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September 5, 2023 64 mins


Meet Foodie and Former D1 College Athlete: Joy Caracciolo

  • Joy's backstory: She is a local food influencer who lives in Durham.
  • Joy began supporting local restaurants during COVID by getting takeout and blogging about the food, then sharing her content on social media.
  • She is also a former NCAA women's basketball player for Boston College and the University of Delaware.
  • Currently, she works in public relations for a global tech company.
  • She has a son named Julius.
  • Interview with Joy:
    • Find out how Joy got her start in the social media food world.
    • She discusses her initiative to support local and minority-owned businesses during the pandemic.
    • She talks about the growth and expansion of her social media presence.
    • Joy also discusses how she gained followers on Instagram vs. TikTok.
    • She addresses the threshold for when one becomes an “influencer.”
    • She explains the influence of hashtags and how they help influencers get noticed on social media platforms.
    • Joy discusses her approach to posting genuine and authentic content on social media platforms.
    • Joy talks about her college sports experience and offers advice to parents of potential college athletes.



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