Freelance

—Writing, reporting, and editing breaking news, enterprise stories, and features as needed for media organizations   
—Interviewing sources including politicians, company officials, professors, and experts  
—Taking photographs, video, and developing graphics for online use as requested    
—Podcast production and editing, video production and editing, and photography and photo editing 
—Providing content strategy, content creation, marketing, social media strategy, SEO strategy, brand messaging, paid and organic messaging, and internal and external communications for clients
—Designing, developing, and refining AI prompts and creating and teaching AI best practices
—Extensive work with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives including the content strategy and copywriting for Meta's new Business Equity (DEI) page
—Created the SEO guidelines and best practices at Audible 
—Worked with a team to do SEO keyword research and optimize product pages for 500 books at Audible 
—Created the strategy, content, and then the analysis and analytics reports for paid and organic media at multiple companies and for several clients

Freelance Writer/Editor/Senior Marketing Specialist/Marketing Manager

AANP

Marketing Content Specialist

Avaaz Media

Deputy Editor for Avaaz Media and www.thebrowngeeks.com 

Audible, Inc.

-Create, write, and edit monthly copy for new Audible.com audiobooks. 
-Apply feedback and creative objectives of product managers, marketing managers, producers, talent, and digital designers to create new enhanced Audible.com web pages for desktop and mobile versions.
- Deliverables include product description pages, social media content, search engine optimized web content, audio snippets, and landing pages.

Editorial Associate

The Citizen (newspaper)

-Produced two weekly newspapers which covered eight towns in New Jersey. 
-Wrote an upwards of 10 stories a week.
-Took photos for most stories. 
-Assigned and edited stories for freelancers. 
-Laid both papers out on a weekly basis.

Editor

Nationwide Industrial Supply

-Overseeing all SEO work including keyword research, analysis, and writing for the ecommerce business which sells more than 500,000 products 
-Writing and editing all business communications including letters, catalog inserts, and informative articles to be sent or emailed to customers, businesses and officials or to be displayed on the company's site
-Planning and organizing Nationwide's first trade show, including designing and ordering signs and other decorative aspects of the event; speaking to politicians, business owners and other perspective business contacts during the event; and responding to all contacts made at the show following the event 
-Freelancing for several other companies. Writing education and local news stories and columns for patch.com and editing for companies such as NJ-based copywriting firm, Literatrue

Marketing and Communications Manager

Gannett Company Inc

-Produced between 7 and 15 stories per week including many enterprise stories, a weekly column, and personally developed an entire features back-to-school tab 
-Shot and edited photos, blogged live from events, and produced frequent updates to the Web and other content for online use
-Covered 3 large school districts, including K-12, secondary education, private and public colleges and universities, and national, state and local issues
-Stories and feeds were featured in USA Today

Education Reporter

North Jersey Media Group

-Helped create and develop multiple sections, including teen and young adult pages, two weekly columns, and helped run a teen editorial board 
-Covered up to four municipalities at a time writing between 7 and 10 stories per week 
-Attended city council meetings, school board meetings, community events, taking notes and/or transcribing events and interviews
-Conducted extensive research online and using public documents

Staff Writer

-Input and edited calendars, letters to the editor and rewrote and expanded on press releases  
-Wrote two weekly columns and stories for multiple departments 
-Helped create and develop multiple sections including a teen and young adults page, two weekly columns, a volunteer help wanted page and helped run a teen editorial board 
-Filled in for the office manager in her absence by troubleshooting problems for the editor, scheduling for the editorial assistant department, and various other duties including ordering office supplies, filing human resources paperwork and running payroll

Editorial Assistant

•	20+ years of publishing and marketing experience: research, writing, editing, publishing, content strategy, content creation, marketing, social media messaging, brand messaging, paid  and organic media messaging,  internal and external communications, and SEO.
•	Experience managing freelance writers and copy, assigning articles, designing layouts, and orchestrating marketing campaigns.  
•	Beats have included education, politics, tech, business, youth trends, crime and up to eight municipalities at a time.
•      Extensive experience working on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. I was responsible for the content strategy and the copywriting for Meta's new Business Equity (DEI) page.
•      Experience with podcast production and editing, video production and editing and photography, and photo editing.
•      I was responsible for creating the SEO guidelines and best practices used at Audible. Additionally, I was part of a team that did keyword research and rewrote product descriptions to be SEO optimized for 500 books.
•      I am skilled in prompt engineering. I know how to design, develop, and refine AI text prompts, how to optimize prompt performance, and how to improve the AI prompt generation process for various applications. I can also create, communicate, and teach best practices for using AI.

Heather Kays

I got news this month that stopped me in my tracks: I’ve been nominated for a Pushcart Prize for one of my poems.

