Monique Timby
Q What do you do?
“I am a Digital Creator that focuses on Style and the beauty and struggles of everyday life. ”
I try to bring in as much rawness and vulnerability to social media to emphasize the normality of being human.
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
I took a very relaxed approach on the idea of being real. I had to truly remember who I am as an individual and try not to loose myself in trying to do what society tells me I need to do to “fit in.” I flaunted my own uniqueness.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
I stand out because I don’t sugar coat things. I tell it like it is and be 100% honest and raw with who I am and what I’m trying to accomplish.
Q What are you working on right now?
I’m currently working on my own brand and trying to get that up and running. I’m also finishing my marketing degree.
Q What’s your style?
My style is Minimal Street & Chic. I grew up with three brothers so trying to take the tomboy out of me is hard. So I just add a little class to even it out.
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
I prefer to work in various industries because you get an idea of how different Industries manage their companies as well as how they got to where they are.
Q What is frustrating you right now?
I keep getting caught up in the different concepts I want to incorporate into my “brand”. Nailing one down is the hardest thing for me right now because I’m such an open book and have many skills. So bringing them into my brand without being so over the top is complicated.
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
Putting together vision boards to inspire me and my brand representation.
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
I wish I could have told my 18 yr old self that life is going to be a wild ride and people will judge you and make you feel less then, because people are just that way and you can’t do anything about except to keep loving them from afar.
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
I would like to talk to them about more insight on the engagement of social media.
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
I’m looking for projects/opportunities that will get me out of my comfort zone and challenge me.
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
My ideal client / collaboration would be to manage a fashion or beauty brands social media. Maybe Chanel or even Zara.
Q What is your rate?
Working on Social Media platforms I would charge around $35 hr. If I was creating content for a brand my rates are anywhere from $150-$300. I would discount my rate working with small businesses because I know they’re just starting up. But as more business comes in, I would raise my price. Building websites, I would charge anywhere between $1,500.00 - $2,500.00
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
Q Who is a creative you admire?
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
I create based off of emotion. So no matter what emotion I’m feeling that day I will create off of that. I feel like there’s something really beautiful about creating during a time that you’re either feeling sad or happy and bringing that idea to life in the middle of those emotions is pretty spectacular.
This member profile was originally published in July 2022.