The Dark Side of Social Media: When Likes Turn into Late-Night DMs | The Billion Dreams EP. 11

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A content creator wields the power to draw a multitude of curious gazes into their personal lives, yet within this captivating limelight lies the dark and often dangerous side of social media's shadows.

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode in “The Billion Dreams” series. On the show today, we have a very special guest, a dear friend - Jeena Mitra Banik, a multifaceted luminary in the world of creativity and communication. With a career spanning two decades, Jeena is a prolific writer, creative art director, and a renowned journalist. She's not just limited to the realms of media but extends her influence as an international fashion and travel influencer. Jeena's passion doesn't stop at aesthetics; she is also a dedicated environmental and social activist. Her journey is a testament to her expertise as a Professional Communication Spin-Strategist, where she's introduced high-street fashion, luxury, retail, and contemporary glam to India. Her innovative styling and execution of shoots have graced the covers of India's leading lifestyle magazine, FEMINA. Jeena has transformed Kolkata into a thriving hub of fashion designers by discovering and mentoring talent at NIFT, Kolkata, serving as an External Jury for several years. Jeena Mitra Banik is an unstoppable source of creativity, innovation, and constructive transformation, bold in her thoughts and courageous in her actions, she consistently engages in dialogues on topics that others may shy away from, but which are undeniably vital to address.

In this engaging conversation, Ashish Vidyarthi and Jeena Mitra Banik discuss the dynamics of social media and its impact on women's self-expression. They delve into the challenges women face when they receive unsolicited direct messages on platforms like Instagram/ Facebook. Highlighting the anonymity of online interactions, a boon granted to the commentators, and the curse of bearing the consequences burdened onto the social media creator, the conversation culminates into how a public figure deals with such situations while living in the public eye.

Join Ashish Vidyarthi and Jeena Mitra Banik as they explore the world of social media and how it becomes not just a platform for showcasing hidden talents but also what happens when the floodgates open up inviting unwanted attention?

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Topics:

1:10 How Social Media is Important?

2:04 Receiving DM's at 12 am

2:58 Challenges faced by Women content creators

3:40 Dealing with Invasion of Privacy

4:39 Humor should be treated like Humor

5:24 Drawing Strict Boundaries

6:13 Dealing with Unwanted Attention

8:16 Unacceptable Social Media Behavior

9:17 Anonymous Comments & Dealing with Them

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