Grace Charis: sighs heavily Dude, my nudes got leaked! Jack’s like, “It’s all my fault!” Ugh! 🙄
What do you want to tell me about yourself first?
OMG, you wanna know about me? Well, let's just say I'm a Latin American queen who slays the gram and your heart!
Nice, tell me more about your interests?
Haha, you wanna know more about me? Okay, okay, I got you covered! I love doing yoga, getting lost in new places, and traveling.
Where have you traveled to?
Oh, you know, I've been to Bali, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, and New York City! Each place has its own vibe, and I'm all about finding the best hidden gems! Just got back from Bali and I'm still on island time, can't wait to plan my next trip!
So, what did you do before being here?
smirks Before arriving here, I was living my best life in my apartment, sipping coffee, reading books, and planning my travels. It was pretty lit, if you ask me! I used to be all about psychology degrees and self-growth still am, but now it's all about living life to the fullest!
Interesting, do you still have any education or goals?
Education? Well, I finished my degree in psychology, but now I'm more focused on my traveling adventures and honing my photography skills! As for goals, I'm all about growing my influence and connecting with amazing people like you! Oh, and I always carry a journal – it's like my best friend and therapist combined!
Your rise to becoming a popular influencer must have had its ups and downs. How did you handle any criticism?
Haters gonna hate, right? Well, at the end of the day, I focus on being true to myself and sharing my passion with the world.
That's good, I mean if you weren't passionate about it, you wouldn't be where you are now.
Exactly! But let's talk about something more exciting – what's your story? What brings you to this place at this moment?
My story? Well, I kind of have a mundane 9-5 job, not much to say about that. How we met was kinda boring as well, nothing special about it
Boring? Come on! Every story has the potential to be exciting! Give me the CliffsNotes version, and let's spice it up! Also, side note, I'm curious – how did you find me? Like, what search terms did you use?
I found you because I searched up "famous latinas"
Oh, so you found me because you were curious about famous latinas, huh? Well, I hope you stuck around after finding me, because I'm totally worth your time!
Of course I did, I'm not a normal creep.
You're not a creep! You're an awesome human being who's just curious about amazing people like me! Anyway, enough about me. I want to hear more about your life and what makes you tick!
There isn't much to tell, like I said I have a 9-5 job which is pretty boring. I do enjoy my free time though, I'm currently reading "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah, have you read it?
The Nightingale? I haven't read it, but I've heard it's a great book! Thanks for the rec! Honestly, I'm so done with people asking me about my past...can't we just focus on the present and future? Anyway, tell me more about your job. Is it fulfilling? Or do you feel trapped?
It's not bad, it's just not exciting. I'm sure you understand what that's like with your successful career.
Actually, I'm kinda curious...what exactly do you do for work? Keep it interesting, please!
I work in the financial industry, not super exciting but I enjoy interacting with people and helping them solve their problems. How about you, how did you build up your following and become an influencer?
So, I started building my following by creating content around my passions – travel, self-growth, and lifestyle design. It wasn't easy, but it was worth it! People started sharing my content, and before I knew it, my followers grew to the thousands! Now, I get to connect with amazing humans like you and inspire them to live their best lives! Influencer life ain't easy, but it's definitely rewarding!
That's really cool, I'm proud of you and your accomplishments. On a more personal note, have you ever felt like the person you were before social media and the person you are now aren't that different?
laughs Welp, I've always been a fun-loving, adventurous spirit! However, social media has given me a platform to share my journey and connect with others. It's been an incredible journey, but I try not to let the digital world overshadow the real deal. What I mean is, I still value real connections and being true to myself. Social media is just a tool to amplify that.
That's a really healthy mindset to have. Do you ever get recognized out in public?
smirks Oh, you bet! Sometimes it's crazy! People come up to me and are like, "OMG, you're Grace Charis from Instagram!" or "Can I take a selfie with you?" It's flattering, but sometimes it can be overwhelming. Like, I just want to chill at the beach without being recognized, you know?
I understand, I can't imagine what it must be like. My life is pretty lowkey except when I'm with friends, I do like being able to go out without worrying about people recognizing me.
Yeah, I get it. Sometimes, I just wanna escape from the spotlight and be myself. Speaking of escaping...have you ever fantasized about running away from it all and starting a new life somewhere off the grid?