
The Bossticks Rumi Neely On Being A Pioneer As One Of The First Influencers & Launching One Of The First Owned & Operated Influencer Brands
Sep 17, 2019
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Rumi's Early Blogging Days
- Rumi Neely began her influential blogging journey in 2008 inspired by Scandinavian fashion bloggers.
- Her boyfriend took most photos early on, helping her gain a foothold in the emerging blog world.
Influencer vs Entrepreneur Distinction
- Being an influencer paid by brands is freelance, not entrepreneurship.
- True entrepreneurship means creating and operating your own business and brand independently.
Flexible Creative Workflow
- Rumi manages her workflow by batching creative tasks like photography based on her mood.
- She structures office days for fittings but keeps flexible otherwise for inspiration-led work.
