We had the good fortune of connecting with Nicole Wright and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Nicole, what do you attribute your success to?
Since #SavvynSocial is a virtual service, word of mouth has been key to my business growth. My existing and past clients are always happy to refer my services, and 80% of my new clients come from word-of-mouth referrals.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
What excites me most is the opportunities to use my social media expertise within my role at NextUp. I help promote regional events, learning programs, conferences, and I get to share behind-the-scenes videos from in-person events.

I haven’t always had the confidence to voice my ideas, share my story, or even network with a purpose. NextUp has given me a platform to share my voice and to be confident in exactly who I am!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
This is a tough one because the DFW metroplex has so much to offer!

Also, since I now work from home, I don’t get out as much as I used to. There are a lot of new spots on my list to try.

Here’s my suggestions for a weekend out:
Brunch at Pangea Restaurant and Bar
Shopping at Northpark
Dinner at Roots Southern Table
A night out at Sandaga
Nightcap at Whiskey’s Dallas

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Currently, I am running #SavvynSocial part-time, and my full-time role, Region Market Manager for NextUp has been an important avenue to increase the presence of my brand.

NextUp is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to Advance All Women, grow businesses, and transform our workplaces through the power of community. I’ve leveraged NextUp to develop my skillset, network with other leaders, learn in a safe space, and showcase my talents. Through NextUp, I’ve had the opportunity to speak on panels, moderate and host events, lead networking sessions, and network with leaders who may need my services in the future.

I’ve been a member of NextUp since 2012 and it’s been an integral part of my career journey. NextUp currently has over 17K members, representing 900+ organizations, 300+ corporate partners and regional sponsors, and 21 regions across the US and Canada, including the fully virtual Anywhere Region.

Locally, the NextUp Texas Region hosts mentoring, learning, and connect networking events around the DFW area, in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. We would love for you to engage with us by visiting www.nextupisnow.org and click our events calendar to attend a local or virtual event.

Website: www.savvynsocial.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvymrswright/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/savvymrswright/

Other: For NextUP: website: www.nextupisnow.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextupisnow/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextupisnow/mycompany/

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