She a typical Pisces sun, Aquarius moon, and Leo rising millennial. Meet Camie!
What's your job title & how did you get where you are today?
I'm a lifestyle, beauty, and travel content creator... but back in the day we just called ourselves bloggers. I got started with blogging at 12 years old and found documenting my life online to be a really fun hobby, but eventually turned it into my bread & butter. I didn't ever think I'd end up working full-time as a content creator, it just sort of happened naturally. I'm one of the lucky people who can say they turned a passion into a successful business.
What's your advice about growing a brand or a personal brand?
I think it's so important to have honesty & integrity when building a personal brand. In this day and age when social media can be full of noise, be that voice with substance. Be real and raw, and don't shy away from your flaws or mistakes. People appreciate the honesty when everything else can feel so curated.
“I just have to constantly remind myself that asking for “too much” isn’t actually too much, it’s just simply what I deserve for what I can bring to the table.”
How do you prepare for negotiation conversations?
I've suffered (and sometimes continue to) from the imposter syndrome. For years I had no idea I was completely undervaluing myself as a creator. Nowadays I just have to constantly remind myself that asking for "too much" isn't actually too much, it's just simply what I deserve for what I can bring to the table. I try to keep in mind that I should always strive for as high as I deserve because it's better to overshoot and negotiate with a brand than undervalue my work completely.
Did you ever agree to something in a negotiation you now regret doing?
Yes. One too many times!
What one tip would you tell your younger self about negotiating?
"Know your worth. Then add tax."