niche x privacy
As an individual who values privacy but, in the same sense, is an open book, I’ve had a hard time finding a healthy balance between my social media presence and showcasing casing “my niche.”
Nowadays, it is so easy to mistake something for what it’s not, especially when there are people who profit from influencing 1,000 people. Hence, the influence isn’t always accurate or authentic. Still, a persona or false narrative wrapped up & sold in a pretty bow that is appealing to whoever is seeking or desiring said product, lifestyle, guidance, or influence.
And with the help of billion-dollar corporations like Instagram/Facebook, etc., they provide the tools and platform to influence or be influenced if that’s your goal or interest.
I know that there’s a good grip of OG influencers & creators that once used (and still are) Instagram organically by sharing their individualism with their supporters.
That just so happens to peak and maintain the momentum while being paid and recognized for who they are. I love that, especially for my faves like Nortisu Kia and Alex -- “content” created by two different women who happen to share and express similar interests and passions as mine.
As many of you know, I model. I use my temple to create and display feelings, thoughts, and designs. I like to consider myself as Art.
Rarely ever do I like to say “I’m a model” or even say it to myself, and it doesn’t sit right with me. That feeling of uneasiness has caused me to battle with myself, between my thoughts & dreams, my passion & identity, and my content & my privacy.
I’ve learned that battling with myself creates inconsistency throughout my life.
The battle is over.
Throughout this battle of self-acceptance, I’ve discovered that my thoughts can and will become MORE than just a dream. I do not have to identify myself as my passion or choose one passion to align myself with. Lastly, I can produce content while maintaining my privacy, and that’s my niche.
Overthinking it, battling with myself, and most importantly, paying attention to how other people utilized social media (not minding my business) caused me to hide & withhold content, and a lot of trial & error “launches, re-launches, and rebranding”) Luckily for me, those things aren’t considered flawed in my book. Nor am I ashamed for publicly sharing my trials & errors throughout life and the various parts that make me who I am — that’s also my niche.
I needed to discover & accept those things, in addition to knowing AND believing that my future and success do not simply fall into the hands of social media, its users, and maintaining a social media presence.
I view and utilize social media as a tool rather than something responsible for my image, reputation, success, and means to survive and connect with other humans.
Because if I make social media responsible for those vital concepts in my life, I’ll be relinquishing faith and favor over my life for no reward but extremely high risk.
Withstanding trends, industry, and the rise of destructive lifestyles, in addition to my trials & errors, faith & favor over my life remain and grow stronger by the day.
