Career Roadmap
Maggie's work combines: Film, Travel, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Parkway Central High School
Bachelor's Degree
Fine Art
William Woods University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Creative Director:
Bachelor's Degree: Fine Art and Business Administration
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I loved golf, and started my high school girls' golf team.
2.
Had trouble taking tests and reading so I did not do well on my ACTs. Needed extra help in this area to get a good score to go to college where I received a golf scholarship!
3.
My college internship turned into my first job! I learned tons of real work skills. But then I was tired of sitting all day and decided to use those skills and work for a photographer.
4.
I decided to start my own photography business. I had $1,500 so I moved back home with my parents and started growing my business one client at a time.
5.
Realized I wanted more than just my hometown. So I packed up my car and started my well-established photography business in Florida. It grew even bigger because people found me to be friendly.
6.
Traveled the world, fell in love, started filming videos...learned a new skill and started taking on video work.
7.
Grew a really successful video company with my now husband and then decided we wanted a new challenge, so we left Florida and moved to Charleston, SC. It was a struggle at first, we didn't know anyone
8.
I realized that if you knew the obstacles you would face in life, you may never take that leap, so just treat new opportunities as "stepping stones." You can be as successful as you want to be!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You should stick to a reliable job that has a guaranteed income like a 9-5. It's hard to be an artist, you don't know when the next job will come and you don't want to live with that uncertainty.
How I responded:
You can do anything you put your mind to! I started a 9-5 job and learned many skills. One day I woke up and wanted more. Freedom to create, to make more money, and have more time to travel. I looked at each opportunity as a "stepping stone" that'd somehow prepare me for the next job. I then left my job, worked for a photographer, and learned how to run a successful photography business. 2 yrs later, I left and started my own company. I had $1,500 to my name. I was determined! I was my own boss.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I have trouble spelling and reading. But I am really great at talking to people and being personal. I realized we are all not great at everything so I have to work hard at certain things. My personality helps people look past that if they do judge.