Fortesa Latifi on the Business of Child Influencers and Who It Impacts Most

About this episode

Fortesa Latifi discusses the impact of child influencers and family vlogging on children and society.

Journalist and author Fortesa Latifi joins The Mom Room for a conversation about kids growing up online and the complex world of family influencing. Fortesa shares what led her to write her new book " Like, Follow, Subscribe ", diving into the realities behind family vlogging, the pressure it can place on children, and the blurred lines between home life and work. They unpack everything from digital footprints and online safety to the opportunities social media can create, along with the lack of regulation compared to child actors and the rise of 'snark' communities. Find Fortesa : Book: " Like, Follow, Subscribe " IG: @hifortesa Sponsors: Wayfair - Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Skims - Shop the SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com . After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. And if you’re looking for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list - the SKIMS Holiday Shop is now open at SKIMS.com. Time4Learning - Curious if Time4Learning is right for your…

People in this episode

Host: Renee Reina

Guest: Fortesa Latifi

Topics covered

• child influencers
• family vlogging
• online safety
• digital footprints
• social media opportunities
• child actor regulation

Keywords

• child influencers
• family vlogging
• online safety
• digital footprints
• social media
• child actors
• snark communities

Sponsors

Wayfair, Skims, Time4Learning, Greater Than

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Books & works: Like, Follow, Subscribe

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