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Are you ready for some real talk about the creator economy and social media? Look no further because The Reel Deal with Aanam C has got you covered! Join Aanam as she shares her take on all things related to content creation and the future of social media. In each episode, Aanam spills the tea on all the latest trends, dishes out the good, bad, and ugly of the creator economy, and shares her no-holds-barred advice for anyone looking to make it in this game. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, tune in for the latest trends, expert analysis, and straight-up advice on how to succeed in the digital landscape. Episodes out every Wednesday. Remember to subscribe or follow wherever you get your podcasts.
The Ugly Side of Being a Female Creator in India | Sakshi Shivdasani x Aanam C
The Reel Deal with Aanam C
1 hour 9 minutes
1 month ago
The Ugly Side of Being a Female Creator in India | Sakshi Shivdasani x Aanam C
In this brutally honest episode, Sakshi Shivdasani opens up about being cancelled 25 times, receiving rape threats, and how she turned online hate into creative power. From her MTV Supermodel journey to becoming a top comedy creator and podcaster, Sakshi shares the unfiltered truth about the creator industry, cancel culture in India, and what it’s like to be a female influencer navigating fame, fear, and finances.
Hosted by Aanam C, this conversation dives into the realities of content creation, brand deals, mental health, and the business behind influencer success.
What you’ll hear in this episode with Sakshi Shivdasani:
The dark side of influencer culture
Cancel culture & online trolling in India
Sakshi’s journey from model to content creator
Mental health & therapy in the influencer world
How much influencers actually earn per reel
Women, work, and self-awareness in the digital age
Chapters :
00:00:00 – You’re One of the First00:00:41 – Doxed, Followed, Threatened - Is This Fame?00:01:25 – Burnout Culture: Who Really Wins?00:02:01 – Work–Life Balance? I’m the Worst Example00:03:16 – How I Prepare My “Packaging” - Not Just Content00:03:53 – Podcasting Isn’t Hosting - It’s Creating a Vibe00:07:00 – Pretending To Be Gen-Z - Marketing Move or Identity Crisis?00:08:30 – Always ‘On’ - Lenses Before Breakfast00:11:12 – I’ll Take Hate From 99 People00:13:38 – Agency Takes 15%00:14:49 – Organic Content = Sticky Phone Case Hustle00:15:12 – Producer Saves the Episode00:19:07 – If I Didn’t Post Today, I Didn’t Work00:20:01 – I’m My Biggest Fan00:23:00 – Hair Disaster → Personality Win00:27:29 – I Kept Receipts - Calling Out Industry Lies00:32:17 – Do You Clear Rumours? My Brutal Strategy00:35:52 – Creator Loneliness - Events Don’t Fix It00:37:35 – How I Price Work - “Followers = Fee”00:38:31 – Comedy vs Beauty - Why Rates Differ So Wildly00:41:39 – Reshoots, Briefs & Brand Bullsh*t00:44:47 – My Real Monthly Income00:49:17 – I Can’t Tell Colours - But Still Make Creative Magic00:54:53 – Success = Controlling Your Day, Not Your Bank Balance00:59:54 – 10-Year Plan - Turning Audience Into Product01:03:05 – Hot or Not Rapid Fire - Oversharing for Business01:03:47 – I Won’t Do Anything for 5M Followers
01:07:39 – Conclusion
Join the conversation and let us know what you think - should creators speak their minds or play it safe online?
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The Reel Deal with Aanam C
Are you ready for some real talk about the creator economy and social media? Look no further because The Reel Deal with Aanam C has got you covered! Join Aanam as she shares her take on all things related to content creation and the future of social media. In each episode, Aanam spills the tea on all the latest trends, dishes out the good, bad, and ugly of the creator economy, and shares her no-holds-barred advice for anyone looking to make it in this game. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, tune in for the latest trends, expert analysis, and straight-up advice on how to succeed in the digital landscape. Episodes out every Wednesday. Remember to subscribe or follow wherever you get your podcasts.
