Fake fame and bought followers are the dark secrets behind many “successful” creators and businesses. In this episode, we expose the ugly side of success in content creation, entrepreneurship, and personal branding.
From influencer fraud and follower inflation to burnout, broken brand deals, and chasing clout for clout’s sake—this episode of Disrupt & Discuss Podcast dives deep into the emotional and financial cost of building a public persona in a digital world obsessed with numbers. 🎭📉
🎙️ What we cover:
The truth about bots, fake engagement & buying followers 🤖
Creator burnout & chasing vanity metrics 😮💨
Faking success to land brand deals (but at what cost?) 💸
Entrepreneurial imposter syndrome and pressure to “perform” 🧠
Why ROI also means Return on Integrity 🔁
When visibility turns into vulnerability 🧨
💬 Have YOU ever felt the pressure to fake it? Burned out trying to “make it”? Drop a comment below and let us know 👇
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