5 Unique Things I’ve Learned From My Snap Academy Experience

How Snapchat Changed My Life.

Shari Walker, MSW
9 min readAug 12, 2021

When I applied for the Snap Storytelling Academy this summer, I wasn’t sure that I a new mom and recent graduate would be chosen.

I entered Snap not feeling good enough, and graduated from the Snap Academy feeling empowered and ready to take action to create change.

If not for the Snap Storytelling Academy, these words would not have been written on these pages due to fear.

Although still hesitant, that I am anywhere near being in the league of all the amazing writers on this platform...

I am still pushing through and starting where I am and sharing what’s in my heart.

Here are the lessons I learned that changed my life, during the Snap Academies this summer.

And the stories from my journey with Snap employees and coaches that changed the trajectory of my career…

1. Create, Publish, Let It Go, and Learn From It

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Shari Walker, MSW

Personal Growth Coach, Tech Copywriter, mom, and former foster kid. Writing about life, growth, and harmony. Founder of GROWTH Goals. ✨📚💻 heyshariwalker.com