Interview with Tanha – Admin of foodieshe: Tanha is a food blogger from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Tanha always creates great content on food, restaurant, reviews, tips etc. We had a great discussion while Interview with Tanha – Admin of foodieshe.
Amar Ajnalkar: Tell our readers about yourself?
Tanha: Hi everyone, this is Tanha from Dhaka, Bangladesh. I am a CSE graduate and currently leading a tech startup. Besides my work, I do food blogging and marketing of restaurants, small businesses and big brands.
Amar Ajnalkar: How did you come up with the name for your Instagram account
Tanha: Initially, my Insta handle was foodieTI and later on I have changed it to Foodishe which means she is a foodie – as easy as that!
Amar Ajnalkar: What is the best thing about being an influencer?
Tanha: Love from people and trust you gain with time. I love it when people try out a brand after my review and thank me with a follow-up. When my F&F ask me for suggestions always!
Amar Ajnalkar: What is the best collaboration experience that you have done with a brand?
Tanha: I have collaborated with a lot of brands and all were best for me because I got a sufficient amount of support from the brands while working!
Amar Ajnalkar: How many hours a day do you work and hows your daily schedule?
Tanha: For my blog, I give 14 hours/week. I finish my office by 7 pm and rest time is dedicated to my blog!
Amar Ajnalkar: Is the influencer profession affected your family life? if yes then how
Tanha: Obviously it did. I am during my weekends out for blogging or invitations but I am glad that my family is supportive as they know my love for this passion! I try best to balance my life. I try to give my family time during the weekends.
Amar Ajnalkar: What motivates you in life?
Tanha: Hard work always pays off. Opportunities will find you if your work is good and you are constantly doing it. Just be yourself while you create something.
Amar Ajnalkar: What are your favourite books or movies related to your niche?
Tanha: I am not much into books but I do follow online blogs for innovating or quick recipes. I have watched a couple of web series and movies related to food and all were motivational to me. I have learnt a lot from these.
Amar Ajnalkar: What surprising lessons have you learned while influencing?
Tanha: Brands will chase you if your work is good. People who didn’t appreciate at first will start appreciating once you are something.
Amar Ajnalkar: Top 3 skills required to become a successful influencer.
Tanha:
1. Be yourself (Don’t follow what others are doing, everyone has their own way to grow)
2. Don’t copy/steal other’s work. Create your own style of working/creating content.
3. Be humble to your readers, you are something today for them. Help them as much as you can!
Amar Ajnalkar: Hows your experience with Amar Ajnalkar?
Tanha: I was pretty surprised when I was contacted. The website is giving a very good opportunity for the people who are still growing like me!
Amar Ajnalkar: Two lines for our reader.
Tanha: Keep inspiring the content creators, your love and support make their hard work pay off! And also, don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @foodieshe
