Have you ever really thought about those moments that shaped your life? Those decisions that could have gone either way and the opportunities presented to you? What if you had taken a risk to get that job, or not have gone on that night out? Sliding Doors is the podcast that delves into those decisions and moments that build the path of our lives, based on the premise of the 90s movie classic. Each episode we will chat to some amazing people from all walks of life about their Sliding Doors M ...
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Demystifying influence in the digital space. Follow Me is for the corporate cuties, the fierce freelancers and anyone else trying to figure out their career off and online. Join hosts, Ali Grant and Jess Yoo–powerhouses from The Digital Dept.–each week to hear conversations with industry experts, creators turned entrepreneurs, and brand executives who are demystifying the business side of the influencer space. Ali and Jess also share their own relatable, real life experiences working with br ...
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Matt Pink, also known as ‘Better Life Guy’, is the Co-Founder of the Dryy app, a best selling Author, Coach and all round advocate for living an alcohol free life. Over the past 4 years since going alcohol free, Matt has created some of the biggest sell-out alcohol free events, written a best selling book ‘Better me, Better you’ and co-founded the …
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Ep96: Sliding Doors with Patrick Grant
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Partrick Grant is a Designer, Businessman, Author and best known as a judge for ten series on BBC One's The Great British Sewing Bee. His career in fashion has spanned almost two decades where he has rebuilt the Savile Row tailor Norton & Sons, and relaunched E. Tautz, for which he won Menswear Designer of the Year. In 2015 Patrick bought the cloth…
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Jon Culshaw is an accomplished Comedian, Actor and widely regarded as Britain’s best Impressionist. Best known for Dead Ringers and Spitting Image, he has an unmatched versatility and a catalogue of over 350 voices and impressions. As well as being part of countless shows on TV, Radio Royal Variety performances and Doctor Who related productions - …
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Ep94: Sliding Doors with Becky Excell
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Becky Excell is a five time Sunday Times best-selling author and Gluten-free Food Writer with a following of over 1 million on her social media channels and 1 million monthly views on her award-winning blog. Having been dubbed ‘the Queen of gluten-free’ by Nigella Lawson, Becky has been eating gluten-free for 15 years and writes recipes for numerou…
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Peter Komolafe is a Best-Selling author and multi award-winning Financial Content Creator, TV Personality, Coach and Speaker, who empowers people to achieve financial security. After a turbulent time in his younger life Peter then went on to have a 15 year career in key roles in retail and corporate banking, wealth management and working on the exe…
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Ep92: Sliding Doors with Dame Prue Leith
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Dame Prue Leith is a Restauranteur, Cookery Writer, Novelist, Presenter, Broadcaster and best known for her 11 years on Great British Menu and as one of our favorite judges on The Great British Bake off. Her colourful career involves running a successful catering business, a Michelin star Restaurant and founding a number of cookery schools. She has…
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Ep91: Sliding Doors with Mel Schilling
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Mel Schilling is a Coach, Therapist, Author and best known as one of the relationship experts on Married at First Sight, and has a 20 year background as a Psychologist. She is also Australia’s first dating coach and now their highest profile therapist. She has been part of MAFS Australia for 8 years and is also part of the cast of the relaunched UK…
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Bex Smith is an International Footballer, famous for captaining the Olympic and World Cup teams twice for New Zealand’s National Team and culminating her club career at VfL Wolfsburg winning The Treble as UEFA Champions League, German League, and German Cup Winners up until her retirement in 2013. She's worked as a manager of Competitions at FIFA r…
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Jo Elvin is a celebrated Writer and former Editor in Chief of Glamour Magazine, Editor of Mail on Sunday’s YOU magazine and CEO of Children with Cancer UK. During her impressive 17 year career at Glamour magazine, Jo famously launched the Women of the Year Awards and was a trailblazer at the publication and a true pioneer of glossy pages. She contr…
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Ep88: Sliding Doors with Ade Adepitan
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Ade Adepitan is a TV presenter, Paralympic Medallist and Journalist. With a career spanning over 20 years, he is a disability advocate and one of the first physically disabled television presenters in the UK. Born in Lagos, Nigeria and raised in East London, he survived polio as youngster after he began to lose the use of his legs. Becoming a wheel…
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BONUS EP: Sliding Doors International Women's Day Special
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To celebrate International Women’s Day and all the incredible women we have had on Sliding Doors- we wanted to bring some of the best Sliding Doors Moments they have had to you in a compilation episode! These moments are just a piece of these amazing women's stories so please go back into the archive and listen to their full episodes now! Roxie Naf…
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Will Best is a presenter, broadcaster and entrepreneur and is currently best known as the co-host of Big Brother alongside AJ Odudu. He began presenting on some of the UK's biggest youth music channels including MTV, T4 and 4 Music and since then has hosted live coverage across global music festivals, broadcast for BBC Three, Sky Arts and Channel 5…
