Founded in 2018, Mariet Media Ltd has worked with various businesses in many areas, including education, health & wellness, CEO growth, coaching and mentoring, product development and many more. The foundation of the business is to help create INFLUENCE in areas that make a cultural difference to corporate companies and the broader world. We are passionate about helping you and your company cast a wider net, bringing you closer to your goals and ambitions.

When social media was first created, it became a competition between my friends and me to gain as many followers as possible. I accumulated thousands of Twitter and Instagram followers in a matter of days. This continued to grow and expand to other platforms as they emerged. It quickly became evident that I had a knack for creating engaging content and curating a following. As an influencer, I have learnt: It takes time and effort to build a following. You can't expect to become an influencer overnight. Creating high-quality content, engaging with your audience, and building relationships with other influencers takes time and effort.Authenticity is key. People can spot a fake from a mile away, so be yourself and let your personality shine through in your content.Consistency is important. Post new content regularly to keep your audience engaged.You need to be strategic about your social media marketing. This includes using relevant hashtags, targeting your content to the right audience, and paying close attention to analytics.It's essential to collaborate with other influencers. This is a great way to cross-promote your content and reach a new audience.You need to be professional. This means meeting deadlines, communicating clearly with brands, and delivering on your commitments.It's essential to have a niche. This will help you attract a targeted audience and create content relevant to their interests.You need to be creative and innovative. The social media landscape constantly changes, so you must adapt and stay ahead of the curve.You need to be thick-skinned. Not everyone is going to like your content or support you. You need to have a passion for social media.Being an influencer allowed me to advise and coach others along their social media journey. This included other influencers, companies and clients. As the saying goes, "Those who can, do; those who can't, teach." I can do both.

This was my first opportunity to engage as a social media manager. Here, I furthered my skills and education through several social media courses. My responsibilities included: Managing social media accounts for a variety of clients, including small businesses, startups, and non-profit organisations.Developing and implementing social media strategies to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and drive traffic to websites.Creating and curating engaging social media content, including blog posts, articles, images, and videos. Managing social media advertising campaigns to promote products, services, and events.Analysing social media data to track performance and identify areas for improvement.Although this was a fantastic experience, my employer and I felt it was time for me to spread my wings and begin my journey to become a Social Media business owner.

The experience of a promoter in the entertainment industry is varied and challenging, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. As a promoter, I was responsible for promoting live events, such as mike nights, student nights and industry nights. I worked with artists, venues, sponsors, and other stakeholders to ensure the event succeeded.As a promoter, it was imperative to have a strong understanding of the entertainment industry and excellent business and marketing skills. I also needed to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Some challenges I faced and overcame included: Financial targets: This was particularly challenging as it was a competitive industry. As a promotor, it was up to me to encourage customers to attend. It was also essential to upsell tickets and products. I achieved this through social media influencing.Logistics: Promoters must understand logistics well to ensure their events run smoothly. This includes looking after the talent, setting up the venue, and managing the crowd.Risk management: Promoting events is a risky business, as many things can go wrong, such as bad weather, cancellations, or low ticket sales. I needed to have a risk management plan in place to mitigate these risks.Despite the challenges, promoting events was an advantageous experience.From a business point of view, it helped me to: Be able to think creatively and develop innovative ideas to promote events.Be able to network and build relationships with people in the entertainment industry.Be able to handle stress and pressure.Be able to work long hours, especially during the lead-up to an event.

Using the experience I gained in retail, I created a cleaning business in my second year of university and had several people working for me cleaning upwards of 250 houses. Using social media and sales techniques, I could sell the experience, onboard clients and pay students fairly for their hard labour. This experience has taught me much about entrepreneurship, business management, and customer service. I learnt that networking is essential for building a successful business. I networked with other business owners, potential customers, and suppliers. Networking helped me to generate leads, build relationships, and learn from others.The experience of starting and running a cleaning business gave me several skills and qualities. These include:Self-motivation and drive: I am highly motivated and driven to succeed. I am not afraid to put in the hard work necessary to achieve my goals.Organisation and time management skills: I can efficiently organise my work and time. This is essential for running a successful business and meeting deadlines.Problem-solving skills: I can identify and solve problems quickly and effectively. Communication and interpersonal skills: I communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, and suppliers. I can also build rapport with customers and create a positive experience.

While studying at university, I needed to get as much broad business experience as possible. Hospitality was a section I was particularly interested in as I was warned it was a fast-paced, intense environment that developed resilience and patience. My previous experience working in hospitality has taught me several valuable skills, including:Customer service: I have learned how to provide excellent customer service to guests from all walks of life. This includes being friendly and attentive and quickly and efficiently resolving any issues.Teamwork: I have learned to work effectively as a team to achieve common goals. This includes communicating clearly, delegating tasks, and supporting my colleagues.Problem-solving: I have learned how to identify and solve problems quickly and effectively. This is essential in a fast-paced and demanding environment like hospitality and ever-changing social media platforms.Organisational and time management skills: I have learned how to organise my work and time efficiently. This is essential for meeting deadlines and providing a high level of service to guests.Adaptability: I have learned to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations. This is essential for working in a dynamic environment like hospitality and social media.In addition to these skills, I have also learned the importance of attention to detail, professionalism, and a positive attitude.

Working in retail has given me a valuable foundation of knowledge and skills that can be directly applied to marketing. In my retail roles, I have gained experience in the following areas:Understanding customer needs and wants: I learnt how to interact with customers and understand their needs and wants. This was fantastic foundational knowledge essential for the development of effective marketing campaigns. My experience interacting with customers gave me a deep understanding of their needs and pain points. This information was used to develop customer personas to enhance the customer experience, upsell and meet targets. Promoting products and services: My experience in promoting products and services to customers in various ways, including visual merchandising, sales promotions, and customer service, aided me in developing marketing campaigns that effectively promoted products and services to target audiences.Building relationships with customers: I learnt how to build relationships with customers and create a positive and enthusiastic experience, exposing me to the idea of marketing campaigns that build brand loyalty and encourage customers to return.

As an assistant tutor for Kumon, I played an essential role in helping young children develop the foundation they needed to succeed in school. By providing individualised support and encouragement, I helped learners develop the skills and confidence they needed to reach their full potential. I assisted in developing the learners: -Basic numeracy skills, such as counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. -Reading comprehension skills, such as understanding what they have read and being able to answer questions about a text, fluency and vocabulary.-Writing clear and concise sentences and paragraphs, developing their creativity and critical thinking skills through writing.