When she’s not finishing her PHD in Physics, Rani West is a model and micro influencer signed to Bella Management, all of this at just 22!  She also hails from Renee and James' home town of Newcastle, Australia. In this chat she talks about her struggles with mental health, and her good and bad experiences with breaking the mould of what a ‘model’ can look like.

Rani is a PhD student, sport scientist and model passionate about championing diversity and kindness in our world and the fashion industry. She believes everybody deserves to be celebrated for who they are and has the power to achieve whatever they put their mind to. She loves the sunshine, the colour yellow, pasta and being with the people she loves.



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Boost Juice

Bella Management 

DOLLY  

Vivian Hoorn 

Alu Lu Swim 

VSCO

In-Shot

Koala

Cotton On

Zulu & Zefyr

Faithfull the Brand

Fendi

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@Beck.egan,  head of influencer management at BELLA Management - Australia’s Premier Boutique Model/Talent Agency – delves into the behind the scenes work that goes into managing some of Australia’s leading online creators. 
She talks us through the benefits of having a manager as an influencer / content creator,  
The difference between exclusive VS non-exclusive management deals, top tips for engagement and more! She has such a wealth of knowledge for anyone in any stage of this industry. 

About Bella Management:

Founding BELLA models in 2002, Executive Director Chelsea was determined to redefine beauty and the boundaries placed on fashion models. Chelsea’s passion for body positivity and mental health in the industry caught the attention of clients on a Global scale and became the mantra of her BELLA tribe. These days BELLA has offices in Melbourne and Sydney and has an incredible roster of models, talent and influencers that are in demand around the world. 

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@khadija_gbla

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Really excited to bring you this chat with our close friend Kitch aka @SoyBabie_

Right from the start she shares her vulnerability with some of her health struggles and how her page helped pivot her entire career and get her out of a dark place.

She also breaks down what it is like being that PR person that inboxes content creators trying to get content (hint: there’s more to it than you might think). 

Kitch aka Soybabie is a 25 year old social creative living in Brunswick, Australia. Hailing from the UK originally, Kitch has been an Aussie citizen for 6 years now and very much calls Australia home. She's a lover of vegan food, fashion, puppies and politics. She sees her Instagram as a 'just for fun' creative outlet where she hopes to connect with other like-minded people, share outfit inspo, easy vegan meals and talk politics.

She is the founder of boutique candle makers: Bispha Studios

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Today's chat with the incredibly wise Abby Gilmore transcends being useful for anyone in this industry and is instead useful for anyone who is in the industry of being a human on this planet. She talks us through her personal mantra and some amazing advice she gives her kids that we ALL need to hear, as well as the reason for starting her business SHINE. 
Stop anything else you are doing for the next 45min and LISTEN to this!

Abby Gilmore has been in the Social Media industry for over 5 years. She is a well-known Content Creator, A Business Owner, Speaker and Mum of 3. Through her Instagram she has created a welcoming, engaged community where she can share her life journey and her followers can share back. Women of all ages can relate to her everyday life as she showcases it through many different aspects. 

With a following of 110k+ and growing fast, Abby’s followers hang on to her every move to see what she is going to upload next – be it her next meal, her favourite active wear or the coolest places to take your kids, Abby has you and her followers covered!

With a background in meditation teaching and healing development, 2021 has seen Abby launch her own brand of affirmation cards, Shine by Abby Gilmore.

Watch this space as there is so much more to come from this powerhouse!



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On the show today is the awesome @nieshvanterpool who joined us all the way from Sunny London. In this episode Tennesha spoke to us about the power of micro influencing, and her thoughts on diversity within this space and also how the algorithms tend to favour certain standards of beauty over others. 


Tennesha is a freelance Brand Strategist + content creator, born + raised in London with a love for the sharing in the digital space across fashion, beauty + lifestyle! 

Her audience has grown organically + shares her nuanced love of music, subculture & how they’ve informed her personal sense of style + world view.

While the arena of Social Media & influencer marketing (as we’ve come to know it) is relatively new, Tennesha hopes to grow within the space as a relatable content creator.

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Our host, Renee Buckingham, is in the hot seat to talk to her producer-brother James about her practical and business savvy approach to everything she does, with insights into they way they both think about her brand and growth.


She talks openly about specific dollar figures around what she gets paid for different types of content, how she negotiates better rates and deals for herself AND what she looks for when negotiating deals on behalf of brands she represents. The pair also talk about the reasons why they started this show and their plans for its growth.


Renee Buckingham is the entrepreneurial founder of the World Vegan Guide blogs. She has pages based in New York, London, Sydney, Melbourne and more. In her six years in this industry she has been a strong advocate for legitimising content creators and fighting for them to get paid their worth. She is this host of this podcast and also works full time as a breakfast radio producer.


