56: So You Wanna Be An Influencer?! The Best Side-Hustle to Make Money on Social Media!
Updated: Apr 19, 2022
So you wanna be an influencer, but don’t know where to start? In today’s episode, Zuri is chatting with influencer marketer and coach, Florence Howard; who shares the steps to becoming a content creator, ways to grow your followers, how to get PAID brand deals, and why grit, transparency, perseverance are the true secrets to become a successful influencer.
Florence shares her personal journey of how she left corporate America to become a full-time influencer (and HOW she made 6 figures!); her expert advice on having an authentic voice and understanding your creator identity.
Listen NOW on Apple, iHeartRadio, Sticher, and Spotify
Z & Florence also dish on ways to avoid the comparison trap on social media, how to battle burnout while enforcing digital boundaries, and why she encourages everyone to have multiple streams of income.
Share this episode with a friend NOW + let us know your favorite part of the convo: @ZuriHall and @HotHappyMess
RESOURCES + LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
THE EXPERT:
Florence Howard is known by her over 13k followers as @theblendedbeauty, her wildly engaged following has been growing organically since 2016. Florence is known for her genuine and honest opinions and exposés.
Florence’s focus on beauty, everyday life, and education on influencer marketing has earned her endorsement from her peers as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
As an influencer coach, she teaches her students to understand their influence and get paid in the process.
As an influencer, her deep understanding of self-care and creativity coupled with her down-to-earth persona and effervescent demeanor make her well-loved and someone you can’t take your eyes off of.
Work with Florence:
Connect with Florence: Instagram | Website
Follow Zuri Hall & Hot Happy Mess on Instagram to keep the good vibes going! :)
RECENT EPISODES: IF YA FEEL LIKE BINGEING:
ICYMI: Listen to 53: The Secrets to A Joyful Life... That You Can Begin Today!
ICYMI: Listen to 50: Get Your Hustle On! From Side Hustle to Main Business
ICYMI: Listen to 49: Ready for Tax Season? Get Ready with these Tips & Tools
ICYMI: Listen to 43: How to Win at Motherhood & Entrepreneurship — From a Successful Mompreneur
ICYMI: Listen to 32: Get Your Boss On: The KEYS to Conquer Corporate America + Get These Coins
WANT TO BE FEATURED? HERE’S HOW…:
Hit Us Up: hello@hothappymess.com
#AskZuri — Submit your questions for advice straight from me (advice I'd very much prefer you not hold me legally responsible for, thaaaanks) !
#OkDontJudgeMeBut — Submit your wildest, juiciest confession(s) to your girls (us, duh.) Just be sure to leave a code name, if you don't want us to use your real one.
Join as a Podcast Guest — We are committed to telling + sharing diverse stories + POVS. Real Stories, from Real Womxn! (And yes we want men to be a part of the conversation - they’re just not leading it, often. lol — drop a line!)
WANT MORE, HOT HAPPY MESS?!
If you loved this podcast episode, you’ll also love our first episode in our Protect Your Peace Series: Episode #1: How To Be Happy
Come listen, laugh, and maybe even learn a lil something’ -- with new episodes of Hot Happy Mess dropping every Monday on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
PS. Leave a review on iTunes for a chance to be spotlighted in an upcoming episode of HHM!
YOUR HOST:
Zuri Hall is an Emmy award-winning TV host (Access Hollywood, American Ninja Warrior) and is the executive producer & host of this millennial-focused podcast that will empower women to avoid “best life burnout” through candid conversation, expert panel discussions, and real-life, human interest stories from everyday women.
Follow @ZuriHall and @HotHappyMess on Instagram to keep the good vibes going.