Joyce Feustel holding her logo mugHow I Got Into Social Media Training

As a lifelong learner, I began using social media to extend my outreach and connections in 2008, the year I turned 60. Already an experienced and savvy networker, I immediately saw how I could use these skills on Facebook and LinkedIn.

In March of 2010 my manager told me I did a great job explaining social media to our clients. He then asked me if I had ever thought of helping others in my baby boomer age group to understand social media.

That’s the day I figured out what I was supposed to do when I grew up! Within six months I decided to create my business which I called Boomers’ Social Media Tutor.

I spent a few years ramping up my business while still working at that job. Then in March of 2013 I left the job to work full time as a social media trainer and tutor. In this encore career I focus on the social media sites of LinkedIn and Facebook.

My goal is to make social media, especially LinkedIn, simple, easy and fun for those who use my services. I like to use social media to:

  • Stay engaged in the lives of people I care about
  • Share my insights and expertise
  • Grow my business
  • Gain more knowledge from experts in diverse fields
  • Most importantly, have fun!
Joyce Feustel leading a LinkedIn training session

Professional and Personal Background

My core communication and leadership skills stem from my experience in Toastmasters International. I have achieved the Distinguished Toastmaster designation five times. This is the highest level of achievement in Toastmasters and reflects me being a lifelong learner. Currently, I am a member of Timberline Toastmasters, Excelsior Advanced Toastmasters Club, and Speech Masters Advanced Club.

I am a charter member of the Denver Area B2B Networking Group and serve as president of its RiNo chapter. In addition, I’m secretary of the Coast-Coast B2B Chapter of the SHE Leads Group and the speaker coordinator for the Preferred Business Network virtual networking group.

Active in the West Metro Chamber of Commerce, I’m the moderator of its Aging Well Leads Group and a member of the 2022 Class of Leadership Jefferson County.

In January 2018, I founded the Simplify Your Social Media Meetup Group. We meet once a month over Zoom to learn more about social media in a fun and interactive small group setting. Learn more about this group at https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-simplify-your-social-media/

A native of Wisconsin, I have lived in the Denver, Colorado, area with my husband since 1995. We have two grown daughters, a son-in-law and a granddaughter. My hobbies include traveling and reading – especially when the stories are based in historical periods that fascinate me.

To work with me you can reserve a tutoring session here. You may also contact me at joyce@boomerssocialmediatutor.com or 720-984-1162 or via the form on the Contact Me page.