Why I became a musician

Of course a music drop requires a QnA, but why make it normal, when you can make it weird and fun. It’s dooope! Hope you find it slightly uncomfortable but wildly entertaining like I do.

Oh and thanks for the questions via Instagram. I asked for weird ones, and some weird ones I got!

Sorelle

I became a musician

22 years…stuck…thinking…debating with myself whether or not to just surrender to this persistent inner voice begging me to sing.

“Sorelle! Stop! Please”

I gave myself every reason under the sun as to why it wouldn’t work.

But why did the voice stay? I tried to reason with it, why wouldn’t it hear me?

And as if a desperate child, it tugged and tugged at my trousers, slowly fading of life and soul, but unwilling to walk away.

And when my world ceased in 2020, lifeless and numb, I didn’t know where to turn. No matter what familiar activities or tasks I undertook, my body resisted. Everything felt like pushing a boulder up a hill.

“Life has never felt so heavy! What is happening to me?”.

I couldn’t recognize myself.

And music…knock, knock, knock.

“Do you want to play now?”

Sure. Why not. And so I faced my shadows, doubts and fears every time I stepped into that studio, petrified I was getting closer to admitting that this artistry was ACTUALLY what I wanted.

I destroyed my reputation and my career in my mind and mocked myself before even writing the first lyric, before anyone else could tear me down.

But the most beautiful thing began occurring simultaneously.

With every self-battle I faced, I felt the soul of the lifeless child replenishing. Breathing just a little bit deeper, smiling just a little bit sweeter.

I don’t know why I was asked to pursue this irrational path, but I don’t think I’ll ever find the answer within logic.

And today, after 6 months of sitting on a completed album, I unleashed Ring Road into the world.

And at this moment, I feel a 22 year exhale. I feel like I am exactly where I was always meant to be. I feel relief and lightness like I haven’t really felt before.

Now I’m no fool, I know this feeling will fade, replaced with more doubts and excuses at bay. But in this moment, I relish in this taste of ecstatic fever, grateful to the battles I’ve faced, which have allowed me to make today a day to remember.

#ringroad

I retired at 33

Well hello glorious human, I'm back baby!

10 months away from this YouTube channel and well...time to fill you in on what happened during my time off, experiencing extreme early retirement at 33.

I'm beyond excited to be releasing this video, beyond excited to be connecting with you again, beyond excited to have my creativity back. Thanks for being here on my journey and letting me be part of yours.

All my love,

Sorelle Amore ♥

I'm Happy

Rebuilding My Life After Losing My Identity

Hey humans,

This video is a long one I know, but I go through my thought process of how I'm aiming to get some clarity around my life after I lost my identity last year.

Of course I'm not looking for sympathy, that would be madness amongst all the chaos that happened last year, I am just sharing in on my own journey, and I have a feeling a lot of people also experienced a type of loss of identity last year.

Whether it was losing a job, plans falling through, re-assessing friendships and relationships and moving away from some of the people that didn't align on your new life path...all of these can contribute to a feeling of being overwhelmed and lost.

I'm not claiming to be any expert about what I went through and I'm not giving any professional advise, I'm just one lost soul that is trying to make sense of it all.

So perhaps my sharing of this confusing path might provide you some insights for your own life...or maybe it's just entertaining to watch another human stumble in this game of life :)

Watch here for the previous video I made about the loss of identity I experienced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmVge...

(Didn't realise this would turn into a series!).

Loss of Identity - The Art of Moving On

Loss of Identity - The Art of Moving On

Hey friends,

Well...I have mentioned a few times in the last few months that I experienced an identity loss and many of you shared this and wanted to know more.

So let me share with you the personal transformation that has happened in my life and how I'm dealing with it.

Again, your girl knows she's crazy lucky so I'm not complaining, but I was in shock and the change of lifestyle was drastic and I felt unstable in every area of my life, trying to find something familiar.

Basically, it was (and still is) messy. Let me know if you've ever experienced an identity loss when your life trajectory was drastically taken away from you (job, relationship).

It would help me feel a little less alone in all this ;)

Renovating My Eccentric Office in Iceland - White, Wooden, Thrifted Office Tour

Hey friends,

It's been almost 18 months being a first time home owner in Iceland with my Australian parter Leon and I'm finally starting to become quite happy with the renovations of areas of the house. Let me show you room by room starting with my very eccentric office.

It was a path that was a little uncomfortable because as a life long renter, I've not have the ability to do whatever I want in a space. And so it took a while to get used to it.

Then I of course messed up the colour choice for the room and that was a major scary set back, but it meant that the mistake turned into one of the best things that could have happened in my room because the white has transformed this space into a very beautiful, delicate and cozy escape.

I am beyond thrilled with the result. Of course calling it the 'world's most beautiful office' leaves me open to much criticism since beauty is obviously subjective, BUT I am biased towards my space and I honestly do thing it's the most beautiful

I'm so happy with it, in instantly warms my heart whenever I'm in the room.

