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The Creative Edition Podcast

375 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago -

The Creative Edition Podcast empowers creatives to discover, grow, and own their brand. The Creative Edition (formerly known as the Content Creatives Podcast) is hosted by Seattle content creator Emma Cortes Ellendt (@emmasedition). She shares influencer tips and lessons she's learned navigating the influencer world. Emma dives into the tools and strategies to execute content creation for social media channels and to build your online community. She also invites guests, both in and outside the influencer industry to discuss their perspectives on the creator economy. Emma also talks about recognizing and asking for your value as a content creator. Emma also shares what it's like being casted for influencer marketing campaigns as well as sales, business, and marketing best practices for creators.

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How do you grow your Instagram audience in 2021?

October 19, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Today, we’re breaking down 4 main strategies to help you grow your Instagram audience. Usually, people look for quick tactics to grow on the app. But we’re going in depth to help you understand what helps you build your community on Instagram. With over one billion users on Instagram, it can feel daunting and overwhelming to figure out how to establish and grow your brand on Instagram today.  But the truth is, it’s never too late to start and build your Instagram. We’re here to tell you th...

Mini-sode: "Help! I'm stuck at X following number!"

October 14, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Have you ever felt stuck at a following number before? Us too! In today’s mini-sode we’re going to be sharing a few tips on shifting your perspective around feeling stuck. Just because you aren’t growing with a following number, doesn’t mean you aren’t growing. Tip 1: Reflect on your GOALS.   One way to shift and pivot your mindset is to take a step back and reflect on your goals. ·      Did you lay out a goal at the beginning of the year to expand and diversify your brand by X amount?  ...

How to Plan a Month's Worth of Content in Advance

October 12, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Today, we’re going to talk about how you can plan a month’s worth of content in advance! So if you’re a busy content creator and are wanting to get ahead on your content, this podcast episode is for you. Step #1: Establish your content pillars A content pillar (or niche) is a specific topic or segment you create content around. And surprise! You can have more than one content pillar. The Content Creatives Podcast mission statement is to: empower creatives to DISCOVER, GROW, AND OWN their...

Mini-sode: How are you motivated? + Breaking Down Motivation Types

October 07, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Today, we’re going to talk about intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation and 6 different motivation types. If you’re a content creator or influencer whose looking for more motivation in life, understanding how you’re motivated can help you. INTRINSIC MOTIVATION: According to American Psychology Association (APA), intrinsic motivations are linked to our feelings. It’s an incentive to engage or participate in an activity that derives from pleasure in the activity itself.   ·      You do things ...

Meet Amanda, Vice President of Influencer Marketing at Edelman + What PR Agencies Look for In Influencers

October 05, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

Today, we have Amanda, the Vice President of Influencer Marketing at Edelman. If you haven’t heard of Edelman before, Edelman is a global communications/Public Relations firm. We’re so excited to have Amanda on the podcast today shed some light on what Public Relations companies look for in influencers. Here are a few questions we ask Amanda during this interview: Getting noticed and being casted for campaigns: ·      How do you find creators you’re interested in working with? How do crea...

Mini-sode: Where to Find Dresses & Gowns for Your Next Photoshoot

September 30, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MB

Are you looking for a dreamy dress or ball gown for an upcoming photo shoot? In today’s mini-sode we’re sharing where we source our fun gowns and dresses for our photos.  Location #1: Selkie!  If you know me, you know I’m absolutely obsessed with Selkie dresses! Over the last year I’ve fallen in love with their romantic and unique style and have started to build out my colorful collection. They also offer dresses of different lengths and fabrics and are size inclusive.   Location #2: Rent...

Mini-sode: Where to Find Dresses & Gowns for Your Next Photoshoot

September 30, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MB

Are you looking for a dreamy dress or ball gown for an upcoming photo shoot? In today’s mini-sode we’re sharing where we source our fun gowns and dresses for our photos.  Location #1: Selkie!  If you know me, you know I’m absolutely obsessed with Selkie dresses! Over the last year I’ve fallen in love with their romantic and unique style and have started to build out my colorful collection. They also offer dresses of different lengths and fabrics and are size inclusive.   Location #2: Rent...

