Angiiie Aloha lifestyle and travel influencer

Could you introduce yourself in a few lines so that our community can get to know you better?

My name is Angélique, influencer lifestyle and travel, I'm 29, I live in Montpellier and I'm Responsable Marketing profession. As an avid traveler and digital enthusiast from an international family, it was only natural for me to share my passion for travel on social networks, by sharing my experiences on my travels. I love giving advice on itineraries, places not to be missed or good places to stay and eat.

I then wanted to share more about myself, what makes me tick, my very essence. From there, other themes have emerged: I pay a great deal of attention to well-being, eating well and sport, which is why I often share my little beauty tips and routines, and I've created little sports videos, as well as recipes that are more "healthy" and "good food" oriented.

I also love fashion and share my daily outfits, as well as my finds of all kinds (clothes/jewelry/...).

My artistic side is also reflected in my home decor (I often get requests for "room tours"). My creative side also leads me to post home decorating tutorials. My cat is also the mascot of my Instagram: my community is a fan of his antics! In short, I share my daily life in stories and posts, what I like to do and who I am.

When did you start your social networking activity as a lifestyle and travel influencer?

I've really launched myself as an influencer since January 2019.

What triggered you and why did you embark on your social networking adventure with instagram?

Originally, I only shared my travel photos. Brands started contacting me for collaborations and competitions, and my community grew. So I decided to embark on this wonderful adventure as a lifestyle and travel influencer!

How much time do you spend on your articles or videos? Production, editing...?

Let's just say I don't count. I'm a perfectionist in my work, whether as an employee or as an influencer. I like things to be well done, and I spend as much time as necessary on them. But I can easily spend 2 hours making THE photo that suits me (between choosing the outfits / choosing the location / choosing the poses / shots), then it's 1 hour to choose the visual, retouching the colors etc., then 1 hour in choosing the wording, hashtags ... not to mention the time dedicated to retroplanning.

Do you have any organizational tips for others? Lifestyle influencers and Travel?

Organization is key! Make a diary of upcoming publications for collabs.

What community and audience are you targeting?

I have a mainly French community of 25-34 year olds, who love travel, sport, eating well, fashion...

Where do you find most of your inspiration? And which social networks do you use most?

Inspiration is everywhere: either directly on a link, or by having searched on social networks, or on Google.I only use Instagram at the moment. A little 21 buttons and I'm looking into how I can get started on Tik Tok.

What was your strategy for developing your Instagram Lifestyle and Travel community?

The key is to exchange with your community. Create a link with them! The number of followers isn't important. Engaging and exchanging with them is.

How do you manage your time, between your family, your work and your social networks? Do you have a job or an activity other than your work as a Lifestyle and Travel influencer?

Once again, it's all a question of organization. As mentioned above, I'm a marketing manager by trade, and a micro-business influencer. I manage my networks in the morning, during my breaks, in the evening and at weekends. You have to know how to keep things separate, enjoy your friends and family, play sports and live life to the full! And all this requires me to be meticulously organized. After that, everything runs smoothly and seamlessly.

Do you produce your own visuals and photos? And if so, what equipment do you use?

The photos are taken by myself (with a tripod), my friends or my partner. I only use my Samsung Galaxy S10+.

What are your 3 tips for someone just starting out on Instagram?

Patience, organization and passion!

What would you like to undertake or develop next in your life as a Lifestyle and Travel influencer?

I'd like to develop my account, to really be able to offer travel ideas, continue my recipes and give travel/fashion/beauty/sport tips.

What do you think makes a successful collaboration proposal?

In my opinion, a successful collaboration requires good communication between the brand and the influencer. The missions must be clearly defined. And that there's feedback afterwards, on both the successful and less successful aspects, so that everyone benefits.