Name: Melanie Pedersen
YouTube Channel: MrKongsMom
Location: Portland, Oregon
How long have you been vlogging? 6 years this May!
What inspired you to start your vlog? I started my channel because I was so inspired by so many beauty vloggers before me that I watched. I knew that I loved all things makeup and skincare related and since I always tried so many products I thought it would be awesome to be able to share my take on all the things I tried.
Any words of wisdom for someone considering starting a vlog? I would just tell them to go for it. I think the hardest part is sitting down for your very first video. Getting up the courage to do that can seem impossible. But you just need to do it! While it’s hard to put yourself out there, I think that it’s truly a worthwhile investment. Vlogging now seems like second nature to me. I love being able to inform and inspire people and that really makes all of this worthwhile for me. Its a great feeling!
How long have you been using Magic Links? I believe I am coming up on my 1 year anniversary in the spring.
What is your favorite thing about MagicLinks? I love using the Link Wizard to be able to type in the names of my products. The Wizard then finds the best deals for me to share with my subscribers. It’s like Magic Links just does the most time consuming part for me.
What feature do you find the most useful in Magic Links? The Link Wizard for sure!
What advice would you give other Magic Links users to get the most out of the program? Link everything! There are so many companies that partner with Magic Links! Even if you are just reviewing one product, LINK IT!
Have any pets? We love pets here at MagicLinks! Yes! My channel name, MrKongsMom actually comes from my favorite little fur baby, my black pug Mr Kong. He is one of my best friends and my constant companion. I cannot imagine life without him 🙂
Favorite quote or mantra that you live by? It always seems impossible until it’s done! Life can be so overwhelming sometimes, but honestly, if you push through everything always get’s done and its the most amazing feeling after.
If you could travel anywhere tomorrow where would you go? I would love to go to Santorini Greece. I cannot imagine a more beautiful landscape!
Favorite Magic Links Retailer? Sephora!
What is one of the best comments you have received on one of your videos? I love when people tell me that they can relate to me because I am such a “real person” in my videos. That is honestly the best compliment I think anyone can receive. I always strive to be myself, be honest, be genuine and most of all be real. I am not perfect. But I work hard, do my best and love life.
Where is your favorite place to shop? Probably a toss up between Sephora and Ulta.
What’s the best deal you’ve scored in the past month? I’m kind of a bargain hunter and managed to find the exact lamps I was looking for at TJ Maxx for half of what they were retail 🙂
