Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Coraline Chapatte @coraline_chapatte

1) Tell us a little about yourself. What are you doing now and where do you come from?

I am from Switzerland but I have been living in Turkey (Istanbul) for almost 9 years. I studied economics and now I am a blogger, social media influencer, half professional triathlete (3rd at Turkey championships), working as a manager in a sports facilities, writing articles for Swiss newspapers and making a Masters in Sports psychology.

I used to be an underwater photographer and divemaster as well a sports journalist.

When I have time I do act in TV series and I played in a movie which will be released in 3 months.

I am also baking my own healthy cake (Cora’s cakes) which are sold in some coffee shops in Istanbul.

I have followers from all around the world but mostly from Turkey & Switzerland.

2) What are your topics of interest? What do you post on Instagram the most?

Sport (triathlon, running, cycling, swimming), healthy living, food, cooking, lifestyle and traveling. I am very good motivator about sports and healthy living but on the same time I am keeping everything real and even if I am an athlete I do have cheating meal and a social life : )

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

first and last name : )

4) What are some apps you use to edit your photos? Share with us your photo-editing routine!

Mostly I use only the filters of instagram but in general I try to post the pictures very less edited. I used to use photo grid for collage

5) Any Instagrammers whom you really like? Which Instagrammer inspires you the most?

I really like some athletes like for example Lolo Jones (@lolojones), athlete a bit sexy but not too much and real : )

6) If there’s one thing your fellow Instagrammers just gotta try now, what’s it gonna be?

start their days with a smile on their face

7) What’s your favorite part about being an influencer?

giving inspiration to the people and making them changing their way of life to be more active

8) What are some of your top tips to brands for running campaigns? How do you maintain authenticity?

being authentic, only accepting to work with brands I would really use the products, posting pictures outside of the box, never posting only advertisements but using the products and posting a picture of me using the products. Always writing a text and/or a story about the products and not only pictures + mention of the brand.

9) What would your advice be on the importance of quality and original content?

being real! we are not billboards but people with heart, brain and preferences.

10) What do you like best about partnering with brands?

making the social media managers happy and proud that they choose me to promote their products

Topics:

• Cooking
• DIY & Crafts
• Film, Music & Books
• Food & Drink
• Health & Fitness
• Nature & Outdoors
• Travel

Country:

Turkey