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Influencer career not permanent, says Imran Bard
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Influencer career not permanent, says Imran Bard

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Influencer Imran Bard emphasizes the importance of education and a stable career, stating that social media popularity is not a guarantee for the future.
  • He pursued culinary studies in Canada despite his popularity, driven by a childhood passion and a desire to open a professional restaurant for his parents.
  • Bard believes formal education provides a crucial foundation, offering deeper understanding and personal growth beyond just acquiring a certificate.

Social media influencer Imran Bard, 25, is challenging the notion that online fame negates the need for formal education. He stresses that popularity on platforms like Instagram and TikTok is fleeting and does not guarantee long-term stability or future relevance.

I don't see the popularity I've gained today as a guarantee for the future. I believe people need knowledge and a solid career foundation to remain relevant in any field.

— Imran BardOn the impermanence of online fame and the need for a stable career.

"I don't see the popularity I've gained today as a guarantee for the future," Bard stated. "I believe people need knowledge and a solid career foundation to remain relevant in any field."

Academic is still important to me. I believe my time in this industry may not be long. Maybe tomorrow or the day after, a new person will emerge. We cannot rely solely on income as a content creator because that career may not be sustainable.

— Imran BardExplaining his rationale for prioritizing education over a sole reliance on influencer income.

Driven by this conviction, Bard invested his own funds to pursue culinary studies in Canada, even at the peak of his influencer career. His passion for cooking stems from his family's background in traditional cuisine. He aims to elevate their food business into a professional, fine-dining restaurant.

That's why we need to build a stronger career. I believe education provides a very important foundation for the future.

— Imran BardHighlighting the foundational role of education in career development.

Bard's educational journey includes two and a half years of study in Malaysia before continuing his certificate course in Toronto, Canada. He believes this experience provided invaluable exposure and contributed to his personal maturity, underscoring that education offers a deeper understanding of a field beyond mere certification.

No matter how great someone is on social media, I think knowledge and qualifications are still necessary as a fallback.

— Imran BardEmphasizing the need for qualifications as a safety net.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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