Leah Mink

I firmly believe in the power of social media marketing and the good it can do for a business and a community. I find that my skills and experience combine perfectly when I’m working with clients to create the perfect campaign to share their message with their audience.

Working for Social U has been a true game changer for me. I love that I am not locked into a 9-5 job, but instead, find myself in a creative environment where I can be myself, and know that my opinion matters.

I have a true heart and passion for community service and I volunteer in a lot of different areas. I will do just about anything I can to fundraise for a good cause, whether it’s baking, donating my time and talents, or assisting kids in my community who are taking part in our local chamber’s annual “Santa Secret Shop” experience. I’ve recently helped raise funds for mission trips to Mexico and that makes my heart happy.

When I’m not working you can find me curled up on the couch listening to a true crime podcast—I love one called “My Favorite Murder”, because the women hosts are all about women’s rights and the rights of people in general. They have a voice and choose to stand up for those who don’t have a voice, infusing comedy along the way and I really admire that.

Of course, I am a total soft touch when it comes to dogs. My fiancé and I have currently managed to limit ourselves to two rescues. One is a Boston Terrier named Spanky and our other dog is a Chihuahua-pug mix. He’s an established, older gent named Otis, but we call him Otie to keep him feeling spry and sporty.

My love for creating graphics and connecting with people help me dominate in the social media world! I say this humorously, but I am passionate about using social media as a game changer to grow and expand influence and reach enabling positive change to come about in my client’s businesses and lives.

Laura Black

With a varied career mix of medical, retail, educational and small business under my belt, this military wife, crazy baseball mama, small business owner, Texas transplant has a little life experience to draw from. I’ve moved a few times and worn a few hats in my trips around the sun which actually comes in handy relating to different people. I’ve learned that the world really isn’t as large as it seems, there are still lots of good people, and there really are seven degrees of Kevin Bacon.

I like to make lists and check boxes. Just saying. I also like to make people happy. Life is so much better when everyone is happy. Caryn once said I was practically Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. I wouldn’t go that far, but…..

I’m a small business owner, so I bring a practical side to social media. In fact, I was on the other side of social media before Caryn shared her magic for my business and pulled me in. I’m always trying to think of how social media will draw in a reader/customer and give more bang for the buck. It’s not just putting out pretty pictures—it’s putting out pretty pictures that make the numbers climb. And yes, happy numbers are satisfying!

I grew up in Birmingham, AL, and graduated from Auburn University where I met the hubs. Now, we live in quaint Boerne, Texas, a little Hill Country town just north of San Antonio, with a dramatic high schooler, a moody middle schooler (Read: pray for me) and a geriatric miniature dachshund named Gunny. You can find me passing spare time by hunting for vintage finds or refinishing antique furniture for our little shop on Main Street.

Becky Johnson

I don’t just do social media, I love it. I’ve been in the digital marketing business since 2014 and I really enjoy helping clients tell their stories in an engaging way online. As a self-proclaimed nerd, I’m always ready to do the research necessary to produce quality content.

I met Caryn at my son’s 16th birthday party. My kid invited her kid. As we were forced to awkwardly make small talk we realized we both loved the same fandom and both did digital marketing. We clicked and the rest is history. I truly believe it was a divine meeting. I love working in our estrogen-fueled, boss babe office.

As a wife and mom of several kiddos, through both birth and adoption, I’ve honed my communication and time management skills in the real world. Thanks to numerous photoshoots of my children, I’m also a pretty skilled iPhone photographer. When I’m not blogging or updating Instagram, you can find me geeking out over my favorite fandoms, getting a new tattoo, or singing with the worship team at my church.

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” This quote by Helen Keller is my mantra. I love adventure so much I actually have the word tattooed on my forearm. It’s one of the things I love about my job. Every day brings a new adventure.

Madison Bassett

I am pretty new to the professional marketing scene but what I lack in years of experience I make up for in willingness to learn and lifelong knowledge of social media. One of my best traits is being able to meet a client or look at their social media and match their vibe immediately. I have a great sense of who people are and their business which helps me create quality content for our clients and speak to their target audience.

I graduated from Harding University with a B.A. in Public Relations in 2019. When people ask why I chose PR, I tell them I chose a major that would allow me to be creative and make friends easily and I found that in the Communication Department. Once I graduated from college, I worked at Walt Disney World and I returned to Birmingham, Alabama where I was born and raised at the end of 2019.

While working in a job that allowed me to grow my social media skills on the side, I learned about Social U from a mutual friend Caryn and I have. I reached out to Caryn and began working a few hours a week for her. I loved it! The freedom to be creative and grow in the digital marketing world was exactly what I wanted. After many calls from Caryn, she convinced me to quit my job and come work for her full time. I have not regretted it one time!

If I am not working from home you can find me doing on-site videos and TikTok’s for clients, hanging out at my favorite local coffee shop, or visiting the magic at Walt Disney World.

Jaden Allen

My name is Jaden (I sometimes go by J), and I am one of the interns at Social U. I am a student at The University of Alabama in the college of communications. After graduation, I will have obtained a bachelor’s degree in public relations with a double minor in psychology and social welfare. I plan to pursue my love of writing and social media when I finish school.
I started at social U after my cousin Leah asked me if I was interested in the position. When Leah asked, I didn’t know what social media management was, but I decided that I would take the internship and try to learn something new. As I continued my journey with social media at Social U, I have learned more than I ever have in school or anywhere else. I love working for Social U because I get to learn through my colleagues, my new experiences, and my research.
I also love Social U because my talents and creative skills are valued. Even as an intern, my opinions and work are always wanted and appreciated. I have the freedom to work on my own time while also going to the office each week to continue the learning process. The team at Social U is full of creative, bright, and fun people who appreciate each other’s talents.
When I am not working, in class, or doing homework I love to spend time with my friends, go to the pool, and play with my dog. Speaking of my dog, his name is Mako, and he is the light of my life. He was rescued recently and will be moving in with me soon! I also enjoy going out to eat and shopping when I have time to spend outside of work and school (which is rare).
I have a love for people and collaboration. I can’t wait to connect with you and help you achieve your social media goals!