Creating Content for Niche Audiences with April Monterrosa

When you see a lack of representation in media, sometimes the best way to address it is to create the type of publication you're craving. In today's episode, Melissa sits down with April Monterrosa, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Live From The Southside Magazine, to talk about creating content for a niche audience and an insider's look into becoming a community influencer. About April: April Monterrosa, a native of San Antonio, Texas, is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and business mentor. She's the publisher and editor-in-chief of Live From The Southside Magazine, the first woman-owned publication in Southside San Antonio. Her entrepreneurial journey commenced at 12 when she assisted with various responsibilities within her father's plumbing contracting company, Greg Galindo Plumbing. This early exposure laid the foundation for her journey into business ownership. With over 20 years of hospitality and spa industry expertise in the corporate world, April thrived as the proprietor of her esthetic and wellness business before her media career. Follow Live From The Southside on Facebook Follow Live From The Southside on Twitter Follow Live From The Southside on Instagram Topics covered: - An insider's look at Live From The Southside - The evolution of Live From The Southside - Advantages from focusing on a hyper-local area of the city - The effects of becoming an influencer - Radio in today's world - Advice on creating content for a niche audience Resources mentioned: - Live From the Southside - Smart Talk: Public Relations Essentials All Pros Should Know - MVW Communications