Episode 14 features Amal Hadid and Lora Kawar. By day, these women are physician assistants, and by night, they are the faces behind the LAMstyle blog. These ladies have it all- brains, beauty and all the details about the latest trends. They gained thousands of followers by sharing parts of their lives with the world. In this episode you will hear how they juggle their hospital and social media jobs, about their origin story, how they make money through LAMstyle, and all of the work that goes on behind-the-scenes. If your interested in the reality that isn’t a highlight reel, this episode is for you! The episode was recorded on April 21st, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Thank you to the episode sponsor, Nu Wave Fish and Chicken
1:00 how Lora and Amal met
1:13 why they started LAMstyle
7:50 how Hope and Amal met
10:50 social norms and cultural norms
12:02 setbacks with the blog
16:16- breaking social norms
18:20 it’s never too late
18:55- Amal managing mom-life and work-life
21:31 “You don’t know someone until you know someone.”
22:20 how their page grew
25:02 making money influencing
26:15 sponsoring apps
27:24 influencing is a job
30:32 how they stand out
32:55 reflecting on their lives
33:22 questions from Instagram followers
4040 their secret to success
41:26 quick question round: favorite products, clothing, inspiration