We were lucky to catch up with Jerrilyn Lake recently and have shared our conversation below.
Jerrilyn, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.
I remember when I quit my job in 2018. I was scared, but I knew what God had shown me. I knew that I could trust Him, but also myself. So, I took a leap of faith and decided to pursue a full time entertainment career. I love that I was able to make money online from home, because just a year and a half later, the pandemic hit. While everyone was scrambling, I was taking advantage of a new social media platform, TikTok. I gained over 1 million followers in the next year and haven’t looked back since!
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I have been singing since I was about 5 years old. I have always loved entertaining, even though I had terrible stage fright. That’s something that I still struggle with, but I know my purpose is bigger than me. I have worked with Essence magazine, Peacock Streaming Network, Change for America, Vocal Media, and many other companies.
As a brand ambassador, I have helped to increase brand awareness for local Atlanta businesses in the following industries: hair care, skin care, clothing, music, and financial services.
Recently, I traveled to Washington, D.C. to lobby against MAGA Republicans in Congress to stop the decrease in benefits to Medicare/Medicaid recipients and military veterans.
I am most proud of my resilience. I have faced many challenges, but I never quit. Life is full of ups and downs, but my gifts were placed in me so I could share them with others. After all, that may be the only God some people meet. So, I strive to always be kind, be truthful and authentic, and give my very best in everything I do.
We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?
I won’t lie and say that building a social media audience is easy. However, I will say that the best way to do it is to be true to your authentic self. The followers and the algorithm can tell when the content isn’t genuine, and that is usually reflected in the engagement. Now “going viral” is not something you can necessarily predict, but consistency always increases the chances. One thing to always remember is to create relevant content, whether it be tied to a current event or an everyday struggle that most people experience. Being relevant and consistent is a method I have used for years to grow my fanbase, and it never fails!
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist for me is the freedom that comes with being my own boss. I make as much money as I want to make. I’m able to say “no” to things and people who may make me uncomfortable because I’m not relying on a rationed income from corporate America. The sky is literally the limit, and I love it here!
Contact Info:
- Website: indeskribeabull.com
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Fare Game Photography Made By Glyde Photography