Meadowlark Marketing (2024)

27/02/2024

Embracing vulnerability is intimidating. Diving into the unknown, unprepared, is nerve-wracking. The looming fear of failure can be paralyzing.

After countless hours meticulously perfecting every detail behind the scenes, I've come to the realization that waiting for 'perfection' is an endless pursuit.

So, here we go...

Meet Meadowlark Marketing. 💛

After 4 years of working under a brand that didn't resonate with me and getting lost in others' identities, I'm finally (sort of) ready to step into the unfamiliar and unveil this brand-new venture. My mission? To assist small businesses in navigating the chaos of the digital world, ensuring their voices are heard.

Stay tuned for more details, including who I am, my journey, and the passions driving Meadowlark Marketing.

05/10/2021

🎉 I’M SO EXCITED 🎉

Creating new content constantly is a lot of work and can draining when you’re always pushing for new, new, new.

A blog, podcast, or video are full of information that can be transformed into multiple pieces of content for any social media platform.

If you are a wellness then this opportunity is GOLD. 💫

In 48 hours you could have:

2 pieces short-form copy
1 custom graphics for any social media

OR

1 reel
3 graphics

The possibilities are endless✨

And the best part? You’ve already done the hard work by putting the info out there, now it’s my turn to help transform it. 🦋

DM me if this sounds like the right opportunity for you 💛

29/09/2021

Reminder that YOU are the secret sauce to your business.

When someone purchases your coaching program it’s because they:
💛like you
💜trust you
💙feel like they know you
It’s not so much about your actual offerings.

By providing your audience valuable information, sharing vulnerable stories, and being authoritative FIRST, you’re convincing them on YOU and your brand BEFORE convincing them on a sale.

So don’t be afraid to:
💫be yourself
🌙talk about your life
✨show up authentically
⚡️share your knowledge
☀️be authoritative in your field

Follow these steps and your people will come to you 🔥

PS. stay tuned! I’ve got a little content surprise coming out soon 👀

02/09/2021

And I thought solo travel was hard...

In March of 2019, I purchased, what I thought was a huge investment at the time, a Virtual Assistant course for less than $500.

I thought the past 3 years of traveling the world were my most developmental years... hahaha boy was I wrong.

I dabbled through the course as my lifestyle allowed. I finally came back home to Montana with my 4 rescued Bali dogs... ready for a little more stability in my life.

2 years later and I started my own business, gained some amazing clients, became my own boss, hired on my own team member, and holy sh*t have I grown.

Don’t get me wrong, traveling solo had it’s tough times.. but being an entrepreneur has shown even tougher times.

I’ve learned that investing in myself always pays off and that time management is so valuable. Ive learned how to get up every single day, even when I questioned my entire business. And I’ve learned the risks it takes for this type of self-development.

It’s so worth it, but it isn’t easy.

So to my entrepreneur friends, no matter what stage you’re in now, I applaud you. It takes a lot to stick it out and push forward to do your best all the damn time.

Cheers to that 🥂

17/08/2021

I’m sorry.. but I’m not

This is a BIG one for me because I *used to be the queen of “ I’m sorry “

After 1.5 years in business, my mindset has slowly been shifting and I’m finally really coming to terms with it and owning it. 💪

No more anxiety driven apologies that make me feel less than.

My biggest realization lately is this:

Do I want to help everyone? Yes, because that’s a huge characteristic of mine.

Can I help everyone? HELL NO- stop trying!

I have to pick and choose who I want to help which recently sounds a lot like “I’m not the person for you.”

Only saying yes to aligned clients from here on out.

And god damn, does that empowerment feel good.

06/08/2021

💖 JOB OPPORTUNITY 💖

Hi friends,

I'm looking to hire on a team member at Hanna Jade Virtual 🎉

I need someone to help me with some everyday engagement for myself and my clients so I can continue to focus on some bigger projects (yay!)

So here's the gist:
✨Looking for someone confident with Instagram engagement for multiple brands and businesses.
✨Must be available between 9am-11am MST, Monday through Friday (but 100% remote position)
✨Expect about an hour per day (5 hours per week) but could easily grow to much more!
✨Need someone authentic! (if you know, you know)

Sound like a good fit for you or want to read a little more? Full description and application link in bio.

Share with friends because ya never know!

Have any questions ➡️ send me a DM & let's chat!

xo Hanna Jade

13/07/2021

Consistency and taking SM breaks- can you have both?

