Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Iris @lifebyiris

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

I’m Iris, 22 years old and I’m from the Netherlands (Haarlem). Last Febuary I graduated from law school, but unfortunately that’s not really my passion and an office job doesn’t make me happy. That’s why I started a few months ago with a home study to nutritionist. Besides my studies I often work as a waitress in a ‘healthy hotspot’ or I keep myself busy with my hobbies like sports, cooking, photography and blogging.

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

My topics of interest are definitely food, hotspots, sport and positive quotes. I like to inspire others with healthy (but easy) recipes, with lovely healthy hotspots in different city’s and motivational photo’s of quotes about sport or a positive mind! I like to inspire and motive other people to live a healthy, but also happy (!!) life.

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

On my Instagrampage I show pictures of my adventures, my discoveries, my favorites, my recipes etc. In this way I give others a peek into my life and want to let them see that a bussy, sportive, happy and healthy life is possible and a lot of fun!

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

I actually edit my photo’s with the Instagramapp. I make my photos only a little more brighter en colorful. This because is want it to keep them realistic.

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

Oh there are so many Instagrammers who inspires my! I just love all the different kind of foodbloggers. From the most beautiful vegan creations (@beautyblends, @sheloveseating, @lisagoesvegan @letscookvegan, @veganyackattack) to perfect foodporn (@mrhungry_sam) etc.

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

BE HAPPY! Eat healthy, exercise, be positive and do the things you love.

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

To inspire people. I also am just a normal person who discovers which way of life makes me the healthiest and happiest. It isn’t always easy and that is what i want to show, but he, we’re only human. I love it inspire others with my positivity, delicious recipes and all kinds of discoveries. And I really like it to introduce other people with new products or other things.

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

I find it important to be honest. I only promote products that I really life and which of I think my followers will help, inspire of motivate in a certain way. Openness en honesty works in my opinion the best.

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

The same as question 8. Being open en honest is really important. Not wanting to make the most money, but sincerely love it to introduce others with new products or anything else.

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

I love it to try new products and introduce them to other people. I really like it when I see brands grow and get more popular because of influencers.

Topics:

• Cooking
• Food & Drink
• Travel

Country:

Netherlands