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Have you been stuck on Instagram Reels? Then you’ve come to the right place. I break down some of the most common questions so you can up your IG Reels game and even create your own viral video.

In celebration of my 35th birthday being this week, I decided I wanted to record an intimate solo episode to share 5 significant lessons that have revolutionized my outlook on both my personal and professional life.

With 6 years since the start of the company and plenty of influencer marketing experience prior to that, you could say that Neil, co-founder of Whalar, is most certainly an expert within this industry.

One of the most intimidating things about being a freelancer and an influencer is that income can fluctuate depending on outside circumstances that are beyond your control. However, Grace Mattei (@grace), found new, exciting ways on how to utilize her social media skills to diversify her income, while still being able to juggle content creation.

With one glimpse at Chelsea’s (@chelseaasoflate) feed, you can surmise that she is full of good energy, passion, and joy. I can confidently say this is exactly how she is and I was so excited that she wanted to sit down and have a chat with me about her social media journey.

It seems that the general consensus is that we are a little unhappy with Instagram these days. In fact, many people are speculating - is instagram dying? Well, while it is true that the app is going through an apparent identity crisis, I want to make the case on why this is far from the truth.

Did you know can land paid brand deals with 0 followers? In this episode, we dish the details on how you can, too. Madi (@creativelymadi) shares what UGC (User Generated Content) is and how you can get started in this emerging industry today.

With one glimpse at Chelsea’s (@chelseaasoflate) feed, you can surmise that she is full of good energy, passion, and joy. I can confidently say this is exactly how she is and I was so excited that she wanted to sit down and have a chat with me about her social media journey.

Sometimes saying yes to a new experience will open the doors to infinite success. I talk with Will (@willkyaw) about how we went from filmmaker to influencer.

Chances are if you have not heard of Vanessa, AKA @vivacious.honey, you would definitely recognize her content. She has been killing it across the likes of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for the past two years with no apparent signs of slowing down.

The ‘recession’ buzzword is being thrown around a lot right now. As an influencer, what are the steps we can take to protect ourselves if this becomes reality? Mr. D (my husband) sits down with me to break down what changes to expect in this industry. Additionally, we share how content creators can mitigate the potential recession in order to come out on top.

Mr. D (my husband) is back once again to weigh in on all your burning finance inquiries. In this episode, we talk about all things related to budgeting, saving, and investing. As well as the lessons we learned along the way so you can start building your own wealth.

Ever wondered what company structure you should set up as an influencer? What can you expense as expenses and how to reduce taxes? Mr D (my husband) and I will tell you everything we know in this episode!

No matter how small or large your social media presence may be, I can confidently say that creator burnout is normal. Here’s how to identify burnout and the preventive steps you can take to limit or resolve social media exhaustion.

Have you ever thought about starting from fresh? Well, a brand new account might actually be the answer you are looking for. We sat down with Ariel (@Ariel.land) and she shared her tips for growth and how the Full-Time Influencer program set her up for success.

In today’s episode, I wanted to break down the 5 stages every influencer goes through so you can further understand where you are currently at and what sort of mindset shifts you need to make to get to the next level.

According to the 2022 Instagram trend report, the next generations are consistently defining trends on the platform. This means that Millennials, like myself, must tap into Gen Z’s voice, taste, and aesthetic so we can adapt to how social media will evolve in the very near future.

As an influencer, how are we held responsible when it comes to dealing with global crises? Does our audience expect us to speak up? Do we take a pause in our regular content posting schedule? These are just a few of the questions that might have racked your brain, especially with what has been going on in the world most recently.

If you have been worried about your recent drop in engagement, please don’t panic! Across the board, it seems most accounts are experiencing a slight dip - myself included and honestly, I am not concerned at all! Let’s explore why.

Whatever you do, please don’t sleep on Pinterest as an influencer! By staying active on this website you can easily drive traffic, reach more eyeballs, and make passive income.

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!

Now, 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.

Instagram 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.

My 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.

Did 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!

YouTube 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.

So 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.

In 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!

Have 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.

There’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.