"I called the police on my online troll." (Carly Riordan)

What if you could turn your passion project into a thriving career? Join us as we chat with Carly Riordan (aka @carly), one of the earliest fashion bloggers. Carly started her blog (“Carly the Prepster") as a creative outlet during her freshman year of college and has built a thriving business for herself as a full-time fashion and lifestyle influencer ever since. Her story is not just about financial success but also about the resilience and authenticity it takes to continue to share her life online. She walks us through her transition from a tech startup role to full-time blogging, which took place at a time before being a digital creator was proven to be successful. Carly also shares her personal battles with trolls, the emotional toll it takes to receive negative comments, and the steps she has taken to protect her mental health. Carly's candid reflections offer a profound look into the life of a digital influencer, making this episode both enlightening and deeply moving. Sponsors: Magnetic Me: New customers will get 15% off their first order at Magneticme.com today! Watch this episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX      To apply to be a guest on the show, visit luciefink.com/apply and send us your story.  I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone.  Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstuffpod   Find Lucie here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luciebfink/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luciebfink  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/luciebfink  Website: https://luciefink.com/  Produced by Cloud10 and Clamor.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices