Describe yourself in a few sentences:
Authenticity and true kindness is important to me. I spent several years as journalist reporting on some of the worst people who ever dared to breathe life on this earth. It changed who I am and how I see the world. Now, I like to surround myself with people who inspire me and make me better.
What is your proudest moment to date?
My proudest moment professionally has been helping an interior designer who had lost faith she would ever understand social media. Her friends and family had lost patience with her and she worried her business couldn’t survive without having a presence online. I worked with her for hours and finally something inside her clicked. She thanked me for giving her the tools she needs to not only continue with a successful business, but not feel in the dark.
Do you have a favourite quote or mantra?
“You’re kind. You’re smart. And you’re worth it.”
Favourite book and album?
My favourite book professionally is Mike Brzezinski’s “Knowing Your Value: Women, Money and Getting What You’re Wort.” Personally, because I love to laugh, is Tina Fey’s “Bossypants” and Chelsea Handler’s “Are you there Vodka? It’s me, Chelsea.”
Tell us a bit about what you do?
I help individuals and businesses create a social media game plan. Some of my clients don’t have the time to keep up with social media and I create content and manage their accounts. Other clients feel left behind in the digital age, and want to start with the basics. I pride myself on being very patient and calm while helping them with their social media goals.
Has anyone been a big influence in your life?
My dad. Legitimately, his name is Dr. Love and it’s perfect. He never thought being a news reporter was where my story ended. He always told me to have true success, I needed to take control of myself and be my own boss. I honestly didn’t think I had it in me. I then had hip surgery that forced me to take time off work and I suddenly saw a different path for myself. I haven’t look back sense.
Have you faced any challenges getting to where you are right now?
As a female entrepreneur, I’ve struggled with two things.
1. Making sure that potential clients who reach out to me are, in fact, looking for social media help. It’s not easy putting yourself in the public eye. Just check my Facebook messages and you’ll see…well actually don’t check. It’s only one of us is scarred by private part pics.
2. I work hard not to undervalue myself and what I offer. It’s easy to be overlooked and/or underpaid.
What do you do to relax?
I love seeing new movies and taking a hot bath.
What was the last gift you gave someone?
I surprised my fiancé and took him to Bermuda for his birthday. I even Live Streamed on Facebook him finding out just before stepping on the plane. It was awesome!
What are your 3 best qualities?
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I think I’m genuine
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Friendly
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A good-listener.
Where is the most beautiful place in the world?
Anywhere my best friend fiancé is, Aaron. After moving almost every year as a news reporter, you learn beautiful places are where it’s where the people you love the most are standing.
What bad habits do you have?
I eat a lot of chocolate when I’m sad and pick off the mascara on my eyelashes when I’m nervous.
If you’re feeling bad, what do you do to pull yourself out of it?
I usually exercise to calm myself down and regain some peace.
What is your pet peeve?
People too wrapped up in their own shit, that they can’t see pain around them.
What’s the best bit of advice you have ever received?
Stop saying sorry. I’ve apologised a lot in my life. Even for things that didn’t make sense. I’m still working on this, but I try not to apologise for being busy or working hard. It’s nothing to be sorry about.
If you could give your 16 year old self some advice, what would it be?
OH JESUSSSSSS! First, sparkly eye shadow is not a good look. Second and most important: “You’re going to find your place in this world. You may have been told a hundred times you have the spirit of an old woman, but guess what? Your spirit will help guide people in some of the darkest times of their lives. You will listen and you will heal people with your stories. Life has just begun.”
What are your goals for the rest of the year?
I want to get to know people who feel fed-up and over social media. I want to take their hand and say, “It’s going to be okay! We are going to make this work for you.” I also want to connect with more businesses and people doing something for the common good. I would love to help them spread the word on social media.
Do you work on your mindset and what do you do?
I like to stay organised and not get ahead of myself. The internet can be a spiralled-web of information and if you’re not careful you won’t get anything done! Staying organised and keeping myself inspired by surrounding myself with awesome people makes me more productive.
What is the most useless talent you have?
I can move the bottom of my chin up and down like it’s talking to you. I love watching other people try to do it because we all look like idiots.
What can we see you doing next/new projects?
I’m working on YouTube series for tips on social media. I want it to be really interactive with people commenting on what they want to learn!
Twitter: @katielovesocial
Facebook: @katielovesocialmedia
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“I just adore Katie and her answers really made me smile! I definitely need to see the ‘chin talking’! Your Dad is Dr love, this is amazing!! The Facebook pics….yep, sadly this IS something female online entrepreneurs EVERY DAY!
Please go and check out Katie’s work and get involved, she lives and breaths what she teaches and her personality is infectious!”
