KONTENT QUEENS
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 212 ratingsKontent Queens is a weekly conversation about the complexities and nuances of the creator-driven social media economy. The episodic series is hosted by multi-faceted entrepreneurs and industry powerhouses Kia Marie (The Notorious K.I.A) and Vic Styles.
The Kontent Queens platform exists to inform creators, new and old, about the bounty of wealth and growth opportunities in the kontent creation industry and simultaneously share best practices for creators to have longevity in their careers.
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Episodes
#ForTheKulture
August 16, 2022 05:19 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBIn our season finale, we sit down with our magnificent Kontent Queens to witness the duo do what they do best, intersecting pop culture and social media with a flair and charisma uniquely their own. Kia and Vic discuss new social media apps on the horizon, celebrity turmoil, and creators who’ve experienced recent backlash. To close out our incredible second season, Kia and Vic reflect on what it has taken to arrive at this momentous occasion—celebrating our decorated alums, the dynamic team...
#HustleAndMotivate
August 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBIf you’re an admirer of the increase in Black men embracing new sides of their masculinity online, from deep cleaning their homes to booking manicures and practicing yoga, you’ve probably familiar with the eye-catching content of Carlos D. Harris Jr. On top of amassing a following of over 600K on Instagram, Carlos is also the C.E.O. of Harris Marketing & Media Group. A full-scale digital marketing agency. Carlos is also the Founder of N.E.P. STUDIOS, a Dallas-based photography studio and co...
#ReadYourContracts
August 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe world of content creation is filled with legalese, from contracts to copyrights to everything in between, and if you’re trying to make money in this business, you need to speak the language or know someone who does. Lucky for you, the Kontent Queens sat down with an expert attorney for the legal consultation you’ve been meaning to have but haven’t gotten around to. In this week’s episode, we speak with entertainment and intellectual property business Attorney Marissa Crespo. In the ente...
#ShowMeTheMoney
July 26, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBAs the Creator economy continues to expand, so must our methods of decorum both as brands and influencers. But what does that look like? In this week’s episode, we sit down with Shannae Ingleton Smith, Co-Founder & Head of Influencer Talent and Business Development at Kensington Grey Agency Inc. The conversation is a deep dive into professionalism within the creator economy, what creators can do to be taken seriously, how brands can foster stronger relationships with creators, and how both ...
#CreateSustainably
July 19, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBSo a brand has approached you to make content on their behalf, but you’re trying to decipher how to fulfill the brief while being true to yourself. As a content creator, you may ask yourself, how do I create content for clients that fit their needs but maintain my aesthetic? Insert creative strategist and content creator extraordinaire Skylar Marshai. If we’re talking about creating captivating content that evokes emotion and tells a story, we have to talk about Skylar Marshai. In this week...
#LiveOffline
July 12, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe idea of your content competing amongst the millions of people on Instagram can feel like a daunting task. You may ask yourself, “How can I gain notoriety in my niche? How can brands discover me?” Interestingly, the key to thriving online might be spending more time living and creating offline. In this week’s episode, we sit down with Besidone Amoruwa, an Instagram Executive in Instagram’s Innovative Partnerships Department, and the Black woman responsible for spotlighting Black beauty c...
#Intermission
July 05, 2022 07:00 - 52 seconds - 824 KBHey Kontent Kingdom, The Kontent Queens are taking a quick break this week and won't be publishing a full episode today. This week is a Federal Holiday in the United States; more importantly, we need some time to rest, reflect, and reenergize. Making dope shit ain't easy, so we're going to go sit down somewhere. But don't worry, we'll be back July 12th with episode four and a very very special guest. While we're away, please be sure to listen to episodes one through three of this season, ...
#TravelKontent
June 28, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 139 MBDestination and travel kontent continues to soar in popularity, and so do the creators who have made it their niche. But, what does it take to create captivating and awe-inspiring travel kontent? In this week’s episode, we hop aboard an international flight with pilot and explorer Tanyka Renee. The conversation is a deep dive into the complexities of creating destination kontent, how to secure hotel partnerships, and what it means to be working with brands as a travel influencer. This is K...
#BuildingDigitalCommunities
June 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBNana Agyemang created Every Stylish Girl (ESG) in 2016, intending to highlight non-traditional career paths that Black women didn’t traditionally hold. Since its inception, the community has grown exponentially, shifting from an assembly of digital darlings to lavish in-person networking parties appropriately entitled Sip N’ Slay. In this episode, we chat with Nana about her inspiration for creating ESG, what it takes to moderate and manage a digital community, how ESG has amplified her per...
#CreatorBurnout
June 14, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBWe get a much-needed check-in with Queen Kia & Queen Vic in our season opener. It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from our royal court here on the podcast, but if you follow them across all social media platforms, you know that the dynamic duo has been blessed to be booked and busy. With much anticipation, The Kontent Queens return to the Kingdom to share updates on all that’s happened since we last heard from them. Their accomplishments, pitfalls, and most importantly, how #creatorburnout...
#Season2Trailer
June 07, 2022 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBWelcome to Kontent Queens, a weekly conversation about the complexities and nuances of the creator-driven social media economy. Hosted by multi-faceted entrepreneurs and industry powerhouses Kia Marie (The Notorious K.I.A) and Vic Styles. The Kontent Queens platform exists to inform creators, new and old, about the bounty of wealth and growth opportunities in the kontent creation industry and simultaneously share best practices for creators to have longevity in their careers. As new class...
