Sharing a few insights from my journey as a Social Influencer
I was recently featured on Winkl; an open platform for curiosity-driven people that stimulates experimental minds, where they can truly showcase their thoughts and create a social base that nurtures and encourages the art of creating.
Excerpt:
1. What was the main reason for you to start your blog?
Tanya Fontes: A blog lends you a voice. What you share through your blog will be echoed in the lives of your readers in ways that you may not even imagine. Whether it is sharing your thoughts with others or helping others through your valuable experiences, a blog is all about sharing your insight to enlighten your readers.
Bloggers, in my opinion, are a very resourceful community of people. They have the ability to take up challenges, and they have a willingness to bring knowledge to people in more ways than a classroom can. Their creative minds wander further than the usually trodden paths. Their curious eyes look deeper into the layers of everything they see. Ideation is not just a word for them ~ it is their way of life. Through a blog, you bring an idea, a concept, or a thought as perceived by the kaleidoscope of your brain.
Personally, what motivates me to write my blog is the ability to bring a smile to my readers’ faces, to help them live more fulfilling lives, and to inspire them to achieve more than they could.
2. How do you try to differentiate yourself from the other blogs out there?
Tanya Fontes: Getting noticed is a conundrum that every blogger faces, especially because of the huge number of blogs that are coming up each day. This is what has helped me:
- Amazing content. Yes, this is mostly what it takes to get noticed. I have seen too many blogs with content that looks too hurried, posts that inarticulately cover an experience or a thought that has been posted with the least effort to explain it. For me, the beauty of content lies in the depth with which you touch the subject or thought that you are covering.
- Adding Value. Your readers visit your blog to know about or to learn about something. I add valuable tips or provide some useful information, which I know my readers will thank me for. I always ask myself this question, “How can I make this post amazingly useful?”
- Make it Zesty. Your honesty will shine resplendently in your blogs, and readers enjoy that integrity, but there is a hint of zest that makes a blog stand out.
- Use Quality Images. We always enjoy looking at eye-catching images. I use impactful and memorable images to complement every one of my posts.
3. What is fashion & style to you? Are they two different things?
Tanya Fontes: While fashion is the body ~ style is the soul. Fashion represents the things that are out there, like fashion items in stores. Style epitomises the inner you, your identity, and your perception of yourself. Where fashion can take attention away from ourselves to focus on the materialistic things, style brings us closer to what we are. Style is what you need to know; what you really are. It is the true essence of yourself reflected in the way you write, the way you think and the way you respond.
4. Do you think dressing up well is important to feeling confident?
Tanya Fontes: I feel that self-confidence is very closely intertwined with dressing well. While each one of us is born with self-confidence, we often try to find our worthiness in someone else’s eyes.
We are well aware of the line, “dress to impress”. But what we may not know is that it is so much about impressing your own self before you step out and let the world gauge how you look. Every time you don a new attire, you will have a new set of thoughts and mental processes racing through your mind. When you dress with confidence, it will not be about the latest trends in the fashion world or the glitziness of the magazines. It will be and should be about feeling good and confident in what you wear.
5. The best thing that happened to you as a result of blogging?
Tanya Fontes: When I share my experiences on my blog, I hope that it will be noticed by like-minded people who will find value for it. Candid and honest blogging has helped me connect with some very beautiful and interesting people. Fortunately, I have been able to form some very close and honest bonds with these very people.
But more than the connections I have made with others through my blog, I value the connection I was able to make with myself. It has helped me travel down the path of self-understanding, improvement, and self-reflection.
6. Where do you see yourself 5 years down the line?
Tanya Fontes: Ambitions are what make a person. They are complex, changeable, and very personal. Life often takes you on a journey that can completely turn the tables and set you on a new path altogether. That being said, I see myself as an established digital influencer in the blogging space. I want to be known as a trusted business partner when it comes to hosting events, and showcasing luxury brands and travel destinations.
Read the article via Winkl here
I would love nothing more than to see more posts like this one, Tanya! I have always returned to your blog for the informative articles, beautiful imagery, and the intelligence that you portray in each post. Keep inspiring! ❤️
Deeply value your warm and heartfelt appreciation, Lakshmi!
This is an amazing post! Well, knowledge is gained when the body learns to keep the right balance (metaphorically), and when the mind learns to be calm… You are a true example of an inspiring influencer, Tanya. ✨✨✨
Thank you, Jaya. Your kind thoughts are valuable to me.
Beautifully answered! I’m constantly doing a little reflecting, a little studying, and a little bit of Mastery work every time I visit your blog… And in the process, I’m learning, growing and evolving as a human and a blogger. ❤️
Aw ~ that’s such a heart warming and beautiful comment. Thank you, Anshul!
“May I please live the greatest life ever; free to be my most raw, authentic, uniquely fabulous self… wildly successful, full of zest and living life with as much joy, love and bliss as I can?!” This is what you embody, and why I lean into your knowledge and experience, Tanya! ❤️ Beautiful replies!
