Blogging saved Ella Mills' life by providing a creative outlet and launching her successful career.
Ella Mills encourages others to recognize their accomplishments and not downplay their contributions due to imposter syndrome.
Deep dives
Ella's Journey: Overcoming Illness and Mental Health Struggles
Ella shares her personal story of battling a debilitating illness during university and the subsequent struggles with her mental health. She details how this led her to create a blog as a creative outlet, which eventually became the foundation for her successful career. Through sharing recipes and ideas related to healthy eating, she inadvertently built a strong and engaged community online. Ella also talks about the importance of finding purpose and the role her blog played in helping her regain a sense of identity and connection with others.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Luck and Timing
Ella discusses how she often experienced imposter syndrome throughout her journey. Despite her achievements, she often questioned her worthiness and felt undeserving of her success. She reflects on the role of luck and timing in her career, acknowledging that while it played a part, it was also a result of her hard work and dedication. She encourages others to recognize their own accomplishments and not downplay their contributions due to imposter syndrome.
The Power of Authenticity and Content in Building a Personal Brand
Ella emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and being authentic when building a personal brand. She discusses the impact of social media in connecting with her audience and sharing content. She advises aspiring influencers to focus on connecting with people on a personal level, providing valuable and useful content, rather than solely aiming for popularity or financial gain. Ella highlights the significance of genuine engagement and the ability to inspire others through authenticity.
Navigating Challenges and Excitement for the Future
Ella shares her worries about work-life balance and missing out on personal experiences due to the demands of her business. She emphasizes the importance of making conscious choices and setting priorities. Despite the challenges, she expresses her excitement for the future and the endless possibilities ahead. Ella is enthusiastic about further expanding her brand, creating innovative products, and continuing to inspire and empower others through her work.
What a chapter this is, I meet food writer and entrepreneur Ella Mills, more famously known under the brand Deliciously Ella. Ella tells her fascinating story, about how she fell very ill during university, battling with both her physical and mental health and describes how the blog she founded in 2012 not only launched her career, but saved her life.
