Claire Couv Smith talks on falling into influencing and how she’s utilized social media to achieve new dreams.

Claire’s journey to influencing…

It was less than a year ago that Claire started sharing a glimpse into her real life on social media; what she was eating, her engagement, wedding plans, honeymoon ideas, fitness journey, and more. After her engagement in February of 2020, Claire said, “Social gave me exposure I never planned for or even wanted for myself. I have always considered myself an open book, but I really became my full vulnerable self on my social media platforms.” Claire gained a small following when she started to share more details of her life, but says it really took off in January of 2021. She says people became invested in her life, the wedding, and her relationship. When people began reaching out and asking questions about her life, she gained courage to share more. Claire says, "From there, I just became more comfortable and confident sharing. Eventually, I started getting emails from brands wanting to work with me and was landing paid partnerships. This opened a whole other side to social media that I couldn’t believe I was getting myself into. ME! Claire Couvillion Smith… who I think is just a normal girl.”

Claire Couvillion Smith

Claire goes on to say that influencing……“has opened my eyes to how much opportunity is out in the world today and not just for the stereotypical famous, highly connected celebrity, but for anyone. Social media has given me confidence to take advantage of these opportunities, which has led me down an entirely different path than I ever expected and in the best way possible.” Social media has given Claire the ability to travel full time with her husband, who plays professional baseball. Claire says she has just recently signed with a talent agency and cannot wait for what the future holds! Keep up with her adventures on Instagram and Tik Tok - @clairecouvsmith. 

Social Media Tips & Tricks from Claire

Claire has encountered both positive and negative experiences on social media, from cruel comments to confidence boosts, she says, “it can be insanely difficult to not let the cruelness get to you”. But Claire stresses that sharing her true, authentic self is how she believes got her to where she is now. She goes on to say, “I have always just shared the reality behind everything and people really appreciate the rawness that comes from behind the scenes.” Claire prides herself on making her pages a happy place for people to go to and whether she is being loud, funny, sad, or obnoxious, she says, that’s her truth. She wants people to flock to her page to find happiness, a smile, or to feel good about themselves. Claire said, “I had doubts about my planned career before social media, and I now truly believe that God was planting those feelings inside me, guiding me to His true path for me.”

You will want to follow along with all of Claire’s fun style, her travels with her husband, and coffee ventures on Tik Tok and Instagram - @clairecouvsmith