The Creative Edition Podcast

*Apologies for Emma's audio - We've been having issues with Zoom just recording one microphone.  Let’s debunk this myth with: “being an influencer isn’t a real job” and let’s breakdown the skills that content creators and influencers use in their careers:  1. Photography/Photo Editing  Many content creators and influencers take and edit their own photos. Photography is a skill. Photo edi...

Today we have Karya from @karyaschanilec. Karya is a photographer based out of New York City and a master at photo editing with over 150,000 followers on TikTok.   The Basics of Photo Composition for New Content Creators  What is composition?  Why should content creators, influencers, and new photographers care about composition? The Rule of Thirds: what is the rule of thirds? Do you need a profes...

Today we’re going to share 6 negotiation tips for influencers. We had such a great conversation on Clubhouse about negotiation tips with our friend Austen Tosone . We wanted to make sure you guys had a chance to hear the tips on the podcast. Some of the tips we discuss include: Tip #1: Don’t send a rate sheet Instead, let the brand know that each collaboration is priced differently depending on th...

Today we’re celebrating our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY as a podcast! We’re answering your questions about imposter syndrome, advice we wish we heard when we first got started, and our high and low moments as content creators.  Here are the 10 questions we answer: When we were kids and people asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?”, what would we say?  Can we talk about imposter syndrome and ho...

Are you looking for ways to free up your time as a content creator? Here are 5 ways to work smarter, not harder as a content creator this year. Tip 1 to work smarter, not harder in 2021: Evaluate your true free time  Before we can jump in and share a few ways to help you save time and energy as a content creator or influencer this year, we have to take a step back and talk about your schedule and...

In part 2 of our interview with Kherington, we discuss: I nfluencer myths: ·        Influencer Myth #1: The Instagram Algorithm is ruining engagement o   Let’s break this down o   If you have a true content strategy, you won’t be affected by the algorithm o   Focus on what you have control over – you can’t control the algorithm, but you can control consistency, presence, the value you deliver, etc...

Today we have Kherington from @currentlykherington on the podcast! Kherington is a micro-influencer coach. In part one of our interview with Kherington, we discuss: Intro to Kherington: · Who are you? · What do you do? · Where are you located? · Prior work history – how did you become an influencer? What inspired you to start creating content online? Did you always know you wanted a creative caree...

Today we’re going to be sharing four questions to ask yourself if you are interested in becoming an influencer or content creator. So if you have any interest in creating content for Instagram, TikTok, or your future YouTube or Blog, this podcast episode is for you. Question #1: Do you like creating content? ·      Do you like taking photos? Do you like having your photo taken?  ·      Do you like...

*Notice* Apologies friends! We aren't sure what happened with the mics but there's some issues with the audio in this episode. Today we’re going to be sharing 25 questions to ask yourself before you set your 2021 goals. So if you’re ready to set your goals but you aren’t sure where to start, this episode is for you. Question of the day: “What’s one lesson you learned from 2020?” Our firs...

Today we’re going to be sharing different things you can pitch to brands as a microinfluencer. One of our most common questions is, “what do I offer when I pitch a brand? ” so we hope this podcast episode answers this question. Before we dive into the tips, we define what influencers offer to brands and how they deliver value to their brand partners. Influencers provide a service to brands by crea...

Today we’re going to be sharing our 2021 goals for the Content Creatives Podcast. We’re so excited to launch into the New Year. Maddy and Emma share one goal they met in 2020. And they share four goals they want for the Content Creatives Podcast and their community. Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition Follow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayy Follow...

Today we’re going to be sharing a few ways to budget as a content creator. Whether it’s your goal to take your side hustle full-time one day or to keep it a lucrative side hustle, this podcast episode is for you. Budget Tip 1: Define your blogging financial goals Do you have a monthly or annual goal you’d like to make from blogging? Even if you just started creating content on Instagram or on othe...

Today we’re going to be sharing a few tips on staying motivated and continuing to create content for your passions – especially during challenging or busy times . Our first tip to help you stay motivated is to : Set your overarching goals for your brand and business at the beginning of the year and continue to revisit them throughout the year. If you’ve defined success, then you’ve defined what di...

