86: Clout Is Cute, Alignment Is Profitable: Why Numbers Don't Always Matter

Okay, besties — this one’s a little spicy.  Today I’m joined by my producer Marie from Your Girl Media and Culture Cult Show  and we’re calling out the big ol’ ego problem in the creator space: choosing clout over alignment. If you’ve ever been ghosted, judged by your follower count, or felt stuck pitching your services as a travel creator, UGC creator, or content creator, this episode is for you.We get into:Why follower count ≠ real opportunity (spoiler: it’s all about alignment).The red flags to look out for when pitching UGC services.The art of how to pitch so you actually get a response.Why networking is just making friends (yes, it’s that simple).Shifting from desperation to fun when you’re building your content creation business.You’ll walk away with practical pitching tips, mindset shifts for content creators, and a reminder that genuine connections will take you further than any vanity metric ever will.Connect with Marie:Follow her biz: @yourgirlmediaFollow her digital nomad life: @culturecultshowWebsite: www.yourgirlmedia.comCheck out her show: Culture Cult Show  Let’s connect: I’m building something I’ve never seen before for creators — a community just for travel creators who are ready to scale beyond the basics. If you’re a travel creator who knows how to get the views but is stuck on “what’s next,” DM me on Instagram @travelcontentwriting and I’ll send you all the details on my new Travel Creator Business Plan Community.Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5Say hi on InstagramJoin Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.  You’ll get:  ✔ monthly business systems  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”Sign Up HERE