Immediately on the weblog we’ve entrepreneur and enterprise lady Maguire Amundsen.
You’ll have heard of her company, The Gracefull Challenge or her crisp, refreshing rosé @socialbirdrose. She’s right here to inform us about each, but additionally her journey in getting there.
From small city dwelling, to huge metropolis college, studying to change into a health care provider, then altering her thoughts, working at Nation Music TV after which turning into Kylie Jenner’s Assistant, she is aware of a factor or two about embracing change and following your intestine.
On this publish Maguire shares her tips about the way to see each single job you might have as a optimistic and what you may take from it. From doing all of your best even when it’s getting your boss to espresso, to networking, to the corporate you retain, she is letting us in on the issues she’s discovered alongside the way in which.
With that, let’s welcome Maguire to the weblog
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I used to be requested to introduce myself and discuss a bit about my journey so let’s see – if we need to begin from the start, I used to be born and raised in Oklahoma Metropolis, OK and went to the identical grade faculty and highschool that my grandparents and mother went to. Not one, however two of my oldest, bestest associates relationships have been shaped lengthy earlier than any of us have been even born. Our grandfathers have been finest associates – since 2nd grade!
I say this all to color an image of the type of neighborhood I grew up in. Tight knit, Friday Night time Lights, generational friendships. To say I beloved the place I grew up is an understatement. It’s humorous what you admire as you grow old. I’m so grateful for my expertise rising up with all my associates dwelling proper across the nook. Each time I inform somebody I’m from Oklahoma I often get the identical look – confused – or possibly not confused however a bit of like “oh I’ve by no means met anybody from Oklahoma.” I usually say Oklahoma Metropolis is the most effective saved secret. Nobody on the surface is aware of how nice it’s till you’re in it. I cherish all of the recollections I’ve made, classes I’ve discovered and associates which are household in Oklahoma. They’re my folks.
Okay quick ahead via grade faculty and highschool, I attended Vanderbilt College in Nashville, TN. Longing to discover exterior of Oklahoma, Vanderbilt was the right place for me… nicely not less than it turned out to be. I attended Vandy my freshman 12 months with the intention of turning into a health care provider. My grandmother and a few shut folks in my life had suffered from most cancers and I had spent years in highschool shadowing an oncologist and really believed that was the trail for me. Lengthy story brief, I did lots of soul looking my freshman 12 months. Realized the trail I had set forth for myself for so long as I can keep in mind was NOT it. I used to be scared as hell and it confirmed. My freshman 12 months of school was the toughest 12 months I’ve ever had in my life however wanting again, I wouldn’t change a factor. It taught me who I’m, who I need to be and what I need to do.
By tears, a powerful help system and religion, I noticed it was okay to alter my thoughts. I made a decision I wished to work within the media/leisure business, on the enterprise facet and so I graduated with a level in Human and Organizational Improvement with a concentrate on Management and Organizational Effectiveness. Wow that’s a mouthful. Each particular person with that diploma has their very own model of what it’s precisely however my tackle it’s drawback fixing, enterprise constructing, relationship constructing via understanding how folks work and truthfully simply understanding folks generally.
Whereas at Vanderbilt I labored for Nation Music Tv. What began as an internship grew right into a part-time job and extra classes than I may ever dream of studying. I labored on varied productions such because the CMT Awards, Artists of the 12 months and Crossroads. I fell in love the push of manufacturing one thing – placing in the whole lot you needed to a launch after which watching it thrive. My senior 12 months of school I additionally flew to LA and labored on the 59th Grammy Awards – that solidified what I assumed I already knew – I needed to transfer to LA.
Inside 12 days of graduating Vanderbilt, I moved to LA, arrange my first one-bedroom storage condominium in Pico-Robertson and began as an assistant at WME – I believe it’s referred to as Endeavor now – within the music division.
They are saying working at a expertise company is like grad faculty – you receives a commission barely something, you’re employed lengthy hours and also you’re on the backside of the meals chain doing the work nobody else desires to. What they are saying is true. Once you begin at any expertise company, you begin within the mailroom delivering mail. Within the music division particularly, you accumulate ticket counts for a way the company’s artists’ exhibits are promoting. That was me. Emailing and calling venues throughout American each day to get up to date counts. I’ll be sincere – two weeks in and I assumed I needed to give up. Fortunately, I caught it out and it was the only neatest thing I may have finished for my profession. I did transfer as much as be an precise assistant to 2 totally different brokers throughout my time there. I discovered a lot, cried a bit of and met so many individuals. It really formed me into the way to put your head down and work exhausting.