Ask me Anything! Emma Celebrates Her 1st Year as Full-Time Content Creator

September 28, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Today we’re celebrating Emma’s first year as a full-time content creator! Emma’s answering your questions you submitted on Instagram. We’ll be talking about content creation tips, her thoughts on reels, and more!  Question 1: “How do you balance content creation with real life?” Submitted by: Marissa from @marissa.daily based out of Northern Virginia  Question 2: “How do you stay focused and strategize an overall content plan for the month/quarter/year?” Submitted by: Lauren from @laurentr...

Mini-sode: Instagram Insider's Fall & Beauty Trends 2021

September 24, 2021 01:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MB

Did you know that Instagram has their own blog where they release official updates and trends to watch out for? In today’s mini-sode we’re sharing the fashion and beauty trends from Instagram’s Insider Editor-In-Chief, communications team, and more. Read the full blog post on Instagram Insider: Fashion & Beauty Issue 2021. Trend #1: Come on Get Happy  Think bold colors, bright prints, and upbeat motifs. From colorful eye-make up to floral, groovy prints on nails and clothes, this happy tr...

5 Places to Find Inspiration When You're in a Creative Rut

September 21, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Today we’re sharing 5 places to find inspiration when you’re in a creative rut. If you’ve ever been in a creative block, you know how frustrating it can be figure out how to overcome it or find inspiration. We hope today’s episode can help you find inspiration if you need it.    Before you look for inspiration, we recommend pivoting. If you’re experience feelings of frustration, anger, or discouragement around hitting a creative block and not knowing what to create, it’s a sign that it’s ti...

Mini-sode: How do you attract potential brands to work with you as an influencer?

September 16, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.79 MB

With Q4 almost here, we wanted to share a few tips to help you attract potential brand partnerships as an influencer.  Tip #1: Revamp your Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Blog bio.  Your social media or webpage is your online resume. Your bio needs to include: ·      Your name – It’s 2021 and we’re still seeing creators forget to put their name. Please include your name ·      Your purpose, mission statement, or content pillars that you create content about ·      Your location – City or St...

Don’t Let These Fears Hold You Back from Asking to be Paid as an Influencer

September 14, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Today, we’re going to talk about 3 fears that might be holding you be back from asking to be paid as an influencer. We’re going to breakdown these fears and offer some advice on how reframe and overcome these fears as creators. The first fear we want to talk about is: “I feel like the brand is going to ghost me if I’m asking for too much”  You guys recently shared with us that ONE of the most intimating parts of negotiating with a brand is the fear of getting ghosted if your rate is too h...

Minisode: How to deal with the judgement of being an iNfLuEncEr

September 09, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Today we’re discussing how we deal with judgement with being an influencer. Judgement can instigate fear and fear can keep you from creating content for your passions, sharing what you love, and expressing who you are. So we want to talk about dealing with judgment and not letting it stop you as a creator.  Tip #1: The most important opinion out there is your own opinion of yourself. Tip #2: People will JUDGE you and have opinions – NO MATTER what you do, what you say, where you live, and ...

4 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help Find Your Niche

September 07, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Today we’re sharing 4 questions to ask yourself to help find your niche. If you’re struggling to figure out what your niche should be for your TikTok, Instagram, blog, or YouTube channel, or podcast, this podcast episode is for you. What is a niche? A niche is a specific topic or segment you create content around. Why do you need a niche? People online are usually searching for specific things. Even if they’re just browsing on Pinterest or Reddit, they are scrolling with their interests i...

Mini-sode: The Practice of Pivoting when You Don’t Feel Like You’re Thriving

September 02, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MB

Today we’re sharing the practice of pivoting. If you’re struggling with creating content online or you’re in a creative block, this podcast episode is for you. We continue the conversation about applying mindfulness to your creative passion and career and introduce the practice of pivoting. The Process of Pivoting encourages us to: ·      Experience the negative emotion ·      Ask what is that we do want/Identify what we want ·      And turn our attention to the thing that we want You ...

