I can’t express how much having a community of incredible people to go to on Twitter has helped me through difficult moments recently.
Here are a few of the particularly amazing people who have inspired me + why you should follow them
(Yes, a thread)
Here are a few of the particularly amazing people who have inspired me + why you should follow them

(Yes, a thread)
Follow @RaphaelaMandel because she is a badass B2B marketer/publicist + full of authenticity.
Raph has always been checking in, making sure I was okay professionally + personally. I feed off of her energy frequently. (Also her new candle biz Soft + Still Co launches soon!)
Raph has always been checking in, making sure I was okay professionally + personally. I feed off of her energy frequently. (Also her new candle biz Soft + Still Co launches soon!)
Follow @AmandaMGoetz because she is incredibly innovative + committed + continues to advocate for female/parental representation.
I’ve had some unique challenges the past few months + Amanda did not hesitate to be there for me, even when she’s working at the top of her game.
I’ve had some unique challenges the past few months + Amanda did not hesitate to be there for me, even when she’s working at the top of her game.
Follow @donyetaylor_ because we’re honestly all going to work for her some day!!
DonYe is a master at everything she does + has been so inspiring to watch rise to the top. Her originality is thought-provoking. Also one of my favorite accounts to follow on IG!
DonYe is a master at everything she does + has been so inspiring to watch rise to the top. Her originality is thought-provoking. Also one of my favorite accounts to follow on IG!
Follow @JuiceboxCA because his research + insights on marketing/strategy are incredible deep dives.
His commitment to community + transparency have been admirable to watch. Jack’s passion + soul is beyond inspiring. (Also, he’s a free agent, so hire him!)
His commitment to community + transparency have been admirable to watch. Jack’s passion + soul is beyond inspiring. (Also, he’s a free agent, so hire him!)
Follow @jsstansel because his honesty on being a social media manager + insights into higher ed social ( #HESM) are 
He is a fierce advocate for fair work + prioritizing mental health for those working in social. (He’s also building up his IG presence, so follow there too!)

He is a fierce advocate for fair work + prioritizing mental health for those working in social. (He’s also building up his IG presence, so follow there too!)
Most of you probably already follow @mkobach, but if you don’t – follow him.
Matt’s insight into social media + marketing is the gold standard. You’ll learn more from following him than you would in college. (Also, he just started a new job, so follow @fast + use their product!)
Matt’s insight into social media + marketing is the gold standard. You’ll learn more from following him than you would in college. (Also, he just started a new job, so follow @fast + use their product!)
There are countless others that I admire, but I’ll keep this thread short for now.
There’s no secret science on how I connected with these folks: I followed, I commented, I DMed, I got out of my comfort zone + started engaging.
If people inspire you, let them know
There’s no secret science on how I connected with these folks: I followed, I commented, I DMed, I got out of my comfort zone + started engaging.
If people inspire you, let them know
