A lot has happened since my last post (October 2022), I turned 66 and am now a part of the social security crowd. (And believe me, it's CROWDED!)
My husband and I took two wonderful trips between June and December: Montego Bay, Jamaica and Las Vegas. We wanted to go back to Vegas to see how much had changed since we visited about 17 years ago (it was the first trip we took together before we got married).
The biggest change in my life, however, is being classified as an "Influencer" on the various social media platforms as "Auntie Bev--the Vocabulary Builder." It's funny because I recall hearing young people talk about wanting to be an "Influencer" as a career path.
Influencer definition: a person or something that influences another.
I never intentionally set out to be a so-called influencer, although my goal for doing what I do is to help others build their vocabulary and communication skills. If anybody is an influencer, I would say it's my grandson because HE is the one who INFLUENCED me to step out into the social media space and share my knowledge of vocabulary. As a result, in the past year or so, I have garnered more than 1.5 million followers through Facebook, Instagram and TikTok (combined).
What point am I trying to make?
Don't allow your age to hinder you. I've seen more and more older adults sharing their creativity and knowledge. You might be a great cook or you might want to share inspirational messages. If you have a pet, share it with viewers. Have you ever heard of pet influencers? Yes, they really do exist and animal videos are the hottest videos out there.
The internet is vast. There's room for everybody. If you're serious about trying to attract a following, keep at it and don't get discouraged by lack of views initially.
Finally......
If you have a gift, share it. Your vibe will attract your tribe.
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