If you're curious about how getting a Meta verification will help your Instagram account, then you've come to the right place. In this minisode, I am going to answer this question and talk about its potential upsides and downsides, as well as discuss whether getting verified is a good investment.

Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee) I'm sharing some of my expertise and industry information, to help you decode social media, and create content that helps aspiring creatives like you become full-time influencers so you can also do what you love for a living! 

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Timestamps:

(2:05) What is a Meta Verification? 

(4:10) Will this verification help your reach? 

(8:49) This feature is currently unavailable to business accounts 

(10:51) Price point might be too high for other people in the word 

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Have you been wondering why you are losing followers? There could be several reasons why your follower count fluctuates and we are going to talk all about it in this episode. I'll be breaking down the possible reasons why we lose followers, why it's okay, and what you can do if you're losing more than you're gaining.

Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@ofleatherandlace) I'm sharing some of my expertise and industry information, to help you decode social media, and create content that helps aspiring creatives like you become full-time influencers so you can also do what you love for a living! 

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Timestamps:

(3:18) So why do we lose followers in the first place?

(9:55) It’s okay to lose followers. 

(16:39) What you can do if you’re losing more than you’re gaining followers. 

(20:06) Understanding how to optimize your bio and your content. 

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Every Thursday, I answer questions about anything and everything related to being an influencer. Today, I’m answering a question from a listener about asking brands for paid deals, and I will be breaking down the ways how you can proactively put yourself on the radar and effectively pitch to these brands. 

Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee) I'm sharing some of my expertise and industry information, to help you decode social media, and create content that helps aspiring creatives like you become full-time influencers so you can also do what you love for a living! 

👉 Got a question you'd like me to answer? Submit yours HERE!

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Timestamps:

(1:48) Knowing the timing of your pitch  

(6:22) Not all companies do influence the marketing

(8:33) Keeping an eye on PR companies and influencer platforms 

(9:36) Put yourself out there! 

(11:19) Bonus tip for your perfect pitch

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“You have to pick your challenges and your problems and this is like the challenge and problems that I wanna face.” From starting her YouTube Channel almost six years ago, Kitty of Atola Visuals (@atolavisuals), shares with us how she juggles running her creative studio, working with brands, and finding a creative outlet through content creation. We also talk about how she almost quit YouTube, her experience with creator burnout, and the mental struggles that we all have as a creator.

Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee) I'm sharing some of my expertise and industry information, to help you decode social media, and create content that helps aspiring creatives like you become full-time influencers so you can also do what you love for a living! Let’s dive in…

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📲 Check out Kitty's Socials HERE!

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Timestamps:

(2:18) Film school to YouTube channel that helps creatives

(12:49) Creative agency, income streams, & repurposing content

(19:54) Dealing with creative burnout & changing mindset

(34:32) Creative outlet, cons of being female, & preferred platform

(49:54) Thoughts on taking mental breaks & going about brand deals

(1:06:44) Kitty’s plans for the future

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Every Thursday, I answer questions about anything and everything related to being an influencer. Today, I’m answering a question from a listener about making popular reels and content without showing your face, and discussing the importance of showing your face in building a personal brand, including the benefits of trust, flexibility, and monetization, and providing an example of a successful no-face brand and why it worked.

Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee) I'm sharing some of my expertise and industry information, to help you decode social media, and create content that helps aspiring creatives like you become full-time influencers so you can also do what you love for a living! 

👉 Got a question you'd like me to answer? Submit yours HERE!

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Timestamps:

(1:25) Examples of types of content without showing your face

(3:56) 5 Reasons why I don't recommend not showing your face online

(14:34) An exception to the "no face" concept: Valentine in Paris

(16:37) My opinion? Not ideal for building a lasting business

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Do you let your identity and taste shape your social media, or does social media shape your identity and taste? Today, I got the chance to talk with Hannah Dahl (@hannahelenadahl), a content creator and owner of The Dahl House, to talk about her unique pink branding online, how she fell in love with interior design, how she came up with the idea to build her unique photo studio, where she gets her inspiration from, and how she has worked with some really cool brands as a micro-influencer!

Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@ofleatherandlace) I'm sharing some of my expertise and industry information, to help you decode social media, and create content that helps aspiring creatives like you become full-time influencers so you can also do what you love for a living!

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📲 Check out Hannah Dahl's Instagram & The Dahl House's Instagram!

