Blogging since 2009 & finally created a business around it in 2011. I have a varied experience, knowledge base and journey over the course of my blogging career. May 2020 God changed it all by nudging me to return to blog primarily about my faith walk which I started doing in 2009. This change of genre doesn’t negate my experience as an award-winning content creator. It just pulls it together in a new direction. Below is my portfolio so you can see what I’ve accomplished and done over the past decade plus for clients. If you like what you see, then you can…
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Portfolio
My Black History Moments:
Major Milestones Along My Blogging Journey:
2009
- March – started my first blog prayingforpurpose.blogspot.com
- May – stopped blogging due to graduate school
2011
- September 17 – started womenaregamechangers.com
- October – landed first paid gig covering an event
- December- cover Nzuri as one of the first bloggers for their blogosphere
2012
- March- landed my first author client
- April- landed my second client. A CPA who I still work with to this day.
- May- started 1st YouTube channel
- May- started Fusion Tour as an intimate conversation tour for women entrepreneurs
- September- hosted my 1st gala for nonprofits
- October- hosted my 1st blog conference
- One of the top 1% Most Viewed Profiles on LinkedIn in 2012
- October- social media street team for Texas Conference for Women
- October- won a pitch competition from Peoplefund to turn Fusion into Fusion Tour [Business Competition Winner 2012]
- Had my own TV show, ‘Ms. Gamechanger Knows’ on the Urban Houston Network
- Blogger for Dare 2 Aspire
- Best Business Blog from Black Weblog Awards
2013
- “Ms. Gamechanger Knows” it was my talk show based on my blog for Urban Houston Network
- November- started vernettarfreeney.com
- Judge for the National American Miss pageant
- Fusion Tour went to 5 cities
- Blogger for Spark & Hustle, Women of Power Summit, Females are Fabulous Conference,
- Speaker at the Texas Conference for Women
- 2013 Amazing Woman of the Year by Stiletto Woman
- One of the 50 Fabulous Women Entrepreneurs on Black Business Women Online
- November- featured in AfroElle Magazine
- Best Business Blog from Black Weblog Awards
- The Social Impact Award – Black Bloggers Connect
- Best Business 2013- Badass Blog Awards
- Girl Crush! 25 Sites for Women Entrepreneurs to Love – She Owns It
2014
- Judge for the National American Miss pageant
- Fusion Tour continued to new cities
- Featured on cnbc.com as an accidental entrepreneur
- Spoke at 3 blog conferences; Blogger Week, Blog Elevated, Blogalicious
- November- Started the formation of Houston African American Bloggers Association
- Houston Heroes by Services Cooperative Association
2015
- Top 100 Young Professionals in Houston
- Officially launched Houston African American Bloggers Association and hosted its first ever blog conference
- Part of the team that created Powerhouses United Launch
- Blogger for Verizon Minority Owned Business Summit
2016
- January- launched podcast, ‘A Toast To Truths’
- Forbes: Startups Are Personal: No Entrepreneur is an Island
- Finally got the trademark for Women Are Gamechangers
- Went to Haiti on a service/mission trip
- Guest on EOFire podcast
2017
- May- AT&T Influencer for Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit
- Spoke at the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators
- Sold Women Are Gamechangers
- Blogger for Miller Lite Tap the Future Business Competition
- Guest on Entrepreneur on Fire podcast
2018
- Spoke at REAP (Research Extension Apprentice Program) at Prairie View A & M to teen entrepreneurs
- Stepped down as Organizer of HAAB
2019
- Blogger for Cirque du Soleil Luzia
2020
- Created my 1st website for a client and helped them create their digital worship experience; Union Baptist Church
- Started blogging about my walk with God in May.
Audio Content
Blog Training videos
A Toast To Truths podcast
Marketing and Promoting Examples:
Derek Jordan: Author: Promoted his book, booked him for radio shows to promote the book, created his social media strategy.
XQ CPA: Marketed Quickbooks seminars to small business owners to help funnel new clients.
Females Are Fabulous Conference: promoted the event and managed the social media for the day of the event.
Texas Conference for Women: part of their social media street team. Helped to promote the event leading up to and the day of.
