The Creator Spotlight Podcast Ep. 97: “I’m not an influencer. I’m an artist.” ft. Lucie Fink
Lucie Fink is a creator and entrepreneur who’s built a successful personal media company across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, podcasts, and newsletters. In this episode, we break down how she actually makes money as a creator, dealing with and confronting online trolls, and pivoting from lifestyle influencer to artist.
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Lucie Fink
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Timestamps
00:00 Introducing Lucie Fink
01:10 Confronting an online troll
08:57 I’m an artist, not an influencer
12:59 Building a personal brand while at Refinery29
17:02 First year challenges going solo
20:58 Making over $100k as a creator
32:30 Learning from previous course mistakes
39:52 Making $50k from one video
45:46 Adapting content to a shifting audience
48:20 Maternal burst of creative energy
51:53 Aspirations of a Netflix show