I’ve been on every side of this industry — brand, creator, manager, and educator. Here’s what I wish more people would tell creators before they start chasing the money.
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5 Reasons Why Influencers Struggle with Growth
The Influencer Marketing industry is on track to be worth $13.8 billion in 2021. Along with the rising value of the industry on the brand and agency side, comes the desire for new influencers to step into the game, as well as current influencers to up their game. This...
Do You Still Need a Blog in 2021?
The rumor is that blogging has gone the way of the dinosaur. However, people are missing the benefits of having a blog. While there are more social media apps that are receiving buzz and people are flocking to them (including the recent 2020 launch of Instagram...
How to Grow Your Instagram Following
One of the biggest struggles influencers face on their influencer journey is growing their social media following. With the access to the coveted "swipe-up" feature on Instagram being unlocked once you hit 10K followers, there's no wonder why influencers make gaining...
MSL U.S. Makes Commitments Towards Equality in Influencer Marketing
MSL U.S. Makes Commitments Towards Equality in Influencer Marketing Focused on creating opportunity and supporting equity and education for BIPOC influencers through its leading influencer marketing offering Fluency NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2020 – MSL U.S. today announced...
Pitching to Brands: 10 Tips to Try
10 Tips for Pitching to Brands As an influencer, there are a few things you need to consistently have on your to do list in order to be successful. One of the most important things on that list is pitching. We discuss pitching a lot here at The League, because it is...
The Do’s and Don’ts When Working With Brands for Influencers
The Do's and Don'ts When Working With Brands for Influencers So, you have secured a brand deal with a brand you really want to work with! What's next? Typically, the next step in the process is to sign a contract, review the campaign brief, purchase (or receive) the...
Yamaya Mason
Yamaya's Story Yamaya Mason is a beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content creator from Los Angeles, CA. With Maya, you can expect makeup reviews, try-on hauls, and exploring new places all while maintaining a healthly lifestyle. In late 2019, Maya, formerly known...
Khadijah Taylor
Khadijah's Story Khadijah Lacey-Taylor, AKA "Miss Lacey," is an everyday life and style influencer residing in Dallas, TX. In 2019, she decided to dive head-first into her passion, and now she's able to share her journey and connect her with her audience on a more...
Courtney Williams
Courtney's Story Courtney Williams is #BlendedFamily goals. Her rise up the Millennial Mom Influencer ranks began a couple of years ago. A Houston native, she is known for her on point "Mommy and Me" fashion. Courtney has built a lifestyle brand centered around all...