Y’all know I preach consistency as much as the next SMM...
But what happens when you just need a break- will every fall apart? All your efforts disappear?

I took a few days off showing up in my stories and posting and guess what.. I didn’t lost clients, I didn’t lose followers, everything is the exact same. 🦋

And now that I’ve given myself that time I normally would have spent creating to sleep, relax, and refresh, I feel like I can come back stronger & more creative ✨

So yes, breaks are totally fine 💅 but if you’re feeling like breaks are needed on a weekly basis then let’s talk!

A Social Media Manager will give you the freedom to take allll the breaks you want because I got your back when you’re not feeling it or just need some extra naps in your life.

Consistency + Breaks = Win-Win 🎉

Are you ready for a little more you-time? Send me a DM & let’s talk 💜

30/06/2021

I couldn’t imagine growing up anywhere else...

I’ve always considered myself a small town girl. My family roots run deep in this town of 2,500 and I’m known best for my family history. 📖

My grandparents started a hardware/sports shop downtown that was extremely well known, my mom has lived in Red Lodge (the town) almost her entire life, my sister is a teacher at the local school, and my dad is very active in our county. 🗺

My family name is on buildings and plaques around town from various community service projects like the dog park and active transportation trails. 🐶

So when I say I value community, that’s an understatement. I realized the power of community service since it’s created the bad ass little town I live in today.

And now anytime my community is in need, I jump on the opportunity to help.

I’m not here to brag about the hours I’ve put in for service hours, but to help you realize how much the word community means to me.

And I value that word in all aspects in my life, even in the online world. 📲

I can’t stand anymore :
🧊cold dms
🌸”hey girl” generic messages

Let’s put an end to it and have some real conversations, who’s with me?

25/06/2021

I’m usually a “yes girl” & saying “no” is HARD.

Having the freedom and spontinaity to say yes can land you in some pretty cool experiences and places- no doubt.

But saying that simple two letter word when it doesn’t serve you can be even more powerful.

In 2017 I booked a oneway ticket to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa.

Within 2 months I got a bartending job in a small town called Kununurra, Western Australia…

To say the least, my experience was pretty negative.

I experienced the most alcohol & drug abuse, racism, and sexism in this community than anywhere else I’ve ever been.. I felt so out of place, I felt like I had no power, I struggled making connections, and my depression hit hard.

My committed word made me stay- I was never a quitter and I was trying to complete my 90 work days of farm/rural work for my visa so...I stuck it out.

Years after my time in Kununurra, I still cringe thinking about the trauma it caused me from being there for 4 months… when all I had to do was say “no more” and leave..

Saying no is such a powerful lesson to learn for life and business.

Thanks to a few experiences like this, I’ve been able to say no FOR my business:
No more to:
✋job opportunities and projects that don’t feel aligned
✋working on weekends/other times I normally wouldn’t be online

And it feels so good to be able to say no when I know it doesn’t serve me.

Have you learned the power of no? Has it served you?

15/06/2021

3 things traveling taught me that relate to my business 🌎

Travel has been THE best investment I’ve ever made for myself, no doubt.

I’ve gained so much knowledge and life experience from packing my life into a backpack and setting off across the world on my own.

Here are 3 lessons I’ve been reflecting on today:

1~ You have to go with the flow. 🌊
Every business has their ebs & flows, just like travel. You can be at your highest high and suddenly hit a few bumps and you can feel like everything is falling apart. (Like the time I went from living in Pai, Thailand with my best friend at the time, to when she left me alone in Laos and I was struggling with my mental health more than and I considered going home every day.)

You can do your best to prevent these things, but they will happen inevitably, learn to ride the waves. 💙

2~ Don’t compare yourself to others journey.

Travel pictures can look so luxurious and perfect but I bet ya, 99.9% of those photos have some backstory that makes it a little less desirable.

(This photo for example: It was ungodly hot, there were tourists EVERYWHERE, and the road to this beach was deadly)

It’s easy to get sucked into other people’s business success and feel like you’re not advancing as quickly as them, but everyone is on their own path and comparing will only make you feel like a failure.

3~You have to put yourself out there.

Traveling is all about meeting new people and making friends along the way. 🤝

As a kid, I always struggled asking to sit with someone at the lunch table but once I started staying in hostels, I had to get over the fear.

Same for my business, I have to reach out there to people and make connections, otherwise, my business would not be where it is today.