#ThePlugs
April 13, 2021 15:24 - 1 hour - 215 MBThe season finale of Kontent Queens opens with the Queens chatting about getting through the first season of their podcast (1:25). Vic talks about finally and fully moving to Brooklyn from LA (2:40). Vic talks about the legalization of Marijuana in New York and how that will affect her business Black Girls Smoke (3:33). Kia talks about her experience getting verified (4:16), and her Flo Jo collaboration with The Visionary Society (5:59). The girls take a moment to honor the legend DMX (9:31)...
#DownInTheDMs
February 24, 2021 00:10 - 1 hour - 178 MBEpisode 9 opens with the big announcement that the next episode, and season finale, will be a live show. Kia opens up about spending her mornings in a more mindful way with less social media (1:45). Vic was featured in an interview with XONecole (2:40), and Kia was on the Today Show and featured in HypeBae (3:14). The girls talk about ways to capitalize when more eyes are on you (viral content etc.) (6:27). The girls chat about the importance of both staying in the present and planning for t...
#ShowYourWork
February 09, 2021 17:52 - 1 hour - 152 MBEpisode 8 begins with the girls recapping episode 7 (1:41), and emphasizing the importance of showing your work on your Instagram page (1:49). The girls dive right in to talking about show Fake Famous (5:35). They touch on the opportunities that could be opened based on followers, and the way Instagram has changed over the years, what they recently learned about internet bots (8:17), the toxicity of influencer trips (11:00), and the importance of cultivating relationships with brands (11:40)...
#WorryAboutYourself
January 26, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 173 MBThis episode opens with the girls reflecting on celebrating their birthdays and turning 35 (0:46). The looks and energy at the inauguration was all so good (2:39), and they wonder what it would be like to be the White House Stylist (4:33). Kia shares her thoughts on the Ashanti and Keyshia Cole verzuz battle, and Vic tells her thoughts on influencers getting media training (06:18). How is social media affecting our brains (10:37). Vic shares her new loc journey (12:50). Should your whole soc...
#TheBlueprint
January 12, 2021 17:24 - 1 hour - 167 MBThe show opens with Vic and Kia sharing their thoughts and experiences with period panties (1:00). They reflect on turning 35 this month (5:02). Therapy for black girls (8:57). How do you escape as an influencer and care for your mental health (12:04). Should Influencers speak about politics or social issues (12:45). The girls discuss Amanda Ensing and her support of Trump (13:15). The importance of being yourself in this industry (19:16). Kia talks about the importance of storytelling (23:1...
#MakeItMakeSense
December 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 220 MBThe show opens with the girls chatting about life in New York City. They dive right into feedback from episode 4 on doing unpaid work as an influencer (2:19). What are things that influencers can ask for if a brand doesn’t have a budget to pay? (5:25). The girls chat about what worked and what didn’t work for them in 2020 (6:03). Vic and Kia discuss how the pandemic changed the way they create Kontent (10:10). They also chat about what lessons they learned this year (16:34) and what social m...
#ThePowerOfNo
December 15, 2020 14:31 - 1 hour - 162 MBEpisode 4 of Kontent Queens kicks off with Kia explaining the importance of being a well rounded creative (02:25). The queens share poll results and feedback from episode 3 (5:58). Instagram introduced vanish mode and the girls share their candid thoughts on the feature (7:45). This week’s Cop or Drop is from Apple, they're releasing AirPods Max (9:01). Kia shares her thoughts on Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Cream (10:17), Valentino’s new perfume Voca Viva (10:25), and Issa Rae’s Misadventures o...
#MoneyMotivation
December 01, 2020 17:22 - 1 hour - 222 MBThis episode of Kontent Queens kicks off with Kia and Vic reflecting on having a podcast and the newness of recording remotely (1:00). The girls answer questions from listeners about maintaining originality, incorporating trends into content, creating content that isn’t solely focused on your race, budgeting for photo shoots, buying & returning clothes, sustainability, and borrowing clothes from friends (4:30). Is the PlayStation 5 a Cop or Drop (16:34)? Kia reflects on being a gamer (17:40)...
#HustleWithPurpose
November 17, 2020 08:07 - 1 hour - 194 MBThis episode of Kontent Queens opens with Kia and Vic talking about the election (1:10). They reveal the results from their Instagram and Twitter polls surrounding creating content during the election and share their thoughts on reading the room during times of stress (2:30). The ladies offer tips on how to overcome creator burnout (9:44) & get deep about how powerful it is to love your work (15:00). What's trending this week is all about new YouTube shopping features, Instagram’s latest up...
#InfluencingTheInfluencers
November 02, 2020 08:09 - 1 hour - 157 MBIn their first episode, Kia and Vic chop it up about how Kontent Queens came about (0:21), whether or not they're Copping or Dropping the iPhone 12, & discuss new products/services they've recently tried (12:15). The ladies give their thoughts on the recent Ivy Park x Adidas launch (33:35), discuss Netflix's The Social Dilemma (34:41), & Kia shares a few apps she's loving (39:16). With the election coming up, Kia & Vic share their final words (45:54) and transition into some internet beef wi...
#Trailer
October 09, 2020 17:23 - 1 minute - 12.7 MBHave you ever wondered what it takes to be a content creator & influencer? The Kontent Queens podcast is a weekly chat about all things social media. Join your hosts, TheNotoriousKia & VicStyles - two seasoned creators as they give you practical and strategic tips on how to grow your social following and create engaging content. Tune in and take notes! They can’t wait to chat with you, share their knowledge, and unpack this ever-changing world that is social media. You can keep up with the c...