Webinar for Caring.com: Social Media Content Creation Tactics to Leverage Reviews for Maximum Impact

Are you a marketing professional ready to transform your social media presence and maximize the impact of online reviews? Join our founder, Emily A. Hay and Denise Graab, Director,...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on September 20, 2024

Navigating the Journey: From Overwhelmed to Empowered in Freelance Social Media Management

Identifying and Overcoming Key Obstacles We speak with women every day that know where they want to go, but are held back by a combination of the three following...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on May 20, 2024

Confidence Vs. Competence

What we can learn from Cinco de Mayo as Social Media Managers On Cinco de Mayo, we can celebrate more than delicious margaritas and booming mariachis.  We uncover the...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on May 14, 2024

How to Do a Discovery Call with a Prospective Client

Why a Discovery Call is MORE Important than a Proposal We often think that CLOSING business with a prospective client is the event to celebrate.  In reality, you may...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on May 14, 2024

How to Write Metrics Like a Hit Song

Most people know that a social media manager creates strategy, crafts content and manages community for their clients. But did you know a GREAT social media manager has to...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on May 14, 2024

Hay There Partners with Oakland Thrive to Improve Social Media for Businesses

Helping Oakland County Businesses Thrive with Social Media Oakland Thrive, a strategic partner of the Oakland County Government, is a transformative force in Oakland County, Michigan, dedicated to nurturing...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on April 25, 2024

Online Session with Together Digital about a Proven Entrepreneurial Path

Don’t Miss this Online Event with Together Digital titled, “A Proven Entrepreneurial Path: Social Media Management” led by Emily A. Hay and Ali Spitzer. Learn how social media management...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on April 24, 2024

8 Best Prospecting Practices for Social Media Managers

How to Best Prospect for Clients as a Social Media Manager What are your spring routines? Do you deep clean and donate bags of stuff to de-clutter? Do you...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on April 15, 2024

Effective Words to Say for Overcoming Client Obstacles

We all know “WTH” and we even know “WTF” 👀  But do you know what “WTS” is? 🤔 If you don’t, no worries!  You haven’t missed the latest pop...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on April 12, 2024

Emily A. Hay on the Motherload Podcast: Discussing Real Work Life Integration Solutions

The Motherload Podcast is hosted by mother and entrepreneur, Leslie Loewe. In this episode, Emily A. Hay takes the listener through her personal journey from becoming a business owner,...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on March 25, 2024

Success Spotlight: Account Director Upskills with Hay There

In the ever-evolving digital media and social media marketing climate, it is vital to stay ahead of the curve.  Whether you are a seasoned professional or just getting started...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on March 25, 2024

Emily A. Hay on the Mom &… Podcast: Discussing Social Media Upskilling and Freelance Careers

How Freelancing Can be the Perfect Path to Entrepreneurship Managing life with kids and a new career can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn all about...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on March 23, 2024

How Much Can I Make as a Freelance Social Media Manager

How to find a flexible career that will allow you to be a work from home mom Perhaps a new season of motherhood has allowed you to explore “what’s...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on June 2, 2022

We Issue Proof of Completion NFTs

Web3 and NFT Training Hay There Social Media’s premier INsiders training program sets freelancers up for success with a holistic curriculum meant for anyone searching for an avenue to...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on November 4, 2022

What Web 3 Can Mean for Social Media Managers

What Web 3 Can Mean for Social Media Managers Web 2.0 and social media were cutting edge in 2009.   It gave me the launchpad to start a business, allowing...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on April 26, 2022

Collaboration with Fair Play Facilitator Laura Danger of That Darn Chat

Hay There Social Media is excited to collaborate with Laura Danger of @thatdarnchat, an Educator, Advocate, Coach, Cultural Change Agent and Viral TikTok Sensation. Together they are on a...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on February 7, 2023

