We live in era of followers. Instagram culture tells us you either have a following, or you are a follower. 10 years ago, this wasn’t a thing. Nobody cared how many people “followed” them, because nobody followed any one. Actually you would call the cops if someone was “following” you. If someone, who you didn’t know, found you on the internet and FOLLOWED you, you would get a restraining order. But then social media shows up on the scene with MySpace. With a way to create this little corner on the internet where you could post music, your pictures, connect with your friends etc. But there was a time, when worth wasn’t defined by numbers and likes. You know who liked you 10 years ago? The ones who hung out with you. The ones who called you. Who texted you. That’s who liked you. You know who liked your photos 10 years ago? The friends who came over, looked through your photo album and said “oh great photo”. That’s who. I don’t want to bash Instagram. I actually love Instagram. But I do want to touch on some misconceptions and give you a little perspective. To empower you. To set you free from the overwhelm of either “not having a following” or the overwhelm of having a following. So let’s break it down.

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The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau. For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

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