Ever wondered what it takes to rock it as an Instagram influencer? Mallory Hank-Johnson (also known as MJ) shares how she became a social media star by courageously sharing her voice as a millennial mother and military wife. As an influencer, blogger, and entrepreneur, she’s now collaborated with over 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Costco, and Oreo. Through her podcast and online courses, MJ teaches others how to harness the power of social media -- so we can all raise our voices and live life on our own terms.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• [3:11] How MJ’s mindset shift helped her move from a 9-to-5 to full-time entrepreneurship
• [4:53] What it really means to be an “influencer” 
• [6:39] How MJ found her voice on social media
• [7:51] How her IVF journey illuminated the power of an online community
• [10:29] The evolution from influencer to educator
• [12:53] Why people really connected with an honest blog post about Mother’s Day
• [14:54] How inequalities among influencers inspired the launch of The Orange Collab with other female BIPOC entrepreneurs and content creators
• [22:20] Juggling daily life as a working mom
• [26:06] Building an empire and a legacy of generational wealth for her family
• [29:14] MJ’s one tip to ROCK IT

Links from the episode: 

• MJ’s website: http://lifebymj.com/
• MJ’s podcast A Life By You: https://lifebymj.com/category/podcast/
• MJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifebymj/ 
• The Orange Collab website: https://theorangecollab.com/
• The Orange Collab on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com › theorangecollab

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