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Episode
012

Cherie Tu of Thriving on Plants - Being an Asian Influencer, Dropping University & Publishing Two Recipe Books

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

In this episode, we’re joined by influencer, blogger and two-time published author, Cherie Tu. Also known as the community of Thrivingonplants, Cherie takes us back to the beginning of her journey and how she turned her photography and blogging hobby into a successful career. 

Now working with small businesses as her first clients to working with brands such as Dyson, LG, and Kikkoman, Cherie gives us some advice on how to be confident in pricing for what you’re worth. 

Cherie also shares the exciting (and challenging) experience of what it was like creating and shooting her own two recipe books.

SHOW NOTES

0:00 - Intro 

01:26 - Cherie’s Backstory & Growing Up in Western Sydney

05:52 - Cherie’s Hobbies and How it Paved Her Journey to Social Media

08:58 - When Did Cherie Start Creating Content For Instagram?

10:36 - Cherie’s Decision To Drop Out of University

14:50 - Day to Day Life As A Blogger

18:18 - Turning A Blogging Hobby Into A Career

21:13 - Experiences As a Minority in The Influencer Space

27:56 - Learning to Charge Your Worth 

33:45 - Advice to the Listeners Looking To Take A Similar Path To Cherie

43:09 - Cherie’s Experience With Writing and Publishing Two Recipe Books

51:37 - Cherie’s Future Plans 

58:47 - Some Parting Advice From Cherie 

01:00:39 - Outro

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