I receive a lot questions about my photo editing style so I wanted to create this post to help you with your content. I’m always seeking to improve my photography and photo editing skills, but as I continue to learn to perfect my craft and love for photography, I wanted to share with you what… Read More How to Create High Quality Content for Instagram
So, when should you consider monetizing your Brand on Instagram? When you’ve hit 20,000 followers? When you’ve become “Instagram Famous”? When you get the “Swipe Up” feature? Here’s When You Should Think About Monetizing Your Brand on Instagram: I. Your Brand has Peaked the Interest of Other Brands Online One of the main reasons why… Read More When to Monetize Your Brand on Instagram
On Instagram (@crystalngumezi), I often get asked the question, “How do I grow my brand on Instagram?” Here’s the thing… If your brand does not have its own unique DNA, it will simply not grow. Let me explain… You as an individual should have your own identity. Your brand should have its own identity… Read More Why You Should be Using Instagram for Business
I had the great pleasure of teaching a Live Class in my Membership Group for black female brand and business owners, “Turn Your Followers into Clients.” I’m really excited about this topic because when I got back on Instagram in 2016 with my personal brand, I didn’t know what I was doing… lol In… Read More How to Turn Your Instagram Followers into Clients
Are you a black-owned business owner needing help with funding? Here are the top grants for black business owners that you should take a look at. Grants for Black Business Owners 1. Grants.gov The Grants.gov program management office provides a centralized online location for grant seekers to find and apply for federal funding opportunities. It… Read More Grants for Black Business Owners
This post is brought to you by Frost Bank. All opinions are my own. I had the great opportunity to partner with Frost Bank for their Opt for Optimism initiative (Learn More about Frost’s Opt for Optimism Initiative: HERE). Frost believes that generosity spurs optimism, and they are on a mission to make… Read More Giving Back with Frost Bank
This past weekend, I had the great pleasure of teaching a powerful workshop to a room full of Boss Babes at the “Meet You at Work” event, presented by Boss Babes ATX at The University of Texas at Austin (checkout Brand Your Biz for more resources). 3 MAIN POINTS I TAUGHT: IMPORTANCE OF HAVING… Read More How to FUND a NEW Business: Thinking Through Cashflow
On May 17th, I celebrated my birthday at the Fairmont Hotel. The Experience Thanks to building a personal brand online, I was afforded the great opportunity to enjoy a luxury vacation stay at the Fairmont Austin Hotel. The Fairmont Austin sits along Lady Bird Lake, with a gorgeous view of downtown Austin from the top… Read More My Luxury Birthday at the Fairmont Hotel
I don’t know about you, but I love statement pieces. Statement pieces in jewelry, clothing and accessories. I’ve been really inspired to showcase more female-owned brands on my platforms, and this month I’m excited to share with you a special one! Craft Princess is a female-owned online business that creates beautiful handmade jewelry and accessories… Read More Craft Princess Handmade Jewelry Review
So you want to become an Entrepreneur? Let me take you behind the scenes of my life as a Nonprofit CEO, Brand Consultant and Business Coach, and Online Content Creator. But before I dive into my busy life as an entrepreneur, I want to first inform you that if you are unaware of who… Read More Behind the Scenes of A Millennial Entrepreneur
