My mission
At Authentic Empire Media, LLC, my mission is to help businesses show up online with purpose, personality, and consistency in order to turn first impressions into lasting loyalty.
My Company
I help businesses show up online with purpose, personality, and consistency. Backed by 20 years of experience in sales, customer service, and administrative operations, I understand the full customer journey—from first impression to long-term loyalty.
I go beyond likes and followers to build authentic connections and measurable growth. Whether it’s developing a content strategy, managing your social platforms, or launching targeted campaigns, I bring a deep understanding of what your audience needs—and how to deliver it.
What I Offer:
• Done-for-You Social Media Management
• Content Creation & Planning
• Brand Voice Development
• Community Engagement & Growth
• Paid Social Strategy
• Influencer Collaboration
• Analytics, Reporting & Optimization
I blend creative storytelling with practical business insight to help brands stand out—and stay top of mind.
Let’s bring your brand to life, one strategic post at a time.
Hi! I am Andrea Marie Dotterer, CEO of Authentic Empire Media, LLC!
I help businesses establish a purposeful, authentic, and consistent online presence. With 20 years of experience in sales, customer service, and administrative operations, I understand the entire customer journey—from the initial impression to building long-term loyalty.
I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Psychology & Counseling from Emmanuel College in Boston, MA in 1996.
After graduating, I worked as a mental health counselor for adults with developmental disabilities.
I then switched gears to become an administrative assistant at a software company. Following that I worked in customer service, inside sales, and marketing/communications.
While I liked the money, I was burned out and felt unappreciated, restricted, and undervalued. I wanted to be my own boss.
So I did just that when my oldest son was 6 and my second turned 3 months old, (and no more kids were coming! lol)
In 2014, I partnered with a wellness company as a health and fitness coach.
I enjoyed helping women become healthier and happier versions of themselves and was able to do something I truly loved while being home with my boys.
This was not only rewarding, I also discovered my love for building a business on social media and the desire to help other women entrepreneurs do the same.
I quickly learned there was a lot of social media content out there full of gimmicks and cheap tricks used to get a sale.
It has gotten to a point where people are afraid to like a post for fear they would be the victim of the sales pitch.
I was one of those spammers. Like many, I was only doing what I was taught at the time.
Then I implemented a more genuine approach to building relationships, having conversations, and attracting my dream clients without sacrificing my reputation.
I fully understand the struggle of starting a business without confidence or a clue, sitting at my kitchen table, all the while juggling the physical, mental, and emotional demands of motherhood.
A few years into my journey, I noticed a shift—more and more businesses were looking for someone to take over their social media so they could focus on what they do best: running their business.
With thousands of hours invested in social media management, marketing, business development, and coaching, I’ve combined hands-on experience with expert-level training. I hold certifications in Advanced Social Media Marketing, LAUNCHEST: Build Your Social Media Business, and Facebook Advertising through both Boot Camp Digital and HubSpot.
By leveraging my experience and expertise, I now work directly with small businesses to help them grow with purpose, show up consistently, and create not just content, but a beautiful legacy.
My oldest son and I are 1st Degree Black Belts in Martial Arts in which we have religiously trained.
We love to travel, cook, watch movies, and enjoy being together.
Originally from Massachusetts, I am currently based in the Tampa Bay, Florida area, where I reside with my husband, two sons, and our beloved cat Dusty.