From there I used to be employed by Brent Bolthouse who was simply the boss I wanted coming from such a company world. He was stuffed with vitality, prepared to show me and genuinely an unbelievable particular person. My work with him didn’t final so long as I assumed it might as a result of after I wasn’t anticipating it, I got here throughout a chance to interview for a job that will utterly change the trajectory of my profession.
Having the chance to work for Kylie Jenner as her Government Assistant is without doubt one of the best experiences I’ll ever have. She not solely taught me a lot from a enterprise perspective, however she additionally opened a brand new lens of my creativity and for that I’m perpetually grateful. I had the good honor to have had her as a mentor and really feel much more honored to name her a detailed pal.
Covid was a wild journey and it taught me a lot about who I’m, what I need and the place I need to be. It took me awhile however as quickly as I made a decision I wished to dwell nearer to house, I knew it was the proper alternative. Leaving LA was one of many scarier selections I made – feeling not sure of what my profession would maintain however very certain that I wished to be close to my household.
From LA I moved to Dallas, about 3 hours from my hometown, and began my very own consulting firm, The Gracefull Challenge. I need to say this was scary too however I really feel like I maintain utilizing that phrase. It was although! I didn’t know if anybody would need to work with me or belief me with their enterprise. What I did know is that I used to be good at getting shit finished. Challenge managing, making issues occur for folks. Hiring assist with out having to rent in home. That’s the place my consulting firm was born and boy has is taken me to stunning locations.
I’ve labored with manufacturers resembling Knorts + Alexa Kelley Jewellery on new launches, packaging refreshes and occasions in addition to smaller tasks like operational streamlining and assistant coaching for Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Eire from Summer season Fridays. Considered one of my present tasks is consulting on a model named Bondell, a make-up brush subscription firm that delivers new make-up brushes to your door each three months. Do you know even routinely cleaned make-up brushes can harvest skin-harming micro organism like e.coli and staph an infection? For more healthy, happier pores and skin and optimum make-up utility – you want Bondell. 5 brushes + a make-up sponge for $68. Delivered on to your door. Don’t be soiled darling.
This company additionally took me to change into a Co-Founding father of a rosé from Provence, named Social Chook. Teaming up with my enterprise accomplice and pal, Anna Cameron, we sought to create a product that introduced folks collectively, cultivated a neighborhood and enriched the lives of these it touched. I’ll say the alcohol business just isn’t for the faint of coronary heart, nevertheless it additionally makes it that a lot sweeter while you see your product out there, realizing how exhausting you labored to get it there. We see ourselves standing out within the rosé class as a result of we aren’t only a rosé. We’re a way of life model with a concentrate on the artwork of internet hosting, making recollections and celebrating the fantastic thing about life. This model has taught us a lot about ourselves and the type of product we need to produce for our Social Birds. We labored exhausting on the mix, ensuring each notice was excellent, preserving the sugar low and the end crisp.
We’re so excited to lastly share it with everybody. You should buy on our web site and we ship to 48 states!!! So go have a glass of rosé and snort with your pals, have a date night time along with your accomplice or run a shower and revel in some alone time. Please notice – that is just the start for our model! What began as a love for wine has developed right into a love of making magical moments and all of the particular items that go into that.
Social Chook has allowed me to discover new avenues of enterprise I by no means noticed coming. It has taught me a lot in regards to the worth of the product you place on the market, particularly when it has your title tied to it. I’m so happy with what Anna and I’ve created – I hope you like it as a lot as we do!
I may also say that I couldn’t have finished any of this with out the love and help of my family and friends, particularly my mother and my life accomplice, Andrew. The help from the 2 of them these previous couple of years has been the whole lot I wanted, particularly whereas Andrew and I welcomed our best pleasure, our child boy Woods (who’s now 1)!
OK that was actually lengthy, however I wished to point out how lengthy it could actually take to seek out and even change your ardour or what you really need to do. With that I need to share some issues that I discovered alongside the way in which. So it doesn’t matter what job you’re in proper NOW, or what job you’re making an attempt to get or what enterprise you’re making an attempt to start out, listed here are some issues to remember:
TIPS FOR WORKING FOR THE JOB YOU WANT
There’s that saying “gown for the job you need” however I say work for the job you need.
No job is simply too huge or too small if you end up working for one thing you need. Have to select up espresso? Make it the most effective espresso your boss has ever had. That’s to not say that you just shouldn’t know your price, however placing within the effort if you end up constructing your profession is of the utmost significance. I’ve handled those who received’t do a job as a result of it’s not of their job title and that’s simply not the sport for me. It doesn’t matter what group you’re on or who you’re working for, you’re all working for a similar objective. Step up and get shit finished
You’ll be able to’t watch the clock if you end up constructing your profession
Please don’t come for me about work-life steadiness as a result of I 100% imagine in that. HOWEVER – you may’t watch the clock – and be prepared to go away as quickly because it strikes 5pm. There have been days I didn’t get house till 11pm however I knew I stayed till the job was finished. I by no means wished my bosses to really feel like I used to be speeding out the door. Your coronary heart needs to be in it – the hours add up – the dedication exhibits and that the way you construct the profession you need.
