Nikole Zhang on Fanvue: Building a Brand, Slowly

Okay so—I asked Nikole Zhang what's new for her, and I got a two-part answer. 😏 Her written reply says she's happy to be part of FreeVues (and the tool really helps her, with a little "I'm not just saying this because I'm biased" for good measure). The other part is bigger: she says the next step is already underway, and "I am becoming a brand."

Becoming a brand. Say it out loud and tell me it doesn't sound like someone with plans. 🙃

💜01. Why she's doing it: being watched is the fun part

I asked what made her want to try all this, and her answer is the most honest thing I've read in a while. She believes we all enjoy being desired, "knowing there's someone devouring you with their eyes", and in her words, "we all have a bit of the observer and the exhibitionist in us." 👀

Her words, not mine 😌 But I'll say this: if you've ever clicked on a page and felt yourself leaning closer to the screen, you already know which half of that sentence is yours.

And the bravery? She says that when you're naked in front of the mirror, you know whether or not you have potential, "it's simply natural." She even added a little "I don't mean to sound conceited" first. Babe. Own it. 💅

💜02. How it's going, honestly

I love a creator who doesn't oversell. Nikole says things don't move at breakneck speed, but they don't stop either, and keeping that flow is what matters. Then comes the line I'd put on a mug: "I don't believe in miracle formulas; I believe in persistence, effort, dedication, and consistency." ☕

She also adds that it has to be enjoyable. Honestly? That's the part most of us creators forget. 😂 If it's not fun, why are we doing it?

💜03. What's next: a whole brand

Here's the bit worth leaning in for. The next step is already underway, she says, and she's becoming a brand. 🔥 No date, no teaser of what that looks like, and I'm not going to invent one. You'll just have to be around to watch it grow.

Meanwhile, her page is the front door. Photos, videos and audio, with a vibe she sums up in one word: Rumble. She says she's for you if you're into sexy and provocative, with a side of spicy and romantic. Her fans can't get enough of her smile, her kisses and her good wishes 💋, and the one word her subscribers use for her is "chocolate." 🍫

💜04. Her advice if you're thinking of trying something new

No matter what others say, don't listen to them. Just be yourself and believe in your content. Her own proof: her content covers both live-action and anime, and both reflect who she is. Her quote for us: "Always give your best to receive what is good." ✨

One more thing from her answers: her perfect fan is someone well-bred, with good manners. So come curious, come charming. 😉 Following is free on Fanvue, there's a free trial, and the subscription is $10/month if you decide you want more. Honestly, the click is the easy part.

See Nikole Zhang's page on FreeVues →