Strive Social Media

11/09/2023

Enjoyed riding the new LRT line today to make this video for my client's client.

08/11/2023

Lego and plants? Sign me up! 🧱🌱

The coolest part about this exhibit by NALUG was the huge LEGO renditions of Edmonton's iconic buildings, built to SCALE 🤯

Swipe through to see the cute model of the Edmonton Streetcar 🚋

There are just a few weeks left to catch this exhibit in the feature pyramid at the Muttart Conservatory 👏

07/05/2023

Snapped some shots of the talented Kaeley Jade, Métis Artist of the Year nominee, playing a concert for my client at Edmonton City Centre today 🎤

Not a bad working lunch hour!

07/03/2023

Have you visited kisikayastew at the Art Gallery of Alberta yet? It's a fantastic exhibit featuring the works of Lana Whiskeyjack from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation.

The exhibit explores her understanding of what it means to be a Cree woman in Western society.

I loved the staging of this exhibit with the Cree syllabics, stories, and paintings combined.

Hot tip 🔥 The art gallery is free to visit from 4-7PM on the last Thursday of every month.

06/26/2023

How cute is this pup I met at the Summer Party this weekend at the Keswick Homes Summer Party 😍🐕

I loved helping (on IG) capture content for her lovely client Champagne Social YEG 💕

The YEG community is such a special place for entrepreneurs and small biz owners and I'm always grateful for the opportunity to practice a little 🙌

An extra thank you to Justine Ma for curating this event and raising money for Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society 👏

06/05/2023

Exciting to bring my client Wishart Node's cutting-edge work in to a larger audience 👏👏

At the University of Alberta, we are relentless in our pursuit to positively impact humankind. Our research in artificial intelligence is doing exactly that ...

05/29/2023

I love the community 🔮✨️ Edmonton's downtown is filled with tons of art, like this gorgeous installation, Evanescent, by Atelier Sisu.

It's great to see initiatives like Downtown Spark bringing life to the heart of our city.

05/05/2023

Traveling for work is the best 👏 Had a great time shooting content for Kay Pop Art Studio at the CALGARY EXPO last weekend 🤩

03/29/2023

How to overcome BIG CHALLENGES in your small biz 👇

Physical challenges like setting up your website, creating quality products and posting consistently on social media are hard.

💥 BUT 💥

Sometimes emotional challenges like burnout, bad reviews, and copycats are EVEN HARDER.

Here's what I do to tackle emotional challenges:

⛰️ Take a breather. Step back from your biz and do some self-care so you can respond instead of react.

⛰️ Focus on quality. When people try to drag you down, remind yourself of what sets your product apart and amplify that.

⛰️ Talk to your community. Your friends, family, and loyal customers will remind you why you love the work you do.

What emotional challenges have you tackled in your small biz? ❤️

03/26/2023

Sometimes the prickliest things have the sweetest blooms 🌵🧡

For the small businesses and non-profits I work with, the stakes are high for every project. Your money and your values are on the line.

Important work has its hardships but it's how you work through them that matters.

Featuring my adorable fur baby, Mimi 🐈‍⬛ and her new prickly friend.

03/19/2023

Is your industry too professional or "boring" for fun content? 👇

You can still create engaging content! I call it "infotainment" 👏 A combo of informational and entertaining is a sweet spot for lots of businesses like real estate and medical offices.

When I start with a new client, I always ask them to connect me with a few team members who have their boots on the ground- whether it's reception or sales. These people always keep the pulse of the biz and have cool stories to share, even if they don't know it yet 🤫

Maybe customer service knows a quirky, long-term client to interview or perhaps the summer intern has a funny story about common misconceptions they used to have about your industry.

Every business has a story to tell. Sometimes you just need a fresh eye to spot them 🤩

03/09/2023

My hobby biz, Planted Glass Terrariums, was featured in Edify Edmonton by Edmonton Made today! Thankful to be recognized along so many other amazing local businesses.

Pick up a self-sustaining, hand-made tropical terrarium for the coming spring

03/06/2023

5 signs you need a Social Media Manager for your small business 👇 If this sounds like you, shoot me a message to book a free 30-min consult with me and decide on a service that fits your budget. Here goes:

1. You have a great product but can't find the time to promote it.

2. You find yourself posting content last minute without a strategy.

3. You have a decent number of followers but it doesn't seem to be growing.

4. You offer great services and need help creating content that's both fun and professional.

5. You'd like to join TikTok but don't know where to start.

03/04/2023

Hey 👋 I'm Freya (she/her), a freelance social media manager and the friendly face supporting you and your brand behind the scenes. Strive Social Media works with small businesses and non-profits based in Edmonton and across Alberta 🏔

I'll handle the tricky stuff like TikTok and content calendars while you focus on what you do best: running your biz 🙌

My ideal clients are values-driven brands that make a difference in their community