"I'm Amy, or Ames Banks if you're going off social media."
Ames studied English Literature at the University of Lincoln, but is now living it up in the capital, London, pursuing a career in digital marketing as well as keeping up appearances on Instagram, YouTube and being a Nasty Gal ambassador.
We asked Ames what she enjoys most about being a creator...
"I enjoy the creativity, interacting with people, providing fashion inspo and most of all, being relatable to my followers. For example I have loved recording the struggles of post grad life, finding a job and feeling lost." reveals Amy.
However, even though Amy's Instagram feed is effortlessly cool and her bubbly personality shines through on her YouTube videos - this didn't happen overnight.
"I started off Instagram a long time before YouTube, as it took loads of confidence to actually pick up the camera." said Ames.
We asked: "Did you find it difficult to grow a platform?"
"Very, I think growing a platform often just comes down to luck, but I know i've worked really hard to get where I am. Especially having a full time job, i'ts been really hard doing social media at the same time, but it's worth it as I love it so much and wouldn't want to give it all up now after i've spent so long growing it." explains Amy.
Ames' proudest achievement through her work on social media is getting to work with some amazing brands such as Oh Polly, Boohoo and Superdry.
"Within 'real life' it's deffo getting my degree, securing a job and moving to London. I'm proud of myself for taking the steps." said Amy.
Over the next 5 years, Amy sees herself settled back up North and closer to home, but still doing the same job.
Ames said: "I think social media will always be a hobby for me, in the next five years it could completely change, but I think my socials will change as my life does... for example I might go down the interior route when I get my own place."
Amy's favourite bloggers are Charlotte Emily Price and Sarah Ashcroft.
We want to say a massive thank you to Ames for talking to us! If you would like to catch up with Ames yourself make sure you're following her socials:
Instagram: @amesbanks - https://www.instagram.com/amesbanks/?hl=en
YouTube: Ames Banks - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCulg9ulSVynMk6cEhUZf4zw/videos
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