Happy Anniversary and a Big Thank You!
"It is not happy people who are thankful; it is thankful people who are happy!"
- Unknown.
Hello, everyone. I hope you have had a great week so far. I am so happy today! Today is the one-year anniversary of my very first blog post. It's been amazing to have so many of you follow me, share my posts, give me feedback, and cheer me on. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!! I could not have done this without you! And over 7,000 page views?! (Cue crying emoji!)
Why NK Started This Blog
I started this blog for many reasons. I was extremely frustrated with my job search and wanted a place to document what I was learning so potential employers could see that I really knew what digital marketing entails. I also wanted people who look like me to know that this is a profession they could get into as well. Deep down, I knew I was leaving a live journal of how I persevered on a career path I love, even though the journey wasn't easy.
As time passed, it became a great way for me to share little tips and tricks that those who were not on this journey would have access to. So I created and shared posts like "Free and Low Budget Ways to Increase Your Digital Marketing Acumen!" and "5 Ways to Brand Yourself as a Digital Marketer!" The blog was also a great way to share the wisdom and advice from the amazing marketers I was having informational interviews with or meeting at events. These spotlights have been the most popular posts by far, so we are going to keep them coming!
What is NK Doing Now?
I currently work as a Digital Marketing Specialist at a non-profit called LeGen Leaders, helping youth who age out of the foster-care system gain construction skills. I also work as a Web and Social Media Specialist at the University of St. Thomas. I am also adding a Digital Experience Master’s Certificate to my MBA. I am presently enrolled in the Creative Process and Brand Management courses. Next semester, I will take Marketing Analytics and Digital Experience to finish the certificate. Along with this, I am also still taking online courses to continue to expand my knowledge base in the field on Udemy, Hootsuite, and LinkedIn Learning. (More to come on the latter.)
What is Next for NK and the Blog?
I intend to keep blogging for years to come. There is still a lot of great information in digital marketing for us to explore together. Oh, and let's not even mention the fact that everything keeps changing almost daily in this industry, so there will not be a lack of things to write about. Please send requests for anything you would like me to research and write about to nkthemarketer@gmail.com. I want to make sure this is beneficial to the people who are "the wind beneath my wings."
Over the next year, I'll keep bringing you marketer spotlights, social media platform reviews, course and certification reviews, a new series: campaign reviews, and more. Thank you so much for your support!
A special thank you to my family, who heard me whine, helped me with proofreading, were my creative sounding board, and held me together when I didn’t think I would get this far! You rock!
Thanks for reading!