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Timestamps:

(2:10) - Growing up with interior design & her love for the color pink

(11:21) - Exposure on Instagram, her inspirations, & separating her personal space

(21:01) - Meeting new creator friends, hosting events, & working with her favorite brands

(29:20) - Future plans for the Dahl House & social media’s role in attracting new audiences

(36:10) - What she’d be doing if she wasn’t a content creator & answering some quick-fire questions

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Every Thursday, I answer questions about anything and everything related to being an influencer. For today’s question, I’m answering “If I'm bilingual, should I speak in my local language or in English on my page?” and I'm sharing with you potential outcomes along with their scenarios in order to help you decide if your local language or English is most suitable for you!

Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee) I'm sharing some of my expertise and industry information, to help you decode social media, and create content that helps aspiring creatives like you become full-time influencers so you can also do what you love for a living! 

👉 Got a question you'd like me to answer? Submit yours HERE!

Timestamps:

(2:02) - Outcome  #1: If you are trying to attract brands in your local area

(5:06) Outcome #2: If you’re trying to attract international brands

(8:08) - Outcome #3: If you’re selling your own products online

(10:21) - What happens if you speak two languages simultaneously?

(13:02) - 3 Factors to consider for the long-term

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It's all about adapting to change while still being yourself. From a YouTube Fashion creator to blogger extraordinare, Wendy (@wendyslookbook) shares how her personal brand has evolved over the years, her biggest challenges as an influencer, and the hardships of balancing work and personal life. 

Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee) I'm sharing some of my expertise and industry information, to help you decode social media, and create content that helps aspiring creatives like you become full-time influencers so you can also do what you love for a living! Let’s dive in…

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📲 Check out Wendy Nguyen on Instagram | Website | YouTube | LTK Interview

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👉 FREE NEW TRAINING: https://successfulinfluencer.com Save your spot now for our value-packed free training that will teach you how to explode your Instagram following and become a PAID influencer.

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Timestamps:

(1:51) - Early Beginnings, Her 1st Viral Video, & the struggles she faced early on

(23:20) - Her biggest challenge as a content creator 

(28:07) - Growing up with her audience & juggling family life and its responsibilities

(42:55) - Your online presence, aging on social media, & doing brand deals

(57:26) - Diving into entrepreneurship and working solo

(1:19:59) - Wendy’s plans five years from now

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"Don't think of yourself as like this is a creator brand deal. Think of yourself as a startup." Today, I got the chance to sit down and talk with Tejas Hullur (@tejashullur), a 22-year-old content creator who has this hunger for content creation, business, and innovation that many seasoned influencers have now lost. In this episode, I nerd out with him about the creative economy, talk about how he plans to recession-proof his business, his super creative way of hiring, and what his long-term vision for his brand is. This is part 2 of the interview.

Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@ofleatherandlace) I'm sharing some of my expertise and industry information, to help you decode social media, and create content that helps aspiring creatives like you become full-time influencers so you can also do what you love for a living! 

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📲 Follow Tejas Hullur on Instagram HERE!

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If you want to make influencing a successful side hustle or profitable career then you need this guide! We cover the 11 ways that you can make money from Instagram right now (even if you don't have a ton of followers!)

👉🏻 CLICK HERE TO GET THE ULTIMATE IG MONETIZATION GUIDE👈🏻 

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Timestamps:

(2:07) - Tejas' brand deals journey during a recession.

(12:36) - Taking a leap of faith and positive influences.

(19:41) - Breaking down Tejas' revenue streams.

(21:06) - Hiring the right people for your team.

(35:55) - Tejas shares his highest-paying brand deal.

(42:16) - Asking each other questions and future vision.

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“If it doesn't interest the viewer in the first millisecond, they're gone”. Today, I got the chance to sit down and talk with Tejas Hullur (@tejashullur), a 22-year-old content creator who has this hunger for content creation, business, and innovation that many seasoned influencers have now lost. In this episode, I nerd out with him about the creative economy, talk about how he plans to recession-proof his business, his super creative way of hiring, and what his long-term vision for his brand is. This is part 1 of the interview.

Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@ofleatherandlace) I'm sharing some of my expertise and industry information, to help you decode social media, and create content that helps aspiring creatives like you become full-time influencers so you can also do what you love for a living! 

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📲 Follow Tejas Hullur on Instagram HERE!

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👉 Want to learn how to go viral with Reels? Inside our Reels Rocket Ship program, we teach you how to create engaging short-form videos and go viral with Reels. Join now to skyrocket your following on ReelsRocketShip.com

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Timestamps:

(1:37) - Tejas on creating content while train hopping.

(10:09) - Establishing the creator economy, writing, and newsletters.

(21:53) - Educating people doesn't require expertise.

(29:48) - Networking, mentorship, and biggest content creation mistake.

(42:08) - Separating brand and personal interests, and finding niche.

(47:30) - Being self-aware as a content creator and branding.

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