I Turned Down a Brand Deal
Here's Why I'd Do It Again. A supplement brand reached out offering me a partnership. Couple pieces of content for some products I said no. Not because I didn't need the products. Not because I was too good for it. Because the deal wasn't fit for me and knowing the difference matters more than the free stuff. How It Started I got an email. Major supplement brand, legitimate company, coordinator reaching out saying they love the content and think I'm a fit for their ambassador program. First reaction? Real talk I was hyped obviously. Finally after years of trying, some movement, not 100mph, but there was traction there. Validation that the work is actually landing somewhere to someone. When you're building something from nothing, and a recognized brand slides into your inbox, it feels like proof. Like maybe you're not just talking to yourself. I think that feeling is real and valid, there's nothing wrong with having it. But feelings and decisions are two...