I used my office of course for work, such as computer work and filming videos, but I wanted the space to be so much more.

As a recovering workaholic (actually, not exaggerating for funsies), I wanted to make it quite hard for me to spend endless hours working, so I made the office seem very much not like an office.

I included a tiny, highly uncomfortable desk (used to be a sewing machine which is pretty cool. It was $15 and my chair is also super uncomfortable.

I'm sure a lot of people won't be able to relate to needing to stop myself from working, but after a decade of grinding (and I'm honestly glad I did because it was a great foundation for my future), I needed to back off a little and work smarter, rather than harder.

But the addiction was really strong, hence why I needed to do whatever I could to make it harder for myself.

Anywho...I digress.

The items in the office are mostly thrifted and I tried to use a lot of very affordable elements with much impact - including lots of dried roses and flowers, sticks, trees.

I have much fur in my office, all of it second hand, the butterfly in the frame was also a birthday gift.

As I was editing this video I realised how much death surrounds my office - the furs, the flowers, the skeleton, the butterflies. Quite interesting considering the death phobia challenge I've had for over 3 years now (story for another time).

The biggest splurge of the office is my beautiful couch. It was an impulsive purchase and wow...am I glad it worked out in the end.

It turned out to be the perfect colour even though I never thought my room would be white.

It was a dumb purchase but glad it worked out in the end.

The endless instruments in my room bring me immense joy considering for so long I've wanted to learn music. And I am.

There will be an update on all the musical things I'm doing in my life soon. So tune in.

Anyway, thanks for watching this strange Australian that was once a travel YouTuber now set up her life here in Iceland. Different life stage but I'm starting to really thrive in it, even though the choice to step away from travel was obviously not my own.

But we adapt and we learn.

Please subscribe, like and leave a comment. You know how this all works

Many kisses.

Sorelle

4 Pieces of Advice Every 20 Year Old Needs to Hear

If there’s anything I’ve learned in the past decade of my life, it’s that there’s no set path to success or happiness. It takes most of us a lot of time and effort to find what fulfills us, and when we’re starting out in our 20’s it’s all the more confusing to hear conflicting messages from friends, family, media, etc.!

While I’m not perfect and definitely don’t know everything, I know that our individual experiences are extremely valuable. They define us and teach us a lot about ourselves. I’m just now figuring out my 30’s, but looking back on my 20’s there are a lot of things I’ve learned and wish someone would have told me.

Of all the things I’ve learned for myself through trial and error, these 4 pieces of advice are the key ones I can give you. If anything I hope it will give you something to think about and help you face this stage in life and be the best version of the rad human you are!

1. Experiment

Our 20’s should be for major experimenting to find out who we are - or, just as importantly, who we’re not. Society usually expects us to make some big decisions as soon as we’re finished grinding through high school. But the reality is that most of us have no idea what we want! We spend years taking instruction from teachers, parents, and everyone around us. But what happens if we never get out there and really ask ourselves the serious questions about what we want from life?

Well, we’re far more inclined to follow the safe route. We’ll immediately jump into college, look for a stable job, and do whatever everyone around us is doing. This is certainly not a bad thing on its own, but it's also important to realize that this isn’t the only option out there and that the “norm” is far from a one-size fits all solution to life. There’s also very little that’s safe, secure, and predictable in life, jobs included.

My advice? Figure out who you are before going to university. Give yourself a break from school and society telling you what to do. Take a year off and go somewhere new, pick up some new hobbies or courses, open your mind, and gain more perspective on yourself and your life.

Not only will this make you a more well-rounded, experienced individual, but it will also make you far more equipped and confident in what you decide to commit to later on. Employers will likely think the same.

Oftentimes the best way to know who we are is to be exposed to different experiences and know who we’re not!

2. Own Your Individuality

Learning to be your own authentic, quirky, individual self is so important! Confidence in the things that make you different can be hard for anyone to accept, especially if you’ve grown up feeling like an outcast. Many of us might find that we just don’t “fit” into society in the same way as those around us and I think this is a really important gift.

Why? Because maybe your naturally “different” way of looking at things will help you see solutions and solve problems in ways no one else can. Maybe you’ll be invaluable to people you love because of your quirks and unique way of seeing experiencing the world.

If you start putting yourself into the “expected” box early on you might never become the most real and powerful version of you. If you have the potential to be a happier, more fulfilled version of yourself by living in accordance with your authentic self, why not do this?

Having the courage to be your unique self and trying to fit into a society or system that doesn’t suit you are both going to be very uncomfortable. But at some point, you’ll have to decide which of the two is the most worth being uncomfortable for.

Many people prefer to go with the crowd, others to do their own thing. Neither of these choices are wrong, just find what really works best for you and be confident in it!

3. Travel

This personally has been a huge one for me and something I’m still really passionate about. Furthermore, travel is far more affordable than living in one place full time depending on how you do it and can really open your eyes to what all is out there.

