What does it take to grow and audience and earn “influencer” status? To find out, I talked with Taren Denise, a beauty and fashion vlogger with more than 13,000 YouTube subscribers and over 1 million views. In addition to revealing how she juggles a full-time job as a TV reporter and her YouTube side hustle, she spilled the tea on what it takes to grow a personal brand and, more importantly, an audience. Let’s dive in. 1. Keep it real. Whether on TV or on YouTube, Denise stri