I’m still letting those words settle.

Writing has always been the thing I reach for when nothing else makes sense—since I was a kid scribbling lines in the margins of everything. I never imagined any of it would travel far beyond my own hands. So to have a piece recognized in this way… it’s overwhelming in the best, strangest, most grounding way.

I’m grateful to the publisher who believed in this poem, to the writers who kept me moving without ever knowing they were doing it, and to the people in my life who tell me to keep going, even on the days when the words feel heavy or jagged or late.

Mostly, I’m just honored. Truly.

Thank you for reading my work, for holding space for it, and for holding space for me. It means more than I can express.

#PushcartPrize #PoetryCommunity #AmWriting #Gratitude #WritingLife

Marketing Manager & Literary Manager ✨💖 | Author of Myths in the Feed (sold out 6x) | Crying Heart Press Best-Selling Author | 2x Pushcart Nominee | I make strategy feel like storytelling — and vice versa.

Putting this out there and hoping for the best.

I have half a dozen chapbooks that need homes. I’ve worked really hard on them, painstakingly revised them, and I’m genuinely proud of the work. A few places I thought were solid submission options aren’t happening anymore or fell through for reasons that have nothing to do with the poems themselves. That’s how it goes sometimes.

So—help me out.

If you know small presses, indie publishers, or lit folks who might be a good fit, I’d love recommendations or connections. Or if you’re someone who likes raw, messy, honest work and you’re a small press—hi.

Looking to place:
• 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑀𝑒𝑛
• 𝑇𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑑𝑎𝑦’𝑠 𝑅𝑒𝑐𝑘𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔
• 𝑆𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
• 𝐺𝑜𝑑’𝑠 𝐴𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡
• 𝐿𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑁𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
• 𝐴𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐹𝑖𝑟𝑒

These deserve readers. I’m ready to get them there.

Feel free to comment, DM, or share. I appreciate you all. ❤️

#poetry #chapbooks #amwriting #smallpress #indiepublishing #literarycommunity #poetlife

A second Pushcart nomination in my first year of even attempting to get my poetry published.

This has been quite a year. 

Your girl is in shock. 

I’m so deeply grateful to John at The Rye Whiskey Review! 

Onward and upward, poetry friends. 🥂 

#Poetry #WritingCommunity #PushcartPrize #Gratitude #WritersLife #PublishedPoet #CreativeJourney #AmWriting #PoetryLovers

I help professionals grow their LinkedIn personal brand to attract clients and opportunities through content and profile optimization

Someone is checking out my profile... 👀

Are you here because...

✔️ You want to improve your social media? 
✔️ You're not getting the results you want? 
✔️ You want to make your online presence stronger?

I get it. I've been there too.

As a social media expert, 

I've helped many people and businesses succeed online.

 I can do the same for you.

What I Do:

🔹 Facebook Ads Expert: 
     → Manage high-performing Facebook ads.
     → Drive real results.

🔹 LinkedIn Profile Optimization: 
      → Craft standout LinkedIn profiles.
      → Highlight your skills and personality.

🔹 Handle Your LinkedIn and Facebook Pages: 
      → Manage your social media presence.
      → Ensure a strong online reputation.

🔹 Designing: 
       → Design engaging graphics
       → Capture the audience's attention.

🔹Copywriting:
      → Craft compelling copy.
      → Boost audience engagement and conversions.

 🔹 Research: 
      → Research audience and trends.
      → Provide market insights.

My Experience:

With years of experience in the social media industry, I've developed a deep understanding of what works and what doesn't.

 My expertise includes:

   🟢Social media strategy and content creation
   🟢Campaign analysis and optimization
   🟢Staying current with industry trends and best practices

 Ready to Boost Your Social Media?

You can:

    1️⃣ Send me a message on LinkedIn,
    2️⃣ Or book a call with me 

Let's work together to make your social media amazing! 😊

Fazila Akhtar☀️

I Did What Most Creators Keep Postponing.

Most people wait.

✅ Waiting for the perfect idea
✅ Waiting for the perfect design
✅ Waiting for the perfect “launch moment”

I didn’t.
I posted anyway.

No fancy setup. No viral strategy.
Just my voice. My ideas. My perspective.

And here’s what happened:

• My content stopped being just content it started conversations
 • People I didn’t know reached out with opportunities
 • My personal brand began attracting clients instead of me chasing them

The lesson?
Action beats perfection every single time.
Your audience doesn’t need perfect; they need you.

If you want help turning your LinkedIn into a client-generating machine 
DM me “CLIENTS” and let’s get started.

 Follow Fazila Akhtar☀️ for more tips on building authority and attracting clients on LinkedIn.

Winning on LinkedIn in 2026 isn’t about posting more.

