As Told by Zink

Samantha Miller joined Zink Talent just a year and a half ago and has quickly built an incredible career as a micro lifestyle creator over the past 5 years, earning six figures in just the first two quarters of this year. In this episode, she shares how she found success without niching down, why treating content creation like a real business has been the key to her growth, and the strategies that...

Amanda made a spontaneous move from Boston to Paris and never looked back. Her journey is proof that when you truly want something, you'll find a way to make it happen. Along the way, she unexpectedly fell into content creation and built a career by creating opportunities for herself rather than following a traditional 9 to 5 path. In this episode, we talk about taking risks, building a busin...

Ginger Rose shares her inspiring story of starting out in influencer marketing, deciding to give social media a shot herself, and ultimately betting on herself by taking it on full time and signing with management. Soon after, she launched her own brand, Le Favorite. We chat through why she chose the lifestyle creator path, how she got started, the pros and cons of management, and the exact step b...

Can you really glow up in 30 days? I put it to the test. In this episode, I'm sharing every product, treatment, appointment, and habit that made a noticeable difference. These are my tried and true favorites, the things that actually worked and are worth the investment.

In this episode, I sit down with creator Kelsey Martinez to talk about what it really takes to land top brand trips, build relationships with your dream brands, and create long term success as a content creator. Kelsey shares her experience navigating the creator industry, the strategies that helped her stand out to brands, and why some creators consistently get opportunities while others don&apos...

Victoria Engasser was one of the very first creators to sign with Friends of Zink. Less than a month after working with her within the non exclusive division, we signed her exclusively. While her audience was still considered micro, we saw something special: an incredible work ethic, a clear content strategy, and consistently high quality content. At the time, we weren't sure how brands would...

I came across Karin Hadadan on social media and was immediately drawn to everything she's building. She's a three-time published author, has gone through her own spiritual awakening, and has turned her healing journey into a platform that helps others do the same. In this episode, we get into all of it: how she started writing poetry at 16, the health crisis that led to her spiritual awa...

This episode was such a full circle moment for me. Back in 2017, when I first started my spiritual and “girl boss” journey, I discovered Krista’s podcast Almost 30 and instantly became obsessed. This was before spirituality became mainstream and before podcasts were everywhere. I felt like I was following a very similar path to Krista, just a few steps behind, and I consumed every episode and gues...

From content creation to personal growth, Rudi Berry opens up about life behind the camera and the realities of being an influencer today. Tune in for an honest conversation about creativity, challenges, community, and the future of digital influence. Rudi Berry // IG, TikTok

I started following Kiara Kacvinsky last year and have been loving her content ever since. She is one of those creators you never get tired of, sharing a mix of her life and the things she genuinely loves. As her platform began to grow, she signed with management and started approaching her socials more like a business. In this episode, we get into everything: growth tips, finding your niche, red...

There’s a lot of speculation around influencer management, and creators have plenty of questions. In this episode, I’m answering the ones you sent in!

In light of Bieberchella and all the brands bringing creators to the festival, I wanted to share tips and tricks on how creators can position themselves to get invited to brand trips. The key word here is relationships and why building them really matters. This episode is for creators who want to attend more brand trips and understand the reality behind how it all works.

In this episode, I dive deeper into a topic I often talk about, management. I break down what to look for, what to avoid, and why choosing the right management is so critical. Management matters more than you think. The wrong manager is not just unhelpful, they can actively hold you back, damage your progress, and set your career off course.

Violet Witchel began going viral on TikTok during the pandemic and quickly discovered the long term impact social media would have on her life. Six years later, she has built a loyal audience that shows up for her in real life at pop ups, and she is now in the process of writing a cookbook set to release in January 2027. What started as simply sharing what she loved in culinary school completely c...

Abby’s story is one of my favorites in a long time. After graduating, she jumped from job to job in New York, trying to figure out where she fit. Along the way, she faced being underpaid, underestimated, and thrown into some pretty wild situations. But every step pushed her closer to where she was meant to be. Those experiences became the foundation for what she’s building now as the founder of Ab...

Michaela began gaining traction on TikTok in 2023 by sharing her beauty routines and go to product finds. As her audience grew, so did the opportunities, leading to major career milestones in 2024 and beyond. In this episode, she breaks down how consistency and treating social media like a business helped her grow, and she shares practical tips from her journey. From becoming the face of a OneSkin...

It’s that time of year again - our annual Zink Talent tell-all is here, and trust us, we don’t gatekeep anything . This episode is packed with insider info, practical tips, and real talk about what’s happening behind the scenes in influencer marketing and management. Grab your iced coffee (or a glass of wine) and join me as I sit down with two of my powerhouse Zink agents, Morgan Harvill and Saman...

In this episode, I’m finally sharing what Zink Volt is and why I decided to launch a new business. After seeing a clear gap in the market, I took my experience and built something I knew had the potential to succeed. Your mindset is one of the most powerful tools you have, and this launch reminded me of that more than ever. Tune in as I break down what Zink Volt is, the vision behind it, and how I...

I sat down with content creator Paige Lindgren, who is doing incredible things in the industry. With a growing following across platforms, representation from a major agency, and her own PR team supporting her personal brand, Paige shares what it really looks like to build the right team and step into content creation full time. We talk about becoming an expert in what you teach, building authorit...

Sat down with Chloe Felix to talk about how she built a massive audience in high school by consitently posting, sharing her life, authentic storytelling and rage baiting. Now at 18, she is a full time creator taking it day by day, attending incredible events and partnering with brands she genuinely loves. Let's get into it! Chloe Felix // IG , TikTok

After posting a simple Amazon haul that quickly gained traction, Mia realized she could turn social media into more than just a hobby. What started as a single video evolved into a profitable side hustle alongside her teaching career. Now working with management, securing brand partnerships, and earning through commission based structures, Mia is building a thriving online presence while pursuing...

Emily Harris King started creating content in college back when blogs were the platform. She went on to open her own boutique during the peak of the boutique blogger era, and now she is navigating a new chapter as a wife and first time mom. Post boutique, Emily is finding her niche by sharing what genuinely makes her happy and trusting that it will land. That authenticity continues to attract bran...

I swear this changes every single year so it felt right to do a refresh. Sharing what we are looking for when signing creators in 2026 and why we launched our Friends of Zink division.

Sat down with Macy Broyles to talk all things content creation, from how she got started to the major milestones along the way. She shares the big goals she’s chasing next, how she’s using her platform as a stepping stone for what’s ahead, and of course we had to dive into her 75 Hotter era plus her absolute holy grail products you need on your radar. Macy Broyles // IG , TikTok

Jisu Kim never thought she’d become a content creator. With her family picturing a more traditional career path for her, content was never part of the plan. But after falling in love with sharing wellness and fitness online, things quickly took off and turned into a lucrative career. Even with her success, Jisu realised something was missing. She wanted deeper fulfillment, and for her, that came f...