Dive deep into the shocking financial realities of the influencer economy with Maryam Farhat, a leading Indian lifestyle blogger and travel content creator. From being a top Zomato blogger and PR consultant to working as a location manager on Netflix's Indian Matchmaking, Maryam Farhat reveals the untold truths of the industry.In this candid interview, Maryam exposes the major financial setbacks creators face:1. The devastating ₹7.5 Lakh loss resulting from a Schengen visa rejection and potential travel scams.2. The frustrating reality of waiting months for brand payment delays (amounts like ₹65,000), exposing the need for better systems.If you are an aspiring content creator in India, learn Maryam's strategies for maintaining authenticity, fighting back against scripted content, and why she firmly advises against doing content creation for free in a saturated market. Plus, discover the rich cultural traditions of Kashmiri Wazwan cuisine!InfluencerScam #SchengenVisa #TravelNightmare #TwistedTruths #ContentCreator #ScamAlert #podcast 🎥 CREDITSProduced by: Lal BhatiaGuest: Maryam FarhatHost & Creative Director: Joydeep SenCreative Writer & Content Strategist: Harshit PandeyProduction Head: DarakshahAudio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. SamantaSupporting Video Editing : Rashida MondalPoster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika Biswas#MaryamFarhat #CreatorEconomy #PaymentDelays #BrandScams #TravelVlogger #VisaRejection #LostMoney #InfluencerIncome #DigitalCreatorLife #contentcreatorsalary TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - The ₹7.5 Lakh Loss (Intro)01:39 - Best Travel Destinations & Experiences05:30 - The Problem with "Barter" & Free Collabs10:30 - The Brand Payment Scam (How I lost ₹65k)12:50—WARNING: Scammers using AI Photos18:30 - 3 Red Flags in Brand Contracts21:30 - Dealing with Hate Comments & Trolls24:20 - The Truth About Kashmiri Wazwan Food26:35 - How My Schengen Visa Rejected Cost Me ₹7.5 Lakhs31:40 - Conclusion & Mental Health👇 Follow Twisted Truths on Socials 👇 🎥 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgf 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgf 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6qEze2L1XySuiGYdiuWnND?si=57cb956c71714375📩 For collaborations & queries: info@dandgfilms.com