One of the absolute hardest things to do as a business owner is finding that middle ground between family and business - but OG blogger & influencer, and now published author of Everyday MAGIC, Mattie James has proven that it is certainly possible!

From auditioning for American Idol and Making The Band, to building an empire in the blogger & influencer space, Mattie James sits down with us and shares the pivotal moments in her journey that have led her to create her Everyday MAGIC.

As Mattie shares her unapologetic approach to designing a life that holds space for both her family and her business, she also gets open and honest about her separation and reconciliation with her husband, and explains the power of priorities and boundaries in everything that she does.

So, join in on the conversation, and find out how you too can start creating your own Everyday MAGIC with Sherrell and Mattie today!

KEY POINTS:

• Mattie James’ journey from auditioning to blogging
• Her pivotal moments as a blogger and influencer
• Supporting and educating Black creators in the blogging space
  
• The secret to balancing and separating your business & family
• What does it mean to create your Everyday MAGIC?
• Setting and respecting boundaries as a business

QUOTABLES:

“Being kind is important, but it's not a substitute to doing the work.”

“A little bit of progress is still progress. Baby steps are still steps. Even if I have to baby step myself to the top, I am willing to do that. I think I'm worth that effort.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Mattie James

www.mattiejames.com

IG | @themattiejames - www.instagram.com/themattiejames

Twitter | @themattiejames - www.twitter.com/themattiejames

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