I could continue on with more lessons I’ve learned and more stories probably forever.. and even though I’m not as nomadic as I was a few years ago, I would never trade the value I’ve received from visiting so many unique places. 🏝

What are some of the best things you’ve gained from traveling? ✈️

04/06/2021

THE POWER OF HIRING OUT

My biggest struggles with my business were my mindset, confidence, general support, and finding my direction.
So, I hired a specific business coach who is helping me with my day-to-day struggles.

There’s assistant for all kinds of needs out there:

👉Busy with household chores?
⭐️Hire someone to clean the house once a week.

👉Hate social media redundancies and keeping up all the new trends?
⭐️Find a Social Media Manager to help with daily posting.

👉Too busy for the small tasks with running a biz?
⭐️Hire admin support!

👉Spending too much time watching Youtube videos on fixing tech or building a website?
⭐️Tech support/coders to the rescue!

👉Struggling directing your staff correctly or general management?
⭐️You’ve got OBM’s for that!

👉Struggling focusing while your kids are around?
⭐️Find a little extra childcare a month.

You get what I’m saying? Even if it’s just a few hours of support, it can really make the difference!

I know these can seem as luxuries that only “successful & wealthy” people can afford..

But I think of it as an investment. If investing that amount of $ (can be $100 to $1000’s) can help YOU succeed in your business, faster and more efficient- would you take that step?

Find your pain points, struggles, and parts of your business you’d rather not stress about, and find the right support for it.

I am so thankful I’ve invested in my business to help get it where it is today 🙌 And I plan to continue it!

What are you pain points with a business?

25/05/2021

Hi to some new faces around here!

I’m Hanna from Montana (cue jokes now) & I thought I’d introduce myself a little to anyone new ☺️

I’ve always been a big traveler and spent most of my time out of high school living & working in Italy, Australia, Thailand, Bali, and surrounding countries.

I thought I’d travel/live abroad forever... until I fell in love with some Bali dogs and wanted to bring them to America for a better life.

So 2 years ago, 4 half-wild dogs and I started our journey back to America and I’ve been falling in love with exploring my home state and mountains again.

In the time I’ve been home, I’ve started my business, Hanna Jade Virtual Services, now focusing on Social Media Management 👩‍💻

I love what I do for my clients everyday..
✨Getting creative with beautiful graphics
✨Writing copy for social media posts
✨Engaging and growing all sorts of communities
✨Working with some other badass entrepreneurs and helping them find leads for their business
✨Viewing analytics (it’s a guilty pleasure) and creating content based on each audience

Every day, I learn something new and it gives me the same thrill as traveling.

I’d still love to bring on one more client to start off the month of June! Do you need some social media support? (Fair warning, I’ll be pushing you to make Reels often 😂)
If you think you need some help, let me know and we can schedule a discovery call to discuss some options! 🙌

X Hanna

18/05/2021

BEING VULNERABLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

True story: It took me MONTHS for me to finally create my Instagram account for my business... I was too afraid that my acquaintances in real life found this account of me posting self timer photos and dancing Reels that they’d make fun of me... (I mean, I still make fun of myself because I can’t dance for 💩)

But I was scared that if I failed, they could hold that against me for some reason...

I really just cared too much about what other people thought, and I let it hold me back.

When I decided I needed to do more for my business, I took the plunge and *deep breath* created a business account...

I was still shy about what I posted and worried about who saw it...

But you know what? I would not be where I am in my business today if I hadn’t taken that step.

I would have missed out on business opportunities, amazing connections, and valuable information...

My only regret is that I let fear hold me back for so long.

But I’m doing what I gotta do to grow my business by showing up every day, dancing in front of a tripod, and being vulnerable...

Tell me I’m not alone... what’s one fear you had when starting your business social media?

