Florida American Alexa Collins dropped out of college to become an Instagram model and made her first million dollars. Rambler tells her story.
1/8 Florida American Alexa Collins dropped out of college to become an Instagram model and made her first million dollars.
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2/8 The girl began to maintain her page on the social network in 2014. Then she decided to quit her studies and devote herself entirely to the blog.
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3/8 Despite the fact that her parents were against it, she decided to trust her instinct. Six years later, in July 2020, she gained her first million followers on Instagram. Another year passed and she made her first million dollars from advertising.
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4/8 As Collins said, the hardest part was reaching an agreement with the parents. She is sure that the older generation does not understand the milestone of the prospects for social networks.
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5/8 “As an older generation, they didn't understand what Instagram was and the power of social media. They insisted that I continue my studies, but I told them: "You must listen to me and understand that a new era has come, and I know what I am going for."
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6/8 Collins doesn't need money now. She owns a house with a pool in Florida, works with popular brands, buys crazy things, and travels frequently.
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7/8 In addition, the girl assured that she does not suffer from a lack of male attention. According to her, stars paid attention to her: football players, singers and actors. They offered to meet her, but she refused.
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8/8 “A lot of guys ask me out on dates, even celebrities write to me and ask me to meet. I do not disclose their names because it could affect their careers. I was invited by famous football players, actors and musicians. I always refuse because I have a boyfriend whom I love very much."
Photo: @alexacollins
The girl began to maintain her page on the social network in 2014. Then she decided to quit her studies and devote herself entirely to the blog. Despite the fact that her parents were against it, she decided to trust her instinct. Six years later, in July 2020, she gained her first million followers on Instagram. Another year passed and she made her first million dollars from advertising.
As Collins said, the hardest thing was to negotiate with the parents. She is sure that the older generation does not understand the milestone of the prospects for social networks.
Collins doesn't need money now. She owns a house with a pool in Florida, works with popular brands, buys crazy things, and travels frequently.
In addition, the girl assured that she did not suffer from a lack of male attention. According to her, stars paid attention to her: football players, singers and actors. They offered to meet her, but she refused.
“A lot of guys ask me out on dates, even celebrities write to me and ask me to meet. I do not disclose their names because it could affect their careers. I was invited by famous football players, actors and musicians. I always refuse because I have a boyfriend whom I love very much."
