By Lois Pele
It was a Monday afternoon this spring when I received a long awaited phone call from the social media influencer, Grace Liang. I was nervous to pick up the phone because I knew I was either going to get a positive response or a negative one. After picking up the phone and hearing the words “You’re hired” I texted my friend right away and told him that I have received the job!

Before Grace reached out about her assistant position I was exploring other fields. Since I am currently in nursing school, I was looking for an opportunity in the hospital for the summer time but they werent hiring a summer position at the hopsital I wanted to attend and connections are a must which I did not obtain at the time. Not only was I thinking of a hospital job but also a babysitting job that I was offered from a family that I had worked for last summer.

The answer to Grace’s question about still wanting to accept this job was the easiest “yes” I have said in awhile. Who wouldn’t want to work for a social media influencer? I was excited to start and use the talents that I was granted with.

My first couple of weeks were a little rough, I will be honest. It was a whole different world for me. Although I had some background in photography, I never worked as an assistant for a hot commodity like Grace. I had to ask a lot of questions, call a lot of people, read a lot of emails, and use every last brain cell to solve problems. It was hard but I still enjoyed it. I was willing to learn and correct myself in any areas that needed correction to work well as a team.

Being a personal assistant for a social media influencer, author, public speaker, and life coach is so much more than it sounds. A lot needs to go into a single day in order for stuff to move forward. Every single morning there is a routine that I have to follow. It includes: dealing with her website, link ups, and her social media platforms like instagram and facebook. After that is completed, I usually take a nice 30 minute break to rejuvenate my brain and enjoy some fresh air. After the break I either pay bills, read emails, complete forms, proofread, or do photoshoots.

Coming into this job, I had a different perception of what a social media influencer tends to do. In other words, I thought they just take pictures all day, relax, post on social media and get paid. I was so wrong! But I am extremely glad for this opportunity because I can now appreciate people like Grace for their hard work and dedication to share with the world what they are passionate about.


Although this opportunity does not have much in common with what my future career will be like, I am so beyond blessed and grateful to have worked with Grace. We butted heads in the beginning but we both learned to work with each other. She has taught me patience, dedication, and to be a doer of my dreams. I have learned to speak my mind when I don’t understand something, to ask a lot of questions even though at times it may seem like I am annoying her lol and to always be true to myself. This job has really grown me in a way I never thought could be possible!

Summer is over and I’m headed back to school which means that I will be leaving Grace and this amazing job. I am beyond sad that I have to leave such an amazing person but I am glad that I am leaving with a new mindset and developed qualities. I hope to use what I have learned in my future as a nurse and be the best that I can be in all my future endeavors.

