This week I worked on reaching out to brands to get some collaborations for the spring and summer. I was able to secure another collaboration with Bluenotes (I have worked with them in the past), as well as with a brand called Sunday Club.

Getting to work with brands is one of my favorite parts of content creation (and not just because I get free stuff – although that is cool!). But I love being able to share brands I love with my followers and community. I have had so many opportunities because of my content creation and have made some very close friendships. As I near the end of this inquiry, I have been reflecting on the fact that even if I have not increased my followers, I am still so thankful for my platform and everything that has come from it. I have realized more than ever that it is more important to me to create meaningful connections and community versus focusing on followers and engagement. Through Instagram I have had the opportunity to work with many brands, do multiple photoshoots, make connections with small female-run businesses, stay at an AirBnb with friends, and have made countless meaningful friendships.

I remember back when I first started content creating and I got my very first collaboration with Teangle Matcha. It was such an exciting moment and has lead to so many more amazing opportunities and memories.

Photo by Emma Scholten on Instagram is licensed under CC BY 4.0
Photo by Emma Scholten on Instagram is licensed under CC BY 4.0

I look forward to seeing where my content creation journey will take me next!