Web 3 Terms for Women

Web 3 Terms Women Should Know You know the expression, “I know enough to be dangerous.”  It generally refers to not being a fully versed expert but informed enough...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on May 31, 2022

Quit Your Day Job Podcast: Emily A. Hay and Ali Spitzer chat with Alisha Fernandez Miranda

If your mind randomly wanders down unchosen paths that still peak your interest, then you should definitely check out the podcast “Quit Your Day Job” hosted by the ever...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on March 7, 2023

How the FAIR PLAY Documentary Impacts Our Community of Work From Home Moms

What Hay There INsiders Are: Women who believe in a better way to work. At Hay There, we are honored to see our Founder, Emily A. Hay, and her...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on June 28, 2022

Christine Moore Lil Buff Protein on Work + Life Integration Nation™ Video Series with Emily A. Hay

Work + Life Integration is about intentionally living every moment, integrating every one of your responsibilities and choices into your life — with synergy. It’s a way to design...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on August 20, 2020

Local Moms Network Meet a Founder: Emily A. Hay

We are so honored to have our Founder & CEO, Emily A. Hay, in this recent Meet-a-Mom feature on The Local Moms Network site.  The Local Moms Network is...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on March 13, 2023

2021 BBB Torch Awards: Hay There Social Media Honored as Finalist for Business Ethics

Are you looking for a different, better way to live your life on your terms, fulfilling both your unique professional goals and never miss the life moments that matter...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on January 28, 2022

Work From Home Moms Success Stories

Meet Hay There Social Media INsider: SonSeri Kennedy SonSeri Kennedy has lived all over the world, and as a mom, she focused on raising her kids. So, when this...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on February 26, 2022

A conversation with We Are Rosie: What is the Layer Cake Workforce?

Working as a freelancer may seem like a lonely endeavor.  However, as Emily A. Hay and Ali Spitzer wrote in Fast Company recently, with the right structure and support,...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on January 13, 2023

A conversation with We Are Rosie: Is a Freelance Career a Fit for Me?

There is no denying that freelance is one of the most powerful trends in the way we work.  In an article by Emily A. Hay and Ali Spitzer published...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on January 13, 2023

Mom 2.0 Summit in Scottsdale 2023 Recap

Why We Went The Mom 2.0 Summit, a conference for Moms, Media and Marketers, took place in Scottsdale, AZ in May 2023 and it did not disappoint.  Emily A....

By Emily A. Hay
Published on May 17, 2023

Proud to Be Social Media Experts as SUBTA Resource Partner

Hay There Social Media has made a big commitment to an outstanding collection of entrepreneurs at SUBTA, the subscription trade association, the world’s largest DTC Subscription Community.  We’ve recently...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on January 28, 2022

Mother Honestly Start to Flourish Summit Recap from a Hay There INsider

How We Network as a Community At Hay There Social Media, we never stop seeking new experiences for our community of work life integrators that demonstrate our commitment to...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on November 11, 2022

Work From Home Women Success Stories

Meet Hay There Social Media INsider: Leyla Bolho-Garlatti Leyla Bolho-Garlatti is a seasoned PR and communications professional with experience working on global beauty and fashion brands.  She is fluent...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on February 26, 2022

A conversation with We Are Rosie: Why Community is Key to Freelance Success

As Emily A. Hay and Ali Spitzer wrote in their article for Fast Company titled, “Why Just Go Freelance is Crappy Advice” (especially for women), freelance allows professionals to...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on March 25, 2023

Featured in Business Insider

In this feature article in Business Insider discussing the work Hay There does, author Korie Wilkins dives into the data showing that women have, in growing numbers, used changes...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on December 28, 2022

How Moms Can Upskill for the In-Demand Field of Social Media

How Moms Can Upskill for the In-Demand Field of Social Media Founded in 2010 as a boutique social media agency, Hay There delivers their proven, professional, flexible training to...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on July 27, 2022

