Today we’d like to introduce you to Angelica D’Amore and Taylor Catalano.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Angelica and Taylor. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
We are two cousins from a big Italian family who grew up surrounded by delicious food. We decided to take that love of food and turn it into a hobby. We enjoy taking pictures and sharing our food adventures from the Boston area and beyond. Our hobby quickly grew into a passion and next thing we knew, we were managing an Instagram with over 7,000 followers. We decided to expand our brand and even started a weekly iTunes podcast called, The Chicks where we talk all things pop culture and TV. Our hope is to keep growing as a brand and find the best food for our followers!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It hasn’t always been a smooth road but it’s been a fun (and delicious) one! We had a lot to learn when it came to Instagram and the world of podcasting. Things that you would imagine take a couple minutes turn into hours of watching how to’s and learning how Instragram’s ever changing algorithm works. We’ve made some really good friends along this journey through networking in the industry. Our advice for anyone wanting to start their own food blog (or any influencer account) is to be committed and prepared to put in the utmost effort. Also don’t be too hard on yourself in the beginning because, the industry is always changing and we are constantly learning.
what should we know about Chicks With Food Pics? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
We are most known for our Instagram food blog ChicksWithFoodPics but we also produce an iTunes podcast called The Chicks. Our speciality is close up shots of the most delicious food. We are proud to be two women in a mainly male dominated food industry. What sets us apart from the others is that we’ve known each other our entire lives and have a partnership unlike any other. We share many of the same values and ideas when it comes to the direction of our brand which makes it an easy “job”.
Looking back on your childhood, what experiences do you feel played an important role in shaping the person you grew up to be?
We grew up in an Italian family who loved to get together constantly and food was always a staple. From a young age, we watched our mothers and grandmothers prepare the most amazing food. In our family, the way we showed love was through food. Having a food blog and eating many delicious meals from various restaurants brings back fond memories of childhood. Although, nothing will beat our Nana’s homemade red gravy.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://bit.ly/TheChicksPodcast
- Email: chickswithfoodpics@gmail.com
- Instagram: ChicksWithFoodPics
- Facebook: TheChicksOfficial
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