Beyond Influence is hosted by Kwame Appiah, a content creator and member of the Netflix show Love is Blind, and Scott Sutton, CEO of Later, a leading social media management and influencer marketing app with 500K+ users. We’re diving into the future of social and why influencer marketing is at the center of it all. Hear from the industry’s best creators & brand marketers about their personal and professional journeys. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the ins and outs of influencer marke ...
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Unlike Me is the only podcast that dares to go where others don’t. From a former Hitman, to the Big Apple’s Mayor, to World Champion athletes and Billionaire CEO's…Felix Levine is on a quest to sit down with people who he has nothing in common with. New episodes drop every Monday morning at 8AM ET.
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The Vim Podcast is philosophers talking about politics. We step outside the news cycle and discuss the broader issues. thevimblog.com
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Join us as we discuss self-love and resilience with Izzy Zapata — Love is Blind and Perfect Match star turned content creator. In this episode, Izzy shares his journey of maintaining morale amid the relentless hustle of social media and the occasional challenge of online trolls. He reveals his strategies for knowing your worth and not selling yours…
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Join us as we talk with Netflix reality star and budding influencer, James Pendergrass, about expanding your creator skill set and staying relatable above all. In this episode, James chats about persevering through the slow periods that every creator faces, and emerging stronger by being true to yourself. We also discuss the importance of using you…
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EPISODE 7: Al Iaquinta Talks Fighting Khabib on 36 Hours Notice, Reveals Chaotic Stories from Time in UFC, and How to Win in Real Estate
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This episode is for my UFC and real estate fans. Today, I sit down with "Ragin" Al Iaquinta, one of the most beloved figures in the UFC. Some might remember him from his iconic post-fight outbursts, or when he took a championship fight on 36 hours notice against Khabib. Whether it's his exciting fights, or his desire to create his real estate empir…
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We chat with the dynamic Kay Brown of Betches and The Betchelor podcast about her journey to becoming a well known content creator. Kay talks about the importance of connecting with your audience one-on-one to build community. We discuss her growth from content creation as a hobby to a career, including how she dedicated more time and energy to her…
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Cole and Tezza, the visionary duo behind the Tezza app, created a seamless platform for content creation. Originating from a tight-knit bond as childhood friends, their relationship blossomed into romance and eventually dating and marriage. Combining Tezza's artistic flair in photography and art direction with Cole's experience in product developme…
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EPISODE 6: Chloé Crane-Leroux Talks Falling In Love With Former Childhood Classmate & Leading the Plant-Based Movement
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On this episode, Montreal's Chloé Crane-Leroux joins me to talk everything about her plant-based journey, using her photography skills to grow her social following to over a million people, and how she fell in love with a boy (now man) she knew from decades ago during COVID. All of this and more on this week's episode of Unlike Me.…
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EPISODE 5: SOLO EPISODE - Deep Diving Into My Relationship and Dating Someone Older, The Realities of Being a Young Entrepreneur, and Not Everyone Is Meant To Be In Your Life Forever
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This is my first true solo episode. I dive into my relationship and give my opinion on how to navigate an age gap in a relationship. I also get into the realities of working for myself and being a young entrepreneur, as well as knowing that not everyone is meant to be in your life forever. If you have any feedback, I'd love to hear it. Email me: fe…
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Episode 8: Mixoloshe/SMASHD - Nicole Wingard & Mike Chambers
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Tune in to our chat with Nicole The Intern, where we cover her journey and the significant steps she took that led to Mixoloshe’s upcoming rebrand to SMASHD. Plus, learn why her account is known as having "the best marketing strategy ever". In this episode, we talk with CMO Mike Chambers and Nicole about the importance of consistent content creatio…
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EPISODE 4: Netflix's Season 4 "Love Is Blind" Alumni Kwame Appiah Talks Process of Proposing Without Seeing His Wife, Future Together as a Couple, and Childhood in Ghana
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On Episode 4 of Unlike Me, I am joined by Netflix's Season 4 "Love Is Blind" alumni Kwame Appiah. On this episode, we discuss the entire Love Is Blind Process of proposing to someone you haven't met, as well as his journey growing up in a Ghanian village until the age of 8 without ever meeting his parents. June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Mont…
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Episode 7: Lindsay Van Bramer (PardonThyFrench)
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Join us as we explore the world of pet influencing and how this space is booming for creators like Lindsay Van Bramer and her dog, Beth, also known as PardonThyFrench. In this episode, we discuss how to make your pet relatable in a way that can be just as powerful as your connection with your audience. Learn how breaking free from management compan…
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Dive into the dynamic world of personal and professional growth with our guest, Tiffany Pennywell of Love is Blind! We’ll explore the journey of finding yourself and carving out your niche in the vast world of content creation. During this episode, Tiffany shares tips on building the confidence to post without fear of mistakes and the importance of…
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EPISODE 3: Dani Schulz Talks About Her Divorce, Why She's On The Fence About Having Kids, And Creating a Digital Empire
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Dani Schulz and I sit down for her first interview in English. The latina entrepreneur and content creator has already lived many lives, having been married and divorced, moving across countries numerous times, and starting an entire online empire. We get into it all on today's episode.By Felix Levine
