We were lucky to catch up with Sonika Surati recently and have shared our conversation below.
Sonika , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Earning a full time living from one’s creative career can be incredibly difficult. Have you been able to do so and if so, can you share some of the key parts of your journey and any important advice or lessons that might help creatives who haven’t been able to yet?
Yes. When I first started, I had no idea that it had the potential to turn into a career that could eventually earn myself a living. I started as a hobby with absolutely no knowledge on the financial end of things. Over time, I started earning commissions from sharing links, working with brands, and just creating content in general. There are so many ways to earn a living in the industry, and I love that I was able to turn my passion into a paycheck!
Sonika , 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 am a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle influencer. As a mom of 3, I love sharing kids fashion and all the mom things with my audience as well! Being able to share a versatile list of things with my audience is important to me, so that way there is something for everyone! Whether it be fashion/beauty, home, travel, kids, you name it – I love being that go to source. My most active social media is Instagram, followed by my blog where you can find more detailed things!
Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?
Consistency! Show up, post, link that cute outfit, share a good sale, show everyone that latest new hack you learned. Be present and try to engage as much as you can! Reply to DMs, answer questions, like and comment, repost. Tag brands, shoutout other influencers, collaborate with these brands and influencers by putting together a small giveaway!
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
Being able to share with everyone all the things I love, and turning my passion into a career!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.styledbysonika.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/styledbysonika
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/styledbysonika
- Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/sonikasurati
- Other: www.pinterest.com/styledbysonika