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Surprise! We have a bonus episode for you. To celebrate Valentines Day we wanted to take a look back at some of the best Sliding Doors Love Stories our guests have shared with us over the years- everything from blind dates, to making a last minute decision to go to the pub and meeting the love of their life...we have it all! This episode we will he…
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Sonny Jay is a Presenter, Radio DJ, host of Capital radio’s late show and former winner of 13th series of ITV's Dancing on Ice. Sonny rose to fame in 2012 when he got to the finals of Britain's Got Talent as part of the band Loveable Rogues. In 2015 pop’s loss was radio’s gain, as Sonny dedicated himself to a broadcasting career. He joined Capital …
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Sam McKnight MBE is a hairstylist renowned for creating the most iconic looks and his work with celebrities such as Kate Moss, Princess Diana and Lady Gaga. Early on in his career Sam was an independent session stylist working for high-profile editorial shoots and a firm favourite at Vogue. In the early ‘90s Sam was best known for creating Princess…
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Sarel is a Presenter, Podcaster, Actor and comedy star of TikTok, with over 1 million combined followers. She is probably best known as one-half of the critically acclaimed podcast Closet Confessions with Candice Brathwaite which has taken the podcast world by storm as one of the biggest shows in 2023. She has starred on stage and screen including …
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Will Young- better known as 'Farmer Will' is a farmer, author and former Love Island contestant with over 1.9 million followers on TikTok. Will is a sixth generation farmer who spreads his passion for farming through documenting his warm, entertaining and uplifting adventures on his farm. He is one of the UK's best known digital creators and earlie…
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Jo Good is an award winning BBC Radio Presenter, Broadcast Journalist, Actress and YouTuber and has recently started her national late night weekend show on BBC Radio, broadcasting to 40+ local stations across the UK. Jo started out as an actress but is best known for her reputable career in radio and has hosted shows all around the dial. Jo's YouT…
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Ep81: SDYS- A reverse Sliding Doors moment..could it end differently with our help? with Julie Anderson
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Sliding Doors: Your Story is the new mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this week's episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Julie Anderson. In this episode, Julie shares her 'reverse' Sliding Doors moment, when a solo trip to London led her to connect with a stranger BUT she missed an opportunity and in a tr…
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Ep80: SDYS- When a chain of events changes your entire life with Jez Haisman
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Sliding Doors: Your Story is the new mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this week's episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Jez Haisman. In this episode, Jez shares his Sliding Doors moment when an unimaginable family experience, sparked off a chain of events that changed his entire life and is an inspiratio…
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Ep79: SDYS- Turning down your dream job with Mark Anand
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Sliding Doors: Your Story is the new mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this week's episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Mark Anand. In this episode, Mark shares with us how a series of 'Yes' moments led to him being offered his dream job of working in Hollywood...but his sliding doors decision was not wh…
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Ep78: SDYS- A life changing moment from a random text message with Cassie Watts
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Sliding Doors: Your Story is the new mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this week's episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Cassie Watts. Cassie's Sliding Doors moment is a true moment of timing, after receiving a random whatsap message led to a life changing experience for her and her family. Click here to …
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Ep77: SDYS- When the stars aligned across the world with Anna & Mark
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Sliding Doors: Your Story is the new mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this week's episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Anna and Mark. Anna and Mark's Sliding Doors moment is straight out of a Richard Curtis movie and is an incredible 'meant to be', whirlwind love story that brought two people together f…
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Ep76: SDYS- A modern day love story with Eve Squires
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Sliding Doors: Your Story is the new mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this week's episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Eve Squires. Eve's Sliding Doors moment is a modern day love story of how a friends accidental swipe, gave her a second chance of finding true love. Click here to apply to be on the nex…
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Ep75: SDYS- A life saving moment with Katie James
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Sliding Doors: Your Story is the mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this week's episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Katie James. Katie's Sliding Doors moment is the truest depiction of fate and meant to be, when a one in 22 million chance meeting led to her saving someone's life and is a beautiful story …
