Amplifying Small Businesses Through Social Media with Kierstyn Pare

Published: Feb. 18, 2021, 11 a.m.

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This week's WE RISE segment is featuring Kierstyn Pare!\\xa0

Kierstyn Pare is a Social Media Manager and Brand Designer with a passion for making an impact on the lives of those around her. With every project she takes on, she aims to empower business owners to bring their brand story to life through intentional and authentic marketing tactics so that they feel good about showing up both in person and online. She has a well-rounded knowledge base in design, copywriting, social media management, email marketing, consulting and strategy.

Kierstyn's career in social media began almost three years ago now when she started working for a local home builder. Since then, she's been able to work with over 50 different businesses between Windsor Essex, Toronto, England and Australia in a variety of industries including restaurants, influencers, not-for-profits, home builders, start-ups, bakeries and more!

When she's not working on marketing for other businesses, she's running a community page called Only In YQG while also working on renovating her first home. All while definitely sippin\\u2019 on a cup o\\u2019 joe.

We talk about:
- Her journey into marketing & entrepreneurship
- Being a consumer in order to be a creator & staying up-to-date on trends
- Her recent rebrand with her business and honing in on key areas
- What made her decide to start her own Youtube channel
- How Covid-19 has affected the social media industry
- Social media advice for small business owners
- Finding inspiration for her social content & branding
- Starting OnlyinYQG & the impact it's has on the community

Links:
www.kierstynlauren.com
www.onlyinyqg.com
www.risewindsoressex.com

Sponsor:
paglioneestatewinery.com

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