What happens when your side hustle becomes your main hustle? When you start pursuing your passion just because you love it, watch out amazing things will happen. Today, I'm talking to Kinya, Claiborne, founder and editor in chief of style and society magazine and chief executive officer of style and society group about building one career and transitioning to another. If you've ever been interested in how a person starts their career as a full-time influencer and content creator, or if you just want to be inspired to do what you love, because you love it--this episode is for you. Enjoy the conversation.
More about Kinya Claiborne
Kinya Claiborne is the founder and editor-in-chief of STYLE & SOCIETY Magazine and president/ chief executive officer of STYLE & SOCIETY Group, a full-service boutique consulting agency. She oversees the core magazine and digital across all platforms. A style influencer, TV host, entrepreneur, media maven, and lifestyle expert with a major passion for all things communications-driven, she launched the Los Angeles-based online publication as a platform to celebrate the best of entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, travel, food, and red carpet events globally.
Kinya is also a co-executive producer and TV host of The StyleList, a TV series delivering the latest fashion, trends, travel, and pop culture in a fast-paced and entertaining format on Watch ONX, an online video platform and production studio featuring a diverse collection of content including news, entertainment, and lifestyle programming for the multicultural millennial. Both a tastemaker and award-winning content creator, she travels the globe working with brands, hotels, and tourism boards on special events, editorial coverage, and influencer programs.
Kinya was nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) Fashion Award in the Influencer/ Trendsetter category honoring top individuals who drive tremendous economic growth in Los Angeles. Additionally, she was nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) Entrepreneur of the Year award, honoring achievements by powerful women who make a difference throughout Los Angeles.
Kinya is also a Style Influencer for StyleCon, an annual conference celebrating beauty and fashion, and joined Los Angeles Fashion Week (LAFW) as a media partner for the spring/summer 2018 season where she co-hosted the LAFW red carpet influencer kickoff event and the LAFW Opening Night Gala.
A media maven with more than 15 years experience, Kinya began her career working within radio, TV news, and print publications before transitioning into corporate communications, and later launching STYLE & SOCIETY in November 2013. Kinya earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications from California State University, Sacramento, and is a native Californian residing in Los Angeles.