In this episode of Tiny Giants, host T. Adeola interviews Maria Sipka, a pioneer in influencer marketing. Maria shares her mission to bring more consciousness into advertising through meaningful and impactful storytelling. They discuss the importance of connecting to one's passion and community in the creator economy. This episode is brought to you by CreatorParent.com, a platform that supports parents in guiding their aspiring creator children towards success.

[00:04:05] Finding my passion.

[00:07:07] Money and freedom perspective.

[00:11:11] Finding purpose and passion.

[00:12:27] Impacting positive change in advertising.

[00:18:04] Nurturing our inner energy.

[00:21:26] Building communities for women.

[00:26:24] Young chef partnership with Albertsons. 

Resources Mentioned:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/linqia/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasipka/

https://www.linqia.com/

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In this episode of Tiny Giants, host T. Adela interviews Trish Witkowski, president of FoldFactory.com and host of the popular YouTube series, "60 Second Super Cool Fold of the Week." Trish shares her journey from a side gig to becoming a leading expert in folded print and direct mail samples. She discusses the power of print and digital marketing, and how she helps designers, marketers, and graphic art industry organizations understand its impact. Tune in to learn more about Trish's entrepreneurial journey and the importance of careers over celebrities in the creator economy.

[00:01:15] Side gig turned successful venture.

[00:04:22] Folding brochures as a project.

[00:09:23] Mastering platforms and sponsorship.

[00:12:06] Part-time vs full-time YouTubing.

[00:15:57-00:16:07] Hyper-focus on value.

[00:19:26] Niching and oversaturation.

[00:23:00] The value of versatile skills.

Resources Mentioned:

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/print-production-folding

Connect with Trish:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishwitkowski/

https://foldfactory.com/

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Getting a full-ride scholarship to play ball for a D-1 school is a proven path to success and common aspiration for both children and their parents. However, like most things in the Creator Economy it’s taken to new heights. In this episode of Tiny Giants, host T. Adela discusses name image likeness, or NIL deals for student athletes.

Resources Mentioned:

Mario Armstrong episode: https://www.tinygiants.tech/from-free-to-fee/

Are student-athlete NIL deals a boon? https://abcnews.go.com/US/student-athlete-nil-deals-boon/story?id=98180299

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In this episode of Tiny Giants, T. Adeola interviews Nora Dunn, also known as the Professional Hobo. Nora shares her journey of selling everything she owned, including her financial planning practice, to travel the world as a digital nomad. With over 75 countries under her belt, Nora combines her financial expertise with her travel experiences to teach others how to sustainably travel long-term. From surviving natural disasters to unexpected encounters with kangaroos, Nora's story is filled with adventure and inspiration. Join us as we delve into the world of remote work and the possibilities it offers for a fulfilling career and lifestyle.

[00:06:12] Hacking cultures and countries.

[00:08:09] Long-term travel and career change.

[00:12:09] Designing a lifestyle while traveling.

[00:15:31] Budget travel and vacation mindset.

[00:20:26] Digital nomad visas.

[00:23:16] Redefining how we live.

[00:26:55] Gen Z as content creators.

[00:31:21] Accidental niching in content creation.

[00:35:24] College, career, and creator readiness.

Resources Mentioned

Book: Beyond Buzzwords: Social Media, Mobile & Other Marketing Buzzwords Ain't the Half of It!

Connect with Nora:

https://www.youtube.com/@NoraDunn

Theprofessionalhobo.com

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In this episode of Tiny Giants, host T. Adela discusses two new laws in Ohio and Illinois designed to protect children; Ohio’s temporarily block Social Media Parental Notification Act and Illinois’ amended child labor law. While no legal advice was given, these laws are important developments in the digital legal landscape that are sure to be harbingers of more to come. Parents and children alike need to watch this space.

Resources Mentioned:

https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/governor-dewine-lt-governor-husted-release-statements-following-court-decision-that-temporarily-blocks-social-media-parental-notification-act

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/08/16/tech/kid-influencer-law/index.html

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In this episode of Tiny Giants, T. Adeola interviews Wendy Williams, co-host of the podcast "Fruit Loops: Serial Killers of Color." They discuss the often untold stories of true crimes committed by people of color and their victims. Wendy shares insights into the history, culture, and social environment that may have contributed to the evolution of these crimes. "Fruit Loops" has received recognition and awards for its unique perspective on true crime. Tune in to this fascinating conversation as they delve into the world of serial killers of color.