09/03/2021

💓 Why I love being a Virtual Assistant 💓⠀
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I want to be a good dog mom. I feel a lot of guilt leaving my 3 dogs at home for 8 hours a day. (no judgement if you do) All of my dogs are rescues and some behavorial issues and attachement issues so I like to be around for them & be able to enrich their minds throughout the day and get them plenty of exercise.⠀
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#2 I love the flexibility⠀
I guess you could say I have a little FOMO- I spent most of my life working in the service industry where I missed so many fun events and important family gatherings becuase I was always working weekends and evenings.⠀
Now, I can work my schedule around events! I still work some weekends and the occasional night... but it's becuase I have the option to choose my priorities throughout the week.⠀
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I love helping people & supporting small businesses! I work with a lot of entrepeneures who are crushing their goals and creating their dream life... and I get to be a part of it! ⠀
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I find it very rewarding and satisfying to know I can help a business succeed and grow. ✨⠀
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Are you creating the life you want to live? Do you love your work? Tell me in the comments below! ⤵️

24/02/2021

I forgot to fill the propane for the house and didn’t have hot water, a stove/oven, or heat for 5 days in the middle of a Montana winter... 🥶
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Don’t worry, I’m innovative and borrowed some space heaters and pulled out my camp stove so all was fine, except for the showers...
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I decided to test out part of the “1 Billion Dollar Morning Routine” and add a cold shower into my mornings. 💦
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I can’t say I loved every part of it (coming out of a freezing cold shower in an unheated house when it’s 25 degrees F out is a little extreme for me). 🧊
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For how unpleasant it was, I can definitely attest to some of the benefits of feeling more awake and having more focus through the day.
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Now that I’m back to having heat, I think it will be something I will continue to try... but it may take some time until it’s part of my routine I look forward to..
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Has anyone tried cold showers? Did you get used to it? Was it worth it? Please share your experience 💎

04/02/2021

Productivity Hacks! 💪
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Working from home, it’s too easy to get distracted by my phone, my pets, food... anything really...
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That was all true UNTIL I found this life hack....
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25 minutes of focused (no distractions!!) work
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and then a 5 minute break where I can fill up my coffee, check my notifications, do a stretch.... whatever my heart desires.
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Then repeat!
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This has not only helped me to remember to track time and pay attention to how long a task takes....
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but I can drastically see a difference when I make myself focus one thing at a time and STOP the multitasking.
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Tell me some other productivity hacks I should try! 🙌

27/01/2021

In the last few days I’ve written 20+ pages worth of content and it reminded me about how much I HATED writing in school.
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To be honest... I usually had my sister, an English major, write my essays for me because I had so little confidence in what I could produce.
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It gave me anxiety and I always had a mental block stopping me from even trying.
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I thought I could find a math/science based job and avoid writing for the rest of my life...
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Well, flash forward into the beginning of my adult life and I had to write my first Cover Letter...
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As you can imagine, it didn’t go very well.
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That’s when I realized that writing was an extremely valuable skill that could be used in many aspects of my life.
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I decided to improve this skill by taking courses, practicing, and investing in a mentor to give me feedback.
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Since then, I’ve had way more confidence and gained a new skill set. I know there’s always room to improve and I plan to continue to grow, but I couldn’t be where I am now without taking these progressive steps.
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It’s rewarding to see the improvement and reap the benefits. 🙌

15/01/2021

I’ve been getting some “Why would I pay someone to do what I can do myself” type of attitude with business owners.
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Don’t get me wrong; yes, you absolutely CAN run an Instagram account and do well with it. (I have a client that probably knows more about marketing than I do, tbh) but no one can deny that it isn’t time consuming. Right?!
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A virtual assistant can do so much behind-the-scenes work, saving you time all while still keeping the integrity of your business’s brand and your own voice.
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What a VA can bring for your business:
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💚 A new perspective and ideas
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💚 Research on new trends, hashtags, SEO optimization
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💚 Engagement, reading all those DM’s and making all your followers feel seen
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💚 Copywriting and proofreading
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💚 Graphic design
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💚 Content repurposing. (You’ve got the content already? Great, let us re-use that for all other media’s!)
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Every VA has their own specialties and niches, find the right one for you & your business. ✨

09/01/2021

Let’s talk Content Creation Rut! 👊

Friends, it’s been a while. And no doubt I’ve been putting my own social media and strategies on the back burner. How’s that for ‘lead by example’. 🤦‍♀️

It’s funny how I’m so passionate to post for other people’s businesses but NOT MY OWN. I never know what to say or what picture to post. I think too much on it, to the point where I don’t even try. 😟

Sometimes, all it takes, is just being honest with yourself and talking about your struggle. People love the truth. Did you know that less curated content is actually doing better nowadays. People can see through the perfectionist bulls***. ✨

So with that, I remind you, and myself that not everything has to be perfectly thought out and without flaws. 💛 We will all get over it. The important thing is that your preserves through the struggle and stayed consistent. 🌻

Meadowlark Marketing