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Simmer Rimmer is the Co-Presenter of Channels 4's Sunday Brunch, a Chef and a Restaurateur. His first restaurant Greens has just celebrated its 33rd anniversary and he has 19 other restaurants across the UK. Simon can be seen alongside Tim Lovejoy every Sunday on 'Sunday Brunch' and regularly across our TV screens. He has also written 5 successful …
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We Are Twinset (AKA Sarah Ellis and Philippa Ross), are Creative Directors, Stylists, Content Creators and the founders of the brands We Are Twinset and WAT the brand. We Are Twinset has become the leading online destination for luxury content creation, synonymous with timeless style, innovative brand partnerships and trend defining fashion with a …
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BONUS EP: Sliding Doors with Strictly Come Dancing
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Surprise! We have a bonus episode for you....To celebrate the launch of Strictly Come Dancing we wanted to take a look back at some of the best bits from previous judges, contestants and presenters that have been on Sliding Doors. This episode we will hear Strictly moments from Janette Manrara- former professional and now presenter of It Takes Two,…
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Peter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for his detective superintendent Roy Grace series, now a hit ITV drama ‘Grace’ AND writing 19 consecutive Sunday Times no.1 best sellers! Much loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners, he has won over 40 awards for his work including the WH Smith Best Crime Author of Al…
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Johnny Ball is a television personality and has been inspiring the nation with Maths and Science for 46 years! He spent 3 years in the RAF and began his career as a Butlins red coat and was a successful comedian for 17 years. He also wrote and presented over 20 children's TV series including Crackerjack, Think of a number and Play School and has wo…
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Dane Baptiste is a stand-up comedian, writer and presenter and is hailed as one of the most exciting acts in British Comedy. In 2014 he made history as the first black British act to be nominated for a comedy award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and since then has had numerous sell out nationwide and world tours. He regularly appears on TV and Ra…
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Ep69: Sliding Doors with Sian Welby
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Sian Welby is a radio and television presenter best known as the co-host of the Capital Breakfast Show alongside Roman Kemp. Her career started as a weather girl for Channel 5 however she made headlines across the globe when her Star Wars weather forecast went viral! Sian has previously hosted shows on Heart FM and can be seen regularly hosting sho…
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Ep68: Sliding Doors with Owain Wyn Evans
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Owain Wyn Evans is an award-winning television and radio presenter- best known as the BBC North West tonight and BBC Breakfast weather presenter, as well as the host on the early breakfast show on BBC Radio 2 recorded in Cardiff. In 2020 Owain found international fame when a video of him drumming went viral and became the platform for his record br…
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Reesa Lake, Head Of Creator Agency & Partnerships At LTK: The Power of Relationships In The Creator Economy & Best Practices For LTK
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If you’ve been following us for a while, you know how much we love talking about LTK, which is why we’re so excited to be joined by Reesa Lake, VP of the Head of Creator Agency & Partnerships at LTK. We discuss her role in bringing economic opportunities to creators across various platforms, categories, and demographics. Reesa is known for being a …
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April Lockhart, Clean Beauty Expert, Inclusive Marketer & Lifestyle Creator: Transitioning From Corporate Girlie To Freelance Influencer
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Today, we’re chatting with April Lockhart, a clean beauty expert, marketer, lifestyle creator, and former Director of Influencer & Partnerships at ILIA. With six years of experience in the influencer space, April has a deep understanding of social media marketing and how to inspire a digital audience. She is also a passionate advocate for disabilit…
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Ep67: Sliding Doors with Dan Schreiber
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Dan Schreiber is a podcaster, comedian, author, producer and professional fact-hunter. He is best known for his podcasts 'No Such Thing As A Fish' and 'We Can be Weirdos' as well as being a QI elf on the popular TV show. His podcasts are regularly in the top ten podcast charts and have over 430 million downloads. Dan is also author of The Theory of…
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Callen Hamilton, Founder Of Sway Social: Mastering Affiliate Marketing & Building A Collaborative Team
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Today, we are joined by Callen Hamilton, founder of Sway Social and a long-time collaborator, to discuss the world of influencer project management, adjusting to the algorithm, and affiliate marketing. With her extensive experience working with creators, Callen highlights the importance of building a collaborative team to grow your brand. In our co…
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Chanté Joseph is a writer, journalist, presenter and host of the Guardian's Pop Culture Podcast and frequently writes for publications including British Vogue, the i paper, Gal-Dem and the Huffington Post. She is a versatile journalist, with her work ranging from celebrity interviews to cultural commentary and first-person reportage. Chanté also pr…
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Jenny Park, Leader Of Brand Partnerships At LinkedIn: How To Craft Your Brand Niche & Make Six Figures As A Micro-Creator
