Grace, little miss influencer.

What do you do? 

I make life style based content on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. My content consists of my everyday life and daily routines which includes life living in Canada since moving here from Dublin, Ireland , moving abroad in your 20s & prioritising solo days/dates, faith, fitness and travel style vlogs. Outside of content creation, I do also have a corporate job working in the Pharmaceutical industry.

As a lifestyle creator , how do you balance sharing your personal journey while keeping certain moments private ? 

As a lifestyle creator, I strive to be real and relatable with my audience, but I also believe in the importance of protecting some parts of my personal life. I share the parts of my life that I feel can educate or connect with others.

From the beginning of my journey I’ve been selective about what I share. I focus on sharing what feels aligned with my values and my purpose, whether that’s experiences, lessons, or milestones, while keeping some things just for myself. I try my best to create a balance between remaining authentic and being vulnerable but also prioritising my peace and setting clear boundaries.

As of now, my boundaries have always been respected which I am grateful for.

What’s one misconception about being an influencer that you wish people understood : I think the main misconception about influencing / content creation is that it’s an easy thing to do but it’s not. Although you’re doing something that you love , you’re also opening up a door to potentially be judged which is why I do think you need to have some level of confidence if you decide to go down the path of content creation / influencing , especially in the world we live in today where people have an opinion about everything. People also don’t realise how much time / work goes into creating content. Creating content itself is already time consuming, a task that would normally take 20-25 mins or less to do , will take much longer because you want to make sure you’re getting different angles , making sure the lighting is right etc. Editing the content is also time consuming because you want to make sure you’re posting high quality and entertaining videos. But I’m learning to just have fun with my content and not overthink it by trying to make everything so perfect.

How do you handle self doubt or imposter syndrome as you navigate this chapter of your life? 

I try not to be too hard on myself when it comes to my content. I am still growing and I still have so much to learn. But it is all a work in progress and when I look back to my previous videos and compare them to my videos now , I definitely see the positive changes and the growth. Whether you’re creating content for a few months or years , there’s always room for improvement but that’s also the beauty of creating content. You have full creative control and you can switch up your content style as often as you want. I also remind myself that just because a video didn’t perform as well as I thought it would , it doesn’t mean that it’s a bad video or that I’m not entertaining. If even just one person is able to get inspiration from a video I posted then I am happy with that. 

What kind of content do you enjoy making the most and why?

As cliche as this might sound , I really enjoying making content that helps and uplifts people. I want people to click onto my page and find something useful or positive to get them through the day. On Instagram, I share a lot of content relating to my faith and on a daily basis I share biblical verses and scriptures on my story because it motivates me and I hope that it can motivate someone else too. 

On TikTok I’ve been documenting my life since moving abroad. I moved from Ireland to Canada last year and I’ve really enjoyed making content around my transition to Canada and how I’ve managed to settle in, make friends, getting a job and navigating my new life out here. I’ve had many people reach out to me with questions on how I moved here, how I’ve made friends , how I got a job, what’s the comparison between Canada and Ireland etc and It honestly makes me so happy when I get these questions because I want to support and inspire people on their journey also. I want to provide as much support and help as I can. I love to show people the importance of knowing how to enjoy your own company especially if you move abroad to another country alone. I post a lot of videos trying new restaurants , coffee shops , doing random activities in the city , going to the gym , travelling etc. If someone is looking for a restaurant or coffee shop to try in the city then I want them to think of me as their go to person for this or as mentioned above , if someone is looking to move abroad , I want them to consider me as someone they’d want to get advice from or just to see a good example of someone who moved abroad and managed to create a great new life for themselves, giving them the confidence in knowing that they can do it too. 

How do you handle negative comments or criticism ?

I am grateful that I haven’t received a lot of negativity or criticism since I started creating content. I have received a few negative comments on one or two videos and honestly the best thing to do is just ignore it. People have a lot of opinions these days , which they are entitled to but sometimes are the creator it’s best to just not engage. 

How do you stay authentic in a space where trends and aesthetics constantly change?

I definitely think trends are fun and can offer fresh inspiration but as a lifestyle creator, prioritising remaining authentic over following trends is key because the more realness you show , the more people will genuinely connect with you and trust you. So I try and remind myself of this often instead of giving into following trends. I focus on creating content that feels true to who I am, even if it doesn’t always align with the latest trend. I make an effort to adapt and evolve when needed, but in a way that feels natural and aligned with my personal brand. I am always open to experimenting with my content because trends can offer opportunities to try new things but I always make sure to pick a trend that resonates with my me and my brand.

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