From Teacher OOTDs to Building A Brand with Payal Desai

This week on Unscripted with Karishma Patel, I’m sitting down with content creator and former teacher Payal Desai for a real conversation about social media, going viral, creator burnout, confidence, and what it actually looks like to build a career online.We talk about Payal’s journey from posting teacher outfit videos to becoming a full time creator, the pressure that comes with being perceived online, and the parts of influencer life people don’t usually talk about. From internet culture and comparison to finding balance and staying true to yourself, this episode feels like a FaceTime call with your internet besties.If you’ve ever questioned your path, compared yourself online, or wondered what really happens behind the perfectly curated content… this one’s for you.Topics we cover:Leaving teaching and becoming a full time creatorThe reality of going viralCreator burnout and social media pressureConfidence and self identity onlineThe highs and lows of internet cultureComparison, validation, and staying groundedBuilding a personal brand authenticallyAdvice for aspiring creatorsConnect with Payal:Instagram: www.instagram.com/payalforstyleTikTok: www.TikTok.com/payalforstyleStay Connected with Me!Instagram: www.instagram.com/kp.fitstyleTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kp.fitstyleYouTube: www.youtube.com/@kp.fitstyle  Keep up with the podcast: www.instagram.com/unscriptedwithkp https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unscripted-with-karishma-patel/id1664622384https://open.spotify.com/show/4CtZ2LPYJU5yew6Janwj9v?si=0d818475a9824ca8www.youtube.com/@kp.fitstyleGot thoughts on the episode? DM me or leave a review.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review, it helps more people find the show and grow our community.See you next time on Unscripted with Karishma Patel.Support the show