Writing:
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Special Projects:
Major Events I’ve Blogged for or Promoted:
- Cirque du Soleil- Luzia 2019 Influencer
- Miller Lite Tap the Future Business Competition 2017 Blogger
- Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit 2017 AT&T Influencer
- Spark and Hustle 2013 – Houston Hostess
- Women of Power Summit 2013 – Buzz Team
- Females Are Fabulous Conference 2013 Social Media Manager/Blogger
- Texas Conference for Women 2012 – Social Media Street Team
- Dare 2 Aspire 2012 – Blogger
- Nzuri Blogosphere 2011 – Bloggersphere
- Verizon Minority Owned Business Summit 2015 Social Media Team
Content for Brands:
An Instagram post for Discount Glasses.
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Houston Catering Concepts is a full-service catering company located at 219 Westheimer in Houston, TX. They are looking forward to catering your next event or family celebration. You can choose from Mexican, Persian, BBQ and more. Oh, and they are the food sponsor for Get Me Paid Influencer Bootcamp. Contact them today by phone 832-594-7296 or email orders@houstoncatering.com.
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Created branded content for a client, Denika Carothers, using part of her story to share why she created her business.
Leadership Experience:
Testimonials:
Media Love:
- How ABC’s Abbott Elementary Nails Teacher Style: Wall Street Journal
- Forbes: Startups Are Persona: No Entrepreneur is an Island
- The Relaxation and Release of Blogging – Rest Leads To Revenue Podcast
- I Wish Juneteenth Could Remain Underground, Secret, and Sacred – Vice News
- Pivot or Persevere: Meet Vernetta R. Freeney Millennial Black Christian Blogger- Shoutout HTX
- Paid Blogger featuring Vernetta Freeney – Doing the Most podcast
- A Toast to Vernetta Freeney – Jaw Speaks Digital podcast
- Queen Conversations with Vernetta R. Freeney – Just Queening Podcast
- Vernetta R. Freeney – LaKisha Mosley
- Kobe Bryant Celebration of Life: Fans Applaud Shaquille O’Neal for Acknowledging Bryant’s Parents and Sisters – Pop Culture
- How to Find a Profitable Niche for Blog? – Breathe Web
- Big Blogging Business: How to Navigate the Blogosphere Industry with Vernetta R. Freeney – Unspoken Terms Podcast
- How This Former Educator Became a Paid Event Blogger – Work at Home Woman
- Vernetta Freeney – Lakisha Mosley
- Monetizing Your Passions – Desperately Seeking Travel Show with Nicole Hagans
- Become a Paid Influencer with Vernetta R. Freeney – Yes to You Podcast
- Conversations with the Inspiring Vernetta R. Freeney – Voyage Houston
- 11 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Businesses They Are Starting in 2019 – CEO Blog Nation
- Meet One of My #BlackCreative Friends – Vernetta R. Freeney – MommyFab Project
- Unmasking Healing Through Journaling w/ Vernetta R. Freeney – Women Unmasked
- We Honor Her I Vernetta Freeney I Houston – women2elevate
- 5 Mental Health and Self-Care Blogs I Love – Lynette Davis
- Inspiring Quotes from 13 Women Who Are Making Black History in 2018 – Dangerous Lee
- Vernetta R. Freeney: Making Black History Teaching Bloggers How to Make Money – Dangerous Lee
- Would I Be a Good Teacher? 6 Questions to Consider Before Working with Kids – Rasmussen College
- Be The Change Vernetta R. Freeney – Lynette Davis
- BEE 012 Vernetta R. Freeney, Creator of “The Truth Confidant”™ – Black Entrepreneur Experience
- Vernetta Freeney on Mental Detoxing Through Journaling – The Introvert Entrepreneur
- Detox the b.s. with Vernetta R. Freeney- Leadher Chats
- 10 Black Women Who Can Help You Find Calm- Black Girls Guide to Calm
- 1562: How to Mentally Detox to Increase Productivity with Vernetta R. Freeney – Entrepreneur on Fire
