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1. Tell us about your
background and journey.
I am Mohammad Haris, belonging to a middle-class family. I
have completed my graduation in Engineering (Mechanical). Talking about my
journey I was always passionate about creating content and used to click and
post pictures on social media but I started creating content since July 2018. I
got a first collaboration request from a local brand.
I couldn’t think of
anything else that made me so happy. That’s when I decided to work harder
and push myself to achieve more. I started getting collaboration requests and
was also featured in SHEIN (well-known India website). I have worked with so
many brands until now. My aim is to spread positivity through my Content and I
feel like it’s my responsibility as an Influencer to try and make a positive
impact on people’s minds.
2. When did you first
decide that you wanted to create content and how did you start?
I just did not decide in a day. I knew what I wanted and had
some visions about it like an imagination. We all should dream. I got the
platform and opportunity and once a wise person told me that education is also
about grabbing the opportunity that knocks your door.
3. Are blogging and content
creation a financially sustainable career?
Till now I have received a great response but also it taught
me to work with uncertainty. This field does not provide a financially stable
career but it makes the base to be financially stable. And if something
provides a base, then it is not of a pity value. Experience is what matters to
grow mentally and helps in acquiring more knowledge. And knowledge plus hard
work make a way ahead.
4. Who is your
favourite creator and why?
I adore Toni Mahfud for his Content. I love his editing
skills and the symmetry he has maintained in his profile. Lovable! He always
inspires me to do something unique.
5. How and where do
you find inspiration to churn out content?
My father has been my inspiration since the very beginning.
He always provides the best of his work efficiently and effectively. Not only
in business, whatever the need or requirement is, in friends or family or on
personal issues, I also find him always ready like a knight in shining armour
for every storm we have ever faced. Life was not like a rich man's son. That
makes me value the time and work.
6. What does your
typical day look like?
I am not an early morning person but I do try to wake up on
time so that my mom won't bother much about my meal. On a daily basis, I am
learning the family business just to know the things and to help my father. I
spend a day more on reading books and newspaper to keep me aware of worldly
issues. The mid of the day is usually for photoshoots and exploring the new
ideas for editing and posting the content.
I spend the rest of my day in
self-grooming by working out and spending time with friends mostly on weekends
and the remaining time, I spend with my mom and dad.
7. Which is your
favourite book and why?
‘The Alchemist’ written by Paulo Coelho. I think if we
explain 'a why' for this book, that won't be good. We all know that this is
everyone's all-time favourite."
8. What piece of
advice would you like to give to future and aspiring creators?
Don't lose patience. Eventually, it's all going to be all
okay not just in career, in fact, whatever the field you are in or if it is
some life issues and you will realise it one day. Till then work hard and be
confident.
Interview by - Himanshi
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