Musical residencies, volunteering, housesitting, etc. are great ways to travel and have accommodation covered, and in some instances meals as well. Some countries might have a much lower cost of living than your home country and could make it much easier to stay.

My recommendation is to find a place that scares you a little bit (that is safe, of course) and commit for a year. Find a job, work on a second language, and immerse yourself into a completely different way of living for a while!

4. Start an Online Business

Personally I don’t believe there really is any such thing as job security. The world can be a pretty crazy place and, as I’m sure we’ve all experienced this year, nothing is certain. There’s a major long-term benefit in being able to create your own job security and opportunities and that has been one of the single greatest things I’ve done for myself.

It can take anywhere from 2-10 years of learning and acquiring the skills necessary to build your own empire.

There are millions of ways to make money online and should be one of your first things to look into. It’s also a great avenue if you have something you’re really passionate about, have a unique skill, etc. to support the lifestyle you choose for yourself.

Building a successful online business was something I figured out after a lot of mistakes and even just finding what I was passionate about, what I was good at, and how I could add value to other people. Some of the biggest successes I’ve had has come from my Advanced Selfie University, #Blessed Instagram University, and my most recent Public Figure Bootcamp where I help students streamline their online success.

Conclusion:

Some of these things will possibly cause some conflict with family and friends in your life and they may judge you harshly for your decisions. But it’s your life to live, not anyone else’s and you only have one shot at it!

Make yourself happy and don’t wait for anyone to give you permission to strike out the path that makes your life worth living every day.

As mentioned above, I offer this advice only to give some perspective to alternative ways of living and approaching this wild time of life called your 20’s. What I’ve done is certainly not for everyone and if after you reading this you think, “Noooo way, none of this is for me” then all the more power to you for knowing that.

But if this strikes a chord with you and makes you start questioning how you could be living more in tune with your authentic self, then also more power to you! You’re just one step closer and I’m thrilled for you!

There is no clear cut path for any of us. You have to make your own and know that regardless of how you do it you’ll make mistakes, learn, grow, and keep moving forward with what you want from life.

I have all of the faith in the world in you!

All the best,
Sorelle

How to Look Good in EVERY Photo (For Non-Models)

These days creative photography has become the minimum required to stand out online - both for business and for personal use. Nowadays, you are compelled to take a snapshot or post a beautiful photo of yourself on social media. To stand out, you have to understand the technical aspects of photography (e.g. display, white balance), the creative (how it looks, is the photo visually interesting), and much more to effectively lead your digital presence. 

Sadly, most of us aren’t naturally photogenic, and being the subject of multiple pictures often leads to more than a few we wished didn’t exist.

However, you don’t have to be a celebrity, model, or blogger to look great in photos. You also don't need an expert camera-man either. By adhering to these simple tips, you can begin mastering your own presence in front of the camera and take photos that you’re truly proud of.

Here are my top 10 tips to look good in every photo:

1. Practice

Figure out what angles look good on you. Of course, this rarely comes naturally to most of us and will take a lot of time to figure out. While it may appear ridiculous at first, practicing smiling, slightly turning your head, and modeling in front of the mirror to figure out your best sides goes a long way once you start taking photos. Professional models do this often to ensure they can achieve the most striking images.

2. Facial expressions

The zero expression is a very hard look and I strongly recommend you leave it for professional models. If you don't know how to smile, where to look, etc. it will show in the photo. So, learning the right facial expressions for your photos is definitely a must. This definitely doesn't come naturally to most people so practicing in the mirror is your best bet to finding what works best for you!

3. Make micro-adjustments in every photo that you take.

If you know any professional photographers, you'll maybe think it's excessive that they'll take anywhere from dozens to hundreds of photos of the exact same thing. However, the reason for this is trying to get just the right combination of elements for the perfect shot and often, patience is the virtue that helps you achieve it.

This means that for great photos, you need to take a LOT of photos of yourself. If you don't, there's a lower chance that you'll land on that perfect shot where everything comes together how you want it to.

To begin with, you want to establish what poses make you look your best and fit with your particular environment. Then, you may want to tilt your head slightly, moving in different angles and directions as well as your facial expressions while continuing to take shots until everything falls in place. If you use a Sony camera, you may want to try Sony's Imaging Edge mobile app where you can actually see yourself on the screen and control the camera remotely from your phone. This way you can see exactly what your camera is seeing before you take the shot. 

4. Framing

Framing is exactly what it sounds like - viewing your image via something that frames it such as a window, a doorway, through leaves of a tree, etc.

It might seem like it doesn't really matter but if your frame is off then the entire photo is off. Try learning about the role of framing. This is one of the most crucial components of getting the perfect shot. 

Some quick tips on framing:

Make sure you don't place yourself too close to the edges as it can appear that you're squeezing yourself into the frame.

Next, turn on the grid on your phone or camera to guide you. 

