Unfiltered Influence

Ever wonder what it takes to transform your creative hustle into a true business? Join Charlie as she reveals the game-changing mindset shift from solo content creator to CEO of your brand. Discover how defining your values, diversifying your income, outsourcing with intention, and tracking your progress can help you beat burnout and scale your influence. Step into leadership and start running your brand like the thriving business it deserves to be.

Key Timestamps:

(0:00) - Becoming the CEO of Your Brand.

(01:04) – Understanding the power of clarity.

(01:55) – Defining What Your Brand Stands.

(02:30) – What Makes Your Brand Scalable.

(03:31) – Valuing Your Time Through Systems And Programmes.

(04:16) – Extending Your Capacity To Save You Valuable Time.

(05:45) – Reality Check: Gaining Freedom And Capacity.

(06:17) - Steps To Action: Reflection And Taking Accountability.

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Unlock the secrets to securing repeat brand deals and building long-term partnerships as a creator!

In this episode, Charlie breaks down why one off campaigns aren’t enough, reveals the most common mistakes after content goes live, and shares proven strategies for staying on a brand’s radar.

Discover how to follow up, add extra value, communicate with impact, and transform your campaigns into a thriving, sustainable career. Perfect for creators looking to level up their collaborations and grow lasting relationships with their favorite brands!

Key Timestamps:

(00:44) - Why Follow-Up Is Your Secret Weapon.

(02:35) - Making It Easy For Brands To Say “Yes” Again.

(03:21) - The Importance Of Precision And Communication.

(04:36) - Adding Extra Value: Go Beyond the Brief.

(05:47) - Reporting Back: Sharing Results & Suggesting Next Steps.

(06:34) - Building Relationships: Stay on a Brand’s Radar.

(07:35) - Content Leverage: Cross-Posting, Usage Rights & Whitelisting.

(09:29) - Securing Stability: Why Repeat Work Sets You Apart.

(10:25) – Final Checklist & Takeaways.

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Think influencing is just snapping photos and posting stories? Think again! This week we reveal the untold story of what it really takes to succeed as an influencer.

From pitching to brands and managing creative approvals, this episode pulls back the curtain on the systems, challenges, and strategy required to build and monetise a personal brand.

Whether you’re a seasoned creator, an industry newcomer, or just curious about the billion-dollar creator economy, you’ll leave with practical takeaways, inspiration, and a new respect for the hustle behind the scenes.

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) – Setting the Stage: Why Influencing is Serious Business

(01:10) – Pitching & Negotiating with Brands

(03:00) – Creative Brainstorming & Content Creation

(05:00) – Navigating Approval Stages

(07:00) – Scheduling Posts, Communication & Structive

(08:30) – Juggling Multiple Campaigns & Avoiding Burnout

(09:22) – Building Systems and Processes that Scale

(12:00) – Pro Tips: Organizing, Earning & Structuring for Success

(13:30) – Final Advice: Freedom Through Structure

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In this episode of Unfiltered Influence, host Charlie Hobbis unpacks the real numbers behind what creators can earn and should be earning in the booming influencer economy. We dive deep into how brands determine value, the metrics that matter (including CPM, reach, and conversion rates), and why most creators are undercharging for their impact.

Charlie shares insider benchmarks, actionable strategies for auditing your pricing, and tips for communicating your worth to brands. Whether you’re a seasoned influencer or just getting started, this episode is packed with insights to help you monetise your content confidently and fairly.

Key Timestamps

(01:10) – The Economic Impact of the Creator Economy

(02:00) – Real Pay: Earnings Examples in Influencing

(03:00) – How Brands Value Content: CPM & Metrics Explained

(04:30) – Key Performance Benchmarks & What Brands Look For

(06:00) – Pricing Models: Flat Fee, CPM, Performance-Based, and Exclusivity

(07:30) – Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Undercharging

(08:20) – Action Steps: Auditing Your Pricing & Communicating Value

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In this eye-opening episode of Unfiltered Influence, dive deep into the controversial world of gifted collaborations. Learn why creators should stop accepting unpaid work, understand the true value of your content, and discover alternative strategies to build your portfolio and monetise your influence.

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction: UK Creator Economy Stats and Industry Overview

(01:30) What Are Gifted Collaborations? Breaking Down the Unpaid Work Model

(04:15) The Hidden Costs: Why Free Products Don't Build Your Business

(06:45) Alternative Strategies: Affiliate Schemes and User-Generated Content (UGC)

(09:20) Navigating Brand Negotiations: Setting Professional Boundaries

(11:05) PR vs. Gifted Collaborations: Understanding the Difference

(12:30) Practical Negotiation Tactics for Creators

(13:15) Episode Conclusion: Knowing Your Worth and Changing the Industry Standard

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Feeling frustrated with low social media reach? In this episode, Charlie Hobbis breaks down the mysterious algorithm, revealing practical strategies to help creators and influencers optimise their content. Learn how to understand platform algorithms, create engaging content, and dramatically improve your digital presence. Perfect for aspiring and established content creators looking to level up their social media game.

