Website: http://gabrielaherstik.com
IG: @gabyherstik
I found bringing a guest speaker very helpful. Gabriella showed the class how to own yourself and be empowered by your differences. She came from South Carolina which is a pretty conservative place. She writes articles and has written a book. She also is a witch. She over emphasizes the importance of social media and branding yourself. I think that is very true for creative careers or other self employed people. They need to display their work and gain followers. I think it was great to see how she had “no chill” aka perseverance and determination. This was shown for her constant attempts at getting a writing column. She ended up talking to an employee through IG. They let her write for them, despite not getting paid for work. She described this as a stepping stone because it helped her prepare to write a book. Gabriella reminds me of a cousin I have from Mexico. She is also someone who is self employed and is developing her image through various social media sites. Interestingly, she created a group called Cyber Witches. Now she dedicates her time to DJing.
https://www.facebook.com/fernandacornejoo
https://www.instagram.com/djcachorra/
https://www.instagram.com/CybrWitches/
linda 