Mattie James
Bestselling Author & Lifestyle Expert
hey, i'm mattie
It all started with a pile of my mom's ESSENCE magazines & watching Oprah.
For the last decade, I’ve had the privilege of growing my family while growing my business. Whether I’m teaching my students how to pitch brands, speaking at a conference, or going on a brand trip to Disneyworld with my family, I’m so grateful this gets to be my life.
Creating is my work. Encouraging is my assignment. And no matter the niche or industry, I’m here to encourage you.
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fun fact
Every time I'm in a pageant,
I win Miss Congeniality.
Because one thing about me – I’m gonna make me some friends.
ALSO: I won Miss Liberia USA in 2009.
Just a girl who went after her dreams.
Back in 2009, I dreamed of working for myself as a blogger. The term “influencer” didn’t exist, nor did my audience. As I grew my online presence, I worked as a marketing intern and home decor showroom manager.
In 2015, I lost my “good job” as a showroom manager. It was really scary, and I didn’t know if I could handle working for myself after having my first baby. At that point, I was making $49k a year working with brands and decided to go “all in.”
Now, 3 kids, 275+ brand campaigns, 12,000+ students, and one bestselling book later, I run my company with my husband, Chris, who’s the COO. Every day, we eat dinner with the kids, have family movie nights on Saturdays, and sometimes go to Disney World for work. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
some highlights of my story
"Grace will take you a lot further than hustling ever will."
Winning Miss Liberia USA
When I won the pageant, I started my blog since more eyes were on me. I didn’t know it then, but it was the beginning of something bigger.
My Online Career Begins
As a newlywed with big dreams, I hoped my blogging career would monetize fast, but I had to get a “real job” until blogging paid off.
Going Full Time
I get fired from my good job after 4 years and decide to go all in as a creator. I hit six figures in brand deals my first year of entrepreneurship.
Becoming The Brand
A Family Business
Bestselling Author
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deed and glorify your Father in heaven.
matthew 5:16
better together
And More Community
Life is good…and more. Especially when we do it together.
Workshop
I want to grow my email list with dream clients
