Ep 11: Amya Zhanelle on Starting Her Gen Z Business - AZ is Media

Send us a textToday’s guest is Amya Zhanelle, a social media strategist and Gen Z entrepreneur, who is President/CEO of her own business - AZ is Media. AZ Is Media (as-is-media) consults with businesses to increase their brand recognition through social media marketing. In this episode, you’ll hear how Amya struck out on her own when an internship with a large corporation was not offering her enough satisfaction, her ability to help businesses connect with the highly desirable younger generations, and some tips and suggestions on starting your own entrepreneurial journey.Authentic, inspirational and relatable discussions with inspirational business leaders, gaining insight into what inspires them and how they got to where they are today. These conversations offer actionable tips for listeners to create their own path to success and shatter whatever glass ceilings arise and overcome any obstacles on their personal journey. Jeanniey Walden, Founder of Liftoff Enterprises, is the award-winning marketing, business & workplace expert and host of the TV show "LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden." Jeanniey dives into compelling conversations with incredible experts of all backgrounds to understand what makes them tick and expose how you, the viewer can learn from these experiences and start to "LiftOff."Discussion points:Finding the path to entrepreneurshipTurning down a position in a large corp to go out on her ownLearning to ask for helpPlanning space for the businessFunding - did not require a big financial investmentFinding clients through networking and word of mouthLuck vs. hard workHiring a team and using freelancersOne thing businesses can change right nowInfluencers and brandsAdvice from mentors - balancing growth with self careAdvice to someone who wants to follow their dreams - research your finances, resources, network, set goals, then DO IT.Resources:Amya Zhanelle LinkedInAZ IS MediaJeanniey Walden LinkedInLiftoff WebsiteSee what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channelWatch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden"Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramTalk to us on FacebookMeet Jeanniey live - see where she will be nextSupport the showSee what we look like; subscribe to our YouTube channelWatch the TV show"LiftOff with Jeanniey Walden" Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramTalk to us on FacebookMeet Jeanniey live - see where she will be next.