I have personally struggled with coming out of my shell and beating social anxiety for quite some time, especially when it came to being on camera. Being able to relate to people on a more interpersonal level can make anyone feel more comfortable. So what does that look like exactly? building trust, giving control, and starting small! You always want to make sure the person is relaxed and that not everything has to be perfect. I believe we are constantly caught up in looking and being "perfect" when filming, when it doesn't have to be that way. Having fun and reminding the individual that it is as simple as talking to a friend is key.

User-generated content means being able to produce any content for the benefit of a brand and others. This would be my first time doing any kind of user-generated content on my behalf. While I haven't officially done any content on this scale, I understand its power and effect on social media. I have different social media accounts where I currently engage by communicating with others. Also, I have been using websites like Canva and Google Sites to generate digital posters for certain local clubs (via my higher education). If I were to start my user-generated content right now, I would analyze the brand's audience, history, and overall purpose. I would then apply those traits to my videos, making them relatable to the general public and promoting as needed. I'm eager to dive into this new field and expand on my knowledge with Mush and others!

For as long as I can remember, I have always had a love for editing and making videos. Being able to engage and communicate effectively with others is important to build a community and/or following. I would boost my videos using different hashtags and sharing my content with other family and friends. Moreover, I would create valuable and relatable videos that people can easily connect through. Making videos like "GRWMs," nighttime routines, or doing sit-down reviews! You also need to understand the community's needs and how they are feeling about a particular product or issue. Overall, my goal is to make sure my community feels comfortable with the content I'm pushing!