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Meet Your Neighbor
Ruby Red uses social media to showcase body positivity, shoe buying
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Name: Aubrey, nicknamed Ruby Red
Town/Neighborhood: Gilbert
What I’m excited about & why: I’m always excited to try out new things, especially when it comes to food.
What I like most about living here: The beautiful sunsets and scenery.
Changes I’d like to see in this area: Continuous growth of local restaurants and businesses.
Favorite community cause & why: UMOM because its a family shelter that proactively helps women get back on their feet.
When & why I moved here: I moved to Arizona for school (University of Arizona) in 2007 and moved up to Phoenix from Tucson for work after college in 2012.
Where I lived before & why I left: I lived in Illinois where I grew up.
My family: Is great! My parents are relationship goals.
What I do: I am a shoe buyer and a body positive social media influencer.
What I like most about what I do: I’ve loved shoes my whole life! I love picking out styles based on current trends.
If I had picked a different occupation, it might have been: Travel influencer because I just want to travel the world and see so many different places.
My interests and hobbies: Food! And fashion are my favorite.
The best and/or worst time in my life: Best: Family time; Worst: undervaluing myself after a breakup.
My best/worst habits: Best: Always working; Worst: Would rather work than socialize.
The trait(s) I admire in others: Honesty, consistency, never giving up.
People who inspired me (and how): My parents because they built a happy life and successful business together.
My guiding philosophy: Well behaved women seldom make history.
My advice to today’s youth: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those to mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Dr Seuss