It’s about posting smarter.
Great creators know this.

They understand that:

🎯 Expertise beats broad topics
 🎯 Proof builds instant trust
 🎯 Video gets priority reach
 🎯 Clarity attracts the right audience

But here’s what most people miss:

The algorithm now rewards specialists, not generalists.
Here are the frameworks that work in 2026:

1. The Expertise Rule

Pick a clear niche and one problem you solve.
→ One audience
 → One promise
 → Repeating themes they remember
Consistency builds authority.

2. The Proof Engine
In 2026, value = evidence.

→ Steps
 → Metrics
 → Screenshots
 → Mini case studies

80% proof.
20% behind-the-scenes.
100% trust.

3. The Video Advantage

Short educational videos get the highest push.
→ One takeaway
 → Strong hook
 → Captions
 → Simple delivery

3–5 per week = momentum.

4. The Growth Formula

The basics still win:
→ Clear headline
 → Clear audience
 → Clear results
 → Insight-led comments

This is how you turn views into clients.

The real edge in 2026?
Not going viral 
becoming unforgettable to the people who need you.

 Follow Fazila Akhtar☀️  for LinkedIn growth frameworks.

 If you want help growing your LinkedIn presence and turning your profile into a client-winning machine     DM me “LinkedIn Growth”.

🔥 The moment everything changed for me… I didn’t realize it at the time.

 Some moments look small, but they set the entire trajectory of your career or your life.

Your story isn’t just what happened.

 It’s how it transformed you and how it can inspire others.
Here’s a framework I use to share stories that actually connect on LinkedIn:

1️⃣ The Moment
 → The exact point where everything shifted
 → That spark that made you rethink your direction

2️⃣ The Backstory
 → What was happening behind the scenes
 → Patterns, struggles, or roadblocks you kept running into

3️⃣ The Realization
 → That “I can’t keep doing this” moment
 → When you decided something had to change

4️⃣ The Takeaway
 → The lesson you learned
 → How this insight can help someone else avoid the same pitfalls

5️⃣ The Push
 → A gentle nudge for those facing something similar
 → Let them know they’re not alone and there’s a way forward

Your story is powerful.
 When shared with clarity, honesty, and purpose, it resonates, inspires, and connects.


 Which part of your story do you think would inspire someone today? 

 📌 Follow Fazila Akhtar☀️ for more storytelling and LinkedIn growth strategies.

Want help crafting LinkedIn posts that get noticed, connect with your audience, and drive real business results?

Posting content on LinkedIn and seeing… nothing? 😬 You’re not alone.

Here’s the truth: 99% of creators quit before their content has a chance to work.

Posting content is like planting seeds. 

You won’t see results overnight but with consistent nurturing, it grows into opportunities.
Why most content fails:

 ❌ People don’t buy on the first touch.
 ❌ Without repeated exposure, your audience forgets you, doesn’t trust you, and never sees your value.

The secret? Consistency.

 ✅ Builds trust
 ✅ Builds credibility
 ✅ Builds familiarity

Even small, regular actions compound into massive results.
Plant the right seeds:

 💡 Solve real problems
 💡 Educate or inspire
 💡 Spark conversation

Value first. Selling later.
Engage strategically:

Start conversations. Comment. Reply. Share insights. Stay visible.
Measure, adjust, repeat:

Track what works. Refine. Keep posting consistently.
The long-game mindset:

Most quit when it gets hard. The successful? They keep showing up.
Your content is working even when you don’t see instant results.

 Be patient. Be consistent. Be visible.
 Content keeps you in the conversation even when you’re not talking.

 If you’re tired of posting and hearing crickets, drop a comment:

➡️ Swipe the carousel to see every step in action!

Stop Doing These 6 Things If You Want More Opportunities

 Most people don’t miss opportunities because of bad luck.
 They miss them because of silent habits that quietly hold them back.

Talent gets you noticed 
but behavior determines whether you stay noticed.

Here are 6 things you must stop doing if you want bigger, better opportunities:

1. Trying to Do Everything Without Learning
Hard work without direction = burnout.
Growth only happens when you build intentional skills.

2. Undervaluing Your Work
Low pricing doesn’t make you competitive.
It makes you look replaceable.

3. Lacking a Clear Focus
If your message is for everyone,
it connects with no one.

4. Being Inconsistent With Visibility
People can’t trust what they can’t see.
Consistency builds memory. Memory builds opportunities.

5. Weak or Unrefined Portfolio
People don’t judge you by your potential 
they judge you by the best work you show.

6. Ignoring Feedback
Feedback isn’t criticism.
It’s the shortcut to your future improvement.

Opportunities don’t disappear.
They just go to people who are ready for them.

