Likes vs. Life Panel: Navigating Social Media as a Young Performer

Опубликовано: 12 Июль 2026
на канале: American Influencer Council - AIC
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SAG-AFTRA Young Performers Committee in Los Angeles, in partnership with Looking Ahead, a subsidiary of the Entertainment Community Fund, gathered a group of key opinion leaders (KOLs) to discuss "Likes vs. Life: Navigating Social Media as a Young Performer." This virtual panel event was hosted on Wednesday, October 19. KOLs included lifestyle creator and American Influencer Council Member Sully Guzman @sullyg_; Blair Imani @BlairImani, author and creator; Brianna Reed @Sincerely__Bri, actor and poet; Christopher Smith, Look Ahead’s Program Director; and Shaine Griffin strategist for SAG-AFTRA.


Key topics included staying safe and sane while managing a large online community. Additionally, panelists shared tactics for navigating the pressures of being always-on and offered actionable advice for mental health management.

Moderators included SAG-AFTRA Young Performers Committee chairs Jillian Clare and Brandon Severs.

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