Behind the Influence

Actor and comedian Bobby Lee tells all about coming up in the world of comedy and how he turned his personal struggles into art. When I sat down with Bobby, I knew he would be hilarious, but he was also candid, raw, and totally honest. On this episode, find out how he got his start on MAD TV, stories from behind the scenes, and what’s next.

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The first time I interviewed Macy Kate, I became an instant fan. As insanely talented as she is, she is equally hard-working. Not only does Macy Kate release highly-produced music videos of her popular cover songs no Youtube, she also creates her own original music...and it's fire. Macy told us all about how her rigurous classical background has shaped her as an artist, how building a following on Youtube changed her career, and the inspiration behind her new song Cry for Help.

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JoJo Gomez is fearlessly authentic - from her dance style all the way to her personality - everything about this Dance Influencer is 100% real. During this interview, JoJo shares stories from her big break, to auditions that left her feeling negative towards the dance space which inspired her to pursue choreography.

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A large portion of influencer income comes from merchandise, aka: merch...so it felt like a no-brainer to have the Founder of the top merch brand, Fanjoy, Chris Vaccarino come on the show and break down why this poiece of the puzzle was so relevant. On this episode, you'll learn how Chris turned promoting his brother's band with t-shirts into a mulit-billion dollar merchandise company. Chris also tells us what's next for Fanjoy, and drops behind the scenes knowledge about the influencers he has worked with, from David Dobrik to Elle Mills to Jake Paul.

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You may have seen them on NBC's World of Dance, dancing behind your favorite artist, choreographing Meghan Trainer's latest music video, or scrolling through your Instagram. Ask anyone in the dance world and they will tell you - Kaycee Rice and Sean Lew are child prodegy legends. Not only have they grown into even more talented teenagers, but they have stayed best friends along the way. (And guys, they aren't just Instagram bffs, these two actually accidentally showed up in matching outfits and continually finished eachother's sentences). On this episode, Kaycee and Sean tell all about their experience competing on World of Dance, the story of how they met and began dancing together, building their dance careers on Instagram, and stories of the celebrities they have worked with.

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Reed Duchsher, the ground-breaking manager behind Mr. Beast, sat down to tell us what it's really like to manage the fastest growing Youtuber in 2019. Reed, and his company Night Media, helped Mr. Beast get up to 24 millions subscribers in record time. But what does it take to break into such a highly-saturated industry? Reed tells us the story behind Night Media, why he never wants to represent more than 10 influencers, why he keeps his client list family-friendly, and how charity pays a major role in his talent's drive.

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If you have never heard of Mukbang, you're about to get a crash course. While Mukbang orginally beame popular in Korea, millions of people worldwide are now watching these "eating shows." The concept sounds simple: Mukbangers eat food on camera...and people watch (and listen). But, Hyunee, a top Mukbanger here in the US, will tell you - there is a lot more to Mukbang than that. In this episode, Hyunee shares how she discovered Mukbang, how she turned making Youtube videos for her 1.54 million "HyuneeBees" into a full-time career, and how she manages to stay healthy while creating content. We got real about ignoring judgment from others, being true to yourself, and the importance of community.

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With 2.4 Million followers on Instagram, a stacked resume of TV/Film credits, and live dance performances with the world's top artists, Jade Chynoweth has taken the entertainment world by storm. On this episode, Jade shares her story of leaving everything to move to LA., the sacrifices she and her mom have made for her career, the importance of being true to yourself, and how Instagram changed the game for her dance career. We also talk about what it's like to work with artists like Halsey (goals) and what inspires her weekly Self Love Sunday talks.

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Cole Cuchna turned his experience as a classically trained composer and adept researcher into a booming podcast career - breaking down game-changing albums from artists like Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West on his viral podcast, Dissect. Dissect happens to be my very favorite podcast (Seriously, I listened to the entire "To Pimp a Butterfly" season in one sitting) - so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to pick Cole's brain. I loved hearing the origin story of Dissect and how it came to fruition (his retelling of how his daughter played a role in in the podcast's creation may melt you), his opinion on what it takes to be a great artist, and what personal favorites are playing on repeat on his Spotify. I also made him break down "Sicko Mode" with us on the fly...you're welcome.

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Every streamer dreams of being an official Twitch Partner, but how do you become one? Anele Andeshmand, the head of Partnerships (or as he calls himself, the Papa Bear of Partnerships) sat down to talk about what it's like to be a gatekeeper at the number one streaming platform in the world. Anele dropped some serious insider knowledge about the Partner Program at Twitch, what it really takes to become a Partner, and what makes a good streamer. He also shared his backstory (I know you're wondering how he got such a big role at such a young age) and how important community is on Twitch. Whether or not you're interested in a career streaming video games, this episode is fascinating - don't miss it.

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