Balance, perseverance, and love for what you do are the three elements necessary to be successful on any social media platform. Katie Steckly is a jack of all trades when it comes to social media. Just name a platform and you can bet she is on it!
Read MoreNow, more than ever, is the best time to become a creator thanks to short-form content, enthusiastic viewers, and the reach of multiple different platforms.
Read MoreInstagram is all about adapting and growing alongside the app and there is no one who has done it better than Karen. In this episode, @KarenxCheng relays how her 10 years of video creation experience has helped her to go viral in a record amount of time.
Read MoreMy word of the year for 2022 is “EVOLVE”, and I’m certainly going to be prepared! Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, said last year that Instagram is “no longer just a photo sharing app,” and the changes we’ve seen since then have proven that statement to be true. Here are five of the biggest changes that will be coming to the platform in 2022.
Read MoreDid you know that influencing is a super rewarding field to work in? While there are exciting surface level perks (travel, clothes, luxury lifestyle), there are also many other benefits to this career path. Here are my top eight reasons to become an influencer!
Read MoreYouTube has always been one of the best platforms for curating an engaged audience who really connect with you as a creator, and today we’re speaking to someone with years of experience creating long form videos. TJ from Cup of TJ shares her expert knowledge on growing your channel through searchable content and YouTube Shorts.
Read MoreSo you’ve been posting on Instagram for a while, gained a following, but haven’t gotten paid yet. Christine from @tourdelust has been there, done that, and is here to share what she did to network herself into a successful career as a PAID full-time influencer. She’ll be covering the conflict when she realized she HAD to quit her job, the crazy realization she had once she quit, best tips for networking (even as an introvert) and more.
Read MoreIn today’s highly digitized world, it’s more important than ever to incorporate short-form videos into your content strategy, and when done right, they can result in virality and propel you to success. If you’re new to social media content - or creating videos in general, you might be at a loss for where to begin. Fortunately, we’ll be tapping the expertise of @jerometraveller to help you get started today!
Read MoreHave you heard about the creator who grew 700K followers in just one month using Reels? YK became interested in photography at the age of 17, when he would go for walks and take photos in his free time, but didn’t recognize it as his passion until a few years later when he realized how big his casual hobby had become. Today, thanks to the power of short-form video, his hobby has gained him a collective following of 2.8 million followers across Instagram and Tiktok, and he’s sharing with us his top tips for social media growth through videos.
Read MoreThere’s so much gatekeeping and secrecy in this industry, and there’s not much information out there for new creators looking for insights on how to price their work. Too often I see creators being taken advantage of, working for rates that are unacceptable, so today I want to talk about pricing your work as an influencer.
Read MoreSo your dream is to become a full-time content creator, but you keep hearing “How are you actually gonna make money from that?” from friends, family, or maybe just the little voice in your head. You’re in luck, because we’re talking about the wide variety of income streams that are available to influencers and content creators, ranging from brand deals to personal coaching.
If you had the opportunity to ask an influencer with 500K+ followers any question, what would it be? Keep that question in mind- today we’re answering 21 questions from followers, covering topics like what to post when you’re starting out, how to land brand collabs, and even an influencer’s salary! Whether you’re just curious about the lifestyle or a full fledged influencer already, the info shared today will definitely be valuable.
As both a true crime junkie and an influencer in the public eye, personal safety is something I think about every day. Influencer’s lives include many aspects of physical safety that you wouldn't have to worry about if you didn’t have a following, including public solo shoots, meeting up with photographers, and posting your daily life, but online safety can’t be forgotten either: account security, social media scams, and the legal security of your content. Today we’re doing a deep dive into everything you should be aware of to stay safe as a content creator.
Read MoreEveryone has to multitask, but influencers do it more than most, and Lindsay Silberman might do it most of all. Balancing a personal brand on Instagram, an extensive lifestyle blog, and a small business that grows every day could easily lead to burnout, but Lindsay is surviving and thriving, and she’ll be sharing her top tips for balance with you.
Read MoreEver wondered what it’s like to be a travel influencer? Better yet, ever wondered how to get started as a travel influencer? Today we’re answering some frequently asked questions and covering all the basics: the power of influencer marketing within the travel industry, different types of travel partnerships, and how to begin your travel content creator journey without breaking the bank!
Read MoreWe may be living the perfect insta-worthy life now, but did you know that my husband (then boyfriend) actually did NOT think that my Instagram page was going to go anywhere? Luckily for me, he’s since come around, and this year actually quit his job to pursue the location independent lifestyle.
Read MoreI’ve met so many successful influencers and content creators in my time on the Instagram platform, and after a while, I began to realize that quite a few of them have some very similar traits in common. In this episode, I’ll be discussing those traits, which include: - being self aware about your skills and experience - willingness to experiment and try new things - the TRUTH about talent - why consistency in showing up is SO important in the beginning - why you NEED to be willing to make yourself uncomfortable If you’re wondering if you have what it takes to become an influencer, this episode is for you!
Read MoreEverybody wants to get paid more, but negotiating that pay increase is easier said than done- unless you’re Oneika Raymond. Nobody knows the art of the deal better than Oneika, who’s turned her small travel blog into a multiple six figure brand, and she’s here to teach you how to negotiate your way into getting PAID to live your best life!
Read MoreWhen you try something new, you’re bound to make mistakes, and content creation is no different. Today we’re discussing the top 5 things I wish I knew when I first started building my personal brand on Instagram, including how important networking really is, why you should be reaching out to brands ASAP, the SECRET to growing a small account, and more! If you’re just starting your Instagram journey, you NEED to hear this to make the most out of your time and effort!
Read MoreWe all dream of getting paid to do what we love, but what exactly can you get paid for as a content creator? Sarah Funk of @sarahfunky is sharing all the details of her many income streams as a content creator: the struggles she faced during her first year, the multiple sources of income she now generates, and her best tips for getting started as a YouTuber. For those who want to go full-time as content creators but are worried about the financial implications, this episode is a must-hear!
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