so I started to timeblock over time and realistically planned. For example, I was writing down “work on 3 clients” in one day and that was NOT realistic.
If it doesn’t work, try something else and this goes for planning content, strategy, recording content, content you’re posting BUT give it time to work.
If you knew you only had a decade of life left, how would you spend that decade?
This is a great question and I love sharing to help others. I’m currently in the space of “what’s next?” I’m not saying I don’t like what I’m doing but I’m not being fulfilled like I want to be. I know this is the area I want to be in but I want to know what service to focus on more. The overwhelming feeling is here but it’s a part of business and I consistently have to keep myself lifted.
Contact Info:
- Website: cecilenjordan.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilenjordan/
- Facebook: Social Butterfly Services
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecile-jordan-390b25242/
Image Credits
Rotcelis @rotcelisrose and myself for client photos
