Today we’d like to introduce you to Bartley Chavez.
Hi Bartley, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Thanks so much for having me! My background is in social media management. I started straight out of college by helping small to medium-sized businesses with their marketing. It was right when Facebook came out with business pages. There were no trainings on how to run social media, I was self-taught and then built a team.
Fast forward to last year, I had my third kid. I was ready for a change and decided to move into more consulting for companies. I then started By The Sea Mommy And Me as a creative outlet to help families find things to do around town for their kids.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Thankfully, I was met with great excitement by families. What I started as a passion project has turned into a job, one that I love. I thought it would be moms who enjoyed the page. However, it has extended its reach to grandparents, caregivers, dads, and people from out of town looking for things to do in San Diego.
The tough part is spreading the word organically. Thankfully, I have had people champion my page, and the awareness has grown.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My business is to help families get out and explore in San Diego and beyond. I specialize in sharing parks, tips, events, eats, hotels, and products we love.
What sets me apart from others is my event calendar. I have created a subscription page where people can find free events (unless otherwise specified) around town. I list things such as strorytimes, live music, movies in the park, festivals, character meet and greets, and more. I am very proud of that and hope that it is a great resource for families around San Diego to be able to plan their week based off the calendar events.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
Connect with like-minded people, someone who has walked the path you are looking to take. Make sure to collaborate with each other. I always try my best to support other moms who are building their brand.
Pricing:
- $7.99 one-month subscription to the event calendar
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.bytheseamommyandme.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bytheseamommyandme/?hl=en
