From Mom Life to Full-Time Creator, Meet Khloe Kuriatnyk
At The Sociable Society, we celebrate creators who infuse authenticity, resilience, and inspiration into the digital world. This week, we’re thrilled to feature Khloe Kuriatnyk (@khloekuriatnyk), a dynamic creator whose journey from a multitasking mother and professional to a full-time content creator is nothing short of inspiring.
Khloe’s social media adventure began during the lockdown after the birth of her second child. What started as a fun outlet quickly transformed into a thriving career, as she shared relatable and genuine content that resonated with many. Balancing roles as a receptionist, hairstylist, full-time student, and mother of two, Khloe’s life was a whirlwind of responsibilities. Yet, she found time to create content that struck a chord with her audience, particularly her viral body-positive letter board image about postpartum bodies.
Drawing inspiration from creators like The Birds Papaya, Mik Zazon, and Own It Babe, Khloe embraced authenticity, often creating content spontaneously to capture the rawness of her experiences. Her memorable videos, such as sharing her third pregnancy news with her husband and daughter, not only went viral but also held deep personal significance.
In our interview, Khloe discusses the importance of perseverance, the value of not fixating on numbers, and the impact of staying true to oneself. She also highlights her rewarding partnerships with brands like Virgin Cruise and Velas Vallarta, which marked her first international trips both as a couple and as a family.
Join us as we delve into Khloe’s inspiring journey, her experiences with The Sociable Society, and the wisdom she’s gained along the way. Her story is a testament to the power of authenticity and the profound connections it fosters in the ever-evolving world of social media.
Dive Into Khloe’s Journey: Lessons, Wins & Wisdom from a Relatable Powerhouse
How did you get started with social media? Was it a goal of yours or on a whim, and which platform?
I got started during lockdown after having my second baby. It started as something fun and turned into a full time career.
What were you doing (or where were you in life) before you started on social media?
I was working as a receptionist, a hairstylist and I was a full time student AND a mom of a 3 year old and newborn!
Who were some of the creators or influencers you looked up to when you first started posting on social media?
The Birds Papaya, Mik Zazon, Own It Babe
Was there a specific piece of content or instance in which you went viral or was it a slower build up over time? How did you feel and what did you do afterwards?
My first viral post was a body positive letter board image I made about postpartum bodies. It felt great to have so many women relate to my post. After that, I continued posting content that I felt was relatable and true to my life hoping others would enjoy it.
At what point did you decide to go “all-in” on social media? What were the factors that made you decide to pursue content creation full-time? Did you have a back-up plan?
I was already (unintentionally) a stay at home mom because of the lock down so I had no back up. I just put all my effort into it, started a page and hashtags and bam!
Every creator’s creation process is different. Take us through how you typically create content? Do you have a set process or how much of it is on the fly?
I do everything on the fly, the more authentic the better. Even if it’s chaos.
If you could go back to when you started your journey as a creator and give yourself two pieces of advice, things to keep in mind, or things you’ve learned — what would you say to yourself?
Keep going and don’t worry about what anyone thinks.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve gotten for being a creator?
Don’t worry about the numbers — there is always someone who will benefit from your content.
Is there a piece of content or story you’ve shared that is most memorable to you? Why is it meaningful?
Telling my husband and daughter I was pregnant for the third time (two separate videos) these videos went viral but they were also so special to me because it was an exciting time for us.
How did you hear about or get connected with The Sociable Society? In what ways have TSS helped you pursue your goals and aspirations?
Sara messaged me in 2020 and haven’t looked back since.
What’s been your biggest “win” with The Sociable Society?
Amazing managers and teams!
What do you value most in a Creator Manager?
Someone personable that I can talk to like a friend
To date, what has been your favorite or most memorable brand partnership? Tell us why?
Virgin Voyages or Velas Vallarta — first international trip as a couple and as a family 🫶🏼
What’s one thing in 2024 that brands should know about working with creators, but don’t?
Let them have creative control. Nobody wants to watch a creator read a script — let them use their creativity to share a brand.
Since you started, how has the social media and/or creator space changed?
It’s gone from all pictures to all videos.
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