Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Kalena Dutch @Lobogyal

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

I’m a student at COTC with a graphic design major. I was born in Detroit, raised in Akron, from Caribbean descent and adopted.

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

Usually selfies, dancing, singing, etc. I love drawing and Zelda but don’t post much about it cause I’m kinda picky about lighting and colors and etc

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

It’s a Spanish-Patois mix meaning wolf girl. My grandfather’s nickname everyone knows him by in Akron (he’s a policeman) is wolf man so wolf girl became my name,but I still wanted to show love to the cultures I came yo stuff

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

Take a bunch of photos,
Delete some due to tiny imperfections,
Go to inshot-crop,edit,etc,
Run by friend if still unsure,
And post

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

WolfTyla & PatD Lucky

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

Grape leaves by a woman raised in Greece. Hands down the best

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

Being “the plug” ,haha, I’m kidding. But, seriously, everyone usually stays with only a few major brands and I’m always the weird one who goes into the little shops.

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

Start off with what people know to make them comfortable, then ease them into your world. I kinda just keep it cause I know I can’t pretend to be like the rest

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

You wanna be SO ORIGINAL that when the knock offs come around, you’re not even bothered

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

Interacting with cool people and getting to know different cultures and points of view