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Magical Creatures and Environmental Advocacy
- 2025/03/14
- 再生時間： 15 分
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In today's Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Victoria Raikel about her success in creating magical creatures, writing books, and building a large social media following. Victoria introduces herself as an author who creates magical, mysterious creatures with vivid personalities. She started by making garden statues of fairies, gnomes, and mermaids, which led her to write a novel called "The Enlightenment" about a portal connecting Earth to the utopian planet of Azar. Key Takeaways Victoria's unique niche of magical creatures has garnered over 1.1 million followers on social media in less than a yearHer book "The Enlightenment" combines fantasy with environmental messaging, appealing to a wide age range (18-55) globallyKey factors for social media success: consistency, eye-catching content, audience engagement, and a meaningful messageVictoria's work has been translated into 10 languages, expanding her reach internationally In this conversation Victoria discusses how she quickly amassed over 1 million followers on social media, primarily by posting short, visually-striking videos featuring her whimsical characters. She emphasises the importance of consistency, creating "eye-popping" content, and engaging with her audience through comments and interactions. Victoria explains that the underlying message of environmental stewardship and animal welfare in her stories has resonated with her global audience, contributing to the growth of her following. She aims to convey these themes in an accessible, lighthearted way that appeals to both children and adults. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: Judith Germain (mentoring, Speaker, author) - judithgermain.comThe Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.