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...

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!...

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...

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...

"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...

“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...

Every Thursday, I answer questions about anything and everything related to being an influencer. For today’s question, I’m answering “Is it really possible to find a balance between work and rest as a content creator?” Listen to the very end to find out what I think about this topic! 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...

Should you reinvent the wheel or just go with the flow? Today I’m sitting down with Rachel Martino (@rachmartino), a content creator based in New York and the founder of Dream Life Studio, to talk about her creator journey, how she grew her affiliate income during the pandemic, built a six-figure photo studio business, and where she wants to take her business in the future. Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@ofleatherandlace) I'm sharing some of my expertise...

"You will never know unless you try". Today, I’m excited to share with you why I've decided to start my YouTube Channel after being in the online space for more than six years, the different factors that held me back, what sparked me to finally begin this new journey, and how I plan to grow my channel. Let's dive in... 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...

It's all about the hustle! Today, we're sitting down with Sarah Funk (@sarahfunky) as she shares with us how she manages to have 13 revenue streams while juggling her YouTube Channel and NYC Tourism agency, & what she plans for the future! 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...

Are you bringing value to the content you create? Today I’m sitting down with Alex Costa (@alexcosta), a men's fashion content creator & entrepreneur, as he shares his journey from starting out as a content creator on YouTube to honing his niche in men's fashion, his thoughts on short-form content & the changing landscape of Youtube, and his ultimate goal of building his own online media and growing his various businesses in the future! Let’s dive in… Welcome to the Full-Time...

Have you been stuck on Instagram Reels? Not knowing how to get views or convert views into followers? 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. 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...

In celebration of my 35th birthday this week, 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. I hope that my reflections can help to shed some light on your own journey, whether that be on social media or just in general. 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...

It is not every day you get to speak to someone who has been present in the influencer industry for over a decade. Neil Waller, the co-founder of the influencer platform Whalar, joins me today to break down the ins and outs of the creator economy.  Find out more about Whalar here: https://www.whalar.com/ 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...

Do you feel frustrated with the changes happening on social media? We do too! This is one of the most open and honest conversations on the Full-Time Influencer podcast where we discuss with Grace Mattei (@thegracemattei) the ups and downs of being a full-time influencer and the mental struggles that we go through. 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,...

From family food blog to entrepreneurial empire, Jenny Melrose (@jenny_melrose) took a leap of faith and it paid off. In a world where content creators emphasize social media over anything else, Jenny shares why owning a blog can only strengthen your personal brand. CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.fulltimeinfluencer.co/blog/season-2-episode-23 JOIN REELS ROCKET SHIP TODAY AND EXPLODE YOUR INSTAGRAM FOLLOWING: https://www.reelsrocketship.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:...

About this episode: So you want to become an influencer but what’s holding you back is, well, instagram. You might be feeling a little slumped from the lack of growth or reach lately and wondering if IG is worth it after all?  Well, as I see it, there is still the best place to grow a strong online personal brand in 2022. *p.s. I am NOT sponsored or paid by Instagram in ANY way. These are my personal opinions!*  It may be true that Instagram is going through a bit of an identity crisis, it...

About this episode: Did you know can land paid brand deals with 0 followers? In this episode, we dish the details on how you start making money from social media (no following required). Madi (@creativelymadi) shares what UGC (User Generated Content) is and how you can get started in this emerging industry today. Get 30% off her UGC Master Guide using code "FTIUGC30" HERE CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.fulltimeinfluencer.co/blog/season-2-episode-21 FOLLOW US ON...

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Download the FREE Ultimate IG Monetization Guide HERE 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👈🏻 About this episode: Chelsea (@chelseaasoflate)  has cultivated a supportive, loving community  on social media thanks to her strong personal branding and genuine...

Want to learn how to go viral with Reels and reuse that content to grow on Tiktok AND Youtube Shorts? 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 in 2022: ReelsRocketShip.com 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. From professional film maker for some of the biggest...

Want to learn how to go viral with Reels and reuse that content to grow on Tiktok AND Youtube Shorts? 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 in 2022: ReelsRocketShip.com 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. Chances are if you have not heard of Vanessa, AKA...

We have a NEW free training! Have you always wanted to land paid brand deals? This is the training for you! We outline in 4 clear steps how you can work with brands you love, and share a FREE Influencer Platform Masterlist if you stay with us till the end of the training! We will also have a special bonus offer that will help you accelerate your influencer career and land paid gigs sooner than you thought possible! 👉🏻 CLICK HERE to save your spot now! About this episode: The ‘recession’...

Interested in joining the Full-Time Influencer program? Head to successfulinfluencer.com/join to find out how you can grow and monetize your following and start building your dream life today! About this episode: 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.  (DISCLAIMER:...

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! (DISCLAIMER: Please consult a tax specialist for your tax needs - we share as much as we can, but we are not tax experts!) Accounts / resources mentioned: Graham Stephan Youtube Channel Wanderers Wealth (on digital nomads saving taxes globally) Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (listen...