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THE GLORIOUS BREAKTHROUGH
OF KASSIDI FOY
A REASON IN THE SEASON FROM PROFESSIONAL MODEL TO A REMARKABLY SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST FOR TERRI SAVELLE FOY MINISTRIES, KASSIDI FOY SPEAKS ON HER VICTORIOUS BREAKTHROUGHÂ FROM GOD WHEN IN THE NATURAL, THINGS SEEMED TO BE A TWISTED, DARK JOURNEY FOR HER LIFE, CAREER, & BODY-IMAGE. IN HER OWN WORDS, HERE IS HER STORY.
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uring the summer of 2016, I was living in Europe, modeling full-time and trying to make it in the industry. Modeling in Europe sounds very glamorous and amazing, and some of the time it was, but most of the time, it was anything but that. I learned a lot about myself, my body-image,
my standards and morals, what I believe and don't believe while I was over there. I battled with staying thin enough for the industries standards (a size 0 was too big for most of my clients) and I can remember just feeling completely stuck. Finally, I flew home because I knew what I was going through would never stop. I was in bondage to food and felt like I had no say in my body-image. My first few months home, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing with my life. I put all my focus on modeling; I didn't have a backup plan. I'd say that was probably the hardest season of my life out of all of it — trying to figure out what I like and what I wanted to pursue; feeling like a failure because I up-and-quit modeling. During that season, I felt like I had to have everything figured out all the time. After having gone through that season, I've realized that it’'s okay to not have everything figured out. I heard Steve Furtick say “What's next in your life is always connected to what's now.” I totally believe that statement to be true. I had no idea God was preparing me
"The beginning of 2017, I decided to make a career change and work for Terri Savelle Foy Ministries, my mother's organization, just to help out with their social media while I was getting my real estate license. I started learning the insand-outs of online marketing and how to grow the organizations rapidly." Since that time, Kassidi has grown TSFM by almost 50% in only 9 months by " implementing simple marketing techniques and strategies." Using the advice she gave those who may be experiencing the same battle she fought and came out victorious in during mid 2016, she began to see exactly what affect she had on others businesses that Satan deliberately tried to block. Although, when you know that he has already been defeated, you only lose when you quit. We asked Kassidi what made her desire to seek the career of a social media strategist . How did she know that that career was for her? She simply replied," I saw the impact I could have on an organization and the success I could bring my implementing the skills I knew and learned about marketing. I love seeing businesses and organizations with a good cause thrive. You can locate your passion when something frustrates you. I used to get frustrated when I would hear about something amazing like a safe house that had successfully rescued hundreds of girls out of human trafficking, I would want to tell my friends about
"I never once felt sorry for myself..." to start my own marketing business. I believe starting this business is preparing me for the next thing. I also found peace by journaling my gratitude every morning. That alone helped me keep a positive outlook during that time. I never once felt sorry for myself but instead, found something to be grateful for everyday during that time.
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assidi Foy's story is inspiring, uplifting, and gives a sense of light to many who may feel lost in their purpose. That is definitely not true and Kassidi gives light to those who may be experiencing these feelings. "Everything will eventually work out. This is a short season.
You're going to learn something from it and come out stronger so you might as well not stress so much about it. " Currently, Kassidi is a social media strategist for her mother's international organization, Terri Savelle Foy Ministries. When she began working at TSFM, the only thought into her head was just to get rid of some down-time while she went after her real estate license. Instead, she came out with more than what she initially anticipated and increased others while doing so.
it, but they had no online presence. There was no way to get connected with them. I've seen the benefits of having a good online presence and the success it can bring to and organization. If I can help someone help other people through an Instagram post, a Facebook ad or a YouTube podcast, then I'm happy."
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aunching by January of 2018 is Kassidi Foy's social marketing agency, The Social Zoom Agency. With her purpose in mind, she thrives and excels at being adamant on her goals and God's plan for her life. Failure is not an option for Kassidi Foy and definitely won't be one that
she will take for her new clients. Congratulations Kassidi on your new business! She will be enjoying the rest of her holidays with close family and friends, but for Thanksgiving she just hopes that she'll be "eating a lot of mashed potatoes." Honestly, who can blame her!
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