CoolHER Talk

E2: Community Is The Real Flex


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Many things go into building a lasting brand but Mel has found the main ingredient: COMMUNITY. ✨

👑 Representing the Queen City, Charlotte, NC, meet @melissachanel better known as the Founder & CEO of @kicksandfros.

😮‍💨 Over the last decade, Mel has grown from a natural hair & fashion blogger > to landing a brand ambassador opportunity with @cantubeauty that turned into a full-time role as their Head of Community & Communications > to now being a full-time CEO of her own company, @kicksandfros.

👟 Kicks & Fros is a lifestyle brand that fosters a community that educates, entertains, elevates, & inspires black and brown women in the sneaker community.

💐 She is an ambassador for many of our fave brands from Jordan Brand to Toyota. And recently, she has been on all of our TVs, including Netflix’s Love Is Behind and the Jennifer Hudson show, showing what K&F is all about.

💪🏽 Mel is an OG when it comes to building an online presence that makes an impact among unheard & unseen communities and she shares all the deets on our next episode of CoolHER Talk. So meet us there!

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CoolHER Talk is a space where dope women transparently inspire and empower through conversations about womanhood, careers, relationships, and all of life's experiences. Be sure to follow @coolhertalk on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and wherever you listen to your podcasts. To never miss a drip, subscribe to our community at CoolHERTalk.com

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About The Host
Sydnee Thompson is the CEO of Digital319 – a creative strategy agency that equips business owners and leaders with the confidence to build a lasting brand presence in the online world.

Sydnee has been managing the digital presence for brands for more than 10 years including Avocados for Mexico, Bud Light, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, DFW International Airport, and many more.

When the laptop is closed Sydnee doubles as a sneaker influencer and co-creator for Nike, The Athlete’s Foot, and Foot Locker.

She holds a B.A. in Journalism from The University of Georgia and has traveled to nearly 30 countries across 6 continents.

Sydnee is a native of Savannah, GA but has called Dallas, TX home since 2014.

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