On this episode of the Switch, Pivot or Quit podcast, host Ahyiana Angel chats with Dayna Bolden about her transition from working for major performance apparel company, Under Armour, at their global headquarters to creating a lifestyle that she loves blogging and providing creative direction to brands across the country. Dayna is a wife and mother who has tapped into her Millennial status to gain influence with her peers and recognition by major online and print publications, including Forbes, ESSENCE Magazine, Fashion Bomb Daily, and most recently ELLE.com, as they listed her as one of the top Instagram accounts to follow. This slayer of the OOTD Instagram posts teaches us a thing or two about when to follow your gut and what it really takes behind the scenes to be at the top of your game when working with brands like Dior, Revlon, Google and more.
Keep up with Dayna at daynabolden.com
What we're talking about:
Transitioning from Corporate America to an in-demand influencer
What goes into selecting the best Instagram photos to post
How she followed her gut when presented with an opportunity she had been dreaming of
Her experience at Beautycon in Los Angeles
What she thinks it takes to be in-demand as an influencer
Her tips for achieving your goals
“If you’re gonna be there 9-5, try to take something from that job. You’re putting so much into it to make that brand successful, what are you taking away and learning from that business to help you for yours.” - @daynabolden
“You have to be willing to invest in yourself to develop and to grow.” @daynabolden
“Once you put in the hard work, and you’re creating amazing content, and you’re doing things that you love the money will find you.” @daynabolden
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