Hey, honestly you're in a way stronger spot than a lot of people starting out at 22. Having that corporate job (especially in HR) plus your own interests like cafes, food, and just living that Mumbai life? That's gold. Most beginners are scrambling for any angle, but you've already got real, relatable layers most don't.My real take: stop stressing the "perfect niche" right now. Just start posting stuff and watch what actually gets likes, saves, comments, shares. I've seen so many creators blow up because they posted consistently for a couple months and the audience basically picked the direction for them.From what you've mentioned, a few things jump out as super natural fits:
- That whole "corporate girl in Mumbai" vibe — cafe runs after work, soft girl energy, balancing the 9-5 grind with some fun. Young women in cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi eat that up. Stuff like "a realistic day as an HR partner at a big FMCG company" or "what I actually wear to office vs what I post" could hit hard.
- Quick, easy cooking for one — busy professional, single, still making decent meals without it being a whole production. This niche feels kinda empty compared to the over-the-top cooking accounts.
- Mumbai food/cafe spots — you already do this casually, and Reels/TikTok love quick reviews, hidden gems, aesthetic shots with chill music. Those always do numbers here.
Quick game plan to actually get moving:
- Pick one platform first. Instagram Reels makes the most sense for your crowd in India right now.
- Shoot like 8-10 videos upfront (even if they're messy) before you post anything. Gets you over that cringe hump fast.
- Aim for 3-4 posts a week for at least the first 90 days. Don't judge results before then—algorithm needs time.
- Peek at similar creators (not to copy, just to see what hooks/formats click). Search "corporate girl Mumbai" or "Mumbai cafe reels" and note what keeps popping up.
The toughest bit isn't even filming—it's staring at a blank notes app trying to think of ideas that feel authentic. Lately I've been using a SaaS I personally built called FlowCast (flowcast.space). It's built specifically for short-form like Reels/TikTok/Shorts—spits out a full month's worth of tailored ideas, hooks, and even script outlines based on your style/niche. Saves me so much time when I'm blanking. Could be handy once you're rolling (Beta starting soon, DM for details).
Bottom line: your early stuff will feel rough. Mine did too. The big accounts you follow? They probably nuked their first 50 posts. Just hit record and post. You've got this. Drop a comment when you put your first one up—I'd love to see it. Go kill it!