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In our LAST episode of season 2 of the podcast, we interview the donut queen herself: Sam Ushiro, AKA @aww.sam. Tune in to hear us talk about how she creates more than just content by building new worlds in each post that is filled with color, time-traveling, and some retro-inspired movie scenes here and there to create absolute content magic.   Guest: Samantha Ushiro Instagram Blog Pinterest Host: Kyle Hjelmeseth Instagram Linkedin G&B Digital Management (Talent Management) For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

Daniela Ramirez, aka @nany, is a blogger and influencer from Venezuela who has strategically made both Latinxs and Americans fall in love with her fun, fashionable, and family-friendly content.   Listen in as her and Kyle discuss the best strategies for growth across diverse cultural audiences, and what it's like to live in her colorful, Miami vibes, world. Guest: Daniela Ramirez Instagram Blog Host: Kyle Hjelmeseth Instagram Linkedin G&B Digital Management (Talent Management) For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

In this episode, Kyle chats with hyper creative family influencer Gladys Jimenez of @themotheroverload. Let Gladys inspire you to be a more creative parent in this session packed with a little bit of everything. From creating incredible Halloween photoshoots, juggling family life while working with huge brands, to keeping kids safe from negativity on social media. Guest: Gladys Jimenez Instagram YouTube Blog Host: Kyle Hjelmeseth Instagram Linkedin G&B Digital Management (Talent Management) For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

On today's episode we have minimalist life and style expert @lindseylouie whose easy-going attitude is a breath of fresh air in the influencer world. Her experience both working a 9- 5 on some of the most coveted companies like Google, and her love of content creation as a creative outlet, inspires us to do what we enjoy in life. Guest: Lindsey Louie Instagram Host: Kyle Hjelmeseth Instagram Linkedin G&B Digital Management (Talent Management) For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

In this podcast, Kyle speaks with Neely Moldovan, aka @neelykins, a blogger and influencer who has been part of the Dallas blogging scene for a few years now. From her quarter-life crisis chronicles to her actual more self-care and family-oriented content, Neely keeps it real for her community speaking about her struggles with postpartum depression and strong political opinions, but always with a coffee in hand.   Guest: Neely Moldovan Instagram Blog Facebook Host: Kyle Hjelmeseth Instagram Linkedin G&B Digital Management (Talent Management) For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

This podcast turns into a vibrant, happy party as Kyle interviews influencer and creator Meredith Staggers, aka @cakeandconfetti. Tune in to learn from her experiences, from everything about creating amazing sets to learning the business through sports management and how all these wrapped into a colorful and vibrant package to feel like it's a party every day! Guest: Meredith Staggers Instagram Blog Host: Kyle Hjelmeseth Instagram Linkedin G&B Digital Management (Talent Management) For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

In today's episode Kyle interviews Pasadena blogger and influencer, Celeste Wright, who stumbled into her influencer business as a result of her ventures as an entrepreneur, and has since cultivated a loyal community of followers that have grown alongside her beautiful family.    Join us in this conversation about balancing life, business tips, and a whole lot of golden nuggets on how to engage with your audience, and much more!   Guest: Celeste Wright Instagram Blog Host: Kyle Hjelmeseth Instagram Linkedin G&B Digital Management (Talent Management) For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

Want to know how you can become a travel influencer and experience life to the fullest? Find out in today’s episode of the College of Influence podcast, where we talk with Lindsay Myers, creator of @getlostwithlindsay. Let Lindsay show you that you don’t need to pay top price to experience all that life has to offer. Guest: Lindsay Myers Instagram Blog Host: Kyle Hjelmeseth Instagram Linkedin G&B Digital Management (Talent Management) For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

Karla Lu is a businesswoman and entrepreneur, turned content creator. In today's episode she talks with host, Kyle Hjelmeseth, about how her entrepreneurial mindset and hard-working attitude got her to be the successful businesswoman she is now. Guest: Karla Lu Instagram Shop Polymath Mom Host: Kyle Hjelmeseth Instagram Linkedin G&B Digital Management (Talent Management) For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

In this episode, we speak with Adaleta Avdić, a blogger, influencer, and YouTuber known for her beauty product reviews and funny take on life. Learn how to make important decisions and how syndicating your content can build a loyal community throughout different platforms.   Guest: Adaleta Avdić Instagram YouTube Get an Adaatude Podcast Blog Host: Kyle Hjelmeseth Instagram Linkedin G&B Digital Management (Talent Management) For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

In this episode Kyle interviews the talented Cogey, who can make us laugh and stare in awe at magnificently created vintage photography, videos, and Reels used for her famous astrological memes. She talks about huge election campaign with Instagram, her journey out of an abusive marriage, and how creating her social media persona based on the things she loves helped her find her own value.   Guest: Cogey Instagram cogey.com Host: Kyle Hjelmeseth Instagram Linkedin G&B Digital Management (Talent Management) For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

