Today we’d like to introduce you to Quonda Renee.
Quonda, before we jump into specific questions about your work, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
2017 was a rough year for me I was struggling to find my purpose I had three degrees couldn’t find a career in my industry I was balancing five freelance jobs; Scoring SATs, teaching ESL to Chinese Students, Apple Tech Support, the list goes on. As I was working these jobs I was still struggling financial and not living on purpose. I got to July, and I went on a spiritual fast, and I was praying I felt like God was telling me to start a Facebook page and call it I Need A WORD, I didn’t understand the point or purpose at the time, but I knew if I was led to do something the purpose would one day be revealed. So I took the leap of faith and did exactly what I believed God was telling me to do.
I Need A WORD was started in August 2017. It was started as just a Facebook page that went viral the same day it started. The page launched August 6 and that day, 10,0000 organic followers, nine days later, 100,000 followers. These followers were organic. I had no money to advertise I didn’t even really know what I was doing, but I tapped into something that was growing exponentially. The page grew so fast I had to grow into it. So a month into it, I started a Digital Media Consultant Agency that helps Pastors and Leaders get exposure via Digital Marketing.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
No, this has NOT been a smooth road. Being an entrepreneur requires a level of faith; it requires you to walk into the unknown and to take risks. Because my growth happened so fast I had to learn how to manage the business aspect of it; the behind the scenes that people don’t see. I also became an influencer by accident, so you have to learn a level of discernment. Everyone you meet and encounter may not have the right motives, so you have to learn how to protect what you have and your investment.
Please tell us about your work.
I Need A WORD, is a digital marketing agency that helps Pastors and Leaders get exposure via Social Media. We help Pastors and Leaders build social media platforms and help them grow in the area of marketing. I’m most proud of the impact we have made in less than three years, we hit 3 million followers on Facebook in just two years organically, and we have helped thousands of churches and ministries get exposure and build their brand. What sets us apart is the duality of our impact, not only do we help Pastors and Leaders get exposure but we also have helped people from all over the world build a relationship with Christ and grow in their faith.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Success for me is winning souls to Christ, success for me isn’t a number, its the impact you make, its the smile you put on someone’s face, the person who hears how I started with nothing and built a media empire by just walking out my purpose, by taking a leap of faith and trusting that the way will be made, the right doors will open.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ineedaword.org
- Email: info@ineedaword.org
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/ineedaword1
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/ineedaword1
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