What is your name and occupation?
Sinead Gillespie — Social Media Manager & Coach
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
1 year
What is your Instagram handle?
@socialbysinead
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
Yes.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
My company is called Social by Sinead, and I’m a social media manager and coach. To be completely honest, this opportunity fell into my lap — and I just ran with it!
In May 2019, I walked into a beauty salon to get my lashes done. The owner, who was also Irish, asked if I could help with her social media. A month later, her accounts were thriving, and I realized I wanted to help more female entrepreneurs market their businesses on Facebook and Instagram.
I kept my corporate 9–5 job while nannying five kids on weekends and building my business. After many late nights and hard work, by August 2020 I had my best month ever. I decided to go all in, quit my corporate job, and focus fully on my business. I’m so grateful for all the exciting opportunities that have come my way!
What would your clients say about you and your company?
I have the most amazing and supportive clients! One of my first clients, who’s still with me today, said:
“Sinead, I just want to express how grateful I am for your help! I’ve been beyond happy with how many people are asking for my help. I don’t think I’ve ever achieved anything so quickly and I am 100% certain that’s because of your help! Thank you so much for everything. I refer you to everyone I know!”
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
“Make people believe in you as much as you believe in yourself.”
What is your favorite book?
The Secret
What is your secret weapon?
Canva & Planoly — I’d be lost without them!
What is your most recent WIN? How are you slaying in your career or business?
I just quit my corporate job and turned my side hustle into my full-time career! I’ve also landed several dream clients, including Boston Business Women (BBW).
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Stick with your goals and ambitions because things will work out the way you envision. Mindset is everything — don’t give up!
How do you enjoy your free time?
I love going to the beach, eating out with friends, and spending time with family.
What is something that not many people know about you?
All of my family lives in Ireland. I visit about three times a year, and now that I work for myself, I plan to extend those trips to spend even more time with them.