We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Cody Jay a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Cody, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. If you could go back in time do you wish you had started your creative career sooner or later?

I definitely wish I would’ve started earlier. I’ve always been the person that felt like, “why would people enjoy my content or my personality when there are so many other amazing creators out there?” When I finally realized that I was unique and had plenty to offer to people, that is when I started my new career and I’m so glad I finally did. I’m now living my dreams.

Cody, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’m Cody Jay! I’m a certified professional makeup artist, proven business coach, and successful social media coordinator for top beauty brands. I have about a decade of marketing and advertising experience overall, and have created a business I thrive in, because it’s something I’m very passionate about.

I create and publish daily makeup and skincare content on all social media platforms. I specialize in short form video content creation, but of course am very experienced in long form video content creation as well as both product and portrait photography.

In addition to my successes as a beauty content creator, I have expanded my business to focus on even more In the social media and influencer marketing world. I created Cody’s Creator Academy in order to help scale the businesses of creators and brands of all sizes. I run all of my platforms/businesses with honesty, integrity and passion.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

For me the most rewarding aspect of being an artist or creative is the ability to help other people feel more confident or more beautiful. So often people are afraid to show off their beauty, inside and out, and I’m able to help them feel comfortable and confident enough to do just that. I love the ability to express oneself through makeup artistry.

How did you build your audience on social media?

I’ve built my audience on social media by maintaining my integrity, honesty, and core values. I always have treated my audiences like friends and I support them as much as they support me. We have a very genuine friendship. I stay relatable and humble even as I grow and find more success.

My advice would be to know exactly who you are, what your goals are, and always remember that your audiences are the ones that will allow you to have the opportunities you will get.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://codyjay.my.canva.site/
• Instagram: Www.instagram.com/codyjayartistry
• Facebook: Www.facebook.com/codyjayartistry
• Linkedin: Www.linkedin.com/in/codyjayartistry
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• Youtube: Www.youtube.com/codyjayy
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