Hi everyone!! I know it's late, but I have some GREAT news to share. I'll get right into it.
If you know me, you know the obsession I have for all things FASHION related. My dream career is to be a Wardrobe Stylist & Fashion Editor for a magazine. So, since the beginning of this year, I've been applying to different places here in Atlanta for employment and/or internships in the fashion industry. I was unsuccessful in that search until the middle of the summer. I've been on numerous interviews which resulted in me almost giving up because I wasn't getting any call backs. When in reality, those internships just weren't meant for me. I've been praying faithfully that God will bless me with something that I wanted to do in my field of study. Upon waiting for my moment, I had to learn to be patient and persevere through every obstacle.
Early last week, to my surprise, I heard back from an Editor, Tiffini. I don't even remember when I sent her an email about obtaining an internship with her magazine, Tastemaker Magazine. Needless to say I was literally ecstatic when she asked me to send over my resume. I sent it the same day, not even expecting her to respond. A few days had passed and I still didn't hear from her, so I took it upon myself to check on the status on my resume. In the email, I explained to her that I'm willing to learn anything even though I didn't have any experience. A few hours later, she responded and arranged for a time that we could speak. The next day we spoke for a few minutes on the phone and we arranged a more formal meeting.
On Saturday, we met at a Chick-fil-A. I was definitely nervous the entire ride to the meeting. I didn't know what to expect, but I mainly just hoped she liked me. No lie, the ENTIRE meeting I was in complete awe. I could not believe what was taking place right in front of my eyes. I was speechless and overjoyed the entire time!! I was soooooo excited for this to finally be taking place..me following my dreams, I mean. Tiffini was a wealth of information and I feel like we connected. Almost all of the things she spoke about was what I've been longing to do, I just needed the opportunity.
I admit that I never gave up. I searched for internships every chance I got and it finally paid off. Although I'm still in the process of finding (needing) a job, I can't even begin to explain the thankfulness I feel for finally getting an internship. I start on Monday as the Social Media Intern for Tastemaker Magazine. Prayer works and patience changes things. I learned that I should NEVER give up on my dreams, no matter how hard they seem like they are. You have to be your biggest supporter. Also, pray for what you want, ask God to lead you in the right direction and trust Him. He'll let everything unfold when it's the right time. Never give up!
Until next time, have a blessed day!
