SheSpeaks: Women of Influence

In the vast social media landscape, pet content remains a favorite, grabbing our attention with cuteness, humor, and heartwarming moments. In this episode, Aliza discusses some of the reasons we love 'petfluencers' and the positivity they bring to our feeds. Our guest, Avanti Fernandes, shares the remarkable story behind her account, Olive & Daisy.    When Olive went from a normal, p...

How much do influencers & creators impact our culture and the decisions we make? What has been the role of female creators and influencers in the evolution of the creator industry? Our guest in this episode is Jo Piazza, a journalist, best-selling author, and host of the popular podcast “ Under the Influence, ”  We sit down to discuss the cultural impact of influencers and the key role women h...

In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented influencer & content creator,  Kristen Sellentin. In a now-viral post, Kristen shares with us what prompted her decision to reveal her half-a-million-dollar earnings in 2023. We talk about her desire to inspire women through her transparency and the power of community. Kristen also breaks down her different revenue streams and helps to...

In this episode, we dive into a topic that many of us know little about, but all of us are affected by: death. Our guest is the fascinating Kari Northey, a funeral director and content creator who uses her popular social media channels to educate people and dispel myths in the often misunderstood funeral services industry. Kari shares her journey into the industry and how she started a viral YouTu...

On today's episode, we sit down with industry expert Jessy Grossman, founder of Women in Influencer Marketing (WIIM). Jessy shares her journey from talent management to founding a community for women in the creator and influencer space. We discuss the evolution of the industry, the distinction between creators and influencers, and the empowering opportunities the influencer space provides for...

At the top of this episode, Aliza shares the key takeaways and highlights from the most recent SheSpeaks community predictions survey. Our guest this week is the multi-talented Samery Moras, a former Taekwondo Team USA athlete and passionate dog lover.  Samery shares her journey to overcome her fears and achieve success as a Taekwondo champion,  head of a dog rescue, and as a successful online soc...

In this episode of The Creator Effect, we sit down with social media expert, Lia Haberman to explore the evolution of the creator and influencer space. Lia shares her extensive experience and background, discussing the shift from the early days of content creation, blogs to social media and the emergence of creators and influencers. The conversation dives into the impact and future of social media...

In this episode, we welcome Marina Iakovleva, the creator behind “Dating Beyond Borders." For over eight years, Marina has been exploring the cultural differences in dating and relationships around the world. She shares her journey and evolution in content creation, the challenges she has faced on changing social media platforms, and her shift towards deeper, more sociological conversations a...

In this episode, we speak with Davida Roach , a successful influencer and creator (Davida's Diary), about her journey to build a brand, community, and advocacy centered around confidence.  Davida shares her inspiring story of resilience, determination, and using her platform for a greater purpose. Starting with personal hardship and homelessness, Davida found her way to create content as a me...

Our guest on this episode is content creator, comedian and actress, Vanessa Sirias. Vanessa is a Nicaraguan American who is putting her culture on the map through her social media content.  In 2020, she became a TikTok sensation within the Latino community by posting relatable content of shared experiences within the community. She has covered topics such as Latino representation within Hollywood...

How do influencers and content creators influence how we shop, vote, work, and even keep up with our health and wellness? We asked the SheSpeaks community questions about the impact of influencers on their decision, and the responses are truly surprising! In this episode, we are sharing the key takeaways from our results, exploring some of the insights, and listening to parts of a session where Al...

Motherhood isn't perfect and Mary Hendricks From Picking Daisies podcast and @theverymarylife is on a mission to create a supportive online community that is open, honest and judgement free.  In this episode, we talk with  "relatable AF" mom and businesswoman, Mary Hendricks. She originally took to social media to post about fitness and ended up creating a thriving online community...

What is it like when your family's life is on display on social media or your kids aspire to be influencers?  On this episode, we sit down with Anite Gashumov, also known as @mummy_anite on Instagram. Anite is recognized for her relatable and entertaining family content, which often features her husband and two boys.  In this episode, we delve into: Setting boundaries as a family influencer w...