Today we’re joined Tomi from @goodtomicha . Tomi is a lifestyle blogger based out of North Carolina. She shares fashion, beauty, pop culture, and is a skincare enthusiast.  Tomi shares with us: 1.     What inspired you to create your blog and Instagram? Did you have any sources of inspiration? Did something or someone inspire you to take the leap? 2.     How did you select your blog and Instagram...

Today we’re going to be sharing a few ways to reach new Instagram followers. If you’re feeling stagnant on Instagram or you’re just getting started and you’re looking to build a community, this podcast episode is for you. Tip #1: Test out new features on Instagram (like Instagram reels) If you want to hit the explore page and reach new audiences, we recommend testing out new features Instagram rol...

We're kicking off the holiday season with a holiday photo shoot bucket list! If you're looking to create holiday content soon, here are a few ideas you can create. Holiday Photo Shoot Idea #1: Cozy up in your car Whether you head out on a winter adventure or just pose in your driveway, you can create a cozy set up at the trunk of your car! Holiday Photo Shoot Idea #2: Under the Christmas...

Today we’re going to be sharing a few tips on how to find brands to work with as a micro-influencer. Before we share the different ways to find brands to work with, we recommend creating a dream list of the brands you’d love to work with in the future.  Think about your niche (or niches) and think about the brands that would align with your personal brand and your audience.  Why should you first c...

Last month, Emma announced that she decided to take content creation full-time. In this episode, Emma answers: 1. What led you to decide that it was time to jump into content creation? 2. Did you apply for any jobs or did you know that you should just focus on Emma’s Edition? She also shares how she was financially, emotionally, and mentally ready to take Emma’s Edition full-time: 1. She had met m...

Today we’re going to be sharing 5 blogging goals you can set for yourself. If you’re wanting to set new goals for your blog, brand, or business on social media, this podcast episode is for you.  Blogging Goal #1: What do you want to do for your audience?  How are you going to deliver value to them?  How are you going to inspire them, motivate them, or educate them? If you have hopes of turning you...

Did you know that you can get a brands attention as a micro-influencer? You don’t need 100,000 or even 10,000 followers to get a brands attention. If you’re looking to get your favorite brand’s attention, this podcast episode is for you. Here are a few tips to help noticed by brands as an influencer: #1 Come from a clear point of view There’s millions of users of Instagram which means there’s a TO...

Today we’re going to be sharing a few tips to help you write great Instagram captions. If you get frustrated writing captions or you’ve been feeling stuck and you aren’t sure what to write, this podcast episode is for you! Tip #1: Use captions to build your relationship with your audience  One of the most important reasons why you shouldn’t take your captions for granted is because every caption i...

If you’re a blogger or influencer trying to figure out how to work with brands, we’re sharing 5 tips that can help you on your next brand collaboration. Tip #1 Ask Clarifying Questions Before you jump into a brand collaboration, don’t be afraid to ask the brand clarifying questions. Sometimes brands share the required deliverables, but there’s other important information you need to know before yo...

Today we’re going to be talking about how to overcome feelings of discouragement about growing your blog/Instagram/ or other social media channels. If you’re feeling down about not growing on social media, this podcast episode is for you. Tip #1: Stop Focusing on the Daily Numbers You CAN’T let daily metrics get to you. You are worth more than your following number and your engagement rate. The nu...

We share a few negotiation tips and a preview of Emma's very first course: How to negotiate (paid) brand collaborations. We share: Emma's purpose in creating this course - Her goal is to help other bloggers and influencers not be afraid to negotiate, have to confidence to ask brands to be paid, and the tools (email templates) to negotiate their next brand campaign. Who this course is for...

Now that it’s September, it’s a perfect time to start planning out your fall photoshoots. So this week we are going to be sharing our fall photoshoot bucket list! We are giving you 10 fun fall photo ideas to try. Idea #1: Pumpkin Patches We also recommend trying these 8 photo poses while you are there: 1. Sit on the pumpkins 2. Hold the mini pumpkins to cover one eye 3. Hold the pumpkins up with y...