Guess you remember her as Justin Bieber’s ex-girlfriend, well, but wait is that all there is to her name? Selena Gomez,right? Does she have an identity? Hmmm…whatever!
I remember many years ago, when I was still so into cartoon, I’d stay awake even during exams just to watch Barney & Friends. Pretty faces with voice of angels were cast to keep kids glued to the TV and yes, I stayed glued. One of those faces was Selena’s. I sat and watched my childhood away while she made money from her skill and voice at the tender age of seven.
Why does she always Trend?
Selena Gomez is an American singer, actress and an entrepreneur. She branched out from entertainment and released her own clothing line through Kmart in 2010 and a self-titled fragrance in 2013.
She formed her own production company in 2008, titled July Moon Productions; she is set to produce the Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why.
She has worked with various charitable organizations for years, and most notably became a UNICEF ambassador at the age of seventeen.
At the age of seventeen I was still watching Barney & Friends, I was still trying to figure out life and why I was born on this side of the world. I was still clueless on what to do and how to do it. This is not a cause to pity me but to also make you think and ask yourself what you have achieved.
The 23 year old since the start of her career, has gone on to sell over 6.7 million albums and 22 million singles worldwide, according to Billboard. She has earned a number of awards and nominations for her work as an actress and singer.
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A layman would say “yes” in Cap locks. If I hadn’t gotten my facts right, I would have echoed same but the truth remains that Gomez wasn’t born with a silver spoon. She didn’t skyrocket to the top, she had to work her way there.Gomez was born when her mother was sixteen years old. Her family had financial troubles during Gomez’s childhood, with her mother struggling to provide for the pair. Her mother worked three jobs, sacrificed a lot so she (Selena) could have a life.
Gomez didn’t just sit around and watch; she too started participating in various pageants; Selena first gained an interest in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry watching her mother prepare for stage productions.
She began auditioning for various roles, after which she was selected to appear in the 2002 series of Barney and Friends. The show was her first experience in acting, after which she appeared in fourteen episodes of the show between 2002 and 2004.
Her Net Worth?…Who Cares
How does Google do it? I covered my face in shame when I checked my net worth out of curiosity and found nothing. Google doesn’t even know my name. How could that be?
Gomez’s net worth is $275 million (and this is where I insert the open mouth emoji). What is her source of wealth you may ask? Well, according to research, Selena Gomez owes her fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, and lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics.
She also owns several restaurants (the “Fat Gomez Burger” chain) in Washington, a Football Team (the “Grand Prairie Angels”), has launched her own brand of Vodka (Pure Wondergomez – US), and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Selena) and a fashion line called “Selena Gomez Seduction”.
Why Emulate Selena Gomez?
Oddly enough, you have to cultivate a certain mind-set, the mind-set of a winner. You have to have passion and then draft strategic plans that will help you reach your goals in measureable stages.
There are certain musts that you have to fully develop, implement and manage to succeed and I only want to use this medium to remind you of that which you already know.
- Do what you enjoy: if you don’t enjoy what you are doing, it is safe to assume that you won’t succeed. What you get out of your business will be the sum of what you put in likewise the saying – you reap what you sow. Selena Gomez decided to venture into music because she enjoys it.
“I am extremely excited and I want to encourage other kids to make a difference in the world…I feel very honoured to have a voice that kids listen to and take into consideration…” she said, when she visited Ghana.
- Take what you do seriously: if you do not believe in your business, there is no way it can be effective and successful. You have to let go of anything that will side-track your attention and make you lose motivation. Do not fall prey to naysayers.
Selena Gomez - Manage money wisely: you need to buy inventory, pay for services rendered, market your business, and pay yourself so as to ensure the cash keeps flowing. Selena Gomez didn’t just relax after she had a few dollars attached to her name. you can see some of her achievements above.
- Invest in yourself: buy and read business books, magazines, newsletters, websites etc. They will improve your understanding and help you define your goals and objectives because we all know that education is an on-going process.
Strive to remain mindful of the fact that we are living in a time where our lunch is a ready meal, our dry-cleaning can be ready in less than an hour and pizza delivered to our doorstep in less than 20 minutes. You must be accessible, have a solid reputation, act and stay organized.
Can you feel my hate ?
