10/29/2026
I started this business almost 16 years ago. Before hashtags, before AI, before trending audio and algorithms. My little spot on this corner of the internet is a byproduct of years committed to figuring it out. Countless hours learning, putting myself out there, trial and error, imposter syndrome, major highs, and some pretty crappy lows.
I saw recently that a photographer posted a FREE photo session, and it hardly got any traction. Her page has tons of followers so HOW is that even possible? She was devastated. But that confirmed SOO much of what I see happening on social media. I have had SO many clients message me saying they haven’t seen my posts. And I get so frustrated. I MAKE my graphics. I MAKE my posts. I write my captions. I put actual effort and care into my work.
Small businesses, like myself are getting pushed out of our followers’ feeds by bogus looking AI slop, the next consumerism trend, or some ridiculous rage bait recipe video. WHY are we rewarding the same automated bu****it that anyone can do?!
The point is, unless we, as in service providers and small business owners are willing to PAY tons of money for a few extra views (most likely from spam bots) and be a ‘part of the game’ it’s like we are swimming up stream in the roughest water.
If you see your friends who own small businesses ACTUALLY trying… the ones that are actually putting their heart and soul into their work, and showing up authentically. The creatives that are using life to inspire them, and not an auto-generated generic template for views. I am asking you humbly, PLEASE SUPPORT THEM/ME/US.
We are fighting a battle that no one wants to see win.
We need the creatives. We need the artists. We need the service providers. Support your people. Love them loudly. We are ALL out here, in this economy together 🤟🏼💕
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