8: Mariam Musa on her Pressed Podcast success, MIMA cosmetics and what it takes to be a creator

YouTuber and fashion creator Mariam Musa joins Jordan on UNBOXED to speak on her truths as a creator. Mariam speaks on the value of collaboration, how important it is for up-and-coming creators, and how she’s benefited from it in her career. Mariam is in the fashion world, which can be one of the most competitive and difficult spaces within the industry. She opens up and shares her own personal experiences around unfairness that she’s witnessed firsthand. Topics discussed in this episode01:33 - 06:33 Mariam’s inspiration and building her audience06:53 - 07.58  Mariam’s fashion videos and their success 07.03 - 10.18 The value of creator collab’s 10.23 - 16:55 unfairness and inequality in the industry, and how to look after yourself 16:55 - 18.09 Dealing with the pressure of the industry 18:19 - 21:47 why being vulnerable and open is a superpower 21:48 - 23:38 Pressed Podcast and the opportunities it’s bought 23:40 - 25:39 Working with a production team and the lessons it’s given 25:40 - 29:28 How to find the right side of the line with ‘unfiltered content’ and tips for podcasting28:28 - 32:20 Mariam’s brand MIMA and launching her first pop up32:20 - 33:30 Her hopes for the future33:35 - 34:22 Mariam’s piece of advice for new creators 34:22 Creators she's loving at the momentMariam’s must-see creator:Amelia Dimoldenberg: https://www.youtube.com/@AmeliaDimoldenberg/featuredChunkz: https://www.youtube.com/@ChunkzEastYung Filly: https://www.youtube.com/@YungFillyHarry Pinero: https://www.youtube.com/@HarryPineroTVNella Rose: https://www.youtube.com/@nellarose4758You can find more UNBOXED content on social @unboxedwithjordan.A Listen production, with Arcade Media. This episode is sponsored by Komi. For more information head to https://bit.ly/3J5jgsW