Beyond Influence
by Kwame Appiah & Scott Sutton
Latest episode
Episode 50: Ohemaa Akosua - Creating Impact, Not Just Content
Episode 50: Ohemaa Akosua - Creating Impact, Not Just Content
About this podcast
Beyond Influence is hosted by Kwame Appiah, a content creator and member of the Netflix show Love is Blind, and Scott Sutton, CEO of Later, a leading social media management and influencer marketing app with 500K+ users.
We’re diving into the future of social and why influencer marketing is at the center of it all. Hear from the industry’s best creators & brand marketers about their personal and professional journeys. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the ins and outs of influencer marketing, including industry secrets and expert advice.
Whether you’re a fan, an aspiring influencer, a social content creator, or run influencer campaigns for a brand — this podcast is for you.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 51 episodes
- Episode 50: Ohemaa Akosua - Creating Impact, Not Just Content · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 50Ohemaa Akosua made the leap from flight attendant to full-time content creator during the early days of COVID, and hasn’t looked back since. In this episode, she shares how she’s…
- Episode 49: Andy Dooley - Faith, Fitness, & Showing Up with Purpose · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 49Andy Dooley’s journey from chaplain to content creator proves that consistency, discipline, and purpose can open unexpected doors. In this episode, he shares how he built a…
- Episode 48: Kate O’Brien - Leaving the 9–5 for Full-Time Influence · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 48Kate O’Brien traded her career in HR for a camera and a ring light, and never looked back. From hitting 200K YouTube subscribers to building long-term brand partnerships, Kate…
- Episode 47: Olga Goffman - From Kyiv to Chicago · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 47Olga Goffman started her creator journey in Ukraine, but it wasn’t until she immigrated to the U.S. that her content truly took off. Now based in Chicago, Olga shares how she…
- Episode 46: Carrie Berk - Turning Anxiety into Impact · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 46At just 22, Carrie Berk has written a book, built a multi-platform audience in the millions, and carved out space online for mental health conversations that matter. In this…
- Episode 45: Francesca Murray - From Red Carpets to Runways Around the World · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 45Francesca Murray has carved out a thriving creator career at the intersection of travel, beauty, and culture. With a publicist’s eye for opportunity, she’s landed brand deals and…
- Episode 44: Vin Matano - Building in Public, Leading by Example · 48 minVin Matano made his mark in tech sales—then turned his expertise into a personal brand that now powers his own business. As a leading B2B creator, Vin shares why LinkedIn is the…
- Episode 43: Justin Glaze - Betting on Community, Not Clout · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 43Justin Glaze first rose to fame on season 17 of “The Bachelorette," but reality TV was just the launchpad. Since then, he’s carved out a space as a creator, artist, and now…
- Episode 42: Coco Mocoe - Cracking the Code of Influence · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 42Coco Mocoe is a content creator, marketing strategist, and podcast host known for her sharp insights into pop culture, digital trends, and the creator economy. Through her TikTok…
- Episode 41: Chris Allen - Building a Brand, Living Unfiltered · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 41Meet Chris Allen, startup founder and cast member of Netflix’s “Million Dollar Secret.” Before stepping into reality TV, Chris co-founded Osena, the world’s first zero-sugar…
- Episode 40: Nick Kosir - From Cloudy Skies to Viral Highs · 59 minFrom rapping forecasts to viral dance videos, Nick Kosir has built a career that blends entertainment with meteorology—and made waves far beyond the weather map. Known as “The…
- Episode 39: Maha Abouelenein - Beyond the Pitch · 58 minMaha Abouelenein is a personal branding expert, CEO of Digital and Savvy, and bestselling author of “7 Rules of Self-Reliance.” With three decades of experience, she’s advised…
- Episode 38: Daniel and Taylor Hastings - Navigating Love and Fame Together · 1 h 7 min · Season 2 Episode 38Meet Daniel and Taylor, the latest success story from Netflix’s “Love Is Blind.” Taylor, a GI nurse, and Daniel, a sales account executive, bonded over shared values, a love of…
- Episode 37: Zaina Sesay - Strength, Reinvention, & Embracing the Unexpected · 48 minMeet Zaina, a content creator and entrepreneur with a passion for fitness, wellness, and self-care. She shares her journey of personal transformation, from building a thriving…
- Episode 36: Yanina Oyarzo - Building a Brand with Love, Light, & Confidence · 51 minMeet Yanina Oyarzo, a Venezuelan-American powerhouse who's made her mark as a host, producer, brand consultant, and model. From partnering with global giants like Adidas and Uber…
- Episode 35: Rudi Riekstins - Unlocking Authentic Power · 51 minJoin us for a conversation with Rudi Riekstins, entrepreneur and transformational coach whose work has influenced leaders from startup founders to billionaire CEOs. Recognized as…
- Episode 34: Bobby & Jasmine Johnson - Love, Growth, & The Undiet Method · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 34Meet Bobby and Jasmine Johnson, whose fairy-tale romance blossomed on Love is Blind UK into a powerful partnership in life and business. Their journey from reality TV contestants…
- Episode 33: Brett Brown - From Self-Taught Designer to Nike Innovator · 1 h 14 minThis week, we sit down with Brett Brown, public figure, artist and design director at Nike. While many may know him from Netflix’s “Love is Blind,” Brett’s story goes far beyond…
- Episode 32: Sara Pollack - How Pinterest Predicts Trends · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 32Join us this week as we sit down with Sara Pollack, VP and Global Head of Consumer Marketing at Pinterest. With impressive career-spanning roles at Google, YouTube, and…
- Episode 31: Gabby Beckford - Packing Light, Living Large · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 31Meet Gabby Beckford, a dynamic content creator who transformed her background in data quality engineering into a thriving social media career. With over 500k followers across her…
