2022’s Top Creatives to Watch Now: Genelle Seldon
@genelleseldon
Photographed by CINDY ROMERO
What would you title this chapter in your life?
The New G.
What inspires you and your career?
I get inspired to write my music through experiences and feelings, or assuming how I would feel in a future situation or a made up one. My fashion/style is inspired by my role models, and just what makes me feel sexy, what compliments my body. My makeup looks are inspired by learning how to enhance my natural God given features or completely changing my look completely – I love extremes.
How did you develop the social media platform you have as an influencer today?
Consistency. I 100% believe that if you love what you do and are consistently creating what you love, that will resonate with people no matter what. You have to be tenacious and determined.
What’s the biggest challenge you come across as an influencer?
Self-doubt and self hate. There was a point where everything I did made me cringe or it was hard to watch footage back/look at photos of myself, but I learned that only put me in my own way of success and achievements.
In what ways do you wish to inspire people through your platform?
When people view my social platforms, listen to my music, and watch my videos, I want them to feel powerful, inspired, and confident. I hope my content and music can teach everyone to learn to love themselves, to continue to appreciate those nostalgic moments.
What’s at the top of your bucket list for 2022?
Continuing to master singing and performing. Perform more. Level up each and every day. Work with brands I love and get inspired by.
What’s a trend that never goes out of style in your life?
Winged eyeliner.
Three beauty products you cannot live without?
Sunscreen, mascara, lip liner.
What’s a typical work day like for you?
Taking time in the morning to have a coffee and breathe. Workout. Emails. Go to the studio to shoot content. Edit + emails. Sleep.
What advice do you have for someone who aspires to have a career like your own?
Pick a max of 3 things you truly love when you’re first starting – (fashion, beauty, music, acting, modeling, dancing, directing, etc.) and stick with those so you don’t spread yourself too thin. Your audience can then develop a sense of who you are and get to know YOU!
Are you working on any exciting projects you can share?
My first mixtape ‘Cosmic Love’ just dropped on Feb. 11th this year and I worked so hard on it. I love that project so much, but now I’m writing and recording all new stuff. I’m obviously still posting on YouTube and Tiktok, but I’ll have a new collaborative song dropping this March ’22 that I’m super excited about!
What’s something people would be surprised to know about you?
I don’t really like to travel. I am the most focused and can achieve goals way more efficiently and more fluid when I am at one home base.
Biggest highlight in your career?
Dropping my mixtape ‘Cosmic Love’ and my campaign with Milani Cosmetics.
Last song you played?
“Hung Up” by Madonna
What would you like to say to your fans?
Thank you for all the love and I appreciate every single bit of support always! God bless you! x G