4 Mindfulness Practices to Apply to Content Creation

August 31, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Today, we’re going to be sharing mindfulness practices to apply to your creative career or content creation side-hustle. If you’re looking for new ways to approach content creation and mindset shifts, this podcast episode is for you. Before we jump into the four practices, we first want to define what mindfulness is.   The dictionary definition of Mindfulness is the quality or state of being conscious and aware about something. It can also be defined as being fully present or aware of wher...

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome as Content Creators & Influencers

August 24, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Today we’re going to be discussing imposter syndrome as content creators and influencer. Plus, sharing a few tips on how to overcome imposter syndrome if it’s something you’re currently dealing with in your creative passions and careers.  Before we jump into tips about overcoming imposter syndrome, we want to first define what imposter syndrome is.  According to Harvard Business Review, Imposter syndrome is:  Defined as a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident s...

Mini-sode: Is it time consuming being a content creator?

August 19, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Today we’re discussing the time it takes to be a content creator from both the perspective of someone who works full-time and balances content creation on the SIDE as well as someone who has taken content creation full-time. Tune in to hear both Emma (who has taken content creation full-time) and Maddy's (still doing content creation as a side hustle) perspective and answers to this question. Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition Follow Maddy on Instagram: @m...

What Content Creator Life Stage are You?

August 17, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

We’re breaking down Content Creator Life Stages. So many influencers struggle and ask themselves what they should be focusing on when it comes to building their content creation career. The truth is, understanding what life stage you’re at can help you define your focus. Content Creator Life Stage #1: Seed As a seed, you’re a new influencer. You just started your TikTok, YouTube or Instagram. Questions you might asking yourself as a seed asking: ·      Who am I as a brand? ·      How d...

3 Tips for Small Businesses Getting Started with Social Media

August 12, 2021 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.68 MB

Today, we’re sharing 3 quick tips for small businesses getting started with social media for the first time. If you’ve recently launched a business or your family business as tasked you with building up the social media presence, this mini-sode is for you. Tip 1: Identify your business goals and then identify your social media marketing goals One common mistake new businesses and small businesses make is that they look at social media and assume it’s going to equate to sales. While socia...

Shaking Things Up with Olivia & Lisa from the Salt & Pepper Podcast

August 10, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

Today, we have Olivia and Lisa from the Salt and Pepper Podcast.  We learn the ladies behind the lifestyle podcast of Salt and Pepper and we also shake things up  with the Get to Know Me section of today's interview.  We ask and answer questions like: ·      What’s one place you’d like to live? ·      Are you a morning person or a night owl? ·      What’s your favorite season? ·      What’s a taboo topic that you wish wasn’t so taboo? Tune into the Salt and Pepper Podcast's episode with...

Mini-sode: A Recap of Our Sequim Lavender Field Visit

August 06, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MB

Today we’re going to be sharing a recap of our visit to the lavender fields. If you’re thinking of visiting a lavender field this season, this episode is for you! A few weeks ago, we ventured to Sequim, WA – located about 2 ½-3 hours outside of Seattle in the Olympic Peninsula. We visited lavender fields, a castle Airbnb, and a diner, and we thought it would be fun to share a recap of our weekend trip there. Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition Follow Maddy ...

How Ayana from @ayanagabriellelage Built, Established, and Grew Her Brand

August 04, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Today, we have Ayana from Asked by Ayana Podcast and @ayanagabriellelage as our podcast guest. Ayana is a Tampa based lifestyle influencer. We chat with Ayana and learn how she built, established, and grew her brand.  We chat with Ayana and ask her: What inspired her to start creating content for her blog? What was her experience like going viral last year? How was her experience after her viral moment? What inspired her to launch her podcast? We learn about her background in newspaper ...

Mini-sode: What are SMART Goals?

July 29, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.27 MB

Today we’re sharing what SMART goals are! Since we reviewed what a Quarterly Business Review (or QBR) is in this week's full episode, we wanted to share how you can create  SMART goals when you do your own QBR. SMART is an acronym created by Jan O’Neill and Anne Conzemius. It’s purpose is to help you create clear and productive goals to help you grow in your business and/or personal life. You can read more in their book, “The Power of SMART Goals”. We breakdown what each letter of SMART st...

