I'm spilling the tea on being an influencer + the struggles that come with it

In this episode, Jamé Jackson clears the idea that influencers and content creators only have a sparkling and glamorous life. Jackson is a fashion and beauty activist, culture commentator, and media personality.

She shares with you some of the behind-the-scenes struggles she has to deal with as an influencer. Besides, Jamé also digs into the various challenges most content creators and entrepreneurs face as their bosses. You will be surprised at the BBC article and its content about dream jobs that she has lined up for you in this podcast.

Tune in, and be sure to listen to the very end. Catch up with your favorite host Jamé Jackson as she speaks out the hidden reality of being an influencer and content creator. Find out more about fashion, beauty, and entrepreneurship with your girl Jamé.

Timestamps

[03:16] What about the last episode on black women and luxury?

[05:04] Today’s topic

[05:36] Question about dream jobs

[06:20] Unrealistic expectations in your dream job

[09:50] Weeds and tickets in the influencing/content creation career path

[11:04] Jamé conned? What happened between the ‘bigger’ brand and Jamé?

[12:52] Challenges of being an entrepreneur

[14:56] Competition in the influencer market space

[21:40] Self-prescribed recovering perfectionist

[23:46] Internal dialogues I have with myself

[28:05] Jamé’s main objective

[35:13] Blondemisfit interview with Lifestyle Influencer/Blogger Mattie James

[38:55] Respect and love for content creators’ craft

[39:40] Is influencing or entrepreneurship worth it?

Dream Jobs and Their Unrealistic Expectations

Jamé shares some insights she read on a BBC article about dream jobs. She believes most dream jobs come with unrealistic expectations that are always not fulfilled in the long run.

Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur

Jamé reveals some of the difficulties she goes through while trying to manage different sections of her online business -- emails and newsletters, checking on invoices, social media strategy, and so on. If you are the founder/owner of your brand, you are everybody’s job.

Jamé’s Main Objective

Jackson is in the influence of content creation because she seeks to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and highlight black women in the fashion, beauty, and entrepreneurship space.

Respect and Love for Content Creators’ Craft

Jamé urges each of us to respect and show love to content creators and their craft. She emphasizes the struggles influencers go through before uploading or publishing any content online. She also explains that the world only gets 30% of the whole work while the remaining 70% is sometimes not appreciated -- because the public does not see it.

Notable Quotes:

• 70% of the work I am doing as a content creator is really not glamorous.
• If you are the founder/owner of your brand, you are everybody’s job.

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