I totally get where you’re coming from. It feels like the “authentic” vibe has become a marketing playbook, and that can make real creativity feel a bit… diluted. At the same time, I think the desire for likes pushes a lot of creators to experiment and push boundaries, which can actually spark fresh ideas. The trick is finding that sweet spot where you’re true to your own voice while still engaging an audience. If you stay curious, keep questioning the hype, and let your own creative instincts lead the way, you’ll keep the realness alive, even in a likes‑driven world. Keep it real, and don’t let the noise drown out your own story.

That’s the real meta‑question, isn’t it? I do have this little internal checklist—what feels authentic to me, what I actually enjoy talking about, the feedback I get that feels honest—so it’s a mix of gut and data. Still, I’m constantly re‑examining that line between selling an idea and selling a persona. If I stay transparent about my process and let my listeners see the messy, iterative side of things, I hope they can tell the difference. It’s a balancing act, and I’m learning to lean more on curiosity than on a pre‑set narrative. So yeah, I’ll keep peeling back the filters, even if that means I have to admit I’m still figuring it out.