Ever wondered how to become a so-called “influencer”? The secret is storytelling. In this episode, Ash interviews his friend and co-host, Pip Stewart. Pip has cycled halfway around the world, embarked on a world-first kayak journey through the Amazon and survived a flesh-eating parasite. She talks about how she accidentally fell into a career in travel journalism, how one massive adventure changed her life, and why she sees social media as the route to editorial independence.In this episode, find out:Why you need to embrace being shit.If it’s important to get a journalism degree. Why hustle is key.Why social media is so powerful (and how to avoid its dark side).How Pip got a job as Red Bull’s Adventure Editor.How to get noticed in a crowded media world.How to create a lifestyle career that works for you.Why you should take online relationships offline.How to deal with your ego.How to become an influencer.Links mentioned in this episode:Pip Website https://www.phillippastewart.com Pip Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pipstewart/ Pip Twitter https://twitter.com/Stewart_Pip Jo Cantello, Wolfsong media Journalism and Media Studies Centre, The University of Hong Kong https://jmsc.hku.hk Elizabeth Gilbert on following your curiosity.Reza Pakravan https://www.rezapakravan.com Explorers Connect https://www.explorersconnect.com Ness Knight http://www.nessknight.com Laura Bingham https://www.laurabingham.org RedBull.com https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/ Preview app https://thepreviewapp.comInshot http://www.inshot.com CutStory.JOIN US ON SOCIAL:We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s The First Mile and if you’ve got any suggestions of topics or people you’d like to hear interviewed. Drop us a line on Instagram @AshBhardwaj and @PipStewart or Twitter @AshBhardwaj and @PipStewart.*Please consider leaving a review if you enjoyed this episode. Thank you!