Ep 150: Things become trendy so fast. Trends can start and stop without you even realizing they happened. It can be hard to know what items are worth the hype and what items are a total bust. This is how the trend of ‘de-influencing videos’ on TikTok started. Social media consumers were tired of seeing an overwhelming amount of content recommending things that either the influencer knew didn’t work, weren’t made to last or were just promoting for a paycheck. And now as the holidays are upon us, we’re being bombarded with ads even more. You literally can’t escape advertisements unless you basically live off grid and even then, could you actually?! They’re everywhere from social media to billboards to radio ads to podcast ads to in-store signage. With a majority of businesses trying to capitalize on year end sales, influencers are asked to do more and more campaigns.With inflation on the rise, it’s a lot to keep up with regular bills, student loan payments, saving for a house or car and raising families. It’s a privilege to have any disposable income after all that to put towards self-care, travel, shopping, wellness, events and gift-giving. It’s no surprise how stressed out many people are this time of year which is why we wanted to do an episode about de-influencing and share our thoughts about overconsumption. We want you all to be healthy, happy and financially well this season so we can all end 2023 on a high note. SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: This episode is sponsored by Pager, the best app for organizing your screenshots! Search “pager screenshots” on the app store and download today! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ALREADYFRIENDS and get on your way to being your best self.LINKS: Nuuly - $20 off your first month's subscriptionQuince - High Quality Essentials, Radically Low PricesRocket Money Financial AppBack Market - Legit Refurbished Tech Market Scalp MassagerMielle Rosemary Hair OilSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5.55 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support!To sponsor our show, email [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/alreadyfriendsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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