After Amassing 11 Million Followers, Paige Spiranac Reveals the Dark Side of Being an Online Influencer: ‘You Have to Keep In Mind…’

The new golf season is up and running, and so is Paige Spiranac. Golf’s most influential lady is already making her mark this year, launching her own subscription service for her loyal fans. The move further resonates with her fast-rising significance among golf enthusiasts on social media. But in her own words, the life of an online influencer, however glamorous, can be sickening.

Paige Spiranac opens up about the dark side of influencers

At the launch of her service, named OnlyPaige, Spiranac opened up about the latest obsession that has caught the attention of teenagers over the world. The majority belonging to Gen Z are hooked on social media, with a reported 27% in America planning to become social media influencers after finishing school.

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However, while beginning and gaining early fame might seem easy, it is far from stable. “It is easy to be an influencer, but in order to grow that into a successful business is another animal that takes a lot of time and energy,” Spiranac said.

The ex-golfer knows it herself. The 29-year-old has been at the receiving end of staunch criticism and vile comments throughout her social media career. Yet, her will to make a place for herself stood out, including tapping various streams of services to further expand her kingdom.

Aside from her Instagram account, Spiranac regularly posts golf videos on her YouTube account. She also has her own podcast, Playing a Round with Paige Renee, wherein she details her experiences and discloses aspects of her private life. Overall, Spiranac’s multi-platform industry reaches out to more than 11 million users, a mind-boggling figure.

Spiranac chalks up the hardest part for influencers

In Spiranac’s own words, the most difficult aspect of being a social media star involved aligning with followers on the same path. “I love the fact that people are using technology to create and get their voice out but you have to keep in mind the hours and emotional stress that goes into this job because you need people to like you – and maybe they don’t – and it’s really hard day-in-and-day-out on your mental health to be able to deal with that,” Spiranac explains.

Will Spiranac’s new subscription service break another barrier in her quest to become one of the leading social media influencers in the world? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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