We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Rhia. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Rhia below.
Rhia, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?
I honestly just started by talking to people. I always wanted to learn another language, but didn’t know the best way to go about it. I learned Spanish in school, but it felt more like a requirement than a choice. Korean was different, the language learning community really took me in and helped shape how I learn now. If I could go back, I’d stop overthinking and just enjoy content in the language more. I’d also push myself to actually use what I learn, instead of just studying it. The biggest skill? Consistency. Language learning is slow, one day it’s a few words, the next day you’re thinking in a whole new language. The hardest part was the lack of guidance. There’s so much out there for learning English, but when it came to other languages, it felt scattered, and half of it was outdated. Language is always evolving, and that made it feel like I was chasing a moving target.
Rhia, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
Hey I’m Rhia! I make videos about language learning, lifestyle, and basically just figuring life out in real time. I didn’t plan to become a creator. I was just trying to learn Korean, and somewhere along the way, I started sharing little pieces of that journey online. It started off as a personal thing like, okay let me document this for myself, but people started relating to the messiness of it, and it turned into something bigger.
Now I’ve built this community of language learners from all over the world! People who are trying to grow, stay curious, and show up for themselves even when it’s not aesthetic or perfect. I think what sets me apart is that I’m not speaking from a place of “I’ve made it.” I’m still learning. Still messing up. Still figuring it out. And I let people in on that part of me.
Aside from language, I also get to share little moments from my real life. Whether I’m traveling, testing out routines, or just trying to make it through the week. I think of my content as a mix of cozy, chaotic, and curious. It’s part self-growth, part self-maintenance, part… ‘I’m literally just learning’.
What I’m most proud of is the way people have connected to my content and to each other through it. I get messages like, ‘You make me want to learn a language,’ or ‘I finally started learning again because of you.’ That’s what makes it worth it. If someone watches one of my videos and feels seen or even just laughs a little I’m doing my job.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The most rewarding part is knowing that something I made could shape someone’s life forever. If I inspired someone to learn a new language or pick up a skill that becomes part of who they are, that’s huge. I’m just grateful to be a catalyst. And if that spark leads to more conversation, culture-sharing, and connection? Even better. That’s the kind of impact I want to leave behind.
How did you build your audience on social media?
I think “be yourself” is good advice, but honestly… it’s kind of overplayed. What helped me was being the version of myself that already had everything I wanted. I started with the mindset that I was already someone worth watching even if the only people reacting were my mom and dad. I imagined I was already at the peak of my success, and I let that version of me show up every time. That girl had the confidence, the discipline, and the vision. And She is what carried me here.
If you’re just starting out, don’t wait to “arrive” act like you’re already there. Make the content you wish existed. Show up like the audience is already watching.
But building an audience isn’t just about posting. Connecting matters. I created a Discord server where language learners could find each other, vent, support each other, and study together. I’ve also made free study templates, routines, and resources to help people stay on track. I wanted it to feel like we were all building something side by side
Contact Info:
- Website: https://rhiaa.gumroad.com/l/eyolzb
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiaa.a?igsh=Y2EwM2hhcTY1cGU3&utm_source=qr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@rhia_a?si=rQwDdAJ66Tbdonps
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhia_a?_t=ZT-8yIdDeUJBmw&_r=1