You must ensure that your horizon is straight. If you want to be center-frame, your eyes should be along the top horizontal line of the grid. If you prefer to be off-center, then use one of the two vertical grid lines to align your eyes at that place. 

Another crucial point is to ensure that your limbs are not cut out of the frame, as this can look pretty awkward.

Note: You can set up your frame before asking someone to take a photo of you. That way, you automatically ensure that they don't cut off the background, the sky, or your legs.

5. Lighting.

Lighting is everything in photography. Therefore, choosing the right lighting is essential to looking good in any photo. Even though you may be lured into taking photos in direct sunlight, this isn't the easiest way to capture good photos. The sun can generate harsh shadows on your face, whereas a bit of cloud coverage will soften these shadows. 

Similarly, do not pose directly under a light when taking snapshots inside as it generates a similar effect. if you're sitting indoors and you don't have a professional photography light, find a window and utilize the natural light.

If you want to elevate your lighting from beginner to master level and take better photos from the start, I highly recommend shooting during sunrise or sunset. 

On occasion, the contrast of light and dark can add a really creative edge to your photos if you know how to work with it. Practice again is essential to this.

6. The perspective

If you're a beginner, it's important to know that the different cameras and lenses you use will alter your face and features. You always want to make sure that you're getting the best out of your cameras. 

If the camera is too close to you, you risk enlarging your features. Thus, it's better to move the camera away from you then zoom in to compress your features.

A good rule of thumb to remember is that whatever is closest to the camera will look larger.

If you want to look taller, for example, you can take photos of yourself from a lower angle and angle your legs towards the camera. If you're trying to make some part of you look a little smaller, find a pose that shifts that part of your body away from the camera a little bit. 

Also, try to avoid taking photos of yourself from eye level for full body shots; This will shrink your legs, which doesn't look great.

7. Dress to accentuate your body shape

Photography is art. You, as the subject, are part of this art so showing up as your best self is a must! Dress up and have fun with it! 

What do you own that contrasts well with your location? How can a unique item in your closet help you tell a story or build a character?

You definitely don't need an extensive wardrobe to take amazing photos. Just play around with what you have, wear what makes you feel great about yourself, and just go with it!

8. Be further away from the camera 

Looking through #advancedselfie on social media, I've noticed that most of the pictures are of just people. One way to spice things up is by showcasing a background a little bit. Scout out some beautiful locations, find a cool spot in nature, or showcase a particular aspect of your home to add a more dynamic element to your photo.

9. Overediting

If you're brand new to photo editing, be aware of overediting your photos. A lot of beginners in photography often do this, which is all part of the process. Just remember, it’s more appealing to keep things a little more on the natural side. The best way to see if you've overedited is to look at the work done by a professional photographers and compare side by side; does your photo look a little bit too overedited? If yes, tune it down just a little bit.

10. Engage in QUEEN MODE (A weird but effective tip to instantly get sky-high confidence)

This is a strange one but has worked for me for a long time. It refers to anchoring in Natural Language Processing (NLP). Think of this memory and build it into your mind that your body will switch into a 'queen mode' when you perform/do a certain action. For me, I've trained myself to 'go Queen'; I know exactly the state I want my body to be in and I created this a few years ago. It has worked wonders in boosting my confidence which really helps me in showcasing my absolute best while taking photos.

I hope you find these tips helpful to look your best in photographs! Do you have any of your own tips you’ve come across for killer photos? Drop them down in the comments!

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For more in-depth information on shooting next level self-portraits, check out my Advanced Selfie University here.

My Journey to Photography Success - From Novice to Highly Paid Professional

My Journey To Photography Success - From Novice to Highly Paid Photo Professional Try two months of SKILLSHARE for free!: https://skl.sh/sorelleamore12 MY AD...

You probably saw in my recent Youtube video the complete story of my photography journey - from when I first picked up a camera, to learning everything I could about it at every opportunity, and to eventually making a full-time income as a professional photographer.

I had absolutely no idea what I was doing when I first decided to focus on photography. Zero.

And even though I’ve really been afraid of calling myself a professional photographer all of this time, I’ve recently looked back at these past 5 years and realized this might not have been realistic.

Looking back I’ve learned a lot and am humbled to say that at this time I’ve been able to help nearly 6,000 students improve their photos and self-esteem through the Advanced Selfie - a concept I created to crack the code on capturing powerful self-portraits. Not only that, I’ve managed to make a full-time income from my photography…which technically makes me a professional.

What to say? It’s been one crazy adventure!

But how did I become a photographer? How does one go from a photography novice - or art novice of any kind- to a highly paid professional?

While I definitely don’t believe that there’s any one path to achieving success, I wanted to break down what eventually got me there and hopefully inspire some ideas for the next stage of your journey!

