Rakin Absar is a comedian, an online creator and a social media juggernaut from Bangladesh with hundreds of thousands of followers online. He started his career in Vine, a short form social media platform almost a decade ago, became a significant name with his work on YouTube but then he took a break for a couple of years. In this episode we explore  @MrAbsar 's journey, how social media has evolved for creators over the decade and how he’s built a career in this. Just a note that this podcast was recorded in early 2022, more than a year ago now, and the artwork in the animation was done by the talented Ahmed Fahim.Hope you enjoy the show. 00:00 Intro01:23 Rakin's "real" personality03:55 Why "Mr. Absar" as a stage name? 05:56 Start of the career08:08 Reason behind Rakin's break10:57 Coming back into the scene13:57 Professionalism in the industry18:40 Lack of variety in content21:41 Dealing with brands29:05 Financial aspects of brand collaborations32:16 Career without brands35:47 Supportive parents?36:42 Dealing with negativity 38:38 Out of content?40:28 Prioritizing mental health as a creator48:05 Confronting creative ruts50:42 Biggest rewards as a creator52:32 Defining quality content53:37 Creators Rakin looks up to55:39 Future of creaotrs57:04 Advice for aspiring creators58:30 OutroFind out more about Tawsif: www.tawsifakkas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawsifakkasTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/tawsifakkas

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