
Beyond Influence
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
48 episodes
Episode 47: Olga Goffman - From Kyiv to Chicago
Olga 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 built trust with her audience, and got brands to notice her before...
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Episode 47
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44:32

Episode 46: Carrie Berk - Turning Anxiety into Impact
At 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, she shares how her book, “Mindfire,” helps readers better ...
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Episode 46
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49:52

Episode 45: Francesca Murray - From Red Carpets to Runways Around the World
Francesca 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 global moments that go beyond follower count. In this episode,...
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Episode 45
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51:48

Episode 44: Vin Matano - Building in Public, Leading by Example
Vin 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 most underrated platform, what the Cannes Lions festival reveal...
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47:30

Episode 43: Justin Glaze - Betting on Community, Not Clout
Justin 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, founder of Love Potion—a canned espresso martini brand born from pe...
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Episode 43
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57:35

Episode 42: Coco Mocoe - Cracking the Code of Influence
Coco 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 account, she’s built a following of over 1.1 million, deliveri...
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Episode 42
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56:27

Episode 41: Chris Allen - Building a Brand, Living Unfiltered
Meet 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 spiked coconut water cocktail. Navigating the ultra-competitive bev...
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Episode 41
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47:25

Episode 40: Nick Kosir - From Cloudy Skies to Viral Highs
From 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 Dancing Weatherman,” Nick’s creative content has earned him over ...
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59:19

Episode 39: Maha Abouelenein - Beyond the Pitch
Maha 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 major brands like Google, Netflix, and Careem and played a key ro...
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58:15

Episode 38: Daniel and Taylor Hastings - Navigating Love and Fame Together
Meet 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 Christmas, and a leap of faith—becoming the only couple to marry...
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Episode 37: Zaina Sesay - Strength, Reinvention, & Embracing the Unexpected
Meet 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 creator community to finding resilience after heartbreak....
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47:34

Episode 36: Yanina Oyarzo - Building a Brand with Love, Light, & Confidence
Meet 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 to creating impactful content for women, Yanina's journey embo...
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50:57

Episode 35: Rudi Riekstins - Unlocking Authentic Power
Join us for a conversation with Rudi Riekstins, entrepreneur and transformational coach whose work has influenced leaders from startup founders to billionaire CEOs. Recognized as a top coach by Thrive Global and honored by Business Insider a...
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51:07

Episode 34: Bobby & Jasmine Johnson - Love, Growth, & The Undiet Method
Meet 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 to successful entrepreneurs showcases how authentic connection...
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53:28

Episode 33: Brett Brown - From Self-Taught Designer to Nike Innovator
This 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 reality TV. In this episode, we discuss Bre...
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Episode 32: Sara Pollack - How Pinterest Predicts Trends
Join 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 Pinterest, Sara has been at the forefront of social media’s evolution an...
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57:08

Episode 31: Gabby Beckford - Packing Light, Living Large
Meet 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 platforms and features in publications like the New York Times...
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Episode 31
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52:40

Episode 30: Nick Dorka - From Real Estate to Reality
Meet Nick Dorka, a former All-American kicker turned real estate agent and influencer. Nick rose to prominence as a fan favorite on “Love is Blind” season 7, where his youthful personality shone despite the challenges he faced on the show.
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Episode 30
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48:32

Episode 29: Ryan Alford - The Power of Influence
This week, we sit down with Ryan Alford, a serial entrepreneur and the host of the popular marketing podcast “Right About Now.” Ryan’s journey is a testament to resilience—from humble beginnings to building an industry-leading brand, he’s ac...
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Episode 28
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50:55

Episode 28: Louis Levanti - Building Your Brand & Finding Your Niche
Meet Louis Levanti, the internet's brutally honest best friend, a lover of dogs, a huge foodie, and if he had to define his niche, he would say "I am my niche." Louis started his content career as a digital producer for Paramount and has wor...
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Episode 28
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50:42

Episode 27: Dani Stacy - Finding Her Voice
Join us this week as we chat with Dani Stacy, a singer-songwriter who made her national debut this year on “The Voice.” Her memorable cover of “I Will Survive” turned all four coaches’ chairs and was a key turning point in her music career. ...
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Episode 27
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39:57

Episode 26: Evan Wray - The Power of the Everyday Influencer
Meet Evan Wray, CEO and co-founder of Mavely, and a driving force in the world of social commerce. In this episode, we chat with Evan about how Mavely was founded (and how entrepreneurial stay-at-home moms were behind much...
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Episode 26
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43:28

Episode 25: Rome Johnson - Parenting with Purpose
Meet Rome Johnson, a Seattle-based creator who focuses on fatherhood and the millennial parenting journey with authenticity. Rome’s content focuses on being a present father to his two beautiful children, one of whom has a...
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Episode 25
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54:06

Episode 24: Sara Uy - Setting Out on Her Own
Ring ring, it’s Sara from Pareto calling! Tune in this week as we chat with Sara Uy, sales director and internet personality known for sharing her live cold calls online. In this episode, we discuss what inspired Sara to ...
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Episode 24
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46:41

Episode 23: Zack Goytowski - Fatherhood, Family, & Fame
Meet Zack Goytowski, Love is Blind alum, husband, father, and content creator. In this episode, we discuss how Zack found love with wife Bliss Goytowski on season 4 of Love is Blind. After two years of marriage, Bliss gav...
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Episode 23
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37:26