Q2 2021 Recap for Maddy and Emma

July 27, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

We are reflecting on the second quarter of 2021 (April-June) and sharing our highs, lows, life updates, and what we are looking forward to in Q3. First, we want to start by sharing why we do these quarterly reviews. If you’ve worked in a corporate office before, you may have heard the term Quarterly Business Review (QBR). As creators making money from our business, it’s important that we treat it like one! If you're unfamiliar with quarterly business reviews (QBRs),  QBR is a quarterly re...

5 Easy Summer Props to Pose With

July 22, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MB

Today we’re sharing 5 easy summer props to pose with! We’re sharing tips on using props you already have around your house and a few inexpensive ways to find props for your next photo shoot. Prop #1: Pool floaties  You don’t even need a pool to pose with a pool floatie. You can use pool floaties to pose at lake or even your backyard with a sprinkler. Pool floaties are a great way to add a pop of color. Plus, you can deflate them and they’re easy to pack and store.   One of the best spots...

5 Easy Summer Props to Pose With

July 22, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MB

Today we’re sharing 5 easy summer props to pose with! We’re sharing tips on using props you already have around your house and a few inexpensive ways to find props for your next photo shoot. Prop #1: Pool floaties  You don’t even need a pool to pose with a pool floatie. You can use pool floaties to pose at lake or even your backyard with a sprinkler. Pool floaties are a great way to add a pop of color. Plus, you can deflate them and they’re easy to pack and store.   One of the best spots...

A recap of Instagram’s Blog Post: Shedding More Light on How Instagram Works

July 20, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Are you frustrated about Instagram’s darn algorithm? Well on June 8th 2021, Instagram released a blog post shedding light on how Instagram works. We’re recapping the blog post + sharing our thoughts and opinions about what influencers and creators can take away from the blog post. #1 What is the algorithm?  The first thing Instagram addresses is the misconception of the “Algorithm”. The truth is that Instagram doesn’t have JUST ONE algorithm that oversees what people do and don’t see on ...

Mini-sode: 4 Lessons We’ve Learned As Content Creators

July 16, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

One way we’ve learned to be better content creators is by learning from each other and learning from other content creators. We hope these real-life lessons we’ve learned can help give you insight and a little bit of perspective in your own influencer journey. Lesson #1: It’s okay to talk about money as content creators and influencers There’s been more and more discussions about how some influencers are unsure about talking about money and how it breeds the comparison game. But as women ...

4 TikTok Tips for Beginners

July 13, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Today, we’re going to be sharing 4 TikTok Tips for beginners. If you’re looking to get started on TikTok, this podcast episode is for you! What is TikTok? TikTok is a short-form video sharing social media platform. It’s been around for years and actually launched in 2016 by Beijing-based parent company called Bytedance. In 2017, ByteDance was acquired by Musical.ly, and it took off in Europe and North America. In 2021, the company is projected to hit a billion users. Tip #1: Get famili...

Mini-sode: 3 Ways to Improve Your Pitch

July 08, 2021 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.52 MB

In today’s mini-sode, we’re sharing 3 quick ways to improve your pitches. If you’re pitching brands this summer or for fall partnerships, this podcast episode is for you.  Tip #1: Test out eye-catching subject lines One thing we’ve learned is to include the name of the brand and your brand name in the email. Additionally, one way to create an eye-catching subject line is to include an action or even a little preview of what you’re pitching. ·      Example: Influencer Partner Request: Bran...

Mini-sode: 3 Ways to Improve Your Pitch

July 08, 2021 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.52 MB

In today’s mini-sode, we’re sharing 3 quick ways to improve your pitches. If you’re pitching brands this summer or for fall partnerships, this podcast episode is for you.  Tip #1: Test out eye-catching subject lines One thing we’ve learned is to include the name of the brand and your brand name in the email. Additionally, one way to create an eye-catching subject line is to include an action or even a little preview of what you’re pitching. ·      Example: Influencer Partner Request: Bran...