In this episode, we talk to Jhánneu Roberts, a leader in the conversation about using your influence to educate and make sustainability inclusive. Tune in to learn how an intentional and low-impact life gave her a bigger purpose and a mission to teach people to be better through helping the environment and living an intentional life. Guest: Jhánneu Roberts Instagram YouTube Facebook Host: Kyle Hjelmeseth Instagram Linkedin G&B Digital Management (Talent Management) For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

In today's episode, Kyle has a fun conversation with one of his favorite Texas micro-influencers, Meg Owen of @mego, an established beauty and lifestyle blogger from Houston, who keeps it real and true to her niche. Enjoy this friendly chat with this charismatic, funny, and overall real woman, who not only teaches you how to get attainable makeup looks, but also inspires with her empathy towards others. Guest: Kimberly Dawn Instagram YouTube Official Website For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

In today's episode, we talk to Laura Hunt from @laurahuntstyle, an incredibly talented stylist, and entrepreneurial badass who creates anything she sets her mind to. She is responsible for TV segments, set styling, fashion show interviews, massive marketing events and reinventing herself in many ways.    Even before she was a digital influencer, she was a great influence and inspiration for many, and in many ways started host Kyle down his path. Dive in to hear her story. Guest: Laura Hunt instagram.com/laurahuntstyle/ linkedin.com/in/laurahuntstyle/ For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

In this podcast, we speak to one of the greatest OG bloggers, Rachel Iwanyszyn of @jaglever. We dig in with how Rachel got started, has found longevity in the game of influence, her love for Dr. Martens, and her unique artsy perspective when creating content.    Find out how keeping your style is key for not only making it in this business but also to just enjoy your life to the fullest. Guest: Rachel Iwanyszyn instagram.com/jaglever jaglever.com For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

In this podcast episode, we chat with Haely White, one half of the hilarious “Don’t Call Me Mommy” duo (with @gutstadt) about how she discovered comedy was her calling, her break in social media, and how life just takes you where you need to go to learn in the process.    Guest: Haely White instagram.com/haelywhite/ haelywhite.com/ dcmm.tv/ For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

In this episode, we chat with Michelle Hsu, creator of @astoldbymichelle on everything from her book blogging days to her amazing take on home decor, and new found love for Reels, TikTok, and motherhood. Tune in for Michelle's tell-all on the influencer business and her unique content creation methods. Guest: Michelle Hsu instagram.com/astoldbymichelle astoldbymichelle.com For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

Joining the podcast today is Jaqi Clements, the mother of superstar Clements twins, Ava and Leah, who have taken the internet world by storm. In this episode, Jaqi tells us all about what it was like for her family when the girls became influencers, and what they have learned from their family’s struggles after a harrowing battle with cancer.    A powerful conversation, full of wisdom for aspiring influencers, and wisdom for life. Do not miss this episode!   Guest: Jaqi Clements instagram.com/jaqi_m_clements/ instagram.com/clementstwins/ instagram.com/kevin_r_clements/ instagram.com/cut2thischase/ For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

Joining Kyle today is actor, model, comedian, influencer, and even true-crime podcast producer Samantha Gutstadt. What doesn't she do!? Anything she doesn’t want to! Sam is one serious comedian with a head for business and is ready to tell us all about her journey from playing professional tennis in Canada to movie thrillers, and finally, to your phone’s screen with her funny sketches on social media as an influencer. Guest: Samantha Gutstadt instagram.com/gutstadt/ samsomuch.com/ For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!

On today's episode we catch up with JaNess Strickland, the proud mother of Madison Jade, Texas’ own bubbly influencer who is unapologetically herself and we wouldn't want it any other way! “We allow Madison to be herself, and we do it so she knows that her voice matters, what she has to say matters, and who she is matters,” JaNess says when talking about how it is to work with her little daughter in creating super fun content that has made Madison viral and a rising star. With a different upbringing than other kids, Madison is allowed to express herself in any way she finds necessary. This is something that she has agreed on with her husband; “Madison has a vote in the things we do, and we ask her how she feels about things, especially when it comes to her social media presence.” Find out more about Madison's life through the eyes of her mother JaNess, and dig into the story of what it's like to be the mom to a six year influencer! Guest: JaNess Strickland Instagram Link to YouTube For more information on today's episode, visit collegeofinfluence.com/blog-podcast   ** Subscribe and unlock over 50 lessons on everything you need to know to grow your following, get brand deals and find success as an influencer at collegeofinfluence.com.  Why College of Influence? We’ve built a team of influencers, agents, lawyers, accountants, and artists, to provide you with the best resources and make sure each lesson will help you grow your audience and turn your passion into profits!