TT: YES, I DID INTERNSHIPS IN BANKS. IT WAS COMPLETELY DIFFER-ENT, AND I DIDN’T ENJOY IT. I FELT LIKE I WAS PRETENDING TO BE SOMEONE I WASN’T. HONESTLY, I PURSUED IT MORE FOR MY PARENTS THAN FOR MYSELF. IT WAS A TOUGH DECISION TO GIVE IT UP, SINCE THEY HAD INVESTED SO MUCH IN MY EDUCATION. BUT I’M GLAD I DID. I CAN’T IMAGINE EVER WORKING IN A BANK AGAIN.

TT: DEFINITELY. I RECENTLY STARTED PAINTING AGAIN, AND I REAL-IZED HOW MUCH I HAD MISSED IT. SOCIAL MEDIA CONSTANTLY BOMBARDS YOU WITH OUTSIDE INPUT, BUT PAINTING CALMS ME DOWN AND HELPS ME CLEAR MY HEAD WHILE RECONNECTING WITH CREATIVITY.

TT: EXACTLY. BACK THEN, I ONLY POSTED THINGS I PERSONALLY LIKED, WITHOUT THINKING MUCH ABOUT IT. LATER IT BECAME MORE PROFESSIONAL.

TT: HONESTLY, YES. MY STYLE CHANGES QUICKLY. LOOKING BACK EVEN SIX MONTHS, I FEEL LIKE A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PERSON. I TRY TO RE-FLECT MY CURRENT STATE AND WHO I AM IN THE MOMENT. I’M GRATEFUL TO HAVE THIS OUTLET TO EXPRESS MYSELF AND EXPERIMENT. THAT’S THE BEAUTY OF SOCIAL MEDIA – YOU CAN BE WHOEVER YOU WANT, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS.

TT: I DO HOLD BACK SOMETIMES. THE LONGER YOU’RE IN THIS SPACE, THE MORE PRESSURE THERE IS – FROM THE OUTSIDE, AND FROM YOURSELF. IN THE BEGINNING, THERE WAS NONE. I JUST POSTED WHATEVER I WANTED. NOW I PAY AT-TENTION TO ENGAGEMENT AND REACTIONS. STILL, I TRY TO RETURN TO WHY I STARTED: POSTING WHAT I TRULY LIKE.

TT: Consistency. At one point, I forced myself to post every day for engagement, and I underestimated how hard it is to maintain quality long term. I’d go all in for a while, create lots of content, then burn out and need a break. Eventually, I realized balance is more important than intensity. I also underestimated the mental side – the pressure, comparisons, and psychological strain. It’s a rewarding job, but it can be tough mentally.

TT: Support from my friends and family. Without them, I wouldn’t be here today.

TT: Mainly through two things: self-love – accepting yourself and showing up as you are – and kindness toward others. Social media makes it easy to judge anonymously, often with-out realizing the impact. I want to nurture a positive, supportive community, and I’m grateful that my audience reflects that. You never know what someone is going through, so a little understanding and kindness go a long way.

TT: Yes – and I’ve learned to accept it when I’m not doing well. I try to share those moments, too, and the response has been incredibly supportive. At first, I was afraid people might judge me, but they appreciated the honesty and often related to it. That helped me realize it’s important to show vulnerability – that’s real life.

TT: I kept getting comments saying I was always so positive, but I knew that wasn’t true. I felt guilty, like I was pretending. That led to impostor syndrome. I felt like a fraud. Over time, I allowed myself to feel and express negative emotions, both privately and online. Sharing them went hand in hand with accepting them myself.

TT: These days, about half and half. In the beginning, it was all intuition. But the longer you work in this field, the harder it is to rely only on spontaneity. With shoots, campaigns, and events, structure is important to keep things manageable.

TT: My best friend. There were times when I was ready to quit social media and go back to finance. She gave me strength, believed in me, and reminded me of my goals. I’ll always be grateful to her.

TT: Recently, I’ve found the courage to be authentic – to not fear judgment. It makes life so much more peaceful.

TT: My dream has always been to create my own brand. Right now it feels impossible, but one day I’d love to build something that’s truly mine and can inspire others. When people tell me I’ve encouraged them – like when I cut my hair short – it makes me feel like what I do has meaning.

TT: Sometimes, yes. It can feel superficial. That’s why I try to bring in personality, honesty, and positivity – so it’s not just about appearances, but about something deeper.