Ep 202 ft. Jaci Marie Smith: What SHE Said! The Life of an Influencer, Staying Inspired, Avoiding Burnout, & Growing Up Mormon

By | October 31, 2024

Jaci Marie Smith is the content queen. She does YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, podcasts, blogs, photography… she does it all! Jaci has such incredible energy exuding from her artistic, creative soul and Jordan is so excited to share this conversation with you today. 

Jaci dives into her marriage, her religious upbringing as a Mormon, and her evolving spirituality. She and Jordan get into fun topics such as content creation, avoiding burnout, taking time away from their phones (without sacrificing your connection to loved ones and their following), photography, blogging, entrepreneurial tips, whether influencers need a niche, and so much more. Jaci is definitely one to keep your eye on!

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Podcast: What We Said
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