TBG U: So You Wanna Be An Influencer?

Published: March 19, 2024, 7 a.m.

Congratulations, you\u2019ve been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether packing for a new year on campus, thinking through your gap year, enrolling in a community college, or grabbing your stoles for graduation, TBG U is here to help you thrive at this stage of your life and beyond.

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I don\u2019t know about ya\u2019ll, but whenever I\u2019m at a party, dinner, or even just going out with my friends, it\u2019s become habitual to post something about it on social media. And though there\u2019s nothing wrong with keeping the girlies updated on my moves, in this day and age, it\u2019s important to know what\u2019s good to share and what could potentially impact your future if the wrong eyes see it.

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To talk through this with me, I\u2019m joined today by Brooklyn-based Gen-Z lifestyle content creator, Cedoni Francis. Cedoni has worked with a variety of brands such as Vaseline, Disney and Marshalls, and through sharing her journey \u2014 from tech girl, to laid-off tech employee turned full-time entrepreneur, and incoming MBA student. Cedoni is creating content specifically for women in her age range, empowering and inspiring them in the process.

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In our conversation today, Cedoni shares her do\u2019s and don\u2019t\u2019s for posting on social media, setting boundaries around what the public gets to know about vs. what\u2019s kept private, and dealing with haters when posting online.

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Where to Find Cedoni

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Website

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TikTok

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Instagram

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YouTube

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HOMEWORK

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  • Get with your college\u2019s career services office to see what internships are available
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  • Complete an audit of your social media pages to make sure you\u2019re representing yourself in the best way possible
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  • Message someone you admire on LinkedIn and set up a call to learn how they got to where they are
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Our Production Team

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Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard

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Producers: Fredia Lucas & Ellice Ellis

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Production Intern: Zariah Taylor

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TBG University Host & Coordinator: Jayna Ellis

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