Step 1: Realization

I first picked up a camera when I was eighteen and, while I wasn’t trying to do anything amazing, my family was really surprised and impressed with what I was able to capture. Photography was never something I had thought about before but it definitely sparked an interest that stayed with me for a couple of years. Though with this I kind of suppressed it for many years afterward and I found myself working a lot of different jobs. I never found any of these very fulfilling.

Step 2: Action

After completing a Vipassana (an intense 10-day meditation), I felt really compelled to reach out to my friend Sasha from Sherbet Birdie Photography and asking about being a photography intern. I had been telling myself for a long time that I wasn’t creative, but the thought kept coming up! I listened and eventually picked up an internship with Sasha where I immersed myself in the world of photography to learn anything and everything possible.

During this period I learned some really valuable things, namely a strong focus on quality, how powerful passion is as a driving force when you don’t always have the talent for something, and learning how to say YES to new possibilities and figure it out as you go!

Pro tip: If it’s something you think you can manage learn to say yes and research and figure things out! You never know how much these challenges will open new doors and rapidly build your skills!

Step 3: Detachment

This is when I said goodbye to comfort - including my own home country, my family, and my friends and headed to Europe to make it on my own with photography.

It was scary as hell. With only 9 months of photography experience, I decided to head out on my own and see what really stuck for me in my photography, which is where a lot of experimenting happened.

Step 4: Copycat Stage

Basically, I had no idea what I was doing with my camera. While in Iceland I watched what everyone else did and tried to mimic what better photographers than myself were doing. This included landscape photography and a lot of other unique styles from professional photographers that were unlike my own, and I learned a lot from studying them!

Yet from all of this, I mostly learned about what I personally did and didn’t like in photography and realized how much I loved capturing that human element in photos. I also didn’t see the point in continuing to capture the same shots as everyone else and from there started looking for ways to be more unique and creative; continuing to look for what really “stuck” for me was what lead me to the next stage in my art.

Step 5: Originality

Eventually, I took the two categories I knew the most about in photography: studio pin-up portraits and landscapes and merged them together. This worked great because I was traveling to beautiful places and I could take photos of myself since I was always available! And thus, the beginnings of the Advanced Selfie were born!

Over time I also found that my confidence in my photography improved, as did my own confidence in who I was and how I could communicate myself to the world.

Step 6: Creating the Movement

Almost as a joke I started calling my self-portraits Advanced Selfies but later it really stuck. Not only that but it started growing like crazy on social media! I absolutely loved what the concept did for me in building my self-esteem and my art, but I found it also helped a lot of others do the same.

After creating content on my YouTube channel and getting a ton of more in-depth questions relating to posing, editing, and composition for Advanced Selfies I created my first course: The Advanced Selfie University.

Conclusion:

To sum all of this up, this journey was anything but a straight line from point A to Z of success as a professional photographer. It was messy, terrifying, and confusing, but I was determined to keep perfecting my work and grow every single day.

Sometimes you can open that first door by yourself by saying that one big, resolute YES to what you’re passionate about and trying to make it work. So if you’re questioning yourself with whether you should really try out something you love, here’s my advice: Go for it!

All the best,

Sorelle

Pros and Cons of Living in Iceland (Australian’s Point of View)

Here are my pros and cons of living in Iceland, as an Australian living here on and off for the last 5 years.

Wow. I never in my life thought I'd end up in Iceland out of all places, but what an honour to be here. What an honour to experience such a strange place to live. Of course we know about the beauty of this place, but beyond that, what is there?

The energy of this country, the people, the changing seasons, the tourism and lack of infrastructure to support it, the creativity, the weather, the unity of the country and the people in it.

Then there's the downsides which is at times, also the weather, the price, the job market, the prices of living in the capital city of Reykjavik, the lack of fresh food.

But overall, clearly, there's a lot to love about this place and since it's been home for so long, I guess that speaks volumes in itself.

Lots of love to you all :)

Thanks for being here on my journey.

Sorelle

MYSTERIOUS MONGOLIA - Eagle Hunters, Nomads, Deserts and Extreme 4WD Travel for Adventurous Tourists

MYSTERIOUS MONGOLIA - Eagle Hunters, Nomads, Deserts and Extreme 4WD Travel for Adventurous Tourists

We experienced Mongolia with Follow The Tracks - the first self-drive 4x4 trip through Mongolia that takes you and your friends to incredible places, away from the tourist spots - instead immersed deeply in the culture of the country.

During the trip we stayed with the local nomad families, the Eagle Hunting families, we experienced the magical Gobi Desert, White Stupa, Flaming Cliffs and stayed with the camel breading Mongolian families.

I tried to learn as much as possible about the culture and way of life. Like a silent observer of another world, an untapped land - a land yet to be overrun by social media influencers and oversaturated generic Instagram posts.

This is a country like no other, not a trip for the faint hearted but those that want to have a trip that changes them from the inside and provides memories for a lifetime.

