Helping writers use the internet creatively, effectively and profitably. Talking about content marketing. Premium content writer. strategy.
#contentwithJean
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I started a blogging challenge to help anyone who writes/ wants to start writing online to
- Be more consistent and confident
- Grow their brand
- Learn about digital writing
This is the main thread to catch up on updates on the challenge.
#contentwithJean
Those "I took a pill in Ibiza, Don't you worry don't you worry child, when I met you in the summer, blame it on the niiiight, she wolf, wake me up when it's all over" days were 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Why aren't people in my generation 28-35 in Kenya who grew up in Christian households going to church?
Most I know stopped going/ reduced the frequency at uni/ college.
I want to join/ start an online book club in Nairobi. Or a career/ networking group. Hapo ndio adulting imenifikisha. I just crave intellectual conversations and I believe there are so many other smart & intelligent people in Nairobi I am yet to meet.
Weh
@uber_kenya
is becoming unbearable these days. Between
- Cancel, siendi huko
- Cancel, but twende unilipe hiyo pesa.
- Utaongeza mia tatu twende?
- lazima uniongeze mia nne.
And a new one today. Being dropped off mid trip because huko ni far. 🙄
Every trip is a gamble.
Client brief must have been like
"We want a robust campaign targeted at Gen Z. We want to see our product & flavours placed 6000 times on the show. They do not have to drink it or open it. Do the DJ's need their arms? Or can they also hold product? We must maximize".
Never assume that someone doesn't have a job because they don't apply or get mad at them because they don't apply for 50 jobs a week.
Applying for jobs is a draining/rigorous process in itself. It takes energy.
If one wanted to expand their networks in Nairobi, what activities could they take part in?
Assumptions
- they are alone
- are in the 25-35 age
- Looking for wholesome experiences
- Looking for fun connections
- Minus eating out/ drink ups
Let's curate a list together.
Why did I think new curtains were cheap. I thought I would just dash to Eastleigh and pick up a few and spend just kidogo cash... Kumbe you actually have to budget and plan for these things because wueh! I left empty handed to go rethink and recalibrate 😂😂😂
If you are new to twitter, I am Jean and I post content about working online, using the internet to showcase your skills and make a living, digital marketing,wine and travel...
Here is a collection of some of my threads and microblogs that I have posted over the years.
Ever wondered what's behind the beachfront at Shela, Lamu? Behind the hotel areas are the most beautiful dunes and hiking trails. You can easily spend 3/4 hrs there and it's totally worth it. Cost? 0 KES.
Going to gava offices means clearing out your day because the errand can take 20 minutes or 10 hours.
It also means carrying both cash & Mpesa because you never know.
Also carrying all your original docs, and photocopies because you never know what they'll say you left.
Akh!
TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
I am at work today but still excited and grateful.
I haven't achieved some of the things I sought out but I am grateful for so much more.
I lost a big opportunity this Jan but I know I am being redirected to better.
Say a prayer for me. 🎈🎊🎉
Life hack
Always do an email recap after a very important call/discussion.
Outline points, facts, figures, timelines, agreements. to-do's, ideas etc.
This will save you a lot.
Growing up, people subtly made us feel bad for living in the rural areas. Couldn't wait to come to the big city and live in a box. 🙄
Now I know we were blessed beyond measure. Being able to grow your own food, enjoy fields, rivers, space, air and a patch of sky.
Most content creators start with so much fire and passion. They don't care about who is doing what but all they care about is fueling this passion. They are more daring and carefree. They don't overthink their feeds or niches. They just create.
Then somewhere along the way...
On social media, you do not need a big audience. All you need is a REAL audience. Do away with vanity metrics like (number of likes, followers etc) and go for real metrics like engagement (comments and questions) etc.
You can make a difference even with 500 followers.
Balloons!!!!
Happy birthday to me.
Lol yesterday I called my mom to ask details of the day I was born. I just felt compelled to ask. It's funny that she remembers everything. What a gift to know. What a gift life is...
I am happy and grateful for today 🙏
I am not yet fluent in the language and that is necessary to penetrate the content marketing field here in Germany but I know I am on the right path.
I just have to keep showing up, learning and sharing my skills.
#contentmarketing
Knowing how to compartmentalize your friendships is a skill that you build over time.
Learning that one friend can't be your everything and vice versa. It's okay to have more than one "best" friend.
Content creation in 2012 - 2016 was so organic and easy because there was less "noise". Content consumption was driven by genuine passion & interest
I remember reading countless travel blogs at work. I would get so immersed, I felt like I was traveling through a blogpost.
Some systems that you need to solidify in your life.
- Morning routines
- Weekly meals (meal plan, diet, shopping list)
- Content plan (+ Social media plan)
- Sunday reset
- Financial plan (+debt repayment, investment, saving, budgets)
- Workout routine
- Beauty and skincare
I wasn't one of those lucky people to find a job immediately after campus. I am in today's paper speaking about my difficult career path that has been a maze of trying a million things.
My German teacher told me about freudenfreude. A term (inspired by the German word for “joy”) that describes the bliss we feel when someone else succeeds, even if it doesn't directly involve us.
Finding pleasure in another person's good fortune brings you yours. ☀️😘
Yesterday I wore a dress (this is rare for me, I live in jeans and tshirts), let down my hair and I will not say anything about flaws because this is a perfect picture and I was insanely happy with my loved ones!
📌The book is called Big Magic by
@GilbertLiz
. Every creative needs to read this.
It totally changed my life and made me braver to put out content without second guessing myself too much...
Twitter
You: Breathes
....
Person 1: You are breathing wrong.
Person 2: I'd prefer if you stopped breathing.
Person 3: Ignore the haters. Keep breathing queen.👸👸
Person 4: Have you tried breathing with your mouth?
😭😭😭
Making new friends when alone in a new country in my 30s has not been easy. But today I have a park & cooking date with my 2nd friend here. And I bought white wine and flowers yesterday because she mentioned loving them.
Manifesting & praying for more lovely friendships. 🥰
When you arrive mashinani the village updates are always wild 🤣.
Mukami nîarahúrire ithe.
Wasoldier niarathecire chifû na kahiū.
Ndegwa ûrìa utethabaga ni arathabirio rûìinì.
Mwangi nìarakoraniîte na ngari agìtwara iria ndîrî. Îramumagaria
Mûngai niaragwîte rūî na nduthi
Post: The event ABC will take place at venue XYZ from x time to y time and will cost 123 much .
In the comments...
Person 1. What are the charges?
Person 2: Is it free?
Person 3: Inaanza saa ngapi?
Person 4: Hii ni event ya?
🤣🤣😂