Arielle Has 1.1 Million Instagram Followers — This Is How She Gets Paid to Do Beauty Ads

So if you are an influencer who tons of brands want to work with, do you "sell out" and focus mainly on sponsored posts? Or do you be super selective but make less money? The savvy Instagrammers keep it balanced. If they recommend great products — even sponsored ones — their fans will trust them. Arielle also pointed out that she is a mom, so her time and energy are spread between family and work.