We recently connected with Cici Ayala and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Cici, thanks for joining us today. Let’s jump right into how you came up with the idea?
I started this Instagram page and entered the Disney community simply to showcase my love for Disney and to help cope with my own mental health struggles. Throughout my time here, I have met some of my best friends. This account has helped so much with my mental health. I am finally able to be around others without feeling so anxious and I am able to be more outgoing as well as open up more about my struggles. I was so closed off from the world-afraid of what might be out there, but now I feel like me-the real me. All thanks to an app full of wonderful people.
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 specialize in Disney style on a budget. My goal is to sprinkle some extra pixie dust into your everyday life, by allowing you to create looks inspired by parks/characters/rides etc -without breaking the bank☺️ I hope to inspire others and offer tips and tricks that not everyone may know about the parks, rides, shows etc. I post everyday if possible but at the very least twice a week. I am also a DIY diva. I love wearing D.I.Y pieces that either my mother in law and I have designed or something from a small shop. My motto is, “if you can’t afford it, DIY it but make it unique”.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
My mission is to inspire others and offer tips and tricks along the way.
We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?
I built my audience by engaging and providing the best parts of me-raw and unfiltered. If I had to give advice for those just starting, my advice would be to love what you do. It shows even through photos when you’re genuinely doing something you truly love. Stay true to yourself and never give up. Persistence is key. Your audience can tell if you’re not being honest/genuine. Overall, have fun!
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Www.instagram.com/happilyevercici
- Facebook: Facebook.com/Happilyevercici
- Other: TikTok-happilyevercici Lemon8-happilyevercici
Image Credits
@Happilyevercici @joyfullyliz