Today we’d like to introduce you to Angela Navalta.
Hi Angela, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
Hi, I’m Angela! I’m a beauty, fashion, and wellness enthusiast who, as cliche as it may sound, is eager to inspire and empower women through the content I make. I like working with brands that promote/advocate self-care and confidence for overall well-being — emotionally, mentally, socially, and physically.
I started creating content just a year ago with the thought of pursuing a different path, much closer to what I envision for myself. From a young age, I’ve always wanted to become a celebrity or a performer, but LIFE HAPPENS and the next thing I knew I was 29 and married! But that didn’t stop me from doing what turned out to be feeding my soul — creating content (in all forms of media: story, photos, reels & many more!) that sparks joy not only in myself but in my audience.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Honestly, no. Definitely, nothing worth having comes easy! My journey as a content creator was like jumping off a cliff and building your wings on the way down. I was still in my home country, the Philippines, back then. It started with finding my audience and building my following. I don’t actually struggle with writer’s block or difficulty coming up with new ideas for I have tons of ideas in my list, I swear! It’s just a matter of how you make them fresh and more engaging for the audience.
After months of wholeheartedly engaging myself in content creation, I can say that I was able to really get the hang of it. I enjoyed myself so much and all the compliments I received from people who appreciate and adore me. Then we had to take our next big step and move here to the US! I was initially anxious about what could it be for me in a foreign country. Will I fit in and be accepted? Will the brands notice me? Will I get opportunities or will everything I worked hard for just go to waste? Crazy thoughts like that! It’s always the fear of the unknown and unexpected. However, continuous support in the form of encouragement and validation from my audience or followers was enough to keep me going. Here I am, proudly affiliated with some of the best brands here in the country.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
In everything that I do, my intention is to always come from a place of sincerity and like being truthful to who I am. I want to showcase my true self even in the simplest content I make; it should be highly reflective of who I am, not just as a creator but as a real person, just like everyone else. I’ve always been proud of my willingness to jump into life situations that scare me (yes, but I still do them!!) and just put myself out there, opening up to opportunities that I may never get if I didn’t even try in the first place — probably my most valuable asset!!
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
Right now, aside from spending time with my loved ones, I get so much joy and fulfillment in achieving more of my goals, may it be short-term or long-term. And experiencing new and exciting things in life thrills me so much that I can’t let them just pass me by, making sure that I seize every moment and live an extraordinary life!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://msha.ke/angelanavalta
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ejanavalta/
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@angela_nvlt
