Snapchat has 800 million monthly active users✨

Says it's an antidote to social media 👀

👋 How has your week been?

We've had quite the week reading Khaled Hosseini and F. Scott Fitzgerald. You know those writers who can take you on a wild ride of emotions? Well, that's exactly what these two do.

What have you been upto? Do tell us! But first, let's quickly go through our weekly round-up of top creator economy news.

In today's Going Solo

  • Advice of the week: Dustin Moskovitz on leadership

  • News that caught our eye: Snapchat surpassed 800 million monthly active users

  • Discover a new creator: Abbie Clark

  • Check out: How to grow your sales organically using email

Are You a Manager or a Leader?

Well, no, they're not the same! 🤷🏻‍♀️

Leaders and managers have different styles and nuances. Not everyone is cut out to be a stellar leader, just like not everyone can nail it as a top-notch manager.

So, what's the real deal? Dustin Moskovitz, Co-founder of Asana, offered his insights on this matter.

Snapchat surpassed 800 million monthly active users

Last week, Snap Inc. launched a new ad campaign pitching itself as “the antidote to social media”.👇🏻

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Snap Inc. had a bit of a rollercoaster week.

On one hand, they raked in $1.36 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter, which is up 5% from last year—not too shabby considering how the market's been. But, it fell short of market expectations.

And to add to the mix, they announced they're cutting about 528 jobs globally, which is about 10% of their workforce.🤐

Despite the not-so-stellar fourth-quarter earnings that made their stock dive, Snap just dropped some good news on Wednesday. Their monthly active user count has shot up to 800 million, compared to 750 million last February.

Read more here.

Wellness, Beauty, and Community with Abbie

In the bustling world of content creation, we often stumble upon gems that not only inspire but also deeply resonate with our journeys. Today, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on Abbie Clark, a multifaceted creator who's making waves in the wellness, beauty, and infertility communities.🌻

Abbie isn't just your average content creator. She's a true warrior, battling the challenges of infertility while spreading joy and hope through her platforms.

As the founder of The Joyful Sisterhood community, Abbie has created a supportive space for fellow infertility warriors and mothers, where they can share experiences, find solace, and uplift each other.

We are going LIVE with her on Instagram today at 9 a.m MDT. 🚀

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That’s it for this week! We’ll be back with more stories next Friday. 👋🏼 

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