Our Freelance Expertise Published in Fast Company

  Hay There Social Media, Founder & CEO, Emily A. Hay, and its COO, Alison Spitzer, co-authored an article in Fast Company on why “Just Go Freelance” is crappy...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on November 14, 2022

Workshop for Fair Play Certified Facilitators

Hay There INsiders Lead a Social Media Workshop for Fair Play Method Certified Facilitators  Since inception, Hay There Social Media has been dedicated to providing women with a proven...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on December 28, 2022

Webinar with West University Moms of The Local Moms Network

*This post contains affiliate links* We recently had the privilege of hosting a webinar with the Founder of the West University Moms (part of The Local Moms Network), Amanda...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on April 13, 2023

A Chat GPT Deep Dive for Our Community of Moms

Part of our responsibility to our Hay There trained Independent Social Media Managers is to unpack everything from buzzy trends to the intimidating gorillas of the online world, in...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on April 19, 2023

How Kim Rittberg’s Mom’s Exit Interview Podcast Helps Moms

If you are a mom who appreciates work life integration and may be looking for an empowering podcast, then allow us to recommend “Mom’s Exit Interview” by Kim Rittberg....

By Emily A. Hay
Published on February 4, 2023

Speaking at Together Digital 2023 National Conference

Emily A. Hay and Ali Spitzer delivering the Future of Work workshop at Together Digital’s National Conference Together Digital is a diverse and collaborative community of women in digital...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on September 20, 2023

Samantha Ettus on Work + Life Integration Nation™ Video Series with Emily A. Hay

Work + Life Integration is about intentionally living every moment, integrating every one of your responsibilities and choices into your life — with synergy. It’s a way to design...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on October 1, 2020

Pandemic era parenting: You’ve gained new skills. Here’s how to capitalize on them today.

If pandemic era parenting has taught us one thing, it is that the work that women – mothers – do in their homes is invaluable. And with moms mostly...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on October 8, 2020

Are you a mom seeking empowerment or inspo? Look no further than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour!

Even if you aren’t a die-hard Swiftie (or live with one) it’s hard to miss the impact this tour is having on women – especially moms. You’d have to...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on June 28, 2023

How Freelancing Can Set You Free: Emily A. Hay for AIM Resource Group

In recent years, the concept of freelancing has become increasingly popular. Freelancing is a type of work arrangement in which an individual provides services to clients on a project-by-project...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on March 7, 2023

Emily A. Hay on Mom’s Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg Discusses How to Become a Social Media Manager or Freelancer

How to Find Fulfillment Outside the Traditional 9 to 5 is Kim Rittberg’s jam. Emily A. Hay , Founder & CEO of Hay There Social Media, joined Kim Rittberg,...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on September 8, 2023

Collaboration with We Are Rosie, a Leader in the Flexible Talent Marketplace

Hay There Social Media is excited to collaborate with We Are Rosie, a flexible talent marketplace for advertising and marketing, to offer customized training to their community of “Rosies.” With...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on October 27, 2022

Meaghan Murphy on Work + Life Integration Nation™ Video Series with Emily A. Hay

Work + Life Integration is about intentionally living every moment, integrating every one of your responsibilities and choices into your life — with synergy. It’s a way to design...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on October 20, 2020

Unboxing a Social Media Training with Apres Group CEO Stacey Delo

See What’s Included in a Social Media Manager Training Program Not all boxes have to wait til the holidays to be opened! 😇 🎁 Get a sneak peek at...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on December 17, 2023

A Conversation about Flexible Work for Moms with Chicago North Shore Moms

This post contains affiliate links. Flexible Work Options for Moms Ellie Ander, Founder of Chicago North Shore Moms, and Emily A. Hay met on Instagram Live to talk about...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on July 13, 2023

How One of Our Social Media Managers Got a Shout Out on NBC Detroit

How one of our social media manager’s work got noticed An anchor on Local 4 NBC Detroit gave Mimi Brown, a Live in the D panel personality, a huge...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on February 8, 2022