In this episode of Creators on Creators, we sit down with Fola Amudipe (@folahontas) and Mohamet Mbaye (@swaggy_mo), two creators redefining what it means to build influence in an industry with no rulebook.

They open up about the highs and lows of digital life. The euphoria of virality, the sting of online hate, the struggle of screen-time overload, and the pressure of always having to perform.

Fola shares her journey through natural hair, travel, and lifestyle content, and why she believes loving yourself off-camera is the only way to survive online criticism. She explains how learning the business side of content creation helped her take back control, ensuring management and agencies worked for her, not against her.

Mohamet brings his perspective on fashion, culture, and community, discussing how he balances authenticity with brand partnerships and activism. For him, influence isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about responsibility and impact.

Together they reveal:

• How to hold your ground when virality twists your narrative
• Why numbers don’t define your worth, but boundaries do
• The “Wild West” reality of influencer marketing, and why networking is key
• The management mistakes every creator should avoid
• Why the most vulnerable content often means the most, even when it doesn’t go viral
• If you’ve ever questioned what it really takes to survive online while staying true to yourself, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss

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