There are two “sayings” that I’ve always believed to be true. The first one being, “When one door closes another one opens” and the second one being, “Everything happens for a reason.” Oddly enough, both of these cliche truisms were presented to me in just the last few days and I feel nothing but blessed and lucky.
Last week, my husband and I flew down to Marco Island, FL for a very good friends wedding. We had an amazing time full of wedding festivities, hanging out with old friends and meeting new ones. The weather was nothing short of hot and steamy it being early August, but the island and scenery were stunning and the company was fabulous. We met one of the bride’s long time friends, Dailany Pena, who after talking to me for only a few short minutes immediately asked me what I did for work. After I explained to her a brief explanation of what I did, she told me she began her own company called DAP Wellness two years ago that’s essentially geared towards helping pregnant women and mothers and babies with nutrition, health and wellness, and fitness. I was immediately intrigued. Among being a first time expectant mommy, anything relating to health, fitness and nutrition peaks my interest so I was beyond excited to learn more about her and her company.
This week, Dailany reached out to me with two exciting new opportunities she had me in mind for. The first one being for a sales position with a global health and wellness company that she is affiliated with. The second, and even more exciting for me, is to help her with the social media and technology aspect of her business. Of course, me being a social media and networking guru I was beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to help her with her business. Up until this point, I’ve given many friends and business people I’ve met along the way advice, guidance and knowledge on how to leverage their marketing and advertising needs through social media, but before this week I’ve never had the opportunity to do it on a professional level. I truly believe social media is a powerful, creative and up and coming way to reach the audience companies are striving to gain, and successfully market and advertise their business.
As I waved good bye with mixed emotions leaving one chapter and career in my life, I very quickly turned the page and stepped into a new one. Which truly showed me that when one door closes another one opens and that everything happens for a reason. Breaking into a role and career in social media and marketing is something I’ve been wanting and thinking about for a long time, but I wasn’t sure how to professionally get my feet wet in it. Something I’ve learned in just the last few weeks is that opportunities don’t just come to you, you have to be willing to work for them and get your hands dirty. So when Dailany first reached out about her thoughts on me helping out with social media, I immediately researched her website, Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter page and came up with a list of “must have’s” that she/we need to work on to really obtain what she’s looking for. I’m excited that I can finally put to good use to the ability, knowledge and insight I have regarding social media and its power to grasp the world. I’m even more excited that what her company offers and stands for is something that I truly feel passionate about it.
I have the utmost faith that Dailany and DAP Wellness have a long and successful future ahead and I’m thrilled to become a piece of the puzzle that helps achieve the goals she’s looking for. With that said, any of my friends, followers or readers who are expectant mommies should check out the amazing Babymoon Getaway DAP Wellness is offering in mid-October. The Babymoon getaway includes 4 Nights Luxury Room Accommodations, Complimentary Valet parking, Welcome Cocktail Party upon arrival with organic juices, Daily oceanfront dining for two with local organic foods (breakfast, lunch, & dinner), Golf for him at the sea-side 9-hole par 3 course, Two 60-minute therapeutic spa treatments per room and Master Classes with expert professionals in their respective field. My husband and I will be attending this fabulous getaway and I hope to see and meet lots of new couples who are embarking on starting a family that are interested in this amazing getaway!
For anyone interested in more information or registering for the Babymoon please contact Dailany at dailany@dapwellness.com!