We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jenise Subervi a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Jenise , thank you for being such a positive, uplifting person. We’ve noticed that so many of the successful folks we’ve had the good fortune of connecting with have high levels of optimism and so we’d love to hear about your optimism and where you think it comes from.
My faith is a really integral part of who I am, and I think that my optimism is definitely fed by my faith. I always have this knowledge that no matter how bad things can seem in the moment, there is always a way up and out. There is always a lesson to be learned, and we can grow from every single bad thing that is thrown in our direction.
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?
After having my son, I left my teaching career, not sure whether I’d one day return. But a part of me really missed helping people every day and teaching. So my blog was born out of a desire to help other moms to not feel alone in whatever they were facing. And while my content has evolved as my children have grown and our days have changed, I think the goal has always remained the same – to help moms with wherever they are in their own lives.
I’m not really sure where I’ll go next. I have always loved to write and I have been trying to get out more of my story on paper, but we’ll see where the journey takes me next.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
I think in the space of the online world and social media, the ability to adapt is definitely key. When I first started, photos were a huge part of all of this. Slowly, there was a shift to quick, consumable content like stories. This then progressed into reels and some longer form video content, all within one app. I think when we can’t adapt, we become stagnant.
Another quality is organization. When I work with brand campaigns, there are due dates, there are items I have to make sure I include/don’t include, and if I’m not organized, I can miss some really important points.
And lastly kindness and consideration. If I can’t participate in something, I try to be kind and let brands know that I won’t be able to participate. I feel like when I am kind, I (generally) receive kindness in return.
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?
When I’m overwhelmed I usually try to take a break. I know that’s not always possible, but if it is, a break can do wonders for the feelings of overwhelm. A walk outside, going to grab a cup of coffee at a cafe, or having lunch with a friend. I will also try to do something new – especially if it’s something that can open me up to creativity. I’ll journal, too, which can often help me get to the root of my overwhelm.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://jenisesubervi.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenise_subervi
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Jenise Subervi