[00:00:25] Uncomfortable conversations about race.

[00:07:29] Haters and civil conversations.

[00:09:20] Lack of diversity in podcasting.

[00:11:55] Rising popularity of content creators.

[00:14:30] Pursuing dreams and trying new things.

[00:19:00] Staying connected and growing together.

For more from Killer Podcasts go to:

https://killerpodcasts.com/fruitloops-serial-killers-of-color

https://www.facebook.com/Fruitloopspod

Resource Mentioned:

https://www.crimecon.com/

https://www.blkpodfestival.com/

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This week host T. Adeola talks with c-suite trailblazer Adanta Ahanonu. Adanta Ahanonu (she/her) is a nonprofit executive leader with expertise in program management at the intersection of workforce development and higher education and has a strong passion for helping others achieve their full potential. Currently, she serves as the Chief Program Officer at COOP Careers, a national nonprofit focused on overcoming underemployment for recent first-generation college grads through digital skills and peer connections. Prior to joining COOP, Adanta spent over six years at the national nonprofit, Year Up, and before then she worked in the private sector.

Adanta is an alumni fellow of the Surge Institute and UMass Boston's Emerging Leaders Program and is on the Board of Rivet School. Additionally, Adanta is a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Oakland-Bay Area chapter and a member of the women’s network Chief. Adanta earned her BS in Business Administration from Boston University and her Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. She is also a dance enthusiast, spin devotee and dedicated to running a half marathon each year.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/samalieadantaahanonu/

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This week on the podcast host T. Adeola speaks with Emmy Award Winner, Mario Armstrong. Mario Armstrong is a two-time Emmy Award Winner, Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, TV and Podcast Host. He teaches Creators & Entrepreneurs how to build their brand, monetize their passions and build profitable products and businesses. He’s the Creator and Host of the Emmy Award Winning Never Settle Show filmed at Nasdaq studios in Times Square. Mario is an NBC TODAY Show Contributor and appears regularly on NPR, Inside Edition & more.

He is a public speaker with Daymond John’s Shark Group’s Speaking Division. His new podcast “Parents Making Profits” is available on all podcast platforms. Mario’s latest venture is the Never Settle Academy, which provides creators and entrepreneurs the blueprint to closing sales and getting paid brand sponsorships.

For more from Mario, go to:

https://marioarmstrong.com

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https://twitter.com/marioarmstrong

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https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMarioArmstrong

https://www.youtube.com/@NeverSettleNetwork

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This week on the podcast host T. Adeola talks with K-pop influencer turned agency owner and Creator Economy Evangelist, Tinashe Chaponda. Formerly a YouTuber, Chaponda grew his channels to over 25k subscribers at 30 million channel views and worked with brands from Plato's Closet and Coco International. Afterward, Tinashe started Sosani Studios, a creative ad agency that focused on top funnel and growth marketing campaigns for brands leveraging influencer and their social platforms.

Chaponda has led branded content series campaigns from Cash App America 48-State Tour, COMPA USA Tour with Warner Brothers & Dwayne the Rock Johnson, and continues to execute influencer campaigns for over 100+ brands.

Tinashe's mission is to continue building communities for brands, and influencers and create an impact within the creator economy.

For more from Tinashe, go to:

https://sosaniagency.com/

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https://twitter.com/tinashechaponda

https://www.instagram.com/tinashe.chaponda/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinashechaponda/

https://tiktok.com/@tinashechaponda 

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Today host T. Adeola catches up with The World’s Most Industrious Storyteller, Park Howell. Having grown purpose-driven brands by as much as 600 percent; Park is a 35+ year veteran of the advertising industry and now consults, teaches, coaches and speak internationally to help business, sales and marketing leaders excel through the stories they tell.

He is the host of the popular weekly Business of Story podcast, which is ranked among the top 10% of downloaded podcasts in the world. Park published Brand Bewitchery in 2020 to help you use his proven Story Cycle System to craft spellbinding stories for your brand. In 2021, he co-authored The Narrative Gym for Business, a short 75-page guide on how to use the foundational narrative framework of the ABT (And, But, Therefore) to make you a more confident, compelling and persuasive communicator.

To listen to Park’s podcasts, go to:

https://businessofstory.com/storytelling-podcast/

For more from Park, go to:

https://businessofstory.com/

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