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Meet Danyelle Little – Founder of The Cubicle Chick, Lifestyle Engineer & Digital Debutante

Oct 5, 2016 | Career

Danyelle Little of the Cubicle Chick
Danyelle Little of the Cubicle Chick

Danyelle Little aka The Cubicle Chick – Work/Life Management Professional, Author & Digital Debutante

When I first “virtually” met Danyelle Little via her highly influential blog The Cubicle Chick (aka TCC), I was barely starting out as a budding blogger. I remember scouring her blog, literally inhaling post after post, seeing myself and so many other corporate and entrepreneur sisters and brothers through the topics discussed. 

After “virtually” stalking her blog and social media channels for a while (it happens, ok), I finally worked up the nerve to reach out and ask to become a TCC contributor and add my voice to the beautiful work she’s already doing.

Fast forward, and it’s my pleasure to feature her on The Corporate Sister. In this inspiring conversation, I’m picking Danyelle’s brain about her path as a careerist and entrepreneur, and probing into what drives this woman on fire. Check it out below:

Hi Danyelle, thank you so much for being featured on the blog! First off, please tell us about who you are and what you do!

 

It’s my pleasure. Thanks for having me. I’m Danyelle Little, Digital Debutante, Lifestyle Engineer, and founder of The Cubicle Chick, a website devoted to serving working parent families with tips and tools to help them succeed. I am also the mother of two, and I’ve written three books.

What inspired you to go from Corporate to your own fabulous blog and business? Did you have an AHA moment?

I didn’t leave on my own accord, actually. Had it not been for me being laid off, I would probably still be working in HR for a Fortune 500 company. But of course, everything happens for a reason. I lost my job two weeks before Christmas in 2009 and decided to take my then hobby-blog of 10 posts to a position that could help me achieve a profit. I didn’t really have an AHA moment, other than I needed to be able to pay my bills and take care of my family. I saw others making a living with their blogs so I thought I would toss my hat in the ring, too. Six plus years later, I’m here!

What advice do you have for corporate sisters (and brothers) who want to leave Corporate behind and build their own entrepreneurial ventures?

I would say have a plan and don’t be afraid to execute it. Work on your business as much as you can on the weekends, weeknights, whenever you can. Partner and collaborate with others to get your name out there and cross-pollinate your brands for visibility. Surround yourself with people who believe in you and who will root for you—you will need them in your corner. Work the plan and plan the work. You can do it!

You’ve built a fabulous online brand. What are some of your recommendations for other entrepreneurs to follow in your footsteps?

Thank you so much for that. I really feel that I still have a lot of work to do, but I think I realized in the beginning that branding is everything. Your logo, your signature colors, your photos, your website—all of that has to SHINE! It has to resonate with others. Being personable and allowing yourself to be out there also helps. People relate to you when they feel that they know you so be very visual. Have nice graphics. Pay attention to detail. Develop and grow an online tribe who will rock with you. And most of all, be consistent.

Tell us about a typical day in your life, as a mom, successful business owner and woman on fire?

I wish I had a typical day, but I don’t. Everyday is an adventure! I travel a lot, but when I am home, this is what it looks like: I get my daughter up and out the door for school, and then I work in my home office writing, answering emails, etc. I take a lunch break and then go it until it’s time for my daughter to come home from school. Once she’s home, work stops and it’s all about her. Dinner, homework, family time, bath time. And once she goes down for bed, I can be found working in my home office until sometimes very late. It’s hustle and grind all of the time.

What are 3 of your favorite go-to products/tools?

There are so many, but I will say WordPress for my blog—what would I do without it? Canva for graphics and creating products like my workbook, which you reviewed recently. I also love GarageBand for recording my podcasts.

If there is one mantra you could leave us with to inspire and motivate us, what would it be?

DO THE WORK. A lot of people look at people like myself and always ask how’d we do it. As if there’s a quick way or shortcut. There isn’t. You gotta do the work, put in the time, and stay on top of trends, news, and what’s going on in your genre. Listen to your customers, clients, and readers. When you serve them and do the work, then you will get positive results.

 Last but not least, where can we find you online and how can we contact you?

The interview is over! I could go on and on! But yes, people can find me at TheCubicleChick for career tips and lifestyle interests, and on DanyelleLittle.com for business and brand inquiries. I’m on pretty much every social network under TheCubicleChick, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google+.
Thanks so much for the opportunity, Danyelle!
danyelle-little-the-cubicle-chick

Photo credit: thecubiclechick.com

Bio:

Known as first as a Mom, and then as a Work/Life Management Professional and Careerist, Danyelle Little is a rising star amongst her peers. With over a decade of experience in Benefits Administration and Human Resources, Danyelle created TheCubicleChick.com to discuss topics important to working parents and entrepreneurs. Glamour Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and Huffington Post Live have all tapped Danyelle to share her thoughts on newsworthy items relating to workplace issues, employee relations and lifestyle trends. Recognized as a top entrepreneur and social media influencer in St. Louis (she’s the 2014 winner of ALIVE Magazine’s Best Use of Social Media), Ms. Little is routinely seen on local and national news and lifestyle programs, and has been a featured personality in national brand promotions including a Subaru advertising campaign.

Photo credit: thecubiclechick.com

Photo credit: thecubiclechick.com

Danyelle is also the co-author of the self help book, Personal, Professional, and Positive: The 30-Day Challenge which addresses how to get the best out of one’s personal and professional lives in a positive way. 

PS: Check out my review of Danyelle’s amazing Fall 2016 Working Parent Workbook HERE!

Working Parent Workbook

Photo credit: thecubiclechick.com

PPS: Got questions for Danyelle? Please leave your comments below!

Love,

The Corporate Sis.

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6 Comments

  1. Anne Parris
    Anne Parris on October 5, 2016 at 10:44 pm

    Danyelle is such an inspiration to me. She’s the best!

  3. TheCorporate Sister
    TheCorporate Sister on October 6, 2016 at 6:06 am

    She really is, Anne! So proud to be featuring her on the blog!

  4. TheCorporate Sister
    TheCorporate Sister on October 6, 2016 at 6:07 am

    Well deserved Danyelle! You’re really making a difference, so thank you for showing us that it can be done 🙂

  5. Susan Williams
    Susan Williams on October 6, 2016 at 8:30 am

    Danyelle Little is, as you clearly appreciate, the bomb-diggity.
    She is smart, generous to a fault, loving and hard-working.
    I’m a fan! (as if you couldn’t tell!)
    I enjoyed reading your interview of her, very much!

  6. TheCorporate Sister
    TheCorporate Sister on October 9, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    Hi Susan:

    She definitely is, she’s been one of my biggest inspirations and has been so kind to me! In addition to being a fierce entrepreneur and business woman 🙂 Thanks so much for your comment!