Each alternative is a lesson discovered
LISTEN AND LEARN to these round you. Certain, books educate us so much however there’s nothing like actual life expertise, studying out of your friends, your bosses, somebody you meet at a espresso store. Whether or not you’re studying a brand new ability or studying what NOT to do, at all times absorb data.
Join, Join, Join
It doesn’t matter what business you’re in, connecting with folks is a MUST. Whether or not you ask somebody to go seize espresso or put it on the market to acquaintances that you’re searching for a brand new job, connecting with folks is crucial factor you are able to do. Each particular person you meet is a brand new door opened. I additionally actually imagine in linked in connections. The quantity of individuals you may join with due to mutual connections – the variety of doorways that has opened for me! I swear by it.
Don’t take No for a solution.
Top-of-the-line issues I’ve discovered in my jobs thus far is that if somebody says no then you’re speaking to the flawed particular person. I whole-heartedly imagine that. By no means go to your boss with an issue unsolved or not less than with out choices to resolve it. Get artistic, determine it out. I’m certain you realize somebody, who is aware of somebody, who is aware of somebody that may assist – there I am going with the connecting once more!
Don’t be scared to attempt new issues and alter your thoughts
After I went to school and determined I wasn’t going to be a health care provider I had a full freak out. I had been planning my complete life for that and all of the sudden the whole lot I deliberate had modified. However THAT’S OK! It was the identical after I moved out of LA. I used to be scared as hell however I did it and have a look at me now. I’ve a profitable consulting company AND am the co-founder of Social Chook Rosé. Who knew!
Don’t really feel like you need to at all times have the whole lot found out. Issues change and so do you – it’s a standard a part of life. Wish to utterly change your profession path? Do it. The very last thing you need to do is look again in your life and remorse that you just didn’t attempt one thing.
Study who you’re working for
I do know I stated hear and be taught to the whole lot round you earlier however I need to emphasize how necessary it’s to be taught the particular person you’re working for. Know what’s necessary to them, know after they need to go over issues, what sort of work they anticipate, the way to set up their day to finest serve them. Write down what they are saying! Sounds easy and I do know you assume you’ll keep in mind it however WRITE IT DOWN you’ll thank me later.
Encompass your self with good folks
They are saying you’re a product of the 5 folks you’re round most and I imagine that to my core. You’re the firm you retain. When you really feel such as you’re preserving unhealthy firm then lower the unhealthy out of your life. This present day, after we are surrounded by a lot detrimental, it’s so necessary to ensure your interior circle solely brings positivity. Are you happy with who you’re while you have a look at your 5 closest folks? I do know I’m, and I hope you’re too.
Create an inspo board + write issues down
I do know it sounds tacky and really NYE of me however I actually imagine in placing what you need on paper. Write issues down. I swear by it. When it’s written on a web page or represented in an image, it turns into a lot greater than a thought that’s in your head. It turns into actual. And that’s what we would like proper? For our inspirations to change into our realites?
Thanks for taking the time to learn my story and I hope you discover some inspiration via it, in addition to my ideas.
You’ll be able to positively discover me consuming lots of Social Chook Rose as we embark on our first birthday for the model. As a result of if there’s something I’ve discovered within the final couple of years it’s that life really is a celebration. It’s meant to be lived.
I promise, promise, promise (sure I felt the necessity to write that 3 occasions) you’ll love Social Chook and the environment is creates. Like I stated earlier, you should buy it on-line at our web site: socialbirdrose.com – we even have a map to point out the place you should buy it in shops. Be on the look out for brand spanking new merchandise launching from us too. Now we have a lot extra instore for you. Additionally comply with us on Instagram: @socialbirdrose
As for my company, I hope to sooner or later have a profession that resembles Emma Grede – with palms in a number of corporations – supporting them operationally and creatively. If you’re or know somebody concerned about hiring my companies, please e mail me at [email protected] – like I stated, it’s employed assist with out hiring inhouse. Whether or not that’s operational streamlining, new launch, you title it and I can possible do it – or know somebody that may! Considered one of my favourite issues to do is assistant / employees coaching and serving to set a schedule for the group to work most effectively. Whether or not that’s main as much as a launch or a basic reset.
Be happy to attach with me on socials too! @maguireamundsen on IG and TikTok.
Once more, thanks for studying!
xo
Maguire
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