We recently connected with Shakia Singleton and have shared our conversation below.
Shakia, appreciate you joining us today. Are you happy as a creative professional? Do you sometimes wonder what it would be like to work for someone else?
I am extremely happy in being a full-time creative and wouldn’t have it anyway. With being a creative, I’m serving a purpose and doing what I love. The freedom is amazing! I’ve had my fair share in the past working a regular 9 to 5 job in a boring cubicle with a supervisor and manager I absolutely hated. Having a regular job was not fun at all and more stressful than anything. Being a full-time creative has its challenges just like with any job, but there’s nothing like working for yourself, being happy and being your own boss!
Shakia, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I started my fashion blog “Shakia Style Diary” back in 2016 where it first started out as a hobby for my love for fashion and beauty. I always had a thing for street style fashion, especially in NYC and Paris. After a while, I took noticed that I started building up an audience that shared the same interest as me. So I decided to step up my blogging game more in order to provide more style inspiration, recommendations of my favorite beauty products and fashion week coverage. My main goal was to inspire women to embrace their own sense of style and have fun with fashion. I am living proof that you can gain the confidence to rock anything regardless of your style and budget. Being fashionable does not require a closet full of fancy designer labels. I believe that anything and everything can look amazing, no matter where you shop. It is just what you make of it.
Brands had started to approach me for paid partnerships on the blog and on social media. I was able to make enough money to ditch my 9 to 5 job and to become a full-time creative. I made it official and my blog became Shakia Style Diary LLC. where today it highlights fashion, beauty and travel inspiration. In addition to blogging, I’ve also had a strong love for lipsticks. In 2023, I launched my lipstick line “Fierce In Color Lipsticks”. I decided to launch my lipstick line because I want every woman to feel fierce in either their lipstick or gloss representing the badass queen that they are. Fierce In Color Lipsticks is completely vegan, cruelty & paraben-free.
Outside of my trade, I enjoy staying fit and healthy through exercise and a clean eating diet.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
For me, the most rewarding aspect of being a creative would be sharing my creativity and knowledge with the world. I love waking up everyday with a purpose to help like-minded individuals who want to dive into expressing themselves through style.
Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?
The most important aspects of social media is to make connections by engaging and being consistent by showing up. This is how I was able to build my dedicated audience from the ground up. Also, always just be your authentic true self. Letting your personality shine will make your audience appreciate who you are.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.shakiastylediary.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakiastylediary
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shakiastylediary
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shakiasingleton
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAmShakiaStyle
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shakiastylediary
Image Credits
Image Credits: Karya Schanilec & Envision Photography