Steph Mi Interview on Golf with Mi Social Media and TV

In this 2023 interview, Steph Mi talked with Famadillo about moving from modeling into television and film, building Golf with Mi, using social media to connect with her audience, representation in entertainment and avoiding burnout in the creator economy.

For another reality-TV and creator conversation, read our Kara Alloway interview.

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From Modeling to TV and Film

Mi said her move into television and film came from deliberately looking for opportunities that fit both her interests and her lifestyle. She had long been interested in TV and film, but social media gave her a way to create an opportunity rather than wait for one.

She was still modeling at the time of our interview and planned to participate in San Diego Swim Week, but much of her attention had shifted toward Golf with Mi.

Building Golf with Mi

Mi described the show as a learning experience as much as a production. One of the moments she remembered most came during the first episode, when she ran into challenges with golf-course etiquette. Looking back at later episodes let her see how much she had improved as a golfer.

She also said the guests helped make each episode distinct because they brought different personalities and skill levels to the course. Around the same period, she played in Hypegolf’s Invitational and was scheduled to participate in Sports Illustrated’s Invitational in July 2023.

Social Media and the #arMi Community

Social media was central to Mi’s career and brand. She referred to her community as her “#arMi” and said she tried to give followers a look at both ordinary and more significant parts of her daily life.

That included responding to direct messages when possible, using live streams and sharing experiences that felt less polished than traditional promotional content. Her approach combined exclusive material with a deliberately approachable online presence.

Her main advice was to stay interactive and authentic. She believed audiences respond when creators offer something aspirational without making themselves feel unreachable.

Why Representation Matters

Mi connected representation in film and television with the same idea of relatability. She said diverse characters and stories can challenge stereotypes while giving people from underrepresented communities a chance to see experiences closer to their own reflected on screen.

She also saw representation as useful for viewers outside those communities because it can expose them to perspectives they might not otherwise encounter.

Avoiding Burnout in Entertainment

Mi said one of the hardest parts of working in entertainment was finding an “off button.” Her solution was to deliberately set aside days for what she called “Mi time” or family time.

She recommended scheduling breaks, managing time so work does not consume personal life, delegating when possible and asking for support instead of trying to handle everything alone. She also emphasized making time for activities that bring joy and reduce stress.

Her Idea for the Creator Economy

If she could build a broader movement, Mi said she would focus on unity within the creator economy. From her work with creators and contractors, she had seen how individual competition could undermine projects that were supposed to be collaborative.

Her alternative was a culture built around cooperation, mutual support and shared accomplishments rather than everyone trying to emerge as the single winner.

The common thread in Mi’s answers was connection: with an audience, with people represented on screen, with collaborators and with a life outside work.