Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Savannah Cyree. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Savannah, appreciate you joining us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

Learning to create content is an ever evolving process. I started as a blogger who then added youtube and other social platforms. And as someone who has a background in writing and film, I knew storytelling would be my foundation for everything.

I knew how to tell a captivating story. But it’s different to do it on every platform.
I started by finding those who have been doing it for a while and reading their free content was step one for me. The Blog Societies is great for this.

If there was someone I admired, I would happily send a DM asking if there was a course they took or a book they read that they would recommend. Knowing what I do now, I would have financially invested in myself and courses sooner.

It’s very easy to get caught in the noise of there being a right and a wrong way to do things. I think more than anything personal doubt and mindset were the things that set me back and continue to challenge me.

With so many creators out there, it can feel impossible to be heard. But finding a balance between learning and exploring what creativity looks like for you is key. And being willing to try things you have no clue how to do.

I also think it’s important to acknowledge that time is precious. Being willing to invest in other creatives to help grow your business will pay off in the long run.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

With a background in film & television and a degree in English, becoming a blogger, content creator and online story teller has been a natural progression that is ever evolving.

When I first started my blog in 2016, I did it with the desire to help other women live their happiest and healthiest lives. But as time went on and my own healing journey shifted mentally and physically, what I felt like I needed to create shifted as well.

I currently create midsize luxury life and style content because so often women who aren’t the traditional standard don’t feel seen in this space. We don’t know we exist because we don’t see anyone who looks like us.

So much of my journey as a creator and story teller has been about helping other women understand they are worthy. Right now. In this moment. That they get to live this most beautiful life right now – not when they lose 5 lbs or 50lb. Not when they hit this goal or that one. But there’s something beautiful that they can find happiness in at this very moment.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

That you create your content based on research.

There are so many resources available now that allow creators and businesses (specially ones using blogs to connect with customers).

But we lose the ability to stay current and have conversations that move us forward when we are constantly dependent on what we can research.

I will still do a bit of prep work to see what questions I can answer when creating a post that I might now think of on my own. But I try not to let it dictate the creative side of things and become so ridged.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

Story telling is queen. I think there are two things that make the biggest difference in how quickly you grow. And that’s to remember – we like to look at pretty things and we like to be entertained.

That being said I’ve done all the things to build my audience. These days I run a very intuitive business so it’s hard to quantify things that I do as I try to pick what really feels aligned for me. But there are a few experts who really understand the algorithms and it’s worth following them – Modern Millie & Pinterest For Bloggers are two of my top picks.

And as much as I hate to say it because it’s something I think we all like to resist – having a niche helps on social platforms. Instagram, tiktok and pinterest want people to stay on their platforms. Therefore they want you to succeed. They want to push your content to people and for them to be obsessed with you. But they have to know who to suggest your content to in order for them to help you succeed.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.whatsavvysaid.com
• Instagram: Www.instagram.com/whatsavvysaid
• Facebook: Www.facebook.com/whatsavvysaid
• Youtube: Www.youtube.com/whatsavvysaid