Real Influencer Podcast

“How did your journey begin and how did you get into this industry?”

This is his standard opening question to establish the guest's origin story.

“What were your expectations versus the reality when you started?”

He asks this early to frame the interview around the gap between perception and reality.

“Coming from a small village, what was your journey like and what struggles did you face?”

This question is tailored for guests from non-metro backgrounds to highlight specific challenges.

“Who has been your backbone and how much support did you get from your family?”

He asks this to understand the personal support system behind the professional journey.

“Did you ever face challenges like body shaming or unrealistic beauty standards?”

He uses this question to probe for personal experiences with the 'dark side' of glamour industries.

“What's a project that's personally very close to your heart, regardless of its success?”

He asks this to uncover the guest's personal passion projects versus their commercial work.

“What's your take on the controversies in your industry, like double-meaning songs or artist rivalries?”

A direct question used to address well-known, often negative, aspects of the guest's field.

“What is the biggest difficulty in surviving in your industry?”

This question seeks to identify the key structural challenges for newcomers and veterans alike.

“Where do your creative ideas come from—internal feelings or external observation?”

A question aimed at understanding the creative process behind the guest's work.

“Did you get professional training or did you learn through experience?”

This helps differentiate between formally trained and self-taught artists.

“What is the next big project we can expect from you?”

A standard closing question to discuss the guest's future ambitions and upcoming work.

“What should be the first step for someone who wants to enter your field?”

This question is designed to extract actionable advice for the audience.

“Did you ever feel like quitting or that this industry wasn't for you?”

He asks this to surface moments of doubt and highlight the guest's resilience.

“Why isn't there more unity or a formal organization for artists in your region?”

This question addresses systemic issues within regional creative industries.

“What are the finances like? For example, what do you charge for a show?”

A direct question about the financial realities of being a creator in their specific field.

“What's the story or meaning behind your professional name or your company's name?”

This question explores the branding and identity choices made by the guest.