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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Episode 21: Colin Rocker - First-Gen Professionals & The Different Paths to 6-Figures
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Meet Colin Rocker, a career-focused content creator and advocate with an audience of over 360,000 (and some impressive brand partnerships with Glassdoor, L'Oréal, Microsoft, and Google). In this episode, Colin shares the lessons he's learned navigating his career on social media, spotlighting “first-gen professionals”, or the first ones in their fa…
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Episode 20: Kwame and Scott Get Personal - Burning Man, CEO Challenges, & Influencer Regrets
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It’s season two and co-hosts Kwame Appiah and Scott Sutton are back in the studio! Join Kwame and Scott as they take a deep dive into their respective roles at Later, their takes on the social media industry, and the most shocking things they’ve learned along the way. Plus, Scott shares some insight into being a CEO, the things he’s done along the …
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Meet Lexi Smith, the content creator behind the popular Instagram and TikTok accounts featuring her dalmatian, Wiley, who is known for his heart-shaped nose. Lexi started her journey into content creation six years ago when Wiley became a part of her life. Since then, they've captured the hearts of over 400k followers with their stunning nature pho…
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Meet Lia Haberman, creator economy expert, educator, and advisor to some of the world's largest and most well-known brands. In this episode, we discuss Lia’s journey from McGill University to her career as an advisor, where she helps leading companies define their social and influencer strategy. After over a decade in the editorial space, Lia turne…
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Join us as we chat with Linda Le, a content creator and entrepreneur who carved out her own space on LinkedIn. In this episode, we discuss how dropping out of college and facing early rejection led Linda to a career of authenticity. By creating personal content with genuine engagement, Linda has amassed a staggering 569,000 followers on LinkedIn, p…
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Tune in as we speak with Jessy Grossman, founder of Women in Influencer Marketing (WIIM), podcast host, and digital content leader. In this episode, we discuss how Jessy sold her talent agency and turned her passion project, WIIM, into the thriving community it is today. Jessy’s knack for strategic leadership has led to countless digital opportunit…
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Join us as we chat with podcaster, livestream host, and social media personality, Carla Marie, who stepped away from radio to blaze her own trail in the broadcast world. In this episode, we discuss Carla Marie’s journey in radio and her departure in 2020, when she and co-host (and boyfriend) Anthony, left radio to host The Carla Marie and Anthony S…
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Tune in for our episode with Michelle Young of The Bachelor, who boldly decided to step away from her career as a teacher to start a foundation and create content full-time. Michelle shares how she maintains her identity and stays grounded as her personal brand continues to grow. She shares her journey of finding her purpose, starting the Michelle …
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Join us as we talk with Netflix personality and gaming influencer, Avori, as she discusses staying true to herself while navigating the world of content creation. In this episode, Avori shares her insights on understanding brand safety as a creator and maintaining authenticity in your work. Listen to her story of fighting through doubt and building…
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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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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 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 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 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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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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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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