Key Timestamps:

(04:40) Understanding the Algorithm Basics

(07:30) Three Key Metrics from Instagram's Head

(08:45) Common Content Creation Mistakes

(12:28) The REACH Framework Explained

(15:30) Case Study: Creator's Reach Challenges

(18:09) Episode Conclusion and Call to Action

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In a world where AI can generate content at lightning speed, how do you make your personal brand truly stand out? Join Charlie as she unpacks insights from marketing expert Daniel Priestley about the critical importance of authentic personal branding in an era of AI-generated content. Learn why your unique story, experiences, and personality are your most powerful marketing tools.

Podcast Timestamps:

(02:41) - AI Content Generation and Trust Challenges

(05:00) - Defining Personal Brand and Its Value

(07:56) - Overcoming Personal Branding Objections

(10:00) - Why Human Connection Trumps AI Content

(15:00) - Founders as Unique Marketing Assets

(17:37) - Closing Thoughts on Personal Branding in the AI Era

Key Themes:

• Rise of AI content generation
• Importance of authentic personal storytelling
• Building trust in a digital landscape
• Differentiating yourself beyond AI-generated content
• Personal brand as a leadership tool

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In this episode of Unfiltered Influence, Charlie breaks down the critical shifts happening in the creator economy. Learn why chasing trends is no longer enough, how to develop truly original content, and why brands don't care about how fast your account is growing.

Key Timestamps:

(01:40) - Changing Influencer Landscape Discussion

(05:40) - Content Strategy and Original Content

(10:20) - Value Audit Checklist

(15:40) - Creator Case Studies

(23:37) - Final Wrap-up and Creator Clinic Q&A

Key Topics Covered:

• Content landscape changes
• The death of trends on social media
• Original content strategies
• Audience engagement techniques
• Brand collaboration insights

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This is the third and final episode in our Island Retreat miniseries—and it’s a BIG one.

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Dior Bediako - celebrity life coach, founder of Pepper Your Talk, and someone who has genuinely changed the way I think. I first heard her on Ladies Who Launch while driving to an event (and panicking about a cancelled speaker for the Island), and by the time I pulled up, I just knew I had to work with her. So I messaged her… and I got her. No gatekeeping here - you get to hear her too.

Fresh off a Future Self Exchange in Paris that Dior co-hosted, I reflect on the power of putting yourself in rooms that stretch you, why success isn’t about good vibes and vision boards, and how emotional resilience is the key to hitting your next level.

Dior’s session on the Island is one that stayed with every single one of us. From goal setting to grief, emotional mastery to owning your story, this episode will help you:

• Rethink what it means to “feel ready”
• Embrace vulnerability as a requirement, not a weakness
• Understand why your ability to sit with discomfort is what actually unlocks your dreams
• Start living as if you already are your future self

This one’s for the dreamers who are done playing small.

Grab a pen, take notes, and then take action.

(00:00) - Intro and Paris trip overview

(03:30) - My own burnout and why 2023 felt emotionally flat

(08:29) - Introduction to Dior

(15:05) - Deep dive into goal setting and emotional resilience

(27:19) - How to show up as your future self RIGHT NOW

(35:51) - The game-changing framework for understanding your emotions

(40:12) - Embracing vulnerability as a path to success

(45:00) - Closing thoughts

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In this episode of Unfiltered Influence, we’re cutting through the noise around influencer pricing strategies. Forget follower count - this is about knowing your real value. We’re talking engagement, creativity, brand alignment, and all the factors that matter when pricing your brand collaborations.

From how to negotiate influencer rates to what you should be charging extra for (yes, including whitelisting and boosting!), we’re breaking it all down. Whether you’re new to the game or levelling up your strategy, you’ll get real talk, actionable advice, and personal stories to help you price your collaborations with confidence.

We cover everything from understanding brand goals, asking the right questions about budgets, to calculating the value of your content and knowing exactly when to push for higher fees.

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Timestamps:

(03:03) — Your Value Is More Than Follower Count

(08:06) — Brand Goals & Expectations Matter

(12:13) — Negotiation & Building Relationships

(18:54) — How to Calculate Content Value & ROI

(25:41) — Asking the Right Questions About Budget

(29:56) — Charging Extra for Boosting & Whitelisting

(33:44) — Pricing Breakdown: A Real Example

(39:03) — Final Tips for Confident Pricing

(39:47) — Wrap-Up & Resources

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