You don’t need to be perfect.
You just need to be intentional.

Which one are you stopping first?
 
Ready to get noticed on LinkedIn? DM me “LinkedIn Growth

Follow Fazila Akhtar☀️for more growth, strategy, and visibility insights.

AI Has Beaten Us… But Humans Still Win. 🤖➡️

Your feed is flooded with AI content. Most posts look the same.
 Being human is your new advantage.

Here’s how to stand out: The CHEF System 

C — Curate Context: 
Your stories, wins, failures, daily moments. Build your Content DNA.

 H — Heat with AI: 
Let AI structure your ideas, but keep your voice.

 E — Enhance with Flavour: 
Add real moments, conversations, and your unique perspective.

 F — Feed the Community: 
Reply, share insights, start conversations. Engagement = remembered.

Curate. Heat. Enhance. Feed. AI multiplies reach your flavour makes you unforgettable.

Swipe the carousel for detailed steps and examples.

You can read the complete article here: https://lnkd.in/e-s29JD4

If you want to grow your LinkedIn presence and personal brand with posts that convert, DM me ‘BRAND’ and I’ll show you a proven system to get noticed, remembered, and generate leads.

Which part of CHEF do you need most right now?

Finding LinkedIn post ideas doesn’t have to take hours.

Most creators overthink. They scroll, research, and stare at a blank screen… for days.

Here’s how to fix that in 6 minutes:

1️⃣ Open the Inspiration tab
 → Your next idea is already out there.
 → Look for what’s resonating, not what’s perfect.

2️⃣ Filter by creator, topic, or format
 → Narrow your focus to your niche.
 → Find posts that match your audience.

3️⃣ Pick posts already performing
 → Popular content shows what people care about.
 → Use it as a spark, not a copy.

4️⃣ Save anything that sparks an idea
 → Even a single line can become a post.
 → Your own angle makes it unique.

5️⃣ Rewrite it in your own tone
 → Personality beats perfection every time.
 → Make it sound like you, not them.

6️⃣ Publish in minutes, not hours
 → Consistency beats complexity.
 → The more you post, the faster your ideas flow.

 The real secret: content inspiration is everywhere. You just need a system to capture it.

📌 Want me to handle your LinkedIn content and growth so you can focus on your business?

 I create scroll-stopping posts, optimize your profile, and help you get consistent leads from LinkedIn. DM me and let’s get started.


 📌 Follow Fazila Akhtar☀️ for more LinkedIn growth hacks and content strategies.

Founders: Stop Wasting Time on LinkedIn Without a Plan

You might be posting daily… but are you actually growing your influence?

Here’s the reality: most founders fail to see results because they skip the basics.

The LinkedIn Success Checklist for Founders:

 ✅ Post 3–5 times every week 
– consistency beats intensity.

 ✅ Stick to the same posting time 
– train your audience to expect you.

 ✅ Block weekly content-creation time 
– don’t rely on “inspiration.”

 ✅ Engage 10–15 mins daily 
– comments, likes, and meaningful replies matter.

 ✅ Keep backup posts for busy weeks 
– stay visible even when life gets hectic.

 ✅ Track performance 
– double down on what works.

 ✅ Don’t expect instant ROI 
– LinkedIn is a marathon, not a sprint.

 ✅ Stay consistent for 90+ days 
– results compound over time.

Posting without a strategy is just noise. Posting with a checklist turns your activity into growth.

 Follow this checklist, and your LinkedIn presence will start opening doors you didn’t even know existed.

Consistency + strategy > virality. Always.

Need help creating a LinkedIn strategy that actually works?

 I help founders and leaders grow their profiles, generate leads, and build authority. DM me to get started!

What’s your biggest LinkedIn challenge as a founder? 

🔹 Follow Fazila Akhtar☀️for more tips on LinkedIn growth, strategy, and lead generation.

The Real Cost of Business Isn’t What You Think

It’s not your ads.
It’s not your tools.
It’s not even your team.

The real cost?

The opportunities you never chased,
 the deals you didn’t close,
 the ideas you left untested.

Every missed follow-up, every “I’ll do it later,” every idea left on the shelf… adds up.

Inaction doesn’t scream.
 It quietly erodes growth.

Think about the client you didn’t call, the collaboration you didn’t pursue, the idea you dismissed as risky.

 Those “small” moments are the ones that silently cost you millions in potential.

Take action. Follow up. Test your ideas. Chase opportunities.
 Your future self and your business will thank you.

What’s one opportunity you’ve been sitting on for too long?
 
Share below!
Want help turning ideas into revenue?

 I help businesses generate leads and close deals faster. DM me to get started.

🔹 Follow Fazila Akhtar☀️for more insights and business growth tips!

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