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Layla Stinson

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Hi, I’m Layla! I’m a full time student athlete and a Pittsburgh-based UGC creator with a deep love for film photography and honest storytelling.

Hi, I’m Layla! I’m a full time student athlete and a Pittsburgh-based UGC creator with a deep love for film photography and honest storytelling.

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About Me

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Environmental Science, Pre-Law

Class of 2027

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Skills

Organized
Flexible
Personable

Interests

Environmentalism
Beauty
Crafts

My Clubs and Associations

Womens Wrestling

Womens Hockey

Women in stem club

Honors

Brands I Follow

Odele Beauty
Fahlo
The Bureau Fashion Week
KÖPPEN
Airial Travel
Unwell
+5

My Portfolio

Interview Questions

Magic and Moonlight Events

Social Media Content Scheduler

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What would be your first post to catch the most engagement?

my very first post would be a high-sensory, transition-heavy TikTok/Instagram Reel that focuses entirely on an atmospheric, mood-setting hook.Using the provided video assets, I would structure a 15-second video that starts with a dark, ultra-aesthetic, close-up shot—like a match lighting a candle in the dark or a velvet curtain opening—paired with an attention-grabbing, on-screen text hook like: "Stop planning ordinary parties. Do this instead..."From there, the video would immediately transition into a fast-paced, high-density sequence of stunning, moody event setups, twinkling fairy lights, and crowded dance floors moving under dark evening skies. Instead of giving away all the details about what the company does upfront, I would use a curiosity gap, keeping the focus on the pure visual emotion of a "moonlit memory" and letting the aesthetic do the talking. I would save the ultimate reveal—the brand’s signature magical event style and a call-to-action to check the link in the bio—for the final two seconds. This creates a powerful peer-to-peer recommendation feeling rather than a stiff corporate ad, lowering the viewer's defenses and naturally driving them straight to the comments to ask for details, tag their friends, and hit save.

Magic and Moonlight Events

Social Media Content Scheduler

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What strategies do you use to optimize content for TikTok and Instagram?

When creating content for TikTok, my process begins with a strong focus on appearance and overall aesthetic. From there, I prioritize the first three seconds of the video, ensuring a compelling, eye-catching hook that instantly draws the audience in. Once the hook is set, I build out the rest of the video to ensure it feels cohesive and flows naturally.My approach to Instagram Reels mirrors this strategy. However, for standard Instagram posts, my focus shifts to the overall aesthetic and visual continuity—ensuring the photos complement my existing feed and that the first slide delivers a clear, impactful message right away.

Magic and Moonlight Events

Social Media Content Scheduler

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How do you ensure consistent engagement when posting on social media?

To ensure consistent engagement, I plan my content calendar a week in advance, identifying the absolute best times to post for maximum reach and hitting those exact daily windows when my audience is most active. But dropping the content at the right time is only half the battle—keeping that engagement high requires strategic visual and behavioral psychology. I design every video with an appearance-first mindset, immediately disrupting the scroll in the first three seconds with an eye-catching, sensory hook. Once I have their attention, I lower their natural marketing defenses by keeping the aesthetic raw, organic, and peer-to-peer rather than overly produced. I then maintain that momentum past the hook by using a curiosity gap—delivering high-density "micro-value" throughout the video but holding the ultimate payoff or big reveal until the very end. This psychological loop drives high completion rates and naturally compels viewers to finish the story in the comments, tag their friends, and share the video, creating a reliable wave of engagement with every single post.

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