The Digital Dept.

FOLLOW ME

Business EN ↓ 70 episodes

Demystifying influence in the digital space. Follow Me is for the corporate cuties, the fierce freelancers and anyone else trying to figure out their career off and online. Join hosts, Ali Grant and Jess Yoo–powerhouses from The Digital Dept.–each week to hear conversations with industry experts, creators turned entrepreneurs, and brand executives who are demystifying the business side of the influencer space. Ali and Jess also share their own relatable, real life experiences working with brands and creators, as well as discuss what’s new and happening across the industry.

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The Digital Dept.

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Business

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www.followmepodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 25, 2023

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Episodes

Troy Solomon, Artist and Influencer: Do Influencers Need Managers? 02.07.2019

Troy Solomon, plus sized male recording artist and influencer, joins us with his manager, Deanna Ritter, to share how he has built his platform online to share his eclectic, gender-bending style, and vibrant personality with his followers. Together, they break down how an influencer campaign comes to fruition, how Troy built his music career, and how to spread body positivity online and IRL. 

Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson, Kind Campaign: Kindness On and Offline 25.06.2019

Co-founders of Kind Campaign, Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson, join us to share about their non-profit and their mission to help stop girl against girl bullying. They break down how social media impacts bullying and share tips on how to spread kindness offline and online.

Kaitlynn Carter Jenner, MTV The Hills: Beyond Brand Deals 18.06.2019

Kaitlynn Carter Jenner drops by to share how she transitioned from growing up in New Hampshire to gracing the screens of reality TV shows. From building her business and her blog, Kaitlynn has created a long term career beyond just brand deals. 

Dean Unglert, The Bachelor: Vagabond Gone Viral 11.06.2019

Dean Unglert, The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, and Bachelor Winter Games alumn, joins us to share how he built a career through his social media. Dean shares the importance of building relationships with brands and how he has turned full time travel into his full time job. 

Alex Michael May, Body Positive Advocate: Feeling Confident on Social Media 04.06.2019

Alex Michael May, body positive advocate, stops by to share her journey as an influencer and how she gained confidence to go from working behind the scenes as a creative director, to in front of the screen as a model and influencer for brands such as Nike, ModCloth, and Nivea. She highlights tips to control anxiety, practice self love, and accomplish your dreams. 

Caelynn Miller-Keyes, The Bachelor: Beauty Queen to Influencer 28.05.2019

Caelynn Miller-Keyes, who recently rose to fame from Season 23 of The Bachelor, joins us today to discuss her journey post Bachelor. This former pageant queen shares how she strives to use her platform for good while still continuing to grow her brand and presence online. She even shares her predictions for Hannah B's season.

Thu Do, Benefit Cosmetics: All Things Influencer 21.05.2019

Thu Do, Manager of Brand Relations & Digital PR at Benefit Cosmetics, joins us to break down all things influencer. From pitching influencers for campaigns, dealing with negotiations, and cultivating influencer relations, Thu gives an inside look on how brands navigate working with influencers. Although she may be known as "lazygirlglam" her bright personality and hustle are incomparable and h...

Cammie Scott, YouTuber & LGBTQ+ Advocate: Finding Your Online Voice 14.05.2019

Influencer and YouTuber, Cammie Scott, joins us to shed light on her journey as an influencer and how she uses her platform for good through advocating for the LGBTQ+ community.

Becca Tobin, The LadyGang: Performer to Podcaster 07.05.2019

Becca Tobin, widely known for her role of Kitty Wilde on Glee and co-host of the Lady Gang, joins us to discuss her journey in Hollywood. From her start on Broadway to building a podcast empire, Tobin shares how the digital world has shaped her career.

Tanya Rad, KIIS FM: Makings of A Modern Woman 30.04.2019

Tanya Rad, ultimate modern woman, co-host of "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest” morning show, and "Scrubbing In With Becca Tilley & Tanya Rad" joins us to share her journey to becoming the ultimate fangirl. From how she got her gig working with Ryan Seacrest to her biggest tips for becoming a modern woman,  Tanya's advice, passion, and loyalty are incomparable. 

Shani Darden with Becca Tilley, Celebrity Esthetician: From Skincare to Social Media 02.11.2018

Shani Darden, skin wizard, joins us with special co-host Becca Tilley, to discuss her journey to becoming the secret behind Hollywood’s most flawless faces. From working with celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Beyonce, to starting her own line of Retinol products, Shani does it all. She shares how she balances being a mom, while maintaining her title as one of Hollywo...

Jordan-Risa Santos, KKW Beauty: Navigating Social Media for Brands 26.10.2018

Jordan-Risa Santos, social media guru, joins us to share her tips and tricks for success on social media for brands and influencers. Whether you’re a brand or looking to start a career in social media marketing, Jordan educates us on the best practices for success. She highlights working in house for powerhouse brands like KKW Beauty as well as her experience taking the agency route.

Scotty Cunha, Celebrity Hairstylist: Branding Yourself 19.10.2018

Scotty Cunha, the mastermind between celebrity hairstyles such as the Kardashian clan and Miley Cyrus, joins us to share his unfiltered story of hustling in the celebrity beauty world. From hilarious stories to important lessons like always being nice in business, Scotty shares how to not only brand yourself, but how to create an empire within your own personal domain.

Rachel Zeilic, Who What Wear: Ins and Outs of Influencer Marketing 12.10.2018

Rachel Zeilic is VP of Influencer Marketing at Clique Media, the force behind Who What Wear, and Creative Director of Majorelle. She shares insider tips and tricks for brands looking to get into influencer marketing, creating your own clothing line, and her journey to working for today’s largest media company. She’s an all around cool girl with a resume that we all envy.

Sarah Boyd, SIMPLY/NYLON: Selling Your Business 05.10.2018

Sarah Boyd, Founder of SIMPLY and President of West Coast Operations for NYLON, sheds light on starting her own business to the journey of selling her organization. Sarah shares how to find the right partner for your business, why being nice always opens doors and how to run it all while balancing home life.

Puno Puno, People Map: Growing a Targeted Community 28.09.2018

Puno Puno (yes... her last name is also her first name) is an all around tech queen and founder of People Map, an Instagram marketing tool. Today she shares her story of becoming a digital entrepreneur. From micro-influencers to brands and professionals, Puno shares how to strategically grow a targeted community by providing inspiration from background in the corporate world to launching Made with...

Sarah Bahbah, Artist: Viral Content Leads to a Cult Following 21.09.2018

Sarah Bahbah, artist and internet sensation, joins us to share how she forged a following through her honest and compelling photo series on Instagram. From tips for aspiring artists and photographers, to emotional and raw advice, Sarah shows us how she’s utilized Instagram as a platform to share her art and her voice.

Tiana Haraguchi, FORAY: Raising Money to Fund a Brand 14.09.2018

Tiana Haraguchi, co-founder of FORAY, a social commerce platform that connects influencers and brands, joins us to share her insight on raising money from VC firms to launching a tech product. There’s ups and downs along the way, but Tiana’s journey is just beginning and her insight and experience is a great guide for fellow bosses.

Witney Carson, DWTS: Dancer to Digital Influencer 07.09.2018

Witney Carson, professional on Dancing with the Stars, shares her story on starting a social media career and launching a new apparel brand utilizing her own personal influence. From finding the perfect brand partner to the ups and downs of juggling three careers while still going after the coveted Mirror Ball on DWTS. Come follow along on Witney’s journey...

Becca Tilley, Bachelor: Monetizing a Social Following 27.08.2018

Becca Tilley stops by for our inaugural episode to discuss how she went from fresh Bachelor contestant to digital influencer and brand builder.

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