Several years ago I had the pleasure of getting to know Katlego through her then-boyfriend (and now fiancé), and the meeting has seen us grow our friendship ever since. I found a kindred spirit in Katlego that made me gravitate towards her, and with her being new to motherhood and the counsel she’s given me in the time we’ve known one another, has been invaluable to my own journey. It was a no-brainer to invite her to be a part of the latest Batswadi Magazine cover.

I had a chat with the medical doctor and founder of Clueless Moms from the Jacaranda City to journal her thoughts about being a mother and how that has influenced the type of digital footprint she leaves behind.

Kutlwano: How did your influencing / content creation journey begin?

Katlego: Funnily enough, it really began once I was pregnant with Nia. It looks like momfluencer was where I was always meant to be. I never thought that would be the case because I didn’t take myself seriously enough to do mommy influencing but now that I am here, it makes so much sense for me.

Kutlwano: How has motherhood impacted your influencing journey and the type of brands you agree to collaborate / work with?

Katlego: It’s made me very particular and careful as my platform also affects other mothers. I only worked with brands I actually use in my household because that’s what I believe in.

Kutlwano: What does being a mother in the digital space look like for you?

Katlego: It means being very socially responsible possibly more than I used to be. I always imagine Nia as a 13-year-old having access to my social media and not being impressed about something I’ve put out there and that thought scares me. I also think of using my platform in such a way that will be inspirational because she deserves to have someone that she can look up to. So I am very conscious about who I am in the digital space.

Kutlwano: What are your thoughts about sharing your child on social media?

Katlego: At first, I thought I would never share her as I was worried about possible backlash and her security.  But that all changed once I had her in my arms. I’ve always been one to share my happiness and big moments in my life and she is the biggest moment yet. And when I lost my phone, I lost all my new born photos of her, so literally the digital album I created on my Instagram is all I have and now I am so glad I did it. I am still trying to strike a balance in terms of not exploiting her and just sharing her. We actually have a profile for her of which will not go public.

Kutlwano: What would you say to yourself before you had your baby to prepare for what you are experiencing right now in your motherhood journey?

Katlego: You are going to change your mind a lot because circumstances are going to change and won’t always support the decisions you made prior. Don’t feel bad about it, you will still do and be the best for Nia.

Kutlwano: Are you at peace with the content you have produced in the digital space for your child to see one day when they are older?

Katlego: Most definitely. It promotes family and the love we share as a family. It’s something to help her see that raising her has been a privilege for us as I’ve celebrated her often. Hopefully this will help grow her confidence in me as a mother.