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46 Comments
Comfy Cozy Up
This is a great opportunity. Thanks for sharing you story.
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Grace Liang
Thank you so much for the support, I really appreciate it!
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
Love reading about this!! Man, I would love an assistant and it is fun to get their take on things. I’m sure there is always plenty to do! Love these fun photos of you two!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Grace Liang
I’m so glad you enjoyed this post, Carrie! It’s been wonderful having Lois as my assistant! 🙂
Miri
Wow Lois this sounds like an amazing and exciting job! I’m glad you got to work with Grace!
lots of love, Miri
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Grace Liang
Thank you for being so kind, Miri! We loved working with each other!
Biana
What a great post! So much goes into her day!
Grace Liang
I’m so glad you enjoyed this post, Biana!
Jessica
This sounds really fun! I love Lois’ dedication.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Grace Liang
Thank you, Jessica! Lois is the best! 🙂
Michel
I love your articles and way of presenting the scenes behind photographs and action on it.
I would like to say that i have more related photography topics can you look it out also
https://www.buzzcnn.com/online-photography-business-ideas/
and let me know if you want to give any suggestion for us.
Regards
Michel
Grace Liang
Thank you for the support Michel! I will definitely take a look. 🙂
Gretch
This is such an interesting read! I didn’t know a lot of effort is needed in order to be a great influencer. This kinda reminds me of “The Devil Wears Prada” but only nicer. Good luck on your new venture!
– Gretch
Gretchumuchu
Grace Liang
Thank you for your support, Gretch! It is a lot of work but so worth it! 🙂
Ruth
Ah what a neat perspective! Sounds like you learned so much and now have a taste of what it’s like to be an “influencer”.
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Grace Liang
Thank you, Ruth! We have learned so much from each other! 🙂
Cheryl Shops
I bet Grace would be an amazing boss! Glad you learned so much working for her 🙂
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Grace Liang
You are so kind, Cheryl! Thank you!
Anna
You accepted the challenge and learned a lot and got an experience that will benefit you greatly.
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Grace Liang
Thank you for the support, Anna!
Gentry Adams
It was great to get a peek behind the scenes of your job! It’s so neat to see how unique experiences and opportunities can grow us!
Grace Liang
I’m so happy you enjoyed this post, Gentry! Thank you for your kind words and support! 🙂
Mica
How fun! I had no idea you had an assistant – I sure wish I had one somedays, it’s too much juggling blog and kids and if I didn’t have schedules posts written in advance nothing would ever get done, haha!
Hope that your week is off to a great start 🙂
Grace Liang
Thank you, Mica! I completely understand how hard it is to juggle it all! Having a assistant has definitely been so helpful. 🙂
Ashley
Grace, I love this- especially seeing it through Lois’s lens! So cool and you guys clearly click on many levels!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Grace Liang
Thank you so much for your support, Ashley! We had such a wonderful time working together!
Mariann Yip
This is such an interesting post! I love the behind the scenes of an influencer work and so great to read about your perspective and experience!
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Grace Liang
I’m so glad you found this post interesting, Mariann! I appreciate your support! 🙂
Lana
What wonderful pictures – and a fun behind the scenes look! Good luck to Lois as she heads back to school!
Grace Liang
Thank you so much, Lana! I will pass along the encouragement to Lois! 🙂
Kathrine Eldridge
So cool that you had an assistant! Good luck to her in school.
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Grace Liang
Thank you Kathrine! It is so helpful having a assistant!
Suzanne
What an interesting opportunity for you!
Even though it’s not at all what you’ll be doing in the future it has taught you loads of valuable skills that you will take back into nursing.
I read recently that nursing is one of the best career choices for the future. They are one of the rare jobs that won’t be replaced by AI. I think you’ve made a smart choice.
Suzanne
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Grace Liang
You are so kind, Suzanne. Thank you for your support! I definitely think Lois made a smart choice pursuing a nursing career also. 🙂
Jill
Thank you for providing an insight into the world of an influencer. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills and see things in a different light.
Grace Liang
Thank you, Jill! I’m so glad you enjoyed this post!
Shelbee on the Edge
Such a wonderful learning opportunity! And you look like you are having so much fun, too. It doesn’t get much better than that!!!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Grace Liang
I completely agree, Shelbee! It was such a amazing opportunity for so many different reasons!
Maureen
This is a wonderful post! It gives a different perspective on what an influencer is and what type of work is actually done. I am so glad you had an amazing experience with Grace. It would be an honor to work with her. She is so talented and always an inspiration. Good luck with nursing school and perhaps you’ll be back next summer??
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
Grace Liang
You are so sweet, Maureen! Thank you for being so kind and for your encouragement! We really appreciate it! 🙂
Gail
Nice insights from Lois. thank you! What I would give to have someone take my photos! Thanks for linking up at #WowOnWednesday!
Grace Liang
Thank you, Gail! Taking pictures is definitely a lot easier when someone is helping you lol! 🙂
Ivana Split
She seems such a nice person! So great you have someone talented to take your photos Grace! It is wonderful to see you getting along well. I’m sure you’re a lovely employer.
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Grace Liang
You are so sweet, Ivana! Thank you for all of your kind words! 🙂
Emily
What a great opportunity for you! I’ve really loved reading about the behind the scenes 🙂
Emily | Snippets of Em xx
Jacqui Berry
Fabulous photos looks like you had fun too. Thanks for joining the #chicandstylish #linkup Jacqui Mummabstylish