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Oct 2023
1h 11m

THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING A FULL TIME INFLUE...

Jon Volk and Kristin Johns
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Today Jon & Kris dive into the *reality* of influencing & being best friends with influencers. Money, brand deals, constant criticism, pros & cons... all of the tea is spilling today. Follow on Instagram: That's The Point  Kristin Jon Youtube: Kristin Pre-Order Kristin's New Book: Growing Seasons HERE ⁠Kristin's Pull Apart Apple Bread⁠ See Priva ... Show More
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