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Episode Synopsis
There’s an influencer for every thing these days. Camping equipment? Sure. Nutritional supplements? You bet. Miniatures? You know it. College admissions? But of course. In this episode, though, we’re going to focus on one of the original influencer niches: MOMS.The rise of the influencer ushered in a new outlet for self-help. Now, not only are there motivational books and talks, there’s a product endorsement to help you live your best life. Influencers give us, perhaps, the direct line between personal growth and consumer capitalism. I talk with the author of the forthcoming Momfluenced, Sara Petersen, about all of that and more.Footnotes:Subscribe to Sara Petersen’s newsletterPre-order Momfluenced“Life After Lifestyle” by Toby Shorin“The Rhetoric of the Image” by Roland BarthesThe Society of the Spectacle by Guy DebordEpisode 393 with Kelly DielsEpisode 395 with Steph Barron Hall“The Influencer Industry: Constructing and Commodifying Authenticity on Social Media” by Emily Dean Hund
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