Summary Abbey Hagen, a foodie from Dallas, Texas, shares her journey as a food blogger and content creator. She started her blog, Abbey's Appetite, in college as a way to document her cooking and eating experiences. Over the years, she has grown her platform and now focuses on creating reels and engaging with restaurants and brands. While she hopes to monetize her passion in the future, she also enjoys keeping it as a fun hobby. Abbey emphasizes the importance of staying positive, not comparing oneself to others, and finding joy in the present moment. Keywords food blogger, content creator, social media, monetization, positivity, passion, comparison, enjoyment Takeaways Starting a blog or social media platform can be a fun way to document and share your passions. Engaging with restaurants and brands can lead to partnerships and opportunities for monetization. Staying positive and not comparing oneself to others is key to enjoying the journey. Finding joy in the present moment and having fun with your passion is more important than achieving a specific end goal. Sound Bites "Life is just too short, have so much fun." "Just start. If someone thinks it's weird, that says a lot more about them than it does about you." "Love life truly and have so much fun while I'm here."