I left tech to become an influencer. I had $6,000 in my savings when I took the leap, but it's the best decision I've ever made.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Camillia Nwokedi, a 28-year-old content creator based in Pittsburgh. It's been edited for length and clarity. When the crypto startup I was working for was sold in July 2025, I saw it as the perfect opportunity to go all in on myself as a content …