Q and A with Sariah from Bunbury, Australia
“My story is a bit scattered, but one important lesson I want people to take away from it is to not be discouraged by others’ judgments or let them hinder you from pursuing your dreams in life.”
Q: What are you passionate about?
A: Since my teenage years, my dream has always been to become a boiler maker in metal fabrication. After finishing high school in year 10, I pursued a pre-apprenticeship to speed up the qualification process by two years. As I completed my second year at TAFE, I secured a job doing Fifo and had everything set up for the next chapter of my life. However, everything came to a halt when I found out I was pregnant with our first child at the age of 17. This put my career on hold as we welcomed our first baby when I was 18. We were young and had very little, but my partner managed to get a job as a Trade Assistant in the mines doing Fifo. We ended up moving to a town called Hopetoun, and shortly after, we had a girl. As our family continued to grow, we decided to move back to our previous location to be closer to our family. My partner worked his way up the ranks and landed a 4/1 roster up north. It was challenging, but he made all the sacrifices for the sake of our family’s future.
Fast forward a few years and five babies later, we found ourselves in a comfortable position in life. However, I had a lingering desire to get back into the workforce. At the age of 28, having not worked since I was 17, it was difficult to re-enter the metal fabrication field. I also wanted to be present for our kids, so I postponed pursuing my passion. One day, as I was browsing through courses and considering the direction technology was heading, I realized that qualifying as a digital marketer would be a great opportunity. This is where I discovered my true passion. I worked diligently and launched my agency this year. It started off slow, but once I secured my first client, the rest followed. I dedicated my free time to building trust with my clients, and now I am able to not only help my partner but also fund our family vacations, all while working from the comfort of my home.
Q: What were your younger years like?
A: In my younger years, it was just my mum and me. I come from a big family of nine, but there is a significant age gap between my siblings and me. As a result, I grew up feeling like an only child at home. My parents separated when I was young, but I didn’t feel much impact from it in my life. At the age of 6, my mum met my stepfather, who I believe was a godsend. He has played a pivotal role in shaping the woman I am today and has always been my biggest supporter. He helped me with my education and even guided me through parenthood. He taught me the difference between right and wrong and showed me everything I know. My education was a bit unstable as I struggled with being associated with the wrong crowd. However, I had a school principal who never gave up on me. He guided me towards the right path so that I could make something of myself. I am eternally grateful for his guidance and his refusal to give up on me. During this time, I also managed to secure a weekend job as a kitchen hand in a local pub. This experience taught me a lot about responsibility and teamwork. By the age of 14, I had worked my way up the ladder and earned a full position working alongside the chef. I was responsible for fryer duties and even began organizing shifts and workers. We lived in a small town in the bush, on a farm, and it was truly the best. Now that I live in the city, I am grateful for the upbringing I had. City life and farm life are two very different lifestyles.
Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?
A: My story is a bit scattered, but one important lesson I want people to take away from it is to not be discouraged by others’ judgments or let them hinder you from pursuing your dreams in life. I had many people doubting me, saying that what I was doing was a waste of time and money and that I would never achieve anything. However, I proved them wrong. I didn’t really care about their opinions; I did what I needed to do to create a better future for my family. You are never too young or too old to start something new. Believe in yourself, and everything else will fall into place. Remember, you are the only one who can change your own story.
Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A: Feminism encompasses the quest for equality and justice, aiming to provide equal opportunities for all individuals to flourish. It confronts the hierarchies that confine us due to gender and advocates for the rights and acknowledgment of marginalized groups. To me, feminism also embraces personal autonomy and the appreciation of diverse life choices. It is a call to actively dismantle obstacles and foster inclusivity in all aspects of existence.
MORE ABOUT SARIAH: Thank you for reading my story! I tried my best to fit it in without writing a book on my life. I feel so humbled I get to share a bit about myself and what I do with other like-minded women. I help small to medium-sized businesses, and I enjoy combining my skills in digital marketing and Magnetic Mind Coaching to help businesses increase their lead and sales flow by 3-5 times using proven marketing systems. My approach is based on The TAP System, which was developed by The Digital Marketing School. This group of entrepreneurs currently invests over $500,000 per month in advertising with profitable outcomes.
Upon learning this system, I realized that many businesses complicate their lead-generation process unnecessarily. If you are ready to take control of the number of leads and sales entering your business, the TAP system is the perfect solution for you.
Let’s get connected and create a Structured Emotional Clarity Clear Vision marketing game plan that aligns with your desired end result.
Big loves,
Sariah
Australia
Connect with Sariah:
Website: https://elitedigitalmarketingonline.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553024069715
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