In this episode, we’re joined by influencer, blogger & YouTuber, Liz Miu.
Liz opens up about her parent's expectations of her going to medical school and how she eventually gained her parents' approval after becoming a career influencer. We also talk about her experience as an Asian female in the influencing space and the pressure that comes along with keeping up her image. We hear about Liz’s love for travel and discovering different cultures through food.
We also dive into how influencers can earn a living as well as the different income streams that you can take advantage of in the space.
0:00 - Intro
01:26 - Liz’s Background Story
04:30 - Struggles with Identifying as Asian
11:15 - Getting Asian Parents to Understand Our Needs
12:41 - Liz’s Parents' Background Story
18:15 - The Expectations for Liz To Become a Doctor
22:21 - The Reason Why Liz Started Her Instagram Account
26:21 - Being an Asian Female in the Influencer Space
28:00 - The Pressures of Being An Influencer
31:14 - How Influencers Make Money from Content Creation
33:38 - How Mylk and Bun Was Created
36:25 - Figuring Out Monetisation
38:02 - Liz’s Background in Hospitality
40:37 - Discovering Asian Cultures and Cuisines
46:43 - How Asian Parents Show Support in Different Ways
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