Let Ms. Dallas Maven Tell You About the Life of a Social Media Influencer

Becoming a social media influencer can be a lot of fun, but it’s not easy.Ms. Dallas Maven, a.k.a. Stephanie Campos, will tell you.The 29-year-old, who was born and raised in Dallas, prides herself on being a native expert on food and fun in the city. She made a career as a public relations specialist and consultant, but a strong following on Instagram encouraged her to make a business out of her online opinions in 2016.“I didn’t care about monetizing at first,” Campos said.As with many influencers, posting on Instagram started out as a hobby. She’s a self-described foodie who sometimes didn’t have a partner to join her for lunch at the Dallas restaurant that piqued her interest. Instead, she’d share the meal experience with her followers by snapping pictures.  Continue reading...