Click. Read. Love. 12.13.24
What I loved (and hated) about influencing, plus how to embrace winter, the sweaters on my eBay watchlist, the TV show I can't wait to watch, and more...
One of the first publications I subscribed to when I joined Substack was
by . Her dissection of momfluencer culture and the performance of motherhood online, and the impact it has on modern day feminism is brilliant and thought provoking. So it goes without saying I was honored to chat with her about my own experience as an influencer, and everything that came with it. In answering many of Sara’s questions it became clear to me that I am still peeling back the layers of the 10 years I spent chronically online, and how that impacted me as a woman, mother, and human being. Here’s a small excerpt from our conversation which you can find here.Sara
What do you think people most misunderstand about professional influencing vs. having a big (unmonetized) online presence? I find myself getting impatient about people resenting influencers having the audacity to want to be paid for their work lol. Like when people respond to an affiliate link or a discount code as “inauthentic” bids for cash.
Jess
I struggle to answer this question, lol. I completely agree that I think influencers should be paid for their work. I also think that the people making the clothes influencers are selling should be paid for their work, but guess what, most of them are not making a living wage.
On a separate note I wanted to share a fundraiser for my friend Kelley’s mindfulness program for kids. She is piloting this in Vermont schools and already seeing incredible results (not surprisingly). I know many of you don’t live in Vermont, but if you feel like contributing any amount, you can do so knowing every penny is going towards teaching young kids mindfulness practices including somatic exercises, guided relaxation/meditation, movement, yoga, and breath work. It’s having a massively positive impact on these children. Her grant funds have run out and she is currently working to secure more funding, but in the meantime is trying to supplement with donations. Thank you for considering!
In this week’s edition of Click. Read. Love.
Pantone’s “interesting” choice for color of the year
How joint tax filing hurts women
The TV show I was thrilled to see has a second season
Pink nordic sweaters on my eBay watchlist
How to embrace a long, dark, cold winter