Alyssa McKay Reveals What Drives Her, Plus What She'd Tell Her Younger Self
Alyssa McKay's success has reached unbelievable heights during the last few years - and with The Royals of Malibu podcast set to take over the airwaves, her star is most effective going to upward push.
So, what motivates her?
We sat down with the content author to listen to about her largest drivers, what she'd tell her younger self, and what she plans to do next.
Alyssa Is Determined To Set Herself Up For Life
Asked if she's at all times dreamed of being a content material author, Alyssa chuckles a convincing no.
"I didn't start posting to social media thinking it would blow up, or become a career," she starts.
So, what prompted her get started?
"I needed a creative outlet, for sure," she explains.
Sure sufficient, despite the fact that, her content began gaining traction - and soon, she noticed the probabilities.
"As soon as I realized I could make a career out of this, I started working extra hard. It almost became a matter of survival for me, because I didn't have the option to go back home if it didn't work out."
Having mentioned that, she points out that she labored arduous to obtain a Communications stage - something to fall again on, if need be.
"I worked really hard because I didn't want to ever struggle, like I have in the past."
"Hopefully," she nods, "It sets me up for life."
Alyssa Reveals What She'd Tell Her Younger Self
Speaking of the struggles she skilled, previous on in existence, we couldn't assist however ask Alyssa what she's tell her younger self, if she could.
More particularly, we requested what she'd tell her 13-year-old self.
"13 was probably the worst time of my life! I was right in the depths of it all, being in foster care."
"I guess," she muses, before breaking into a grin, "I would say, it definitely gets much better."
She also shares that she doesn't assume her younger self would be able to comprehend what was once in store for her.
"My dream was just to finish high school. Then, it was finishing college, so I don't think I'd even believe me if I told my younger self all the things I've accomplished."
While on the subject of what she'd tell her younger self, we also took the opportunity to ask Alyssa if she had recommendation for younger fanatics hoping to apply in her footsteps - or lovers of any age, for that topic.
"You just cannot fear what the people around you think," she urges. "That's the biggest thing holding you back."
"If you really are passionate about something, just put yourself out there. I'm a very shy person, but I've learned pretty recently that being the loudest person in the room is not a bad thing."
"I used to be really embarrassed of being the loudest voice, but now, if I want something, I'm gonna go and get it, and I don't care who sees me fail," she continues.
After all, she points out, "At the end of the day, I'm fighting for what I want."
What's Next For Alyssa McKay?
So, just what does Alyssa want?
"This is going to sound so cheesy," she laughs, pointing out that her pals tease her mercilessly, any time she brings it up.
"I really want to be a part of a teen Netflix Original show. It's so specific, but I love Ginny and Georgia and all those stories. I just think they're so good!"
Alyssa chuckles that even at 23, the ones are the tales she relates to most, so being forged in a single, "Would be the ultimate dream."
Given all she's completed thus far, one thing tells us this is a dream well within succeed in for Alyssa McKay!
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