Member To Meet - Angela Knox
With just a few months of the year left, we’re thrilled to share another Member to Meet, in particular, Angela Knox. the founder of The Divine Group. Now more than ever, Angela understands the importance of brand awareness, hence the recent launch of her brand agency. Today, we’re eager to learn more about The Divine Group and the community Angela finds in her BWC circle.
Angela Knox, image by Chelsie Lopez Production
How long have you been in business and please explain to our audience what you do. For seven years I was purely a photographer who photographed everything from branded content for business owners to weddings and portraits. In October of 2020, I officially launched a brand agency that helps purpose driven brands grow their online presence so their business thrives.
This transition seemed natural after collaborating with website designers, videographers, and copywriters on projects. When we all came together to serve a client, it made more of an impact for the client.
We love working with brands whose services or products are meant to make the world a better place. Whether it be a wellness professional helping improve someones health one session at a time, or a product that gives back to mother earth, we create and pair the captivating visuals and authentic messaging their brand needs to make the impact it deserves.
How long have you been a member of the BWC and how has this helped you with your business growth and development? This is my second year with the BWC and the community alone has been worth the investment. Feedback from peers in my circle have influenced services and helped with my marketing. More importantly, my circle is filled with great humans who care, and that was so valuable during the tire fire that was 2020.
What are 1-2 goals you have for 2021?:
Niche down on my offerings - I feel like things are too broad currently - and my circle is so great at helping with this type of thing.
Invest in a space for the agency that can also be utilized for other business owners.
How will your Circle help you achieve your goals this year? My circle has a range of business owners that are great at giving feedback, but also share wisdom for their experiences. They always give value during our meetings that have helped me grow in this last year.
This year The BWC is focusing on community what does community mean to you how does this apply to your business: Community helps me ground. It alleviates fear and scarcity, and offers support. The Divine Group is all for helping brands make a bigger impact on their communities. We believe in helping the voices that are making the world brighter get louder.
Do you have any best practices to share around finding your community and the importance of this? At first, I was so eager for community, I tried to be everywhere. Although I met a lot of great people, but a lot of them didn't share my values or weren't on the same page. Advice I have to those seeking community would be that finding community takes time. It also evolves as you do. It's ok to not fit in with everyone. You will find your people.
Within your community who is a role model for you and why?: It's hard to narrow it down to one person, but my business and life coach (Jasna Burza) has been a huge role model for me. She has pushed me to believe in myself, pursue my dreams, and dream bigger than before.
She also has connected me to so many dear friends in my community who share similar values of business and spirituality, but also introduced me to Modernwell which lead me to the BWC! Full circle!
Just for fun what are 2-3 things you always take with you when you leave the house?: A beverage! Usually a bubbly water in the summer or hot tea in the winter.
My journal if it's not already in the car - for ideas on the fly.
Favorite lesson from 2020: I can't control what happens externally, I can only control how I deal with it internally. Creativity and flexibility matter more than anything else.
Anything else you would like to share?: Looking back, I can't imagine this past year without the BWC. The monthly meetings made 2020 not only easier to navigate, but something to look forward to each month. Can't wait for 2021.
Best Way to Find You:
www.instagram.com/thedivinegroupmn
angela.thedivinegroup@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/thedivinegroupagency
Angela, we love your wisdom around community and finding your people, it does take time! Also, knowing when to say no and creating space for yourself and personal growth is so critical as we’re getting back into new routines and many are feeling the burn out. Thank you for taking time to share with us.
Katie + The BWC Team
