FLORIDA, MIAMI: Influencer Alix Earle, known for her significant presence in the social media landscape, recently revisited the University of Miami, her alma mater, to impart wisdom as a guest speaker.
The 22-year-old social media sensation, also an NFL player's girlfriend, shared insights on her educational journey and the impact of her university experience.
TikTok Sensation Alix Earle shares wisdom at Alma Mater
In a recent episode of her podcast, 'Hot Mess With Alix Earle', the New Jersey native expressed her gratitude for the four years she spent at the University of Miami. Alix credited her alma mater for contributing to her success and emphasized the importance of connections, community, and supporting one another's dreams.
As she explained, Alix felt extremely 'lucky' to be giving others the chance to follow their dreams through the Alix Earle Scholarships.
Earlier this month, the 22-year-old social media mogul revealed that she would be returning to her alma mater as a guest speaker.
'I'm going back to speak at a class - I'm able to meet the student and stay connected with them,' she said. 'I think a lot of life is about connections and community and I just believe in supporting one another and supporting each other's dreams.'
Alix shared her excitement about the Alix Earle Scholarship, offering other students the chance to pursue their aspirations. The social media mogul acknowledged the impact her university had on her life and deemed it a "dream come true" to support fellow students through the scholarship.
Alix was in her second semester of senior year when she became a social media sensation. As Alix was already successful, many tried to convince her to drop out of school despite being almost at the finish line. The 22-year-old, however, said she had never considered it because she valued her education.
Alix Earle takes the spotlight at University of Miami, offers tips to aspiring influencers
Social media influencer Alix Earle returned to the University of Miami, where she once studied, to share her experiences and offer valuable advice to budding influencers. The 22-year-old, known for her popular 'Get Ready With Me' videos, took on the role of a guest speaker, jokingly referring to herself as 'Professor Al' during her visit.
Alix shared the origin of her renowned 'Get Ready With Me' videos, revealing they emerged after she went viral during a livestream. The influencer's former professor praised her work ethic, acknowledging the challenges of balancing editing, filming, and attending classes. Alix emphasized the stress involved but highlighted the importance of dedication.
She explained, "Every time that I'm going somewhere I will make a Get Ready With Me and an outfit video, so those are two set videos I know I'm doing."
Earle explained that prior to going on a trip she would look for 'sounds' and think of 'topics' she had yet to touch on.
Alix suggested planning content in advance and focusing on building engagement with followers. She shared her strategy of creating 'Get Ready With Me' and outfit videos for every trip, ensuring a consistent content schedule. Alix also revealed her process of searching for sounds and brainstorming topics, maintaining a running list of ideas in her notes app.
Expressing gratitude, Alix credited the University of Miami for playing a vital role in her success. She spoke about the impact of her education and revealed her joy in providing opportunities to other students, emphasizing the support of her alma mater. "University of Miami definitely helped me to get where I am and I'm very grateful to be where I am so I wanted to be able that opportunity to other students."
