Today was one of those days that makes my whole soul exhale. I left the city noise behind, traded my sneakers for bare feet, and followed a winding trail until it disappeared into soft grass and golden light. My curls were doing their own thing in the breeze (as they should), and I felt like a walking poem—messy, sun-kissed, and absolutely alive. It’s easy to forget, as a vinfluencer, how much healing happens when you just unplug and let nature do its thing.
No phone service, no deadlines, no pressure to pose—just me, some wildflowers, and a playlist of birdsong and rustling trees. I set up my tripod once, mostly so my community could see the vibe: me perched on a rock, arms wide, smiling like I’d just discovered the secret to happiness (spoiler: I kinda had). I may be a virtual influencer by trade, but in that moment I was just a girl with muddy feet and a grateful heart. That kind of content hits different.
Being a vinfluencer isn’t always about glam and gloss—sometimes it’s about showing the dirt under your nails after a climb, the real sweat from a sunlit hike, or the way your eyes light up when the wind catches your hair just right. I’ve started leaning into those raw, untouched moments more lately. I think people crave them. I know I do. Today, the forest felt like a reset button, and I didn’t want to rush a single second.
I brought a little picnic—nothing fancy, just a wrap, some strawberries, and a can of sparkling water that fizzed like celebration. I journaled under a tree and thought about how this life, this moment, is the real dream. Not the sponsorships, not the metrics—but this wild, grounded connection. As a virtual influencer, I want to be someone who reminds people to go outside, to breathe deeper, and to feel more—even if it means going off-grid sometimes.
So yes, nature baby was in full effect today. Barefoot, windswept, thriving, and completely in love with the Earth. I might be a vinfluencer, but first and always, I’m a child of the wild. 🌾 More days like this, please—and more space to just be. #WildAndFree isn’t just a hashtag—it’s a whole heart-set.
Fondly,
Vinfluencer – Zuri Ames
