Holly Lowe Jones Interview
Holly Lowe Jones Interview
By Evan Jackson
Holly Lowe Jones is a social media maven who pools her skills as a writer and athlete to craft an adventurous career. Her journey to
stay fit has led her to be a certified trainer and compete in many triathlons.
Currently she’s an account executive for Mood Media and writes weekly articles for
Rolling Out Magazine in their Fit Fridays series. Finding a way to mix all of her interests Holly Lowe
Jones is paving a path for others to utilize their multiple talents.
When did you become
interested in writing and when did you make the jump to do it professionally?
I’ve always been interested in writing. My father was an
editor for Playboy magazine, so there was always a high standard for writing
and to excel in my education. I began writing professionally for
the past three
years.
What inspires the
subject matter of your articles?
For a time I wrote for Yahoo Voices, unfortunately that got eliminated
along with my work. Some assignments I had gotten, spoke to me and my
interests. The essays where I analytically break down social issues stems from
my love for literature. I love to read a lot and last year I was in a Master’s
Program in English. I’ve also ran a lot of triathlons, which is a passion of
mine. I was a personal trainer for 9 years and I would often and still do write
articles on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and how to exercise right. I’m
also a parent as well so I write articles on parenting. There is a certain joy
I have when I write that makes me want to continue to do it.
What influenced you
to take your fitness more seriously than the average person?
Growing up I had struggled with weight. For my standards I
wasn’t at the place where I wanted to be. My dad would get me these aerobics
videos when I was, 15 and it helped with my self-esteem. Through my fitness I love
helping people, particularly our people in the black community. I love to
educate people.
What were the most
challenging obstacles you had to face when running your first triathlon?
I have this rock star story! I was doing my first triathlon
and I had wiped out in the bike portion. In my months of training I had trained
on an indoor bike. And I had trained for this triathlon like nobody’s business.
I had borrowed my friend’s bike which was too heavy for me and I had totally
fallen during the bike portion of the race. My knees were gushing with blood
and my elbows were bleeding. I was in shock and contemplating quitting because
when I got up it hurt like hell. Then I thought no! I had come too far to turn
back now. That was an important lesson that taught me to never give up. The human
mind and body are strong. These triathlons are just as much mental as they are
physical.
Tell us more about
your Fit Fridays article series with Rolling Out Magazine?
That is one of the more exciting things that I’m doing and
it’s a great opportunity. I write health and fitness related articles for Rolling
Out magazine. I like the idea of partnering with other writers.
What is a fun
activity that you do like to do to stay fit?
I get bored easily, so I would have to say I find
triathlons, the combination of swimming, biking, and running is the most
exciting.
Currently you are not
only a writer but, an account executive for Mood Media how have your
experiences helped prepare you for the corporate world?
I worked for Basketball Wives star Gloria Govan as her brand
manager for her cook book A Mixed Girls
Favorites Recipes which she co-wrote with Marlena Attinasi. I was also
Gloria’s tour manager where I booked appearances for her. I feel blessed being
able to blend all of my interests and talents to make a career. I’ve always
been in sales and I’ve always been a people person. I find it easier to relate
to the world when I express who I am as person and people would connect with
the subjects I was passionate about. My skills in social media have helped me
build my career and have given me great opportunities. Eventually I want to
launch a service that help companies come into the digital age by building
there social media content.
Where do you want to
go next in your writing career?
I want to finish my Master’s
degree and be published in a literary journal one day. I want to build my following
on my blog and continue to do more personal blogging. I want to keep developing
my Fit Fridays articles with Rolling Out. Once again, I love writing. It is so
fulfilling realizing your dream and following through to be successful at it.
Where can people
reach you?
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