We’re so excited to have two new ladies join Team EP! These ladies are organized, ambitious, and not to mention young and hip – they keep me on my toes, and they have great taste in music! Get to know Denise and Ayesha by reading out little interview with each of them below.
1 // Where did you graduate from or where do you go to school?
D: Graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey.
A: I currently attend SUNY Plattsburgh entering my junior year.
2 // Where did you grow up or where are you from?
D: Grew up in Brooklyn, Now living in NJ
A: I am from Brooklyn, NY.
3 // What was your initial interest in Effie’s Paper?
D: My initial interest was the lovely stationary and desk accessories.
A: When I first started I didn’t know much about Effie’s Paper, but I gained interest in the different components that make up a small business by working under Kalyn on a daily basis. It’s fascinating to see how each component comes together to keep Effie’s Paper running.
4 // What are you going to be doing for Effie’s Paper?
D: I will be working on the ep creative design studio Instagram, assisting with the Effie’s paper Instagram and Twitter and helping with blog posts.
A: At Effie’s Paper I will be packaging product, shipping orders out to customers, scheduling/posting on the Black Girl Magic Box Instagram feed, and trying to help out anywhere I can.
5 // What are you most excited about for this internship?
D: I am most excited to watch the company grow within the next few months and being a part of the girl gang.
A: I’m most excited about taking on new/different tasks that can improve my present skills and that will challenge me more.
6 // Smartphone app you’re currently obsessed with?
D: I’m currently obsessed with the Podcast app!
A: Google Maps because I’m bad with direction and it saves my life on a daily basis.
7 // Morning coffee drink?
D: Cold brew is my go to.
A: Definitely, Caramel Frappe.
8 // What was the last book you read?
D: I’m about to start The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up
A: Persuasion by Jane Austen
9 // What is your favorite social media channel and why?
D: I love Snapchat. It allows me to keep up with friends in real time as well as check out events around the world.
A: My favorite social media channel has to be Facebook because I encounter different videos that are shared by my Facebook friends which always keep me entertained, or informed. I mainly enjoy DIY and cooking videos though. The best part about Facebook is their ‘save’ option feature that allows me to save all the videos that I love so I could go back and watch them later.
10 // What’s your favorite thing about Summer?
D: I love the warm weather and swimming
A: Having a break from college and hanging out with my family.
There you have it! A little peek into the lives and roles of our Summer interns!