- Trending: Single Women Buying Homes – Quicken Loans
- Podcast S/O – Grown Folks Radio
- Goal Setting Using Journaling – Powerhouses United
- 15 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Use Twitter for Business – Rescue A CEO
- Conversations Featuring Vernetta R. Freeney – Black Girls Guide to Calm
- Support Mission Trip to Haiti – Black Girl Nerds
- Entrepreneur: Vernetta Freeney Founder of Truth Confidant™- Beautifully Said Magazine
- Minding Your Business Tuesday- This Needs To Be Said
- Vernetta R. Freeney of Women Are Gamechangers- Teacher Entrepreneur
- 2015’s Best Cities for Black Entrepreneurs- GoodCall
- “Beyond Just Talk with S. L. Young”- 9/1/15 Guest: DeShawn Robinson-Chew
- Grant Money: Where To Find It and How To Apply- Madame Noire
- Blue Bell Reveals Fourth Flavor Returning to Stores- Houston Sun Times
- 8 Summer Jobs for Teachers: Fun Ways to Make Extra Money- The Penny Hoarder
- Top 100 Young Professionals in Houston 2015- Young Houston Magazine
- Episode 385: VERNETTA Freeney of Women Are Gamechangers: Helping You Unleash The Gamechanger in You- Today’s Leading Woman
- CB Spotlight Feature: Vernetta R. Freeney- Cubicle Busters and Podcast
- 5 Ways to Make Money to Start A Business- The Work At Home Wife
- After Recession, Wave of Accidental Entrepreneurs- CNBC.com
- Women networking with Vernetta Freeney- Martegy
- When Is It Time to Update An Annual Event- BizBash
- Summer Fit Finances: Real Connections, Real Business- Now With Nicole
- Living The Dream: Vernetta R. Freeney- The Work at Home Wife
- 6.5.14 Entrepreneurs, How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Business!- fourfiveworldwide
- Award-winning Blogger Vernetta Freeney on Overcoming Shyness and Creative Business Funding- MomGeek
- Entrepreneurs, Know When to Quit Your Day Job!- fourfiveworldwide
- Experts Weigh In: I’m a Twentysomething Entrepreneur- My Corporation
- Expert Blogger To Address I Know Somebody Houston’s April Meeting- The Katy News
- 36 Entrepreneurs Share Their Secrets On How To Generate An Idea- Fire Your Mentor
- Solopreneur Spotlight: Vernetta R. Freeney- BeBlogalicious
- Why Detroit needs #FusionTour2014- S.H.E.
- LEVERAGE Your Business…One Speech at a Time!- eladiesnetwork
- Rejuevenated- alldatsass83’s Blog
- MY ENDURING LIFE: Fusion Tour 2014 Chicago- My Enduring Life
- #fusiontour2014- GlitznGrits
- Fusion Tour Chicago 2014 – March 8, 2014- Marcie Writes
- Discounts and Upcoming Events for Our Readers!- Sporty Afros
- MY ENDURING LIFE: I’ll Be There- Fusion Tour 2014 in Chicago!
- The New Fab 5: Women Business Owners Making History- Miriam Nicole Huffman
- Fusion Tour- Gossip Talk Radio
- Interview with Award Winning Blogger- Vernetta Freeney- Open Talk2
- Virtuosic Women Making The Connection – Special Guest Vernetta R. Freeney-Lipsticks
- Interview with Vernetta R. Freeney, Founder of Women Are Gamechangers- The Work at Home Woman
- Networking The Right Way to Get the Word Out About Your Blog- Tech Gone Glam
- Overcoming Adversity- Jenni Schaefer
- 7 Blogging Tips- Texas Women Bloggers
- “A Mother’s Love Transcends Borders” – BeBlogalicious
- Vernetta Freeney – Texas Conference for Women Speaker
- The Art of Networking with Vernetta R. Freeney – AfroElle Magazine {pgs. 40-43}
- Vernetta R. Freeney Making It Happen- She Runs It
- Last Year Attendee, This Year Speaker- Texas Conference for Women {Guest Post}
- Define Your Own Success at the Texas Conference for Women- Austin Woman Magazine
- Guidebook for the Nontraditional Student: Dos, Don’ts, and the Secret to Self-Discipline-Penn Foster In The News {Quoted}
Speaking Engagements:
- Panelist – How To Monetize Your Website
Panic to Profit Virtual Event – How to Niche Your Virtual Event in a Crowded Space - The Creatress Summit- What’s Your Exit Strategy?
