Today, we’re chatting with April Lockhart, a clean beauty expert, marketer, lifestyle creator, and former Director of Influencer & Partnerships at ILIA. With six years of experience in the influencer space, April has a deep understanding of social media marketing and how to inspire a digital audience. She is also a passionate advocate for disability awareness in fashion.
In our conversation, we discuss how April transformed her side hustle into a full-time career by combining her corporate background with her extensive experience in the beauty industry. We also unpack April’s content creation process and how she grew her multi-platform following.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- (11:23) April's experience at ILIA as Director of Influencer & Partnerships
- (14:15) Advice for building an influencer community and aligning with brand values
- (20:36) Tips for leaving a corporate job to pursue freelance content creation
- (24:14) How April grew her following
- (28:41) The internet’s influence on April's confidence in sharing content as a disabled creator
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