Today we’d like to introduce you to Maddy Marceau.
Hi Maddy, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Before becoming a mom, I was a young newly married woman working two full-time jobs and going to school full-time — I was used to being busy nonstop. Then I became a stay-at-home mom, and about six months later COVID hit. I was home alone with a baby in a city where I knew no one, and I realized I needed something for myself: a creative outlet that could also help our finances. So I started posting on social media.
Being a mom and wife always comes first — social media is something I’ve done on the side — but every year I’ve gone a little deeper as I’ve learned more. My page focuses on the funny side of mom and wife life, and more recently on raising our kids as disciples of Christ. Along the way I’ve also loved helping Nashville-area businesses grow through social media, and I’ve built a small brand of my own doing it.
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?
Definitely not a smooth road. Social media has always been my side job — being a stay-at-home mom is my full-time job — so balancing it has been the hardest part. I’m always trying to be available for my kids, my husband, and our home first, which means I have seasons where I’m doing really well: landing brand contracts, getting great engagement, working with businesses. And then I have seasons where I do almost nothing, because my family needs me more. Finding a balance where I can give enough to both is something I’m still figuring out.
It’s also not lost on me that some people get on social media and blow up in five days — hundreds of thousands of followers and tons of money. That hasn’t been my story, and honestly, it’s never really been my goal. A big following would be nice, but my brand was never about selling products or shopping hauls — I share real life from home with my kids. What I actually want is a small community: a mom who’s home feeling alone and needs something to laugh at, or a parent raising their kids to know Christ and going through a hard season. And that’s not just for moms — it’s for all parents, period
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a content creator. My page is about mom life, raising our kids as disciples of Christ, and my journey of making money from home as a stay-at-home mom through social media and UGC. I also create content for brands, and I’m really passionate about helping local businesses grow their social media so they can grow their business.
On my own page, I focus on three things: showing the funny, real side of motherhood — because so much of what we see from influencers isn’t real life; sharing what it looks like to raise kids as disciples; and helping other stay-at-home parents learn how to make money from social media too, like I have with UGC. That’s a journey I’m starting to share more, because I want other parents to see it’s actually doable for them too.
I wouldn’t say I’m “known” for anything big — but what I’m most proud of is that I’ve built something that’s mine. I’m a busy person by nature, and social media gave me my own little business to build from home, while my kids, my husband, and my home still always come first
Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
Something surprising is that I got married really young — I was 19, and I had my first kid at 23. Most people are surprised when they hear that.
Another thing people don’t realize is that I genuinely cannot stand having nothing to do. If I’m not busy, I get depressed really easily — I always have to be doing something. That’s actually why working out is so hard for me. I know it’s good for my body, but the whole time I’m thinking about the thousand other things I could be getting done. Doing something that’s just for me, just for fun, doesn’t come naturally to me — I have to be busy
Contact Info:
- Website: https://maddymarceaus.my.canva.site/maddysosocial-portfolio
- Instagram: @maddymarceaus
