This episode is part of the Professionals A-Z who are using TikTok for Business (BizTok), where I discuss with Barbie the Welder on her incredible journey of becoming a welder in her 30's with zero artistic background, and no experience in business. She also  shares her experience in using TikTok and becoming her most followed social media platform with over 70k followers.

Barbie battled with  depression, and was voted less likely to be a good example. She turned this all around with the power of GRATITUDE!

"Jump off the cliff and figure out how to build the plane on the way down"

Barbie was inspired to become a welder after watching the movie "Cast Away", staring Tom Hanks. She mentioned when she saw the short clip of the lady welding the angel wings something toucher her soul, and she knew this was it.

"It's Art Anything Can Happen!" - Barbie the Welder

Not only has welding change Barbie's life it has also brought her incredible opportunities.

She was recently featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show - Season 2 Ep. 13
and the Today show were she was interviewed by Maria Shriver. 

She created sculptures for Harley Davidson and presented them at the Full Throttle Saloon, not once but twice.

One of the most incredible things she has done was become an author. She said she struggled with school, and still spells phonetically, and never in a million years thought she would be an author. She has written 5 books and is working on her 6th now. 

Books written by Barbie the Welder:

• Her first book being "Horseshoe Crafts"  
• "Honor Thy Art: How To Be An Extremely Successful Artist"
• "The Inspiration Blueprint"

She wrote her first book in just 40 hours!
23,500 words, 30 welding projects, and 420 photos!

Social Media Journey 

Barbie has been working hard on her social media for over 6 years now. 

• 2014 -She started on Facebook
• 2014 - Became a bad ass on Instagram
• 2017 -Had her first viral success on Pinterest with a pin of horseshoe wine rack
• 2017 - Started educating on YouTube 
• 2018 - Joined LinkedIn 
• 2020 - Started killing it on TikTok 

Who are Barbie's Favorite TikTokers?

1. Jennifer.cline
2. dabswellington

Be sure to check out Barbie's shop on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/ca/market/barbie_the_welder

ALL ABOUT THE GUEST

Barbie the Welder
Metal Sculptor | Author | Skilled Trades Advocate

TikTok: barbiethewelder
Instagram:barbiethewelder
LinkedIn: Barbie the Welder

ALL ABOUT THE HYPE TEAM

Host: Kyle Kaplanis

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