Alexandria Drzazgowski was able to take six months off from her business to plan a wedding and still made a full-time income. Her international food blog: The Foreign Fork , made it all possible.  In this episode, Alexandria comes on to talk to us about the unique way her website makes her money. She shares that blogging isn't dead. In fact, it is one of the most lucrative ways to monetize yo...

In this episode,  we get into a conversation about female relationships and how they present themselves online. On the show, we have female friendship coach , host of the Friend Forward podcast, and resident friendship expert at Bumble, Danielle Bayard Jackson. Danielle helps us to understand the complex dynamics that can present themselves in female friendships and relationships. Danielle has bee...

Don't miss today's exciting announcement: starting October 25th we will now be called The Influencer Effect , but it will still be brought to you as always by us the team at SheSpeaks .  Over the past few weeks we have been mentioning our podcast direction changing to focusing on Influencer's stories and women's influence online and we are excited about moving forward as The In...

Audrey McClelland has over 18 years of experience as an influencer, a true first in the influencer industry. Starting as a parenting blogger in 2006, Audrey has shifted gears to maintain her success in an ever-changing industry successfully. To this day, she runs the popular website ( Mom Generations ), and social media channels with loyal audiences and is the current co-host for The Rhode Show , ...

In this episode, we are joined by Emily Lynn Paulson, the author of "Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing."  Emily experienced massive success as a leader in a well-known multi-level marketing company. She quickly rose to the top of the organization but left after the MLM took its toll on her life, health, and values. She left her success...

Danyelle Sargent Musselman is a former sports anchor & television personality of 13 years for networks like ESPN , Fox Sports, and the NFL network.  Danyelle started her career as a female sports anchor in a male-dominated industry. Danyelle is now married to Eric Musselman, head coach for the men's basketball team, the Razorbacks, at the University of Arkansas.  Danyelle has a remarkable...

Our guest on this episode is Kacie Rose, an American living her dream life in Italy while sharing content with a community of over 1.5 million people.  Kacie wasn't always a full-time content creator; it was a career she fell into after falling out of love with her professional dance career in New York City. Kacie decided to take a chance and took a life-changing solo trip to Italy, fell in l...

In this episode, we speak to Mollie Daniela, also known as The Pink Princess of content creation and founder of Fluent in Pink .  Mollie advocates for self-expression, wearing pink, fashion for all sizes, and having fun with clothes. Her content has been garnering more and more attention, with several pieces of content going viral, and she has even been featured on a Hollywood Billboard at Madame...

In this episode, we talk to Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents to discuss her remarkable journey from a mountain of student loan debt to full-time travel and 7-figure blogging. Learn about affiliate marketing, financial independence, and the power of a positive money mindset.  Her longstanding and popular site,  Making Sense of Cents has helped audiences tackle money issues and le...

Don't miss our new season announcement, where we share the exciting update on the changes you can expect to hear on the show.  The first episode of next season will start next Wednesday 9/13.  Listen to the announcement and join us here every Wednesday for new episodes.  Want more from SheSpeaks? * Sign up for our podcast newsletter HERE ! * Connect with us on Instagram, FB & Twitter @she...

Should you save for retirement or your kids college? How can I learn about personal finance if I was never taught? These are questions we tackle on today’s episode with financial spokesperson and money expert Laura Adams. She’s an award-winning author who hosts the weekly, top-rated Money Girl podcast with over 40 million downloads and named one of Empower’s “Top 50 Women in Personal Finance” in 2...

Our guest on this week's episode is Kimberly Seals Allers,  an award-winning journalist, five-time author, and advocate for women's health, particularly focused on black  maternal health. Kimberly explains the alarming statistic that black women are three to four times more likely to die in hospitals, with a shocking mortality rate 12x higher than white women in New York City. Kimberly i...