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Episode 5: Marcel Cunningham - BasicallyIDoWrk
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Join us as we talk to Marcel Cunningham, better known as BasicallyIDoWrk, as he takes us through his exciting journey of turning video game streaming into a full-time career. In this episode, Marcel shares his thoughts on following your passions and how to set boundaries to ensure your hobby remains enjoyable even as it becomes your job. He discuss…
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EPISODE 2: Jason Tartick Opens Up About Public Breakup, Potential Fatherhood, and Why You Need To Talk Finances With Your Partner
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On this episode of Unlike Me, I sit down with Jason Tartick, former bachelor and reality TV star turned entrepreneur. Jason candidly talks about his public breakup, and how it lead him to writing his most recent book, Money Talks, about how to properly speak about money with your partner.By Felix Levine
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This week, we sit down with Jason Tartick, a Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author and host of Apple’s top-charting business podcast, "Trading Secrets." Jason’s journey is nothing short of inspiring — after a decade in corporate banking, he ventured into reality TV as a contestant on Season 14 of ABC's "The Bachelorette." Since then, he has succe…
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EPISODE 1: "Pilot" Pete Webber Talks Ending an Engagement on Live Television & What Life Looks Like as Full-Time Pilot
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Welcome to the next era of my podcast - welcome to Unlike Me. Today, I sit down with "Pilot" Pete Webber, one of the most popular Bachelors, who went from quietly flying planes to finding himself ending an engagement on live television. Let's break it down with him. Make sure to hit that subscribe button for new episodes of Unlike Me every Monday m…
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Meet Dr. Morgan, a seasoned relationship coach, attachment theory expert, and the creator of the E.S.L. Relationship Method. After leaving her clinical practice to share her insights on social media, Dr. Morgan has successfully transformed her passion for helping others into a thriving business — including her podcast with over 5 million downloads.…
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Chelsea Griffin Appiah is a reality TV personality who gained popularity after appearing on season 4 of Love is Blind, along with her now-husband Kwame Appiah. She transitioned from her career in pediatric speech therapy to a full-time content creator, and part-time working for Kinetic Content Casting, helping to cast future reality TV stars. Kwame…
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Welcome to the first episode of Beyond Influence! To kick things off, hosts Kwame Appiah and Scott Sutton chat about all things social and influencer marketing. Kwame tells all about his journey from sales to reality TV to content creator — and now, podcast host! Scott and Kwame discuss how they met and why they’re excited to co-host a podcast toge…
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Launch trailer for Beyond Influence podcast, hosted by Kwame Appiah and Scott SuttonBy Kwame Appiah & Scott Sutton
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Bran Flakez is one of the most talented online social media influencers and personalities. On this episode, we talk about his analytical approach to posting content, what it's really like to be an influencer, and how the corporate world helped him transition into being a full-time content creator.By Felix Levine
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Miranda Harrison is a songstress, curve model, and social media personality. On this episode of the podcast we talk about her experience as Miss West Virginia, the moment she went viral on social media, and how she looks to turn herself into a true brand.By Felix Levine
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Ben Sharf is an entrepreneur and the founder of Platter - a toolkit for increasing profitability on your Shopify store. On this episode we talk about how he almost died, the unglamorous realities of an entrepreneur, and how he aims to one day sell Platter.By Felix Levine
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Caspar Lee is one of the most successful content creators ever. Being one of the original big YouTube stars, with his channel accruing over 6.5m+ subscribers and over 800m+ views, Caspar has parlayed that success into the world of entrepreneurship and venture. On this episode, Caspar opens up about his ever-lasting anxiety around being an imposter,…
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Ian Bick was a convicted felon who was found guilty of defrauding investors when he was a late teen. After serving time in federal prison, he has since worked his way into the media and podcast space. On this episode we talk about what went wrong, his time in jail, and how he ultimately turned his life around.…
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Jimmy Sotos is a former basketball player and current content creator. On this episode we talk about him going viral, his transition into other businesses, and where he's at with his personal life.By Felix Levine
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Laura Sanko is back on the show nearly 2 years later, having become the first female color commentator in UFC History. On this episode we discuss her path to making sports history and what's next for her.By Felix Levine
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Sash is one of the most talented up and coming musical artists out of New York City. On this episode, we talk about his relationship to legendary producer Mike Dean, how he views his career trajectory, and how he finds his inspiration for his music.By Felix Levine
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Anthony "Pomp" Pompliano is an entrepreneur, investor, and lifelong learner. We talk about why entrepreneurs are the most important aspect of a growing capitalist society, understanding when/how to scale your business, and how the Pomplianos plan on raising their newborn daughter.By Felix Levine
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Taylor Lorenz is an author and journalist at The Washington Post, who writes about internet culture and the tech world. Her new book "Extremely Online" will be out this Tuesday, October 3rd.By Felix Levine
