The art of growing on social media is rooted in its core: the social. Just like any level of networking, that involves being sociable and communicating. How do you do that? The same way you’d go about making friends.
Although it’s important to uplift other creators, you also need to make sure this relationship is genuine. If your interaction feels icky, then it probably is. This is how you maintain a strong online persona which allows you to grow a following organically. The secret lies in building a community.