The Week of You: The Spotlights.
Stay tuned as we feature members of the Community all week long!
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Today we’re asking,
“What surprising lessons have you learned working in this industry?”
“While the industry is considered oversaturated by many, I think there are still so many untapped pockets of opportunity to connect with a certain group or demographic currently underrepresented. The key is to stay true to who you are, even if it’s against the currents and ever-changing trends and you’ll realize that your “tribe” will soon find you.”
— Stella Compiseno, The Heart’s Delight
→ Read more about Stella, here
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“It requires wearing multiple hats.”
— Ganiyat Salami, Samurai Hijabi
→ Read more about Ganiyat, here
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“I’ve been blogging for almost 10 years, which is a long time in this industry. Watching how things have changed in the past decade is amazing. Learning that you always need to adapt, learn and be open to new opportunities is the key to success. But also how important it is to stay true to yourself and your brand.”
— Cathy Peshek, Poor Little it Girl
→ Read more about Cathy, here
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“Fashion, at its core, relies on exclusivity to thrive. But the relationships I’ve formed and the communal bonding I’ve seen is anything but exclusive. Bloggers and influencers can get a bad rap for being mean girls. While I somewhat expected this going in, I was so pleasantly surprised to find the exact opposite. That, and blogging is SO much harder than it looks! Photoshoots, styling, editing, pitching, negotiating and running multiple channels that spread the same brand message is no easy task.”
— Kali Passiglia, In Spades
→ Read more about Kali, here
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“As many new faces and influencers as there are on the scene, there is no shortage of collaboration. This is especially true among macro and micro influencers. It’s beautiful to witness. Another important if not surprising lesson has been the need to continually implement and refine your systems, processes and automation in order to manage your sanity.”
— Cass Butler, The Luxe Styles
→ Read more about Cass, here
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