We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Anita Douglas . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Anita below.
Anita , appreciate you joining us today. Can you walk us through some of the key steps that allowed you move beyond an idea and actually launch?
I was on youtube watching one of my favorite content creators and I noticed the fun she was having creating content. That is when I realized that this was something I wanted to do. I knew that I love Fashion and I really love to travel so that is what I wanted to focus on. I gave myself one full month to do a lot of research before I created my first video on YouTube. I wanted my first video simple and quick. I really did not know how the audience would accept me as a content creator. I was very nervous, and all kinds of doubts started to enter my mind, but I never gave up. I continued to post videos weekly with a very small audience. I was afraid to advertise it on social media because I thought that my friends would not accept me, but I continued to post with little views and likes. One thing that keep me going was my drive and focus. I did not let the small views discourage me. After 6 months of creating content, I felt myself more confident in creating the content needed for my channel. A little after a year of posting my channel was Monetized. I never gave up; I stayed consistent with my posting and my determination was what drove me to keep going.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers
Some can say that I am a Fashionistas; I can take the most boring piece of material and create a style that you will love. I started loving fashion when I was in high school. I did not want to sew; I just wanted to show case the styles. I created my channel on youtube so I can get others to know me and to accept me as someone who loves fashion. I also created my channel to let other know that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on clothes to look polish and expensive on a budget. What I love about me is the love I have for GOD and the things he has place around me. So, travel is also something I love to talk about on my channel. The beauty that is surrounding me is what i want others to see if they are not able to do it. I want my audience to know me as a person who loves fashion and travel. People have asked me how I keep myself looking like I ‘m in my 30’s when I am actually 50+ . There is no secret; it’s only the lifestyle changes I have made in my life. So Lifestyle is also something I discuss on my channel. One thing about me; this girl loves to have fun and showing this weekly on my youtube channel and to see the comments from my audience makes me the happiest girl in the world.
Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?
How I built my audience is staying consistence. I never gave up. I continue to provide them what they needed and wanted to see. I just introduce myself. Let them get to know me through pictures. I had to find what works for me when posting. Because I have a full-time job, I had to find a time when I can post. So, on weekends I deliver what they love to see and so far, it has been working for me. the advice I had to give myself is Don’t take yourself out of character and don’t try to be someone else. Simply post what you love and do it well.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
the most rewarding thing for me is making my audience happy. It excites me when I read their comments and how they are excited to learn more about me.
Contact Info:
- Website: darlingranita.squarespace.com
- Instagram: @darlingranita
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anita.douglas.96387
- Youtube: youtube.com/@darlingranita8284
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