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Macca Milk

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If you have ever wondered what it’s like to work on the brand side in this business, while also being on the side of the creator, you are in for a good listen.

 @Livewithelle is someone a lot of people in this business look up to (myself included). She is an outspoken advocate for legitimising the industry of influencing and has written a number of articles on the topic. Think of her like your big sister on the internet. 
In this episode she gives specific advice on what brands should look for when approaching influencers and advice for influencers who want to book more work. 

Ellie is a lifestyle and travel blogger who studied journalism in Australia, before moving to the UK in search of adventure. While there, she met her partner Joe, who is a regular guest on her instagram. These days she is back in Australia, studying to become a primary school teacher while keeping up with her loyal fanbase who love to read her articles and tips on food, fashion, fitness and all the different ways to Live. With Elle. 

Ellie is proof you can start out with an idea and as life adapts your feed can too. We hope you love this chat as much as we loved chatting with Ellie. 

Check out her blog here:

https://www.livewithelle.com


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Trasitions Lenses 

Canva

Sportscraft

Lightroom

Preview

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@JemuelWong gets sent incredible shoes as a job. But how many does he actually own?
You'll find out in this episode.
He also has a tattoo of one of the major shoe brands on his ankle.
Why?
Well, he’s a sneaker influencer who somehow also finds time to be a full-time nurse, taking care of those who need it and be a husband and father to two children, three cats and one dog. You may even hear his cat, Honey during this chat.
We were fascinated to hear about the steps Jemuel took to become a sneaker influencer and the huge community and culture surrounding... well.. shoes!

In this episode Jem tells us about how he got into the game, how he ended up with the dream long term brand partnership and his thoughts on approaching collabs and managing expectations.

Jem is proof that sometimes your love for something can turn into work and when it lands at your feet... you run with it.

Ok, no more shoe puns.

Jem says:
I enjoy taking photos of shoes, but I don't do this to gain clout, oddly enough, I do it because I find great enjoyment in sharing my appreciation for the shoes that I own. Every time I capture the perfect angle of a pair of sneakers, I get to relive that same exciting feeling that's comparable to unboxing the shoes for the very first time.

Find Jem at:
https://www.instagram.com/jemuelwong/

Jem mentions:
Dropbox
Adobe Suite
His FAVE shoe brand


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Ever wondered what it’s like to create content full time?
Today on the show we sat down with the lovely Charis Pixie who told us about what it’s like to do the whole “influencing thing” full time.

 
She spoke about the benefits of having an agent as well as her business decision to start a podcast that she managed to secure a sponsor for before they even launched!
We discussed the issues with brands sending her products without asking her first and their expectations for free content in return. Charis creates incredibly beautiful content and I admire her dedication to “getting the shot”... even if her partner doesn’t want to help out. She NAILS it!

 
She also confessed her (not-so-secret) obsession with a very famous series… which her and producer James bonded over.
Charis Pixie is a social media content creator living in Sydney.
She mainly posts fashion content with some wine thrown in because who doesn’t love wine?!
She has her own fashion label Silkwolfe and also hosts the podcast  @finevinesandwine

Insta: Charispixie


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• Jasmine Dowling 
• Marta Sierra 
• Olivia and Alice 
• Maxine Wylde 
• Sebamed - lip balm 
• Replica Perfume
• Renegade by Centennial Beauty
• Finwines 
• Lightroom
  Final Cut Pro X
  Adobe Audition - Podcasting
• Tezza App
  Tone app 
• REVOLVE FASHION
• Collective Hub 
  DYSON
• Shopbop 
• Garnie 

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@itslizmiu is one of the OG food influencers in Australia, who was already building a following well before most people knew that food blogging could actually be a career. 
She has a whopping 130k followers on Instagram and her transition into regular video content is seeing her gather an expanding Youtube following, already sitting at 24k subscribers. 

I was lucky to have met Liz through the influencing world years ago and given how down-to-earth she is, we instantly clicked! Despite knowing her for years, it was a shock to find out that from imposter syndrome!
On this podcast, she talks about her insecurities around her page and self-image. Ever wondered which brands you should/ shouldn’t work with? Liz talks us through the way she ‘audits’ brands before working with them.
Plus she gives us a little IRL tip she used to use to get her smoothie’s looking fa-resh in the days before there were a million filter apps to choose from. Hint: it involves blueberries and her tongue.

Liz Miu is a vegan cook, baker and food-fanatic vegan from Sydney who celebrates how delicious a vegan life can be. Liz is best known for collaborating and consulting with vegan cafes and eateries all across Sydney. She founded Mylk and Bun, a vegan cinnamon scroll market stall, which is currently taking the Sydney vegan scene by storm with its delicious flavours. She loves a good bowl of pho, growing her own vegetables and of course, having fun with it! 

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Just Egg


Strictly Dumplings - Youtube

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Unfold

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