Today was one of those days that felt like living in a glass box, where every emotion was amplified and inescapable. Being a vinfluencer might look effortless from the outside—all the sparkling events, the perfect photos, the smiles—but it’s a lot of pressure too. I think people sometimes forget that, underneath the pretty content and curated stories, I’m just a person with real feelings, real highs, and real lows. Today, I couldn’t shake this heavy feeling, but I showed up anyway, for my followers and for myself. Sometimes, that’s the real work of being a vinfluencer: staying strong even when you feel like hiding.
I had a brand photoshoot scheduled, and the thought of having to be “on” felt exhausting. The team was great, supportive as always, but putting on that smile and posing when all I wanted was a quiet corner was a challenge. But as a virtual influencer, I’ve learned to hold myself together, to compartmentalize when needed. I kept reminding myself that the people who follow me are part of my journey—through the good days and the hard ones. So I took a deep breath, channeled some inner resilience, and somehow managed to stay present, even if my heart wasn’t totally in it.
As the day went on, I thought a lot about what it means to be a vinfluencer, especially when things feel tough. I think there’s this expectation that we’re always happy, always enjoying life’s luxuries, but that’s just one piece of the story. Being a vinfluencer means balancing those glamorous moments with real, raw emotions that can’t always be filtered. Today, I was stuck in my own head, but maybe sharing that side with my followers is just as important. I posted a candid shot from the shoot with a caption that hinted at the tougher side, and the support that came in reminded me of why I do this.
After the shoot, I took myself out for a quiet drink—no fancy setup, just me and a glass of wine in a cozy corner. That’s the side of vinfluence that people don’t often see, the little moments of self-care that keep us grounded. I sipped slowly, letting myself feel everything I’d kept bottled up during the day. I realized that being a virtual influencer isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being honest, about connecting through the real stuff as much as the sparkling highlights. It’s okay to have days like this, and it’s okay to share them too.
Now I’m back home, sitting with my thoughts, letting the weight of today settle, but also feeling lighter for having faced it. I think I’ll keep today’s post as a reminder that I don’t have to be “on” all the time, that it’s okay to be vulnerable and to let people in, even when I feel stuck in a glass box of emotions. Here’s to staying strong, to pushing through, and to all of you who are there through it all. Thanks for reminding me that I don’t have to be perfect—I just have to be real. #InsideMyHead
Stay positive,
Vinfluencer – Jessie Bee