4 Ways to NOT Leave Money on the Table with Your Brand Partnerships

July 06, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Today, we’re going to be sharing how to NOT leave any money on the table on your brand partnerships. If you’re starting to work with brands or have hopes of working with brands in the future, these tips are for you. Tip #1: Raise your rates  Before you even talk or negotiate with a brand, one thing you need to do (if you haven’t done it yet), is raise your rates. If you haven’t raised your rates this year or this quarter, you are leaving money on the table.  WHY is it important to raise ...

4 Ways to NOT Leave Money on the Table with Your Brand Partnerships

July 06, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Today, we’re going to be sharing how to NOT leave any money on the table on your brand partnerships. If you’re starting to work with brands or have hopes of working with brands in the future, these tips are for you. Tip #1: Raise your rates  Before you even talk or negotiate with a brand, one thing you need to do (if you haven’t done it yet), is raise your rates. If you haven’t raised your rates this year or this quarter, you are leaving money on the table.  WHY is it important to raise ...

Mini sode: 3 Things to Focus on INSTEAD of the Following Number

July 02, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MB

In today’s minisode, we’re sharing 3 things to focus on instead of that following number. Whether you’re looking at the number of YouTube subscribers, Instagram followers, TikTok followers, and more, it can get really frustrating just being focused on the numbers.  #1 Instead of focus on the number of followers, focus on: Creating Content ·      Are you happy with the photos, the blog posts, and the videos you create?  ·      Do you love taking or posing photos, writing the blog posts, or ...

8 Things to Include in Your Media Kit

June 29, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Today we’re going to be discussing media kits and what things to include on your media kit. If you’ve never heard of a media kit before or you’re looking to revamp your media kit, this episode is for you. What is a media kit? A media kit is essentially a resume for your blog, Instagram, TikTok, and online presence. Your photo, contact info, and what your blog is about all go on your media kit. You can also share to brands, public relations firms, and other influencer organizations what serv...

8 Things to Include in Your Media Kit

June 29, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Today we’re going to be discussing media kits and what things to include on your media kit. If you’ve never heard of a media kit before or you’re looking to revamp your media kit, this episode is for you. What is a media kit? A media kit is essentially a resume for your blog, Instagram, TikTok, and online presence. Your photo, contact info, and what your blog is about all go on your media kit. You can also share to brands, public relations firms, and other influencer organizations what serv...

Mini-sode: 3 Ways to Drive Engagement on Instagram

June 24, 2021 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MB

On today’s mini-sode, we’re sharing 3 ways to drive engagement on Instagram. If you’re looking to change up your content strategy and improve your engagement rate, this podcast episode is for you! Tip #1: Create save-able content ·      Savable content is any photo or video that has been saved by your audience. ·      You know if your audience is saving your content by looking at the analytics of each posts.  Examples of savable content: ·       Sharing a review or recommendations ·  ...

Mini-sode: 3 Ways to Drive Engagement on Instagram

June 24, 2021 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MB

On today’s mini-sode, we’re sharing 3 ways to drive engagement on Instagram. If you’re looking to change up your content strategy and improve your engagement rate, this podcast episode is for you! Tip #1: Create save-able content ·      Savable content is any photo or video that has been saved by your audience. ·      You know if your audience is saving your content by looking at the analytics of each posts.  Examples of savable content: ·       Sharing a review or recommendations ·  ...

Is this a brand collaboration or a SCAM!?

June 22, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Today we’re going to be sharing 5 tips to help you determine and validate whether or not you’re getting a brand partnership in your inbox or a SCAM. Have you ever received an email from a brand asking to collaborate with you, but you aren’t sure whether or not it’s a scam?  Tip # 1: Before you hit reply, make sure the brand is a real company Step 1 in figuring out whether or not it’s a brand collaboration or a scam is to verify that it’s coming from a real company. Here are a few easy w...

Is this a brand collaboration or a SCAM!?

June 22, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Today we’re going to be sharing 5 tips to help you determine and validate whether or not you’re getting a brand partnership in your inbox or a SCAM. Have you ever received an email from a brand asking to collaborate with you, but you aren’t sure whether or not it’s a scam?  Tip # 1: Before you hit reply, make sure the brand is a real company Step 1 in figuring out whether or not it’s a brand collaboration or a scam is to verify that it’s coming from a real company. Here are a few easy w...

