Influential Woman · Marketing Healthcare
Ava Gude
Digital Specialist, ARIA Care Partners
Atlanta, GA
Her Story
About Ava
Ava Gude serves as the digital specialist at ARIA Care Partners in Atlanta, Georgia. With approximately 12 years of experience in marketing, she began her career in real estate marketing after developing a passion for the field through HGTV. In her current role, she builds the company's online presence via websites, social media, and targeted content to promote on-site ancillary care services for elderly residents in long-term and nursing facilities, including dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry providers. A high school graduate without a higher education degree, Ava has taught herself the necessary skills through self-study, online continuing education, and learning from colleagues. She previously worked as a nurse's aide in in-home care and long-term facilities during a period of unemployment, an experience that came full circle when she joined ARIA Care Partners. She also freelances in marketing for small businesses, helping entrepreneurs scale their passions into sustainable operations. Ava values being open to new opportunities, as this mindset expanded her sphere of impact and connected her diverse experiences in meaningful ways.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Ava
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
It's okay to start over. I had a stint of unemployment where I was laid off and took time to work as a nurse's aide in in-home care and long-term facilities. Being open to exploring different opportunities made things come full circle when I got this position, connecting all my experience. Don't be afraid to take opportunities outside your realm because it expands your sphere of impact.
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