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Overcoming Barriers and Tackling Mental Health: Kai Lanier is the Living Example of Resistance and Resilience

From being nothing and having zero followers to being an uprising social media influencer with a community of half a million followers on TikTok, 20k followers on Instagram, and 177k subscribers on YouTube, along with receiving the Silver YouTube Plaque for hitting over 100K subscribers, Kai Lanier, the Florida based content creator, attributes his success to the love of fans and followers. However, this was not a cakewalk; Lanier faced more than his fair share of barriers.

Being an adopted child, he had hard times due to an identity crisis. Faced with difficulties, social media was his comfort place. He also struggled with his parents for not letting him use social media. However, these restrictions couldn’t deter Kai’s resolve to pursue his passion, using social media to channel his creativity. He utilized this time to think things through about being an influencer. The moment he moved out, Kai worked tirelessly and streamlined the things he hadn’t had the opportunity to do earlier.

He earned himself a place in the influencer world with determination and dedication. This, however, wasn’t without serious repercussions. His competitors and fraternity turned hostile towards him. This mad hate from others took a massive toll on his mental health. Being human, harsh, harmful, and aimless criticism affected him adversely. He, however, believed in himself, struggled with the circumstances, and prevailed over with motivation.

During such unfortunate circumstances, Lanier developed a mindset of not giving up and showing persistence and resistance. Being meticulous in his strategy and consistent in his demeanor, he aims at the goal in the future instead of being distracted by the present. Also, Kai did not let fame or attention get into his head or change his persona.

Knowing the hardships and difficulties, Kai Lanier is ready to tread the path because he firmly believes it will pay off in the end. He aims to be a full-time influencer and pursue a career in modeling and acting along with keep on influencing the online community he has built.

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