{"id":1253,"date":"2020-12-11T13:14:27","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T18:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/?p=1253"},"modified":"2020-12-11T15:14:05","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T20:14:05","slug":"digital-creator-on-the-rise-nima","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/2020\/12\/11\/digital-creator-on-the-rise-nima\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Creator on the Rise: nima!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Northern Virginia YouTuber and Blogger talks starting a Digital Presence in 2020<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Kate Casper<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>From productivity vlogs and montages to gift guides and advice, 23-year-old Northern Virginia-based YouTuber and blogger Nima is the go-to internet personality for all things creative, inspiring, and honest. Unlike other digital creators, Nima purposefully remains \u201cnicheless,\u201d sharing authentic content that does not fall into one category. Her platforms are a space for her to share whatever she wants and connect with a community of individuals with similar interests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After graduating from the University of Virginia in 2019 with a major in political science and beginning her D.C. consulting job, Nima created her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimasaid.com\">blog<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nima.jpg\/\">Instagram<\/a> account as a creative outlet for when she came home from work. Then, she created her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCZfA9fhL_h6oQKhifnqeqOg\">YouTube channel<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t have a niche. One day, I want to post a lookbook, the next day I\u2019m talking about the LSAT, the next day I\u2019m talking about my job&#8230;Life isn\u2019t one-dimensional\u2014you\u2019re going to have multiple things going on, multiple interests,\u201d said Nima.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.57.34-PM-1024x556.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1257\" width=\"570\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.57.34-PM-1024x556.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.57.34-PM-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.57.34-PM-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.57.34-PM-1536x834.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.57.34-PM-2048x1112.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.57.34-PM-1140x619.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><figcaption>Nima discussed how she made her collage for her intro, saying, &#8220;I made it within the first two weeks of covid. I was going stir crazy in my house&#8230;I knew when the pandemic started it would be a fun activity to make a collage, so I printed out those pictures not really thinking anything of it.&#8221; Then, one day, she decided to film a clip of it to use in future video blogs, put some hand lettering over it, and it quickly became her signature touch!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Nima does not put herself in a box, all of her content has a distinctive vibe and aesthetic. Between the soft, muted color scheme and hand lettering on her thumbnails to the vintage-style intro featuring her signature motif, a collage on her wall, Nima\u2019s YouTube videos and blog posts share a common theme and style. Thus, she cultivates a cohesive online presence that feels uniquely \u201cNima.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said, \u201cRegardless of what I\u2019m doing, there are still elements of my brand sprinkled throughout&#8230;If you\u2019re watching my video, you can tell you\u2019re watching my video.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2402\" height=\"1240\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1256\" data-id=\"1256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.21.26-PM.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.21.26-PM.png 2402w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.21.26-PM-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.21.26-PM-1024x529.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.21.26-PM-768x396.png 768w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.21.26-PM-1536x793.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.21.26-PM-2048x1057.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-12.21.26-PM-1140x589.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2402px) 100vw, 2402px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Nima&#8217;s YouTube channel banner and popular uploads. \u201cI\u2019ve always watched Youtube. I\u2019ve always read people\u2019s blogs. That was just what I loved to do, and a while ago it really wasn\u2019t a mainstream thing,&#8221; said Nima.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1267\" data-id=\"1267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nimaaa.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nimaaa.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nimaaa-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nimaaa-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Graphics for her blog post on &#8220;y2k&#8221; trends. See more of Nima&#8217;s style and creative inspiration on the &#8220;Inspiration&#8221; tab on her website. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1268\" data-id=\"1268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nimaaaa.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nimaaaa.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nimaaaa-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nimaaaa-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Graphic for Nima&#8217;s blog post on her favorites of the month for August. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1259\" data-id=\"1259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Image2-7-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Image2-7-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Image2-7-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Image2-7-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Graphic for her sustainable fashion blog post. Nima said it is important to use social media &#8220;as an extension of yourself, instead of who you are.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the appearance and artistic choices, the real gem is the substance of her content and her personality. Her blog and channel are collections of posts that feel conversational, personable, and helpful. Exploring topics like sustainable fashion, tokenism, racial inequality, music, and college\/postgraduate life, Nima provides her thoughts in a multitude of areas. This tasteful mix of content also includes more personal posts and life updates that feel like diary entries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of sharing for the sake of sharing, Nima shares to help and inform others, whether it be in detailing her experience studying for the LSAT or her experience with diversity and inclusion attending UVA. One huge passion Nima focuses on is bolstering Black voices and Black creators like her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a blog post, Nima wrote, \u201cBlack representation in fashion is a passionate topic of mine and is partially responsible for why I wanted to start this website in the first place. For years I\u2019ve found myself so discouraged by the lack of exposure of Black designers, models, journalists, and the like. In the year 2020, I really shouldn\u2019t be so stunned when I come across someone who looks like me in the fashion sphere, yet here I am.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nima strives to be socially responsible by posting Black Lives Matter resources and sharing Black-owned small businesses and brands. \u201cI haven\u2019t always been that outspoken on social media; however, I think at this point the things I talk about shouldn\u2019t even be politicized,\u201d she said. \u201cHaving a backbone when you have a brand is so important because what do you stand for if you don\u2019t stand for the things you care about?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-1.07.32-PM-1024x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1262\" width=\"336\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-1.07.32-PM-1024x600.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-1.07.32-PM-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-1.07.32-PM-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-1.07.32-PM-1536x900.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-1.07.32-PM-1140x668.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/theogony\/2020-2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-11-at-1.07.32-PM.png 1774w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><figcaption>&#8220;Growing up, I realized that creativity looks different for so many people. For me, I get the most inspired, and I\u2019m the most creative when I\u2019m talking to other people and I\u2019m interacting with other people. So that\u2019s why YouTube&#8230;and Instagram [are] such great platforms because I\u2019m constantly talking to people who &#8216;get it,'&#8221; said Nima. \n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nima has garnered over 1,000 subscribers on YouTube and a loyal base of readers on her blog, She is on the verge of greater internet success, but still considers her online work a \u201chobby\u201d&#8211;it is not about the numbers for her. She said, \u201cI\u2019m very happy with the way my channel is right now because there\u2019s nothing that draws you to my channel other than me.\u201d Nima continued, \u201cI love that I don\u2019t feel like I rely on anything external&#8230;It\u2019s just me making a genuine connection with people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow Nima on Instagram @nima.jpg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscribe to Nima&#8217;s YouTube channel linked here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCZfA9fhL_h6oQKhifnqeqOg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscribe to Nima&#8217;s blog linked here: https:\/\/www.nimasaid.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch Nima&#8217;s most recent video below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"VLOG: a productive night with me ?| working on my website, favorite hbo show, &amp; more\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TF5r0A6MEfc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From productivity vlogs and montages to gift guides and advice, 23-year-old Northern Virginia-based YouTuber and blogger Nima is the go-to internet personality for all things creative, inspiring, and honest. 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