Podcast

Acadium Stories #16: Iris Alvarado — Making the career switch into digital marketing

Find out how Iris built the skills and confidence she needed to become a digital marketer.

By Matthew Peixoto

October 14, 2020

Iris Alvarado had been working in the hospitality industry for 15 years before deciding she wanted to make the career switch into digital marketing. In this episode, Iris tells the story of what sparked her drive to become a digital marketer and the ways she was able to build the skills and confidence needed to make this dream a reality. Connect with Iris and check out her impressive professional journey on LinkedIn.

Written by

Matthew Peixoto

Lexi Rodrigo is the Content Manager at Acadium. As a marketing and communications professional, copywriter, and course creator, she helps remarkable brands get seen, heard, and known. She has been writing for the web since 2008. She is also the co-author of "Blog Post Ideas: 21 Proven Ways to Create Compelling Content and Kiss Writer's Block Goodbye." When she's not reading or writing, Lexi bakes bread, grows food, and takes long walks.

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