So happy to read your views in this regard. And thank you for your appreciation, Nirupama!
Your blog is literally by definition – the art and science of living beautifully! Your posts are always beautifully written & photographed, and are a wonderful help for people like me who are ready to live vibrantly, to feel amazing in their skin, and who want the right guidance to help them on their blogging journey!
Very kind words, dear Divya. Thank you so much!
Is there anything you can’t do, Tanya?! ❤️ Its so wonderful to see your work come to fruition! I am forever in awe of your many talents, and have always been smitten by great writing… so this blog is akin to a gift!
You overwhelm me, Ojaswini! Thank you for reading and enjoying my work.
You’re beautiful, and I love your wonderfully informative shares! ✨ And, I know I’m not alone when I say that your beautiful posts have shaken up, shifted, and frankly changed my life!
Thank you so much for giving me the inspiration to give it a whirl again, Poonam!
This post is so delicate and emotional… truly love you and your work. Well, the sun shines so beautifully today… and you look lovely in that summer dress. All the best!
Thank you, Rupamala. I’m so happy to hear this!
I find it enthralling to read your posts, Tanya! They’re never just surface fluff, and I can totally relate on how some things we hold close to us evoke emotional feelings and connections from our past. More power to you!
Thank you for feeling deeply, Anjana. You’re a sensitive soul.
I have always loved your thoughts on the most generic topics because your thought process gives it meaning… And every time a new post goes live, I fall deeper in love with your words… ‘YOU’ in essence! ❤️
Thank you very much for your warm thoughts and appreciation, Malabika.
Tanya, this is an exceptional share! I am so proud to say that I have followed your creative journey for the past year… you are indeed so rare!
Thank you, Sherbanu! Always a delight to have your appreciation.
It’s so nice to read your point of view… Your priorities, values, level of clarity, energy and purpose; provides a purging and cleansing of sorts! I’ve never felt happier to see anyone this committed to shaping their life as they want it to be!
Thank you for believing in me, Sucharita. Quite reassuring really.
It’s amazing how outspoken you are about so many great issues here, Tanya; you are really changing the game. Keep up the spectacular work! ✨
Thank you so much, Pradipta! Your kind words mean a lot to me.
I think it is a real novelty seeing real women discussing real issues! ❤️ I very much relish the opportunity to read what you write, Tanya. Thank you for being a constant light to me and others on this platform!
Thank you for resonating with this and your sweet appreciation, Vidhya.
What a beautiful and sensitive soul you are… and this is such a well written piece! Also love how you can be so effortlessly chic; love everything on and around you!
Many thanks, Tanuja. You’ve made me so happy!
How nicely you’ve put this across, Tanya. I have to agree with the essence of this post – great insight and refreshing, too! ✨ Your work as an influencer will go a long way I’m sure.
Such a wonderful thing to say, Divya. Thank you very much!
Your posts are always so articulate and beautiful; not a single sentence is wasted. Hoping that one day most bloggers will invest in the high-quality content you never fail to produce, Tanya. Kudos!
Means the world coming from you, Surabhi. Thank you so much!
I have been a regular reader of your blog, Tanya. You definitely have got the gift for storytelling. Behad khoobsurat and a powerhouse of knowledge hain aap! Keep inspiring. ✨
Thank you for sharing such kind thoughts about my writing, Rakesh.
Beautifully done! The exploration of one’s journey is such an interesting idea… I must admit, a kind of devotion has developed for your work in my mind… I’m so happy for your success; shine on!
Thank you for your valued appreciation, Meghna. Have a wonderful week!
This is an inspiring write up, Tanya! You really are full-heartedly here as a light for anyone who needs a hand up, and inspired to give… to those open to receive! ❤️
How nicely you’ve expressed this, Subani. I’m thankful you spare your time to read my posts.
I am encouraged by your beautiful write-ups, and truly appreciate your blog! And, I’m sure you are as wonderful a human being as you are an artist… ✨✨✨
I so value your sentiments. Thank you, Sneha!
More respect to you for your professional achievements. Of course, I shall always need your support on the professional front… Go girl, go!
Oh, so sweet! Thank you very much, Saraswati.
Congratulations Tanya! Your work ethic is so inspiring, you look stunning, and this achievement is so well-deserved! 🙂
Thank you, Rasna! You’re always kind and affectionate.
Interesting play with words… and you look beautiful, as always. ❤️
I’d like to add that it’s always the simple things that count. Moments we make. Where we CHOOSE joy. This is our one life; make it good!
Such a wonderful comment. Thank you, Menaka!
I truly enjoyed reading this post! Throughout this time (close to a year of blogging), you’ve re-evaluated priorities, learned what you love/enjoy doing, and have honoured what’s in your heart! So glad to be connected to you on here, and thankful for your (virtual) friendship! ❤️
Thank you so much for following along, and for sharing your lovely thoughts, Purvi.