Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Meenakshi Kimothi @psychadelicsolace

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

I am an Indian currently residing in Delhi. Professionally I am an instructional designer working in the field of higher education. Photography is my passion and documenting my life is my theme.

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

My life, fashion, food, lifestyle, travel

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

A friend kept bugging me to get on Instagram 5 years ago and we chose a name which kept us giggling for an hour. I never knew my account would ever go viral in such a way but now it has become my alter ego.

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

VSCO and Lightroom are my go to photo editing tools. I swear by them!

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

@misterflopatrick

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

I feel we need to go back to phone photography and focus on presenting our daily life creatively. The stories and content should be more about us. The authenticity of the content on Instagram has become quite diluted in the last two years. I miss Instagram the way we knew it four years ago.

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

I get to interact with fabulous people from different walks of life.

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

Stories from daily life should be encouraged for authentic content. The brand or product should be showcase in a way that is relatable for the audience.

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

The attempt should be to keep it real, not desperate. Also creative liberty at part of the influencer should be encouraged and trusted

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

The experience of engaging with challenging and enriching projects.

Topics:

• Art
• Design
• DIY & Crafts
• Education
• Fashion
• Food & Drink
• Hair & Beauty
• Nature & Outdoors
• Photography
• Technology
• Travel

Country:

India