In this episode, Folarin is joined by influencer Samira Ahmed and she discusses her time growing up between Georgia, Ohio and Minnesota, and beginning to first post content on Twitter. She tells the story of getting her first brand deal, moving to NYC, and signing with a management company. She recaps some of her highlights thus far, from working with Chanel to meeting Bella Hadid, and being on a Time Square billboard. She speaks to some of the difficulties that come with influencing, imposter syndrome, and much more!!
TIME STAMPS:
Start - 5:52 Samira background
5:52-10:57 Initially posting content online
10:57-19:00 First brand deal, subsequent partnerships
19:00-30:21 Moving to NY full time, signing w/ a management agency
30:21-42:49 Some of the difficulties of influencing
42:49-56:40 Career highlights / imposter syndrome
56:40-1:00:00 Advice / staying grounded
1:00:00-1:03:34 Lightning Round
1:03:34-End Music identity segment
CREDITS:
Hosted by Folarin Okulaja
Produced by Folarin Okulaja
Engineered by Folarin Okulaja
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