Bria Jones chatted about being an entrepreneur, content creator, and mother in the digital age.
How does it feel to be an entrepreneur and digital creator in the digital age?
It honestly feels like the wild west. We’re still so early in the digital age so there’s
no playbook, which means I get the freedom to build in real time and define my
own path.
It pushes me to trust my instincts and be decisive, because there is not always a “right” way to do this.
As an entrepreneur, leaning into the digital space is a massive advantage. You don’t have to wait to be chosen, and it has opened doors and created opportunities that I know would have never been available to me otherwise.
Can you talk about using your social platforms as spaces for meaningful cultural
conversations, and why that is important to you?
I try to use my social platforms as a space where real conversations can happen,
but in a way that still feels approachable and true to who I am.
Of course, I love sharing the fun, everyday parts of life, but I also think it is important to talk about the things that shape how we live, think, and connect with each other.
I never want to just post for the sake of posting. If I am going to have a platform, I want it to provide a place where people can grow and feel seen.
How do you balance motherhood with your entrepreneurial and content creation
commitments?
If I’m being honest, there’s no balance over here. The first year of motherhood
and diving back into work has not been seamless for me and I’m still working on
what balance looks like.
What do your plans for the future include?
My plans for the future are really about building something that lives beyond the
internet and has lasting impact.
I want to create businesses, partnerships, and platforms that feel bigger than me and that my family can be proud of for years to come.
At the same time, motherhood has completely expanded my definition of success. I am deeply committed to being present for my son and soaking up every stage of his life, because I know these years move fast and I want to experience them fully.
It is less about choosing one or the other and more about building a life where ambition and family grow side by side. .
How do you use technology in your daily routine?
I have to admit I’m very dependent on technology in my daily routine. Obviously,
it’s how I do my work and connect online, but it’s also the crutch I use when I
forget to think about dinner and need to DoorDash something for everyone. It’s a
part of so many things we do.
Can you talk about the importance of mental health in this digital age?
If we’re going to talk about the digital age, I think we also have to be honest
about mental health. It’s not lost on me that while the internet creates incredible
opportunity, it also comes with very toxic realities.
Humans weren’t designed to have 24 hour access to one another, and that level of constant connection can fuel comparison, misinformation, bullying, and a lot of unnecessary pressure.
I have learned firsthand how important boundaries are. There have been moments
where sharing too much, not unplugging, or neglecting self care has caught up
with me, and it forced me to move differently.
At the same time, you do not have to be a creator to feel the weight of social media. It touches everyone. Even with it being my job I think we have to look at the damage it’s doing and have honest conversations on how to stay safe as technology advances so quickly.
What is your advice for young and emerging entrepreneurs and content creators?
Before you dive in the deep end, develop a strong sense of self and be sure of
who you are and what your values are. Along the way those will inevitably be
tested and you have to stay confident.
What does the word success mean to you? (My favorite question)
Success to me means having the freedom to live your life exactly how you want
on your own terms. It is feeling completely at peace with the life you have built. It
is being content with your version of happiness, whatever that looks like.
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