Meet Maile Bartow of Downtown Nashville

Today we’d like to introduce you to Maile Bartow.

Hi Maile, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
It all started when I was hired by the owner of a local hair salon to revamp and run her social media page. I didn’t know a lot about social media at the time–just what I had learned through running my own social media– but I quickly realized that content creation and social media management was something I loved doing. I worked with the owner of this hair salon for over a year, before she decided to retire and sell her business to a larger corporation.

From there, I have worked for a variety of different companies doing a variety of different tasks. I dabbled in PR, graphic design, advertising, and of course, social media. I’ve worked with businesses of all different sizes, from businesses as large as INFINITI USA to some of my favorite local restaurants, during which I learned something new about how to successfully market a brand online.

My internship with Bambino Sitters was the turning point in my career, as it was finally when I realized that social media was something that I excelled at and could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I created and produced the first ever viral TikTok video for the company, which is when I realized that this is something I’m really good at. From there, I’ve worked with so many different companies across a variety of different industries and created so many more viral moments.

Mai Socials is a company that I created to help businesses reach greater audiences and tell their story, no matter what it is. I want to use the platforms that I love to help people share what they love and turn their business dreams into reality.

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?
It hasn’t always been a smooth road. I’ve been financially independent since I was 19 years old and have had to work a ton of different jobs to stay on my feet, pay my tuition, and get myself to where I wanted to be. I’ve taken on a lot of free work to build my portfolio and had to put in a lot of hours in order to get people to take me seriously.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I specialize in creating engaging social media posts for brands and businesses. Whether that’s a TikTok video, informational graphic, or even a branding photoshoot— I do it all! I am known for creating viral TikTok’s for businesses and have a very good grasp on how to elevate your online presence. I am most proud of the work that performs well, despite people telling me that it wouldn’t. For example, a video I created for a client that I was told wouldn’t perform well with their audience ended up getting over 4.3 million views and brought in over 900 new followers. I am proud of the fact that I stayed confident in my expertise and advocated for my idea.

Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
I think taking risks is a big part of my job. I am very good at making sure that I balance risk-taking and also making sure that I never damage a brand’s image or identity. There’s a time and place to take a risk, but I always make sure to never cross a line.

Pricing:

• – I customize packages for clients so they only pay for what they need!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.maisocials.com
• Instagram: https://Instagram.com/mai.socials