In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Siffat Haider, the founder of Arrae—a holistic supplement brand that’s redefining the health industry. Siffat and I dive into the origin & transformation of Arrae, how community feedback shaped its products for common yet stigmatized health issues, and the strategic journey behind it all.  We explore the deep need for influencers to extend beyond brand partnerships into creating lasting and meaningful products aligned with audience needs. Siffat shares the importance of podcasting as a medium to connect deeply with listeners, the significant role of email marketing, and the courage it takes to launch and refine in real time. She also highlights the strategies used in building Arrae—how a strong community, genuine connections, and the willingness to start imperfectly has led to monumental growth and success. KEY POINTS: 04:59 Siffat’s journey into holistic health and skincare. 08:30 Common theme of bloating and anxiety discovery. 15:23 Embrace both sides, build authentic brand relationships. 18:46 Enthusiasm leads to authenticity & connects people deeply. 23:29 Podcast interviews drive product distribution, engagement, emails. 27:27 Embrace imperfection, grow through experience, and iterate. 35:58 Launch something your audience already trusts. 38:04 Stay true to what your audience wants. QUOTABLES: "Don't underutilize social media. It is literally your direct line of communication with your consumers." — Siffat Haider “A podcast is so important because that long form content is so valuable for people to get to know exactly who you are, for you to connect on a deeper level, I found that my podcast listeners are my most engaged audience members." — Siffat Haider “I think being really tuned into what it is people are coming to you for, like, what is your expertise? What are you the best at? What do people really trust you for?” — Siffat Haider GUEST RESOURCES: Siffat Haider IG | @siffhaider RESOURCES: Use code JULS15 for 15% off any product from Arrae! Julie’s favorites are Bloat, Sleep and Calm! [FREE] Are you a content creator ready to take your brand collaborations to new heights? Grab the Brand Deal Playbook and unlock the secrets to securing paid partnerships with confidence. You'll gain free access to pitch templates, essential questions, and expert strategies that will propel your content creator journey to new heights, including immediate and lifetime access! [FREE] Want the step-by-step roadmap to grow your following, monetize your content, and land paid brand deals? Click here to join my brand new free class! This is perfect for you if you want to turn your social media into a profitable & fun career… even if you’re starting from scratch! [ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence. Follow Julie on Instagram! Must Haves This Month!  KAJABI: Turn your skills into predictable revenue! Get a free 30-day trial at https://Kajabi.com/influencer JUSTWORKS: Payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance — all in one place! Start your free month now at https://justworks.com/influencer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices