Nearly a decade.

My agency is moving towards it’s 10th anniversary. (@oakstsocial) I’ve been waking up frequently wondering, “how did I/we get here?” Tbh, it’s a bit of a blur.

Career, Most PopularJohanna GrangeFebruary 3, 2023career, career advice, Oak St. Social, social media agency, owning a digital marketing agency, 10 year anniversary of business, hiring the right peopleComment

Consider this before going into business...

A podcast I recorded in June recently went live and it got me thinking. What would I tell my younger self when it comes to selecting a business partner and dividing up roles? Perhaps this does not apply to you and you’re a solopreneur. Hats off to you! No matter what, entrepreneurship is not for the weak. Today I am sharing my advice and anecdotes in hope that it helps one of you!

Career, Most PopularJohanna GrangeAugust 30, 2021Oak St. Social, work, work life, career, finding the right business partner, business and friendship, business partner Comments

International Women's Day

Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all of you! 🤍 Celebrating female entrepreneurs and my little world changers. I’m so excited for the path we have collectively carved out for the next generation. Let’s continue to be inclusive, use our voices and do great things. 🤍

Lucky doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel to be their mom.

Family, Fashion, Most PopularJohanna GrangeMarch 8, 2021family, mom, Eve.ry.bod.y, career, international women's day, body positivity with kids, body positivity, size inclusive fashionComment

Launching a micro athleisure collection that is body positive, welcome Eve.ry.bod.y!

First let me say, not all businesses need a blueprint or a business plan. Sometimes you just have to take a good idea and dive in. Second, let me say that this capsule is small but the message is bigger than life. It’s important. It needs reinforcement. I need your support. It means something very special to me and the most important pillar of all…this capsule is intended to give back to the community. I can’t do that without your help though.

Meet my new baby…Eve.ry.bod.y.

Fashion, Most PopularJohanna GrangeFebruary 23, 2021career, life, Eve.ry.bod.y, body positivity with kids, body positivity, launching a business, launching a micro collection, athleisure, no wight limit on beauty, all bodies are good bodiesComment

Apps that power my life.

Hey kids - Happy Friday! Apps run my world. I can’t tell you how much time I spend on my phone trying to delegate life’s daily routines. Anything to give me more "mom free time” vs being a slave to adulting and responsibility.

Career, Most PopularJohanna GrangeSeptember 18, 2020career, phone apps that make life simpler, apps for work, apps for travel, apps for kids, apps for health + food, apps for blogging Comments

The state of influencing.

I have to get something off my chest. It’s been bothering me for awhile and it involves the blogging/influencer community that I happen to be a part of. I love it for so many reasons but this year, like so many of us, has been a real shit show of vanity metrics, cheating the system, inauthenticity, a lack of regulation and overall head scratching for me.

Career, Most PopularJohanna GrangeJuly 15, 2020career, life as an influencers, should you buy instagram followers, the business of Instagram giveaways Comments

What I learned @ Female Founder Collective...

In March, before the pandemic blew up, I went on a retreat of sorts. It was a personal retreat you could say. I spoke to my partner after getting accepted into the Female Founder Collective and we both agreed that this was a great networking opportunity. Even with the early news of Covid, I anxiously packed my bags and flew to New York.

Career, Most PopularJohanna GrangeJune 22, 2020career, Oak St. Social, female founders collective, female founders networking event, Ally Love, Rebecca MinkoffComment

Evergreen interviewing tips that actually work!

I’ve been in the interviewing hot seat for many many years. Conversely, I, too have interviewed for several jobs before launching my own company. While times have changed, I wanted to share a few tips that will actually help you land the job of your dreams. It’s possible! Call me old-fashioned but these timeless tips take very little time and make ALL the difference.

Career, Most PopularJohanna GrangeMay 17, 2019career, Oak St. Social, interviewing tips, sending a resume with a cover letter, following up after an interview, preparing for a job interviewComment

Fearless Friday: Nina Alexander-Hurst

Familiar with BaubleBar? Who isn't right? Ever wonder what it was like to launch and how it all began? *raises hand* I always find these stories fascinating and today my friend Nina - the VP of Brand Marketing and also one of the original crew, is here to share the scoop on a day in the life of this accessory giant and what lies ahead. Take a seat...you're in for a sparkly treat!

Career, Food + LifestyleJohanna GrangeMay 12, 2017life, work, career, chicago, friends, blogging Comment

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