Thank you to Follow The Tracks for making this happen: https://tour.followthetracks.courses/

Cinematography: https://www.instagram.com/justkay/
Editing: https://www.instagram.com/tiagoliko/

Lots of love,
Sorelle

Public Figure Bootcamp: The Key To My Success

I’ve been asked for years by people how I managed to succeed online so quickly. It’s a hard question to answer. Because, how do you define success?
 
Here are the things people usually think about:
 
I’ve been featured in hundreds of global media publications, including Forbes, Business Insider, BuzzFeed, Travel & Leisure, ABC, and many more.
 
My online audience has grown to number 1.5 million people, and my videos on YouTube have been watched over 50 million times.
 
I’ve created an online business worth multiple six-figures per year, that works for me regardless of whether I’m asleep, on holiday, or planting trees at my home in Iceland.
 
And at age 31, I’ve bought two houses outright (in Australia and Iceland), became an investor in gold and silver, started my journey in investing in companies, and creating sustainable enterprise to help the planet move forward in a positive way.
 
I have ultimate freedom to do, create, experience, and be whatever I want.
 
But getting back to the question: how? How did I achieve all this by 31?
 
It was learning how to market, advertise, publicise, collaborate, sell, refine, and streamline my business. How to grow an audience, build websites, get followers, produce content, automate sales, create products, and so on…
 
Basically, over the last 10+ years I’ve learned how to promote my business, and how to promote myself. However, I think people still look my success as a social media “personality”, as if it happened in a very short time.
 
But what people don’t realise is that my “career” in the spotlight started about a decade before anyone even knew my name.
 
I worked for a marketing agency for years. Learned the craft of content creation from world-class photographers. And read more books than I can count on business, sales, and promoting myself online. Yeah, sure… my “success” seemed to happen very fast once I was in the public eye. But it was the 10+ years of my life I put in before that which nobody seems to pay attention to.
 
But anyway, back to the question at hand…
 
If the question is “Sorelle, how did you achieve your success online?”
 
My upcoming course Public Figure Bootcamp is the answer.
 
Sometime soon (but don't worry, it won't be for a while) I’ll be stepping back from my life in the public eye. And before I do, I want to pass the torch over to a new generation of influencers who have an important message to share, and who want to make that their life’s work.
 
This course is my way of handing over the keys to my online empire, and allow other people to access all my secrets of how to build a powerful online business, with you as the face of it.
 
And in the end, this will allow you to live life completely on your own terms.
 
When the course launches for pre-orders this coming Thursday the 2nd of July, you’ll be able to get it at 50% off.

But...

Only if you pre-order within the first 24 hours.
 
You can register here to be a part of the pre-sale when it drops.
 
Also, I seriously recommend adding the launch event to your calendar, so you’re notified as soon as it goes live.

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From the bottom of my heart, I can honestly say this is the most valuable information I could possibly ever teach you at this point in my life.
 
I can’t wait to share everything with you.
 
Much love,
 
Sorelle. x

Digital Nomad Couple: Living In A Van In Iceland

Over the last month or so, I’ve posted a bunch of videos about an incredible two-week trip boyfriendo and I did around Iceland, during the peak of the virus (you know which one — the one that sounds like a summer-y beer) which meant no tourists at all in the country.

Yes, we own a house, and we’re not currently living 100% the digital nomad life. Though for many periods during the last 4.5 years that we’ve known each other, we have lived the nomad lifestyle. And for this reason, I wanted to shed some light on how beautiful a life it’s possible to live on the road, seeing some of the world’s most spectacular sights, while at the same time earning a living not tied to a location.

Tourism has returned to Iceland since we filmed this video, though I’ll always fondly remember this time seeing Iceland without tourists for the rest of my life. To me, it’s like seeing the country in its purest form.

You can check out the previous van-life videos I’ve done in Iceland here, and here.

Much love,

Sorelle.

P.S. — Thanks to Cozy Campers for hooking us up with the incredible van, as always.

Sustainable Dream: Buying a Self-Sufficient Farm in Iceland

Well if your dream is to live off your land fully, be completely self-sufficient and sustainable, ya might as well buy a farm right?

We came across Heydalur (heydalur.is) in the Westfjords of Iceland during our camper van trip around Iceland in May 2020. Blown away by the perfection of the space. The energy in the converted sheep shed which now is home to apple, cherry, grape trees is incredibly special.

Such a simple set up done, with constant running geothermal water being fed into the pool within the greenhouse. The water is readily available from the depths of the the Earth in Iceland - basically it's volcano heated water since Iceland is one giant volcano. Amazing right? But there is little maintenance done on this farm (#FarmLife) and a huge amount of food is produced every year. It's heaven on Earth.

And so funny enough when we ran into Heydalur, we had already been thinking of getting a farm (or at least land) to grow an abundance of food. But we really didn't know something like this would be possible. I mean...exotic fruit in Iceland?! YES!

Shortly after our Westfjords trip we found ourselves again in the North of Iceland on a farmland that we were ready to convert into a garden of Eden.

