We recently connected with Iesha Vincent and have shared our conversation below.

Iesha, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Have you been able to earn a full-time living from your creative work? If so, can you walk us through your journey and how you made it happen? Was it like that from day one? If not, what were some of the major steps and milestones and do you think you could have sped up the process somehow knowing what you know now?

Through my work as a content creator, I’ve been able to earn a full-time living through growing my business to have multiple streams of revenue. When I first began as a creator, I focused solely on securing brand partnerships with the brands that connected to my niche. I soon found that as the industry grew, many brands began looking for more and more new creators other than returning back to ones they had worked with before. And even though I continued to work with some of the same brands throughout the years, I knew that I needed to expand my business revenue streams in order to maintain my business and grow it to a full -time living. As new trends began to emerge, I stemmed out into developing virtual and physical products – including an e-course and coaching to aid emerging and established creators called The Influencer University – and also developing a passive stream of income through affiliate marketing on both my blog and social content. It all came down to creating organic content that would relate to my followers; because not only did it bring it affiliate revenue, it also has continued to attract brand partners to maintain and grow my brand partnership revenue stream.

Iesha, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’m Iesha Vincent, a content creator, entrepreneur, and mother who is passionate about helping women and families live their best lives in a way that reflects their own unique definition of luxury. Through my brand, LivingLesh, I focus on creating content that resonates with my audience by sharing experiences and tips around parenting, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and travel. I believe that luxury is not about extravagance but about creating meaningful, personalized experiences in everyday life. Whether I’m showing how to style practical yet chic outfits, offering advice on motherhood, or sharing family travel adventures, my goal is to provide relatable and attainable inspiration to my community.

What sets me and LivingLesh apart is my commitment to both empowering my audience and supporting other creators in the influencer industry. As part of my mission to foster growth in this space, I developed The Influencer Biz—a comprehensive course under the Influencer University banner. This course is designed to help emerging and established influencers build sustainable, thriving businesses. I use my own experiences, lessons, and insights to teach practical strategies on brand development, audience engagement, and how to scale in a competitive industry. By sharing what I’ve learned, I’m able to guide other creators on how to turn their passions into successful brands.

In addition to content creation and education, I founded Babes That Wander, a group of diverse content creators who travel together with the mission of promoting inclusivity in the travel industry. Through our collaborations, we highlight destinations through the lens of our different cultures and experiences, making travel content more authentic and accessible to a wider audience. Our goal is to showcase that travel is for everyone, and that diversity in perspectives enriches the way we explore the world.

I also host a podcast, That Luxe Life, where I dive into conversations around business success, motherhood, fashion, beauty tips, and travel. The podcast allows me to engage more deeply with my audience by sharing personal stories, interviewing experts, and offering practical advice on how to navigate both the professional and personal aspects of life. It’s a platform for women seeking inspiration and balance in their lives, just as I do. As a creator, I’m most proud of how I’ve been able to maintain strong, authentic connections with my audience and fellow creators while continuing to grow LivingLesh. Balancing motherhood, travel, and business is a challenge I embrace, and it’s that passion for growth and community that drives my work every day.

Any resources you can share with us that might be helpful to other creatives?

Looking back, I wish I had known earlier just how valuable having a team could be in growing my brand. For a long time, I thought I had to manage everything on my own, but I’ve learned that bringing in the right people is a game-changer. While it is an investment, building a team has allowed me to scale my content production and focus on the bigger picture of growing LivingLesh and my business overall. Now that I have a team supporting me, I can create more high-quality content, engage more effectively with my audience, and pursue bigger opportunities that I might not have been able to tackle alone. It’s been a key step in taking my brand to the next level and allowing me to grow exponentially

We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?

I built my social media presence by focusing on creating organic content that reflected the things I was truly passionate about—parenting, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and travel. From the very beginning, I prioritized being authentic and relatable, sharing real-life moments that connected with my audience on a personal level. It wasn’t just about posting content for the sake of it; I was intentional in making sure that what I shared resonated with my community. As my platform grew, I began paying close attention to my analytics, using the insights to understand what type of content my audience responded to most. By studying the data—whether it was engagement rates, click-throughs, or what sparked the most conversations—I was able to refine my strategy and continue growing with a highly engaged and loyal audience. This mix of passion, authenticity, and data-driven growth has been key to my success in building a strong social media brand.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://livinglesh.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/livinglesh
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/livinglesh
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@LivingLesh
• Other: https://tiktok.com/@livinglesh