I’m A Person. Not A Niche.

Why I’m falling in love with being simply unlabelable

Welcome to the internet. Sometimes it feels like I’m in a world where everyone seems to be huddled into neat little niches online, I stand boldly, waving the flag of nichelessness. That’s right, my online presence is a beautiful, sprawling mess of thoughts, ideas, and passions. And you know what? I’m falling head over heels in love with this uncharted territory.

“ You need to niche down, you’re all over the place. It’s confusing .“

“ Oh, Just Call Me ‘Nicheless’ I’m okay with that. “ I responded.

I get so tired of hearing how I should niche myself down. It’s like being told to pick just one ice cream flavor for the rest of your life. I don’t know about you, but I refuse to limit myself to just vanilla when there’s a whole world of flavors out there.

I’m sure her intent was good.

She was niched down and making money, and only trying to give me some tips on how to grow my online presence and make more money.

While I of course desire money to pay my bills , help to give to people, and to buy things in this matrix….

If it costs me to compromise my values…

I don’t want it.

If it costs me to change who I am just to earn a dollar….

Baby I don’t want it.

If it costs me to only be one thing and not fully express myself…

I don’t want it.

As I always say money is not my God.

Never was. Never is. Never will be.

It is just a tool.

I perceive my internet usage and presence as a space for both learning and self-expression.

Oh, and meeting interesting people!

Carefully as I can cause I’m not trying to get snatched up by anybody.

I’m a magical multi-dimensional complex being

I have so many interests, passions, hobbies, whatever you want to call them.

Each day I throw in new spices and ingredients into this human vessel that contains my spirit and personality.

I’m a lot of things…

Life isn’t just black and white; it’s a vibrant burst of technicolor. So why should our online personas be any different? We’re a walking kaleidoscope of interests, thoughts, and quirks — why squeeze into a tiny box when we can pirouette across the whole stage?

However, there are some people that are focused and that are okay with being known online for only one thing. They have niche-specific superpowers. They can recite Shakespearean soliloquies or bake soufflés that defy gravity. But once again for me? I’ve learned that my superpower is that I can dive into a conversation about psychology switch to discussing the nuances of rom-coms, and wrap it up with an impressive impersonation of a meerkat. I’m like a superhero of versatility.

I didn’t always love that.

I hated not being able to focus on one thing.

Not being able to stick to one thing.

I wanted to be seen as “ normal “ so bad.

Now, I fully embrace ME.

All that I am. Online and offline.

I’m an artwork that can’t necessarily be framed.

I’m a shape-shifting wizard of online existence, defying the norms with every click and post.

So if you follow my Medium page well…

Buckle up, because you never know what you’ll get from me.

Sometimes I’m happy, sometimes I’m depressed.

Sometimes I’m serious and reflective. Sometimes I’m kooky and zany.

I’m like a box of assorted chocolates.

And if you feel the pressure to niche yourself down… My advice would be don’t be afraid to be all of you.

Your online presence is your canvas, and honey, I want you to paint a masterpiece with ALL the colors.

Thank you for reading my ramblings. 🤗

Sending you love and light, ✨

Fanchon Octavia