And so...how did our new dream unfold?

Watch to find out.

Announcing Public Figure Bootcamp: My Biggest Project Ever

You may have seen me mention in an email and a blog post a few days ago that in the near future, I’ll be stepping out of the limelight as a public figure.
 
Before I go, I’ll be making sure I pass on everything I know that has helped me to create an incredibly successful online business as a public figure, marketer, influencer, and businessperson to as many people as I possibly can.
 
So without any further ado…
 
Announcing: Public Figure Bootcamp is coming.
 
Public Figure Bootcamp is my bible for turning your passion, skills, or interests into a phenomenally-successful online business.
 
It’s the culmination of more than 12 years of my experience as an online marketer, business owner, investor, brand developer, content creator, social media expert, influencer, and creator of an online business that earns me a six-figure-per-year income, even when I’m not working, on holiday, or asleep.
 
But it’s more than an online business course.
 
For me, the life I’ve created has been about sharing important, impactful, and hopefully life-changing messages with the world.
 
Ideally, I want the next generation of influencers to follow in these footsteps. So for me, handing over all the knowledge I have that can help you make that happen seems like the right thing to do.
 
But hey, you may not have a special message to share.
 
Maybe for you, you just want to learn how to grow an impressive audience around your passion of comic books, knitting, or organic farming (or whatever it is you love). And then, turn that audience into a platform to sell products, get sponsorships, and have a business that works for you, even when you’re not working on it.
 
And that’s fine too. You don’t necessarily have to change the world, as long as you’re making a positive change in your own world.
 
This is what Public Figure Bootcamp is all about.
 
This 150+ video masterclass contains everything – and I mean everything – that I’ve learned over the last 12 years when it comes to succeeding online.
 
And while I can’t give away everything it’s going to contain, here’s an overview of the key sections in the course:

• THE FOUNDATIONS: How to set yourself up for success, and what being a public figure is all about.

• DEFINE YOURSELF: Defining who you are, your why, figuring out and formulating your unique selling points, and so much more.

• PRESENCE & BRANDING: How to create a personal brand, presenting yourself online, creating an alter ego, when to be yourself, tone of voice, logo, website, design, and everything else in between.

• CONTENT: The fundamentals of creating and distributing content online, best practices for photo, video, audio, and written content, going viral, and letting your content work for you.

• SOCIAL MEDIA: Building and maintaining an attractive social media presence, maintaining yourself online, understanding algorithms, growing quickly and effectively, and best practices for major social platforms.

• AUDIENCE: How to effectively communicate with your online audience, when and what to share (and when not to share), choosing your battles, creating affinity with an audience, and so on.

• COLLABORATION: How to collaborate with individuals and brands online, best practices for forming partnerships online, pitching to brands, collaborating with influencers, and much more.

• MARKETING: Everything you need to know about marketing yourself and your online business, including mailing lists, tracking and analytics, optimising for social and SEO, giveaways, podcasting, funnels, automating your marketing, and more.

• ADVERTISING: How to successfully run paid advertising campaigns online, running ads on major platforms like Facebook, Google, and Pinterest, remarketing, tracking, and so much more.

• MONETISATION: Learning how to value yourself online, paid sponsorships and brand deals, earning via affiliate commissions, selling physical and digital products, workshops, coaching, and everything in between.

• PRODUCT CREATION: The A-to-Z of creating your own products online, promoting them to a new or existing audience, and earning while you sleep.

• PUBLICITY & PUBLIC RELATIONS: The ins-and-outs of getting publicity online, crafting a story, and getting the media to want to write about you. The fundamentals of how I’ve had some of the biggest publications in the world writing about me, including Forbes, ABC, Business Insider, and BuzzFeed.

• BUSINESS: Everything you need when it comes to setting up, maintaining, and running an online business, even if you’ve never worked for yourself before.

Sounds like a lot, right?
 
As I said, this is my biggest project ever. And I’m not holding anything back.
 
You probably already know, but Public Figure Bootcamp is going on pre-sale this coming Thursday, the 2nd of July. And I’m giving you one big reason to order early.
 
For the first 24 hours, you can pre-order Public Figure Bootcamp for a massive 50% off.
 
To ensure you are ready when the pre-sale starts, there are two things you can do.
 
Firstly, register here to be among the first notified when you can order.
 
Secondly, add the event to your calendar of choice below.

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In the end, I want this course to be truly life-changing for those who become a part of it. Just like the information I’m sharing inside the course has been for me.
 
I hope you’re one of those that the course has an impact on.
 
Until then, I’ll see you in the pre-sale.
 
So much love to you.
 
Sorelle. x
 
P.S. – Just a reminder. Once the initial 24 hour pre-sale is over, the 50% off price for Public Figure Bootcamp will be gone for good.

Exploring Iceland With No Tourists In 2020

2020 has been a strange, challenging, and unique year. I don’t think I have to explain to anyone how unique the situation has been around the world, and for all of us, since January of this year.

