We’ve all had to handle some pretty big emotions in 2020. Gratefully, there are mindfulness experts like Tejal V. Patel to help ground us and give us the resources we need to keep our families feeling their best. Explaining to littles why they have to wear a mask, can’t see their friends like they used to, or why mom or dad suddenly work from the kitchen table and not in the office anymore can be tough!

Just as the pandemic hit, our Socially Inspired team was given the opportunity to get to know Jessica Butler, co-founder of Raise Magazine a bit better. Like most working moms, Jessica's days are filled balancing work calls, iCal appointments for the whole family, and countless household chores. In addition to managing her home, she uses Raise Magazine as the home of her truly inspirational content that reaches moms far and wide and touches on topics like adoption, fostering, life as a stepparent, family wellness, and so much more.

There’s no doubt that 2020 has been one of the most trying times and transformative years to date. Let’s preface this blog by stating that the scope of this year’s events - from the pandemic to the much larger discussion of racial injustices, deserves a deeper conversation than what we’re offering here.

Marketing your business during times of uncertainty gives business owners pause. “How much should I spend on marketing right now?” “Is it appropriate for me to continue talking about my business online?” “What should I say about COVID-19?” “I had to close temporarily. What if I need to reduce my marketing costs for a while?”

When this entrepreneurial spirit and mama of twins was overwhelmed with conflicting information about sleep routines: she decided to take matters into her own hands.

By now you’ve heard that when it comes to entrepreneurship, St. Louis has got it goin’ on. Creative, hardworking, and downright inspiring entrepreneurs like Anya Corson are the lifeblood of our city - and when we got to taste a bit of what she’s bringing to the table we knew we’d have to share.

You're working hard to make the most of a meager ad budget, employing countless hours weekly: following, liking, commenting, sharing... but you can't seem to break into a new audience without breaking your advertising budget?

With new tech trends popping up each day, it seems as if social media bots are the way to go in terms of managing your social media accounts. As a marketing agency that champions the social in social media, we strongly feel that automating your messaging removes the personality from your brand and hinders the connection your audience hopes to feel by following YOU (a real-life, warm and fuzzy person.)

The digital landscape is an extremely vast place. From social media marketing to e-blasts and Google Ads, deciding when and where your messaging should appear can be overwhelming. As a business owner, you are probably wondering - where do I start?

Have you ever used a megaphone to announce to a stadium full of strangers details about your birthday party?

Busy mama, supportive wife, insightful blogger, successful businesswoman, stunning model, and of course - memorable television personality, Meghan King Edmonds came to Socially Jen and Co. with a vision of elevating her branding and website to fully illustrate all that she is, and seeks to share with her ever-growing fanbase.

St. Louis is second to none when it comes to activities that are fun for the whole family! At Socially Jen and Co., we're more like family than we are coworkers, so we work together to create a healthy balance between killin' it for our clients and enjoying our beautiful city with the ones we love most.

Autumn has always been a season of gratitude, as the leaves fall we usher in the official holiday season with celebrations like Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving. Beyond passing the turkey down the table,

Every start-up company is unique but they all share common hurdles and goals. Growing businesses that are working on a limited marketing budget need to see results - and in many cases - they need to see results fast.

Unless you live under a rock or out of the bi-state area - you’ve heard that Loufest was unexpectedly canceled just days before the event was set to kick off. More than just a change of plans for friends and family members across the region; losing out on Loufest is a loss for our whole city.

With new algorithms making it even more difficult for your fans to see your posts, you may be tempted to post something just for the sake of posting. But - before you hit "send" on that message - make sure what you have to say adds value to your brand.

Ready, set, startup!

You've got a ton of great ideas, your business plan is airtight, and you're ready to launch your first startup. Congratulations!

What’s your “why?”

Think about it; when you started your business did you have an “ah-hah!” moment? Were you inspired to do some social good? Did your family have a time-honored tradition that you knew you needed to share with the world?