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When Jenny Park was rejected by the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, she set out to create her own opportunities. Now, she is a personal finance content creator and leader of brand partnerships at LinkedIn, collaborating with high-profile talents like Ryan Reynolds, Mindy Kaling, and Mr. Beast. Jenny joins us today to discuss how she bridges the gap betwee…
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This week's episode is a little different than usual....To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the film Sliding Doors, and to mark the 160th anniversary of the tube, we have come together to bring you an exclusive compilation episode. We reached out to TfL staff, customers and the general public- to find out some amazing Sliding Doors moments you hav…
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Chelsea Becker, Founder Of Becker Editorial: Going Behind-The-Scenes Of Your Favorite Influencer’s Instagram Feed
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Chelsea Becker, the founder of Becker Editorial, to unpack the behind-the-scenes content curation of your favorite creators. Becker Editorial specializes in helping creators, influencers, and small brands grow by planning their digital content, strategizing Instagram feeds, aligning creativity …
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Ep64: Sliding Doors with Sarah Pinborough
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Sarah Pinborough is a New York Times bestselling, Sunday Times number one and International best-selling author and screenwriter, including Behind Her Eyes, Dead to her and Insomnia. She has published more than 25 novels across various genres including thriller and fantasy, and is published in over 30 territories worldwide. Sarah has also been a sc…
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Maddie Raedts, Creative Entrepreneur & Founder Of Bond: Disrupting The Traditional Commerce Model Of Influencer Marketing
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Maddie Raedts, a creative entrepreneur who launched her first company at 21 and is now working on her new venture, Bond, joins us today to discuss her career in entrepreneurship and her goal of revolutionizing influencer marketing. Maddie introduced Bond to disrupt the traditional commerce model. In our conversation, Maddie breaks down the details …
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Cuppy, professionally known as DJ Cuppy, is a Nigerian DJ, Radio host and Producer with over 9 million followers on Instagram and recently graduated from Oxford University with a Master's degree in African Studies. Her DJ life has taken her to amazing places including Glastonbury, the Monaco Grand Prix and the Elton John Aids Foundation Gala. She s…
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Dianna Cohen, Founder Of Crown Affair: Navigating Influencer Marketing To Build Your Brand
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On today's episode, we’re chatting with our new haircare bestie, Dianna Cohen! She is the founder and CEO of Crown Affair, a haircare brand empowering people to redefine their relationship with their hair through accessible luxury products, guidance, and community. In our conversation, Dianna shares her journey building the brand and her approach t…
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Ep62: Sliding Doors with Ranvir Singh
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Ranvir Singh is an award-winning presenter and best known as a broadcaster and former political editor on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. She spent 12 years at the BBC as a producer, reporter and presenter on both regional and national radio and television. She co-presented BBC North West Tonight for nearly five years and throughout her career she has …
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Jules Acree, Digital Creator & Founder Of The Homebodies: The Value Of Diversifying Your Online Platforms
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In the current digital space, it's more crucial than ever before to diversify your online brand and develop multiple revenue streams, because you never know if platforms like Instagram or TikTok will suddenly shut down. Today we're joined by Jules Acree, a multi-platform digital content creator and entrepreneur, as she shares her insights on mindfu…
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Taylor Loren, Content Creator & Social Strategist: How To Grow Your Instagram & Use The Algorithm To Your Advantage
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Between the dwindling follower counts and unpredictable engagement, Instagram is one of the most frustrating platforms for creators right now. We invited social strategist Taylor Loren onto the pod to learn about how to cut through the noise on Reels and grow on Instagram. Taylor is the brilliant mind behind @reelstips, which she organically grew t…
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Trend Report: 3 Ways To Make Money As An Influencer
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There are three main ways to monetize your social media following: in-app, external apps, and brand collaborations. In this episode, I touch on how to flex into each area and diversify your revenue as a content creator. Some of these approaches are more lucrative than others, but the idea is to be in the driver’s seat of your personal brand and max…
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Kinya Clairborne, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of STYLE & SOCIETY Magazine: How To Diversify Your Skillset As An Influencer
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Kinya Clairborne is an award-winning content creator and the founder and editor-in-chief of STYLE & SOCIETY Magazine. Not only is she an amazing example of how to transition from corporate girlie to full-time influencer, but she’s also managed to heavily diversify her brand and work with big names like Honda, Macy’s, and L’Oreal. In our conversatio…
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