But despite the media focusing on the stress, anguish, and despair of this time, there’s so much beauty to be found.

I’m lucky enough to live in Iceland. Honestly, I’m thankful that during this time of protests and COVID-19, I’ve been blessed to be “stuck” in one of the most magic, and serene places on the planet.

Iceland has been almost untouched during this time. Barely any changes to lifestyle, internal travel, shopping, and day-to-day life.

But, it has been sealed off from the outside world.

Since March, no tourists have been able to enter the country. Except for citizens and residents like myself, Iceland is closed to anyone and everyone. And with that, one of the most special places on Earth, has become even more special.

I have been lucky enough to be able to explore Iceland during this time, with not a tourist in sight. Landmarks and tourist destinations that usually attract hundreds of people at a time have been completely desolate, and it’s allowed me to see this incredible land through new eyes.

Boyfriendo and I spent two blissful, epic weeks in a Cozy Camper travelling through the Westfjords, the North, the Eastfjords, and the south coast, seeing it in a way we’ll likely never see it again.

This video is our recording of that journey.

I hope you enjoy. Much love to you.

My New Icelandic Home Tour! Off-Grid, Sustainable House In-The-Making

Earlier this year, I bought my dream home in Iceland.

It’s kinda crazy thinking about it that I was able to achieve this at only 31, though the Universe can be magical and prosperous when you take action towards clear goals. And although I didn’t necessarily dream that I’d be buying my first house in Iceland, it’s definitely a welcome surprise!

Due to popular demand (well, a few people asked at least), I wanted to take you on a tour around the new home in Iceland.

In this video, I show you around the new house in the state it was in when it was purchased, and some minor renovations myself and Leon have done to it since it became ours. There’s a lot more to come in the near future, and I give you a few sneak peeks into some future additions in the video as well.

Mine and Leon’s goal is to make the house as sustainable as possible, with the end plan being it being as close to completely plastic-free as possible, and working in harmony with nature.

I want to also make sure I address that the world is in a bit of a unique state right now, as we are all aware of. This video isn’t meant to be a boast, but it’s my way of leading by example and creating the world I believe we all have the capability to live in. I may not be able to change the world on my own, but I can lead by example and influence my direct world, which will have ripple effects on the world around me.

There’s more to the home buying story, and if you’re interested in learning more, you can check out this video.

Lots of love,

Sorelle. x

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How I Afford the Life That I Live

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I'm currently in Isafjodur in the Westfjords in Iceland, exploring for 2 weeks in a camper (cozycamper.is) with my man Leon. 

So...decided it's time to address the big questions I often get:

- Did I inherit the money? 

- Do my parent pay for it all? 

- Am I relying on a rich boyfriend? 

Or did I create this life all by myself?

I get asked this question very often, how I afford the life I have. I’m blessed to buy a home in Iceland almost outright recently for my 31st bday, I reached a really dope financial goal in Jan, I was an avid traveler until I got quite tired of it and then also realized how bad that is for the world - best of all, I don’t work for anyone, my time is mine and I’m a free woman.

It seems to be a really hard pill for some people to swallow that I did essentially create this life for myself, all by myself - especially as a woman ;) 

How do I do it? 

1. Sell Own Products

Benefit: make money whilst I sleep

Results compound upon themselves - eg. One YouTube video keeps selling my work as the video grows instead of a sponsorship message for someone else

I’m fully in control of the marketing.

What I sell: 

- My courses: 

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2. Brand Deals - since I’m not dependent on others, I choose only deals I fully believe in - like Skillshare who is sponsoring this video

3. YouTube Ad Revenue - VERY small portion of what I make. Niche isn’t hyper profitable so I don't focus on this income stream.

Multiple streams of revenue are the goal. Make money whilst you sleep and don’t rely on one source. 

What I did to get here: 

Marketing skills - super important - I think my greatest weapon is understanding marketing. Skillshare is dope and you can get two months of Skillshare for free: https://skl.sh/sorelleamore10

The rest of the wisdom about how I grew my wallet is in the video, so keep watching until the end for some golden nuggets of wisdom :) 

Like and subscribe, if you got value, drop a comment as it helps the algorithm immensely. 

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Kisses to you all :) 

Sorelle

I BOUGHT MY DREAM HOME IN ICELAND!

Well this is a big, big deal for me. REALLY big deal for me.

A girl that traveled for 3 years non-stop out of a backpack and then tried to settle but ended up moving to 3 different countries in such a short period. Great work Sorelle :)

From living in Sydney, Australia, then a few months months later moving to Los Angeles, California, then accidentally moving to ICELAND a few months later. This video explains how I ended up a home owner in one of the furthest locations in the world away from my country of citizenship - Australia. Enjoy! Lots of love to you all :)

Thanks for being here on my journey.

Sorelle PS. Subscribe and like this video aaaaaand have a great day!

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