Happy Hump Day, y'all! Meet this week's Woman Crush Wednesday....
Samantha of The Samantha Show!
When did you start The Samantha Show?
Samantha of The Samantha Show!
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- I've been blogging for almost 6 years but I blogged under 2 different names before settling on The Samantha Show.
Where did you come up with the name?
- I wanted it to be all encompassing. I blog about style, beauty, parenting, and more and I wanted it to be all about me and my life!
Can you tell me about your background? School? What set you up for this endeavor?
- I attended Miami University in Oxford, OH and got my Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Communication. I worked in corporate for a few years before marrying my husband and moving to upstate NY with him. He then deployed and I started blogging as a way to cope. And it's since evolved!
Is anyone else involved in The Samantha Show?
- I use different photographers and have a virtual assistant but the writing and content creation is all me.
Is this your sole job?
- It is! Unless you count chasing my 3 and 5 year old around... which pretty much is a full-time job too!
If you’re not doing it, what would your dream job be?
- This is definitely my dream job
How important is social media to your business?
- 110% the most important. It allows me to interact with my followers and be real.
What would you say is your personal brand is?
- Real fashion for real women, mom style, real life probz.
What can others learn from you?
- You can do anything and be anything. You don't have to compromise style because you're a mom. Be yourself and stay true.
How do you do under pressure? How do you handle stress?
- Ehhhh it depends. Sometimes I handle it well and sometimes my anxiety gets the best of me.
What’s the average day in the life of Samantha look like?
- Wake up, COFFEE, answer emails/publish post, get my kids ready for the day, take my son to school, workout, pick my son up from school, come home to work/feed them/clean house, make dinner, more work, bed!
Do you/Did you have a mentor/mentee?
- I offered a mentorship program for awhile and mentored a ton of other girls.
How did you advance your career?
- I've just worked really hard and stayed true to myself. It's still a work in progress but I have big plans and dreams.
Why do you do what you do?
- I'm a very creative person and it allows me to be creative. I also love social media, working with brands, and meeting other badass women.
How would you describe your personal style?
- Functional casual chic.
What makes up your wardrobe?
- A lot haha I have a bit of a shopping problem! Jeans, sweaters, dresses, comfy tops, and workout clothes.
Who is your fashion icon?
- Carrie Bradshaw
What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment?
- Being a mother but career wise, getting published in People StyleWatch.
What is your ‘must have’ accessory?
- Hmmm maybe sunglasses? I need those.
What advice can you give others that look towards you to gauge success?
- Success is something you feel. If you feel accomplished, you are. Don't let someone else determine that for you.
What advice can you give on failure?
- It's going to happen. Pick yourself up and try again.
What was your big break?
- Honestly I can't pinpoint one moment. It's all been a wild ride.
Are you a member of any organizations? Trade Organizations, etc.
- Influencer networks, Style Collective, and Blog Societies.
What’s next for you? What's next for The Samantha Show?
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