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  • ++ episode 109: moving to europe, enjoying the present as a content creator, representing different body types & setting goals for the new year! feat Taylor Krause

    Sat down with my client content creator and creative agency owner Taylor Krause! We chat about outgrowing places, moving to Europe, all things social media and representing different body types through realistic content. 

    We also touch on Taylor starting her creative agency Nue Studios and what she has planned! I loved hearing about how she works with brands on the creator side but also the creative studio side. Taylor has a passion for creating engaging content and it's so awesome to see her doing what she loves and making careers out of it!

    Taylor Krause // IG, TikTok

    Nue Studios // IG

    1 hr 1 min
  • ++ episode 108: accepting change and finding peace with it

    This year has brought me many lessons, but one that stands out the most is finding peace with change. Whether that be with my agency, friendships or even saying goodbye to my younger more spontaneous years! Felt like speaking to this and how I have been coming to terms with the fact that my life will always look a little different - and that's okay! I know we all desire familiarity, but perhaps all of this change is just welcoming space for a better life x

    28 min
  • ++ episode 107: honoring each season of life, the evolution and journey of having a business with a best friend co founder, finding gaps in the market & creating businesses for them + influencer assistants feat Olivia Sabine

    Had the opportunity to sit down with Olivia Sabine - a creator and the Co Founder of Socially Ambitious, a course and job connecting service for aspiring Influencer assistants. Socially Ambitious is one of the coolest industry business ideas I've come across! I geek out over female founders - especially those who find gaps in the market + go for it! Olivia and I chat about the business and why Influencer assistants are so important in this chaotic and ever changing world of social media! We also discuss honoring different seasons of life - even the quieter ones as well as  the evolution of businesses and how they inevitably look different each year.

    Loved this raw and honest conversation with Olivia who is extremely relatable. You'll feel either inspired to want to start a business, or honor that you need to lean into a more quiet season to reset and be present x


    Olivia Sabine // IG, TikTok

    Socially Ambitious // IG

    56 min
  • ++ episode 106: let's chat with Burn Collective's founder Maria Chase!

    I've been taking classes at Burn Brentwood for the past year now and can honestly say that it is one of the only popular workouts that has changed my body - and quickly! LA has so many workouts and studios popping up that it really takes a strong studio to make it - we are talking the workout, the results, the vibes, instructors, ambiance, the addiction - truly the whole package!

    Maria Chase took her Hawaii based [heated, red infrared light full body workout] studio and opened its doors in LA quickly becoming one of the most popular workouts here! This is also a top studio for models, influencers, founders, brands, celebrities, etc. Adriana Lima used Burn as one of her tools to prepare for the Victoria Secret fashion show this year! When I tell you it is THAT good, it is THAT good. 

    Loved having the opportunity to sit down and speak with Burn's founder Maria to talk about it all! We cover everything from what the workout is and why it works so well, the science behind it, Maria's purpose, organic growth / popularity, and building community to expansion and how Maria's strong and supportive team helped make the studio what it is today. Let's get into it!


    Maria Chase // IG

    Burn LA // IG, Website

    52 min
  • ++ episode 105: breaking into the social media industry, the evolution of influencer, and tips on securing partnerships with beauty brands feat Jenny Ly [Director of Influencer @ Dibs Beauty]

    I was SO excited to chat with Jenny Ly, the Director of Influencer at Dibs Beauty. Since Jenny was my first brand guest, I had so many industry questions and trust me, she delivered! Whether you're an influencer interested in hearing what beauty brands look for in partners, wanting to break into the industry and eager to know how to land that dream job or just simply interested in all things influencer and beauty industry - this is the episode for you!


    Jenny and I cover all things:

    - the evolution of influencer 

    - breaking into the social media industry and how to secure your dream job!

    - the truth behind the work hours in the influencer space. remember social media doesn't sleep, but it doesn't feel like work when you love what you do!

    - what beauty brands look for and how to lock in your goal beauty collaborations! 

    - best practices to pitch Dibs and work with the popular beauty brand!


    Jenny Ly // IG 

    Dibs Beauty // IG, TikTok

    1 hr 1 min
  • ++ episode 104: influencer weddings, the bridal era, going viral and relatable content feat Kelly Anne Stone

    Let's talk influencer weddings and the bridal era with content creator Kelly Anne Stone! Kelly is a 2025 bride and we chat all things engagement, wedding planning and wedding partnerships / content.

    Kelly also dishes on her viral hairbrush moment and what actually happened. Did the brand reach out with a damage control plan or did they go radio silence -- listen to find out!

    We also discuss how Kelly got into content creation and what her big goals are!

    Kelly Anne Stone // IG, TikTok

    1 hr
  • ++ episode 103: a beautiful love story connected by destiny, the motherhood chapter, slowing down and clean beauty/healthy living feat Pearl Johnson

    Loved this conversation with my client content creator Pearl Johnson. It’s packed full of life lessons and so much value! We even get to hear about Pearl’s beautiful love story (I’m a sucker for serendipitous love)! Pearl is a planner through and through who had to embrace change when she found out she was pregnant with her first child only months after she started dating her now husband. Big takeaways from this story! 

    We also talk about the new chapter of motherhood, slowing down to be present, taking on content creation as a career, and clean beauty / healthy living!

    This is an episode you’ll listen to the very end! Could have chatted for hours 

    Pearl Johnson // IG

    1 hr 4 min
  • ++ episode 102: i wrote a book!!!

    I am so excited that I can finally announce that I wrote a book! Let's chat about how this even happened, the process with working with the most amazing publishing company and all things writing a book! I share the full story and experience! 

    Hope you all love Delusional out tomorrow, October 1st!

    Amazon: presale link here!

    50 min
  • ++ episode 101: filming romanticized routines, the truth behind influencers and overconsumption & getting out of social media burnout feat Nicole V

    LOVED this chat with my client content creator Nicole V. We talk about how she started blowing up on TikTok and finding her niche. We also dive into how to make your home content creation worthy without spending a ton of money, filming romanticized routines and the pink trend! Nicole and I also get into topics such as overconsumption and Influencers, social media burnout and how to find time for yourself in an industry that is 24/7

    If you love all things social media and Influencers then this episode is for you! Enjoy!!

    Nicole V // TikTok



    1 hr 13 min

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As Told By Zink takes you inside the world of influencer marketing with Samantha Zink, Founder & CEO of Zink Talent, one of the pioneering talent management agencies to enter…

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