This week we spoke to Leeds vlogger Leah Turner, to find out about how she grew her platform, her plans for the future and her obsession with sausage dogs!
Leah started her YouTube channel in 2017, and has now got over 15,000 subscribers. Leah regularly vlogs, publishes fashion content and answers lots of Q&A's. Her cute and stylish Instagram profile has also accumulated over 2,000 followers.
We asked Leah what made her want to get into blogging:
"The first time I ever watched a vlog, I knew it was something that I wanted to do. My dad bought me my first 'proper' camera for Christmas after I'd decided to create a channel. I was so nervous at first but it's one of the best things I've ever done.
"The reason I wanted to get into it was because I wanted something that was completely my own, somewhere that I could be creative that I was in control of. I also loved the idea of creating my own little community and having a place to talk about things and help people.
"Starting my YouTube channel was huge for me, it takes lots of guts to pick up a camera and film yourself, especially for the first time."
While balancing a full time job in the digital marketing industry along with YouTube and Instagram, Leah said: "Balancing 'blogger life' and 'normal life' can be a challenge and something that you have to adapt to over time. If you're super organised and plan your content it's doable!
"Staying engaged on social media and watching other content creators churn our content is a constant inspiration. There are so many people on Instagram that inspire me to create content that I'm proud of. At the same time, it's important to keep it real with your followers. If you're viewers know you're not feeling tip top, they'll probably relate to you more!"
We asked Leah what she enjoys most about being a content creator: "My favourite thing has to be the amazing people I've spoken to and met whilst creating content. The amount of hard-working people and brands I get to chat to is just so inspiring and makes me appreciate the industry so much. My viewers are also just awesome, a lot of my viewers have turned into friends through chatting online and that is so special to me."
In the next 5 years Leah plans to have travelled the world. "I am certain I'll go to Australia and New Zealand for a long time and hopefully experience life outside of the UK for a while. In exactly 5 years, I want o have bought my first house and have a little sausage dog that I will literally adore. Honestly, having a sausage dog is my dream. I aim high." So I think it's safe to say we can be expecting some amazing travel content and cute puppy pics, is that right Leah?!
Leah's most recent discovery is Megan Ellaby on YouTube and Instagram. "She is a true fashion queen. That sounds very cliche but honestly I just love everything she wears." She also has two miniature dachshunds, which I'm sure is why Leah loves her too.
Leah also loves content creators who "no matter what they put out, you'll engage with", and loves Lucy Wood. Leah has watched her for about 2 years and loves her positivity on both Instagram and YouTube.
We LOVE Leah's cute outfits and edgy vibe, if you want to check out Leah's socials you can follow her on the links below:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahturner2/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeahT8
Thank you so much to Leah for talking to us!
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