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Ankur Jain is the founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards. After graduating the University of Pennsylvania in 2011, Jain has held many high-level executive positions at renown companies, including formerly the VP of Product at Tinder, before founding Bilt Rewards. On this episode we talk about his delusional confidence, his desire not to age, and how he's …
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LD Williams is a former professional basketball player and now an Assistant Coach for the Brooklyn Nets. On this episode we talk about playing overseas professionally, as well as the transition into becoming part of the coaching staff of an NBA team with aspirations of becoming a Head Coach one day.By Felix Levine
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Sabrina Zohar is an entrepreneur and the host of her highly successful "Do the Work" podcast, which addresses the anxieties behind dating and relationships. On this episode, we uncover all of that.By Felix Levine
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The only 2x Eurovision winner and worldwide musical sensation Loreen joins Felix for an extremely candid conversation. On this episode, Loreen shares what it feels like to perform, her multiple silent retreats, and how she views her own spirituality.By Felix Levine
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Erin Blanchfield is one of the hottest prospects in all of MMA. On this episode, we talk about her rapid rise in the UFC, title aspirations, and how she could possibly retire earlier than one would expect.By Felix Levine
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Serena Kerrigan is an actress, content creator, influencer, and of course - the Queen of Confidence. On this episode we talk about how exes are comparable to spoiled milk, how she turned into Serena F****** Kerrigan (SFK), and when she plans on winning an Oscar.By Felix Levine
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Lauren Spencer-Smith is an extremely talented musical artist hailing from Vancouver, Canada. On this episode, we discuss her meteoric rise, how she learned to love again with her boyfriend, and she announces her latest album and upcoming tour.By Felix Levine
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Chicklet is back! On this episode, we talk about how we've become lovers and how Maleni is not surprised about this development, on whether married couples can be married but live apart, and how Chicklet and Maleni manage their relationship and business separately.By Felix Levine
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Stacey Ryan is an extremely talented musical artist. At just 22 years old, Ryan has already toured all around the world. On this episode we talk about her musical rise, how she desires (or doesn't want) to ever be too famous, and she got mobbed when she went to Indonesia.By Felix Levine
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Devonte Rosero is a mentalist & magician. On this episode, we talk about what it means to be a "mentalist" - the ins and outs of a fairly secretive group of people. We also dive into the layers of why Devonte became a magician, got into mentalism, and how it gave him his own sense of purpose. We finish the episode with Devonte doing one of his acts…
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Jordyn Woodruff is a content creator at Barstool Sports. She is the co-host of Mean Girl Pod, alongside her best friend Alex Bennett. The two have quickly created one of the most popular podcasts on the Barstool network. Some of her coworkers are jealous of this. On this episode, we talk about the development of Mean Girl Pod, her personal career a…
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Talia Lichtstein is a top content creator who does most of her work on TikTok and has amassed a significant and loyal following. On this episode, we go into the ins and outs of dating in NYC, living alone, and debating traditionally masculine and feminine traits in relationships.By Felix Levine
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Maleni Cruz is the better half of the internet's favorite couple - Chicklet & Maleni. On this episode, we talk about how she goes about creating her own brand other than just alongside Chicklet, maneuvering business & personal life when the two are so closely interconnected, and how her relationships with her family have manifested in her romantic …
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Randy Brown is a top welterweight fighter in the UFC, currently on a 4-fight win streak. His upcoming fight will take place on Saturday, February 11th at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia. On this episode, we talk about his upcoming fight, potentially going to the PFL, and I even try to convince him to one day get houses next to each other in Jamaica. Be…
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Billy McFarland is the infamous orchestrator of the "Fyre" festival, the most hyped-up music festival that never happened. After 4 years in jail, McFarland opens up about not only what really happened with Fyre, but also his own personal insecurities that led to the disaster, how he plans to live life after jail, and how he's planning to go about p…
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Skye Nicolson is one of the best boxers in the world and one of the most decorated Australian boxers in history, alongside her brother, Jamie Nicolson. Skye will be fighting this Saturday, February 4th at Madison Square Garden, as she continues her run towards becoming World Champion. On this episode, we talk about her need to decide shortly about …
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Capital T is a Kosovo-Albanian rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. On this episode we talk about his experience growing up through the war, his musical rise, and his dislike for fame.By Felix Levine
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Diego Osorio is a co-founder and Chief Creative Officer for Lobos 1707 Tequila. On this episode we talk about the brand's inception, how LeBron James became a major investor, and his extreme distaste for cilantro and mint.By Felix Levine
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Caroline Baniewicz is a comedian and content creator, currently working at Barstool Sports. On this episode we talk about her cult-like upbringing, the Kanye West debacle, and some of her strangest auditions.By Felix Levine
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Sho Madjozi is one of the best rappers in the world. Hailing from South Africa, Madjozi has made her way over to the United States, where she has recently been featured on tour opening for Stromae. On this episode we talk about the cultural differences/misconceptions about South Africa, the art of learning to love, and how her poetry background has…
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