Mini-sode: 3 Tips to Help You Set and Achieve Your Goals

June 17, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MB

Today, we’ll be sharing 3 quick tips to help you set and accomplish your goals. We’re approaching the halfway point of 2021, and it’s a great time to check in with your goals or even set new ones if you’re feeling inspired. Tip #1 on Goal Setting: Make sure you’re focusing on your actual goals, and not a place of lack  It can be really easy to focus on the reasons why we can’t achieve our goals, the barriers, and the constraints like: ·      The Instagram algorithm ·      The influencer...

Course Preview: Build an Engaged Audience with Your Content Plan & Strategy

June 15, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Today, we’re sharing a course preview of Emma’s upcoming course: Build an Engaged Audience with Your Content Plan & Strategy. If you’re ready to learn how to build an engaged community online with your own plan and strategy, this podcast episode and upcoming course is for you. I think one thing we can all relate to as a content creators and influencers is the struggle, the confusion, and sometimes the anguish of building your community online. Especially when you’re first starting out.  Bu...

Course Preview: Build an Engaged Audience with Your Content Plan & Strategy

June 15, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Today, we’re sharing a course preview of Emma’s upcoming course: Build an Engaged Audience with Your Content Plan & Strategy. If you’re ready to learn how to build an engaged community online with your own plan and strategy, this podcast episode and upcoming course is for you. I think one thing we can all relate to as a content creators and influencers is the struggle, the confusion, and sometimes the anguish of building your community online. Especially when you’re first starting out.  Bu...

Mini-sode: 5 Things You Should Include in Your Instagram Bio

June 10, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MB

On today’s mini-sode, we’re sharing a few critical elements that your Instagram bio needs to have. #1 Your Name If you don’t want people to just call you by your Instagram handle, we recommend including your name in your bio.  #2 Your purpose or shortened version of your mission statement It’s really important to give a brief description of what people can expect from your page. It’s also important to include what describes your page.   #3 Your location One thing to be mindful of is that...

When should you accept a gifted brand collaboration?

June 08, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Today we’ll be sharing some guiding questions to help you determine whether or not to accept a gifted brand collaboration. If you’ve been getting gifted partnership opportunities in your inbox and you don’t know if you should accept it, this episode is for you. We share a few questions to ask yourself before you accept that gifted brand partnership: Question 1: What’s the opportunity cost of accepting the brand collaboration? If you’ve never heard of opportunity cost before, opportunity ...

Mini-sode: What is Whitelisting?

June 03, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

On today’s mini-sode, we’ll be defining what is whitelisting and we’ll be sharing our opinions about whitelisting for content creators and brands. Definition: Whitelisting means an influencer grants a brand partner advertising permission to your Facebook Page or Instagram account. Brands can create and pay for Facebook and Instagram ads that run from the Instagram’s handle. Why would brands want to whitelisting influencer content? ·      Whitelisting allows brands further influencer cont...

5 Ways Influencers Can Make Money Online

June 01, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Today, we’ll be sharing different ways content creators can explore making money online. There are so many ways to monetize your career as an influencer. We want to introduce you to 5 income streams influencers can use to build their businesses. #1 One way influencers can make money online is through brand partnerships  One way content creators can monetize their influencer is by working with brands. Brands hire content creators to produce short form/long-form videos, photos, and copy (wri...

5 Ways Influencers Can Make Money Online

June 01, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Today, we’ll be sharing different ways content creators can explore making money online. There are so many ways to monetize your career as an influencer. We want to introduce you to 5 income streams influencers can use to build their businesses. #1 One way influencers can make money online is through brand partnerships  One way content creators can monetize their influencer is by working with brands. Brands hire content creators to produce short form/long-form videos, photos, and copy (wri...

6 Ways to Practice Self-Care as a Content Creator/Influencer

May 18, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

 Today, in honor of mental health awareness month, we will be sharing 6 ways that you can practice self-care as a content creator or influencer! Mental health is so important in our field, so we are excited to share these tips with you. The first way is to find a posting schedule that works for you. One of the biggest misconceptions we have about ourselves as creators is that we need to be posting all. the. time. This simply isn't the case! The amount of energy that goes into each post ca...

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