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Charley - @charleyjaiuk x
Sunday 16 August 2020
Sunday 9 August 2020
TOO MANY PIES
I’ve gone back and forth on this for a long time. Several
years in fact. Like many in the world, I am very creative... I love black and
white art (the main reason I took an interest in photography from a young age)
and can spend hours inside a gallery. As a child and well into my late 20’s,
acting, dancing and singing was everything. Literally. Performing was all I
spoke of, dreamt of, and worked hard to become great at. Writing began in the
form of poetry, randomly, I never expected to enjoy it – essay writing,
storyboard writing, scriptwriting, narration, cue cards, blogging… Any form of
writing and also reading. At one point, I was going to write a book! But, I
don’t believe for one second any publisher would’ve touched it. Even if they
did, nobody would buy it. Nobody. Or, they’d have done so in secret.
The list of creative endeavours is lengthy… But, having
taken the time to reflect on a WhatsApp voice note conversation (does anyone
speak to each other on the phone anymore?), I decided that enough is enough.
I’m bored and, yes, a tad fed up, but mostly bored. I don’t feel as inspired to create for the Blog, etc., in the way that I use to. Especially since Rona decided to
rock up with its destructive clart!! I also know that the fulfilment of my
purpose is not wrapped up in wordy blog posts people no longer want to read and
in thinking about this I was inspired to launch my IGTV show named AMPLIFIED TV
(formerly Surviving Lockdown) which is the only reason I remain on Insta!
My voice is one that definitely has a place in this upside-down world. I think it’s time I used it more whenever I feel to, in support of positive causes that are aligned with my purpose, where appropriate. This is not the end of my Blog necessarily. As I’ve said, I love to write and will probably continue. However, you will need to be subscribed to the Blog to receive updates of any articles I publish as I’ll not be ‘promoting’ each post via social media. Alternatively, if you’re interested in seeing more of me in the (virtual) flesh and getting to know me a bit better, follow and interact with me on Instagram.
Grateful to the loyal ones who read every post I publish and whose support is consistent. If ever I hit the ‘big time’, YOU will be the
people I remember and who I will choose to take with me!!
My voice is one that definitely has a place in this upside-down world. I think it’s time I used it more whenever I feel to, in support of positive causes that are aligned with my purpose, where appropriate. This is not the end of my Blog necessarily. As I’ve said, I love to write and will probably continue. However, you will need to be subscribed to the Blog to receive updates of any articles I publish as I’ll not be ‘promoting’ each post via social media. Alternatively, if you’re interested in seeing more of me in the (virtual) flesh and getting to know me a bit better, follow and interact with me on Instagram.
I hope this post makes sense.
Big love,
Charley x
Sunday 2 August 2020
WHAT IS AN INFLUENCER?
What does an Influencer, influence? And by 'Influencer' I'm referring to those typically found on Instagram who are usually made famous by sharing everything relating to fashion, beauty, hair, makeup, fitness, etc., often in the most superficial way. The ones who use the hashtags #influencer, #ad, #spon and the rest, with most of their posts containing products they have been paid or gifted to advertise! What does it mean? Who or what do they influence and in what way exactly?
Now, don't get it twisted, there is no jealously here nor envy. I don't do those vibes at all. I just do not understand the whole 'influencer' thing. Genuinely. But, what I do understand is that there are many who are very easily mislead.
How often have you seen one of these 'influencers' promote something and have then bought it? And how many times were those products beneficial to you? You parted with your money to purchase something the 'influencer' was gifted or paid to sell to you, essentially. A win-win for them, but, most likely a lose-lose for you because you're now quids down and I doubt you needed said products.
See, when I was growing up, an influencer, although not necessarily referred to as such, was somebody who through their positively focused, selfless acts, inspired and encouraged so many to do and be great. No money involved, no ad's, no promo, nothing gifted. Just good old fashioned, authentic, honest living that inspired others.
To be that sort of influencer, in my opinion, is to be proud of.
I know we all need to earn to live and I get that a lot of these social media influencers feel as though they cannot turn down opportunities to earn big bucks, but if they are truly testing these products and have genuinely found that they're good then, cool. However, I suspect that with most that's not the case.
What a funny world we now live in where somebody who is paid to advertise products to their social media following can call that "a job" and that job title is Influencer. Wow! Isn't a bad thing, just a strange one...
Charley x
Now, don't get it twisted, there is no jealously here nor envy. I don't do those vibes at all. I just do not understand the whole 'influencer' thing. Genuinely. But, what I do understand is that there are many who are very easily mislead.
How often have you seen one of these 'influencers' promote something and have then bought it? And how many times were those products beneficial to you? You parted with your money to purchase something the 'influencer' was gifted or paid to sell to you, essentially. A win-win for them, but, most likely a lose-lose for you because you're now quids down and I doubt you needed said products.
See, when I was growing up, an influencer, although not necessarily referred to as such, was somebody who through their positively focused, selfless acts, inspired and encouraged so many to do and be great. No money involved, no ad's, no promo, nothing gifted. Just good old fashioned, authentic, honest living that inspired others.
To be that sort of influencer, in my opinion, is to be proud of.
I know we all need to earn to live and I get that a lot of these social media influencers feel as though they cannot turn down opportunities to earn big bucks, but if they are truly testing these products and have genuinely found that they're good then, cool. However, I suspect that with most that's not the case.
What a funny world we now live in where somebody who is paid to advertise products to their social media following can call that "a job" and that job title is Influencer. Wow! Isn't a bad thing, just a strange one...
Charley x
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#influencer
#moderntimes
#socialmediahustle
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