- Women’s Online Teacher’s Summit- Blogging As an ESL Tool
- SxSH – Finding Your Place in the Global Virtual Economy panel
- My Message Matters – Integrity in the Digital Space
- Intimate Conversations – Integrity in the Digital Space
- Social Media Day – Bankable Blog Strategies
- Teacher Self-Care Conference – Detox the B.S.
- REAP (Research Extension Apprentice Program) at Prairie View A & M – Earth, Wind, Fire: The Elements of Entrepreneurship
- Houston African American Bloggers Association – Using Twitter to Create Opportunities
- Houston African American Bloggers Association – How To Cover Events and Get Paid
- From Dread to Dream – Drop the Heavy Weights So You Can Feel Great
- HAAB Blog Bootcamp 2017 – The Future of Your Blog
- Detox the B.S. Summit – Gain Independence from Depression
- Texas Alliance of Black School Educators – Mental Detox Strategies to Survive Test Season
- HAAB’s Bootcamp- Organizer and Panelist: Local Blogger Q & A Panel
- Houston Moguls- From Teacher to Truth Confidant™ Increasing Productivity through Journaling
- Handpicked Ladypreneurs- Goal Setting
- Powerhouses United Webinar- The Truth About Platforms
- Powerhouses United Conference- How To Build Your Platform and Presence
- Blog Elevated- Blog Mentor
- HAAB’s Bootcamp – Organizer: Panel Moderator
- Digital Marketing for Business- Twitter Chats: How to Build Your Own Tribe
- Love Yourself, Love Your Business- Self-Forgiveness
- Blogalicious Conference- Yes, Bloggers Can Win Seed Grants Too!
- Blog Elevated- Maximize Your LinkedIn Potential!
- IABC Houston- Marketing Your Business Strategically Through Social Media
- Fusion Tour Roundtable- How Tough Is Your Entrepreneurial Skin
- Blogger Week- How To Win Seed Grants
- I Know Somebody Houston- “Marketing Your Blog”
- WHEG- “Marketing Your Blog”
- YELL Mentoring ~ “Managing Your Finances to Become Self-Sufficient in Your Business or Profession”
- Badass Business Crew~ How to Find and Win Seed Grants
- 2014 Fusion Tour
- Texas Conference for Women~ Social Media Pavilion speaker Marketing Your Blog
- 2013 Fusion Tour~ Creator/Panelist
- Emcee~ Expectant and Single Mothers Event
- Twitter for Business~ Speaker Twitter: Networking vs. Self-Promotion
- Texas Black Expo Naturalista Weekend~ Panel- Turning Your Blog Into A Brand
- Females Are Fabulous Conference~ Speaker Your Character Displayed on Social Media
- Pioneer Moms~ Feaured Speaker Unleash the Gamechanger in You-Entrepreneur
- Excellent Speakers Series~ Featured Speaker N.A.B. Your Biz
- Public Speakers Association-Spotlight Speaker~ Creating Connections that Builds Your Community
- ABWA West Houston Express Network~ Featured Speaker Navigating the Networking World to Establish Your Business
- C.L.E.E. Conference- Featured Speaker Unleash the Gamechanger Within- Entrepreneur and Panelist
- Spark and Hustle – Roundtable Leader~ Navigating the Networking World to Establish Your Business
- Houston Focus on Concerns of Women~ Featured Speaker Using Social Media
- WAGC Bootcamp~ Creator/ Keynote Speaker Get LinkedIn
- Ladies Leaning~ Featured Speaker Difference Between Networking and Self Promotion
- Chocolate Blues Festival~ Speaker How to Use Blogging in Your Business
- 2012 Fusion~ Creator/Speaker
- C.L.E.E. Conference~ Featured Speaker Your Character Displayed on Social Media and Panelist
- Nzuri Natural Hair Health and Beauty Showcase- Panelist~ Natural Hair Bloggers