Divya Harjai: From Teacher to Digital Marketing

What does it really take to build a career in social media - beyond just posting on Instagram? In this episode of The Career Mine, I sit down with my childhood best friend Divya Harjai to talk about her journey from English teacher and editor to content creator, digital communications professional, and social media strategist at Warwick Business School. Divya shares how her background in teaching, storytelling, writing, and communication helped her build a career in the digital space - both as a creator and inside the corporate world. We talk about: Building a career in digital marketing and social media: The difference between being a creator and working in corporate social media Finding your niche through your own story and experiences Growing on Instagram and YouTube The reality of consistency, criticism, and online judgment Motherhood, guilt, ambition, and support systems Moving from India to the UK and rebuilding professionally Why social media is not just “influencing” - it is storytelling, strategy, research, and persistence This is a very personal and meaningful episode - not just because Divya is my best friend, but because her journey shows how careers don’t always follow a straight line. Sometimes every experience connects later. If you are interested in digital marketing, content creation, social media careers, personal branding, or building a career after moving countries, this episode is for you. Divya’s LinkedIn:   / divyaharjai24   Divya’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harjaidivya... Divya's YouTube / vlog channel:    / divyaharjai   The Career Mine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecareermi...