Beyond Influence
Episodes
Episode 50: Ohemaa Akosua - Creating Impact, Not Just Content
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohemaa 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 49: Andy Dooley - Faith, Fitness, & Showing Up with Purpose
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Dooley’s journey from chaplain to content creator proves that consistency, discipline, and purpose can open unexpected doors. In this episode, ...
Episode 48: Kate O’Brien - Leaving the 9–5 for Full-Time Influence
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate 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-te...
Episode 47: Olga Goffman - From Kyiv to Chicago
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ch...
Episode 46: Carrie Berk - Turning Anxiety into Impact
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 conversatio...
Episode 45: Francesca Murray - From Red Carpets to Runways Around the World
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Francesca Murray has carved out a thriving creator career at the intersection of travel, beauty, and culture. With a publicist’s eye for opportunity...
Episode 44: Vin Matano - Building in Public, Leading by Example
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, V...
Episode 43: Justin Glaze - Betting on Community, Not Clout
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 spac...
Episode 42: Coco Mocoe - Cracking the Code of Influence
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coco Mocoe is a content creator, marketing strategist, and podcast host known for her sharp insights into pop culture, digital trends, and the creator...
Episode 41: Chris Allen - Building a Brand, Living Unfiltered
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Chris Allen, startup founder and cast member of Netflix’s “Million Dollar Secret.” Before stepping into reality TV, Chris co-founded Osena,...
Episode 40: Nick Kosir - From Cloudy Skies to Viral Highs
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From rapping forecasts to viral dance videos, Nick Kosir has built a career that blends entertainment with meteorology—and made waves far beyond the...
Episode 39: Maha Abouelenein - Beyond the Pitch
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maha Abouelenein is a personal branding expert, CEO of Digital and Savvy, and bestselling author of “7 Rules of Self-Reliance.” With three decades...
Episode 38: Daniel and Taylor Hastings - Navigating Love and Fame Together
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Daniel and Taylor, the latest success story from Netflix’s “Love Is Blind.” Taylor, a GI nurse, and Daniel, a sales account executive, bond...
Episode 37: Zaina Sesay - Strength, Reinvention, & Embracing the Unexpected
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Zaina, a content creator and entrepreneur with a passion for fitness, wellness, and self-care. She shares her journey of personal transformation,...
Episode 36: Yanina Oyarzo - Building a Brand with Love, Light, & Confidence
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Yanina Oyarzo, a Venezuelan-American powerhouse who's made her mark as a host, producer, brand consultant, and model. From partnering with g...
Episode 35: Rudi Riekstins - Unlocking Authentic Power
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Rudi Riekstins, entrepreneur and transformational coach whose work has influenced leaders from startup founders to bil...
Episode 34: Bobby & Jasmine Johnson - Love, Growth, & The Undiet Method
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 33: Brett Brown - From Self-Taught Designer to Nike Innovator
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Episode 32: Sara Pollack - How Pinterest Predicts Trends
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Go...
Episode 31: Gabby Beckford - Packing Light, Living Large
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Gabby Beckford, a dynamic content creator who transformed her background in data quality engineering into a thriving social media career. With ov...
Episode 30: Nick Dorka - From Real Estate to Reality
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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”...
Episode 29: Ryan Alford - The Power of Influence
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Episode 28: Louis Levanti - Building Your Brand & Finding Your Niche
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 &...
Episode 27: Dani Stacy - Finding Her Voice
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 “...
Episode 26: Evan Wray - The Power of the Everyday Influencer
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mavel...
Episode 25: Rome Johnson - Parenting with Purpose
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Rome Johnson, a Seattle-based creator who focuses on fatherhood and the millennial parenting journey with authenticity. Rome’s content focuses...
Episode 24: Sara Uy - Setting Out on Her Own
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Episode 23: Zack Goytowski - Fatherhood, Family, & Fame
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Zack Goytowski, Love is Blind alum, husband, father, and content creator. In this episode, we discuss how Zack found love with wife Bliss Goyto...
Episode 22: Jade Beason - Creating Content That Gets You Paid
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat to the brilliant Jade Beason, founder of “The Creator Project” and content creator specialist. In this episode, we learn how J...
Episode 21: Colin Rocker - First-Gen Professionals & The Different Paths to 6-Figures
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Colin Rocker, a career-focused content creator and advocate with an audience of over 360,000 (and some impressive brand partnerships with Glassdo...
Episode 20: Kwame and Scott Get Personal - Burning Man, CEO Challenges, & Influencer Regrets
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s season two and co-hosts Kwame Appiah and Scott Sutton are back in the studio! Join Kwame and Scott as they take a deep dive into their respecti...
Episode 19: Lexi Smith & Hi.Wiley
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Lexi Smith, the content creator behind the popular Instagram and TikTok accounts featuring her dalmatian, Wiley, who is known for his heart-shape...
Episode 18: Lia Haberman
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Lia Haberman, creator economy expert, educator, and advisor to some of the world's largest and most well-known brands. In this episode, we ...
Episode 17: Linda Le
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Linda Le, a content creator and entrepreneur who carved out her own space on LinkedIn. In this episode, we discuss how droppi...
Episode 16: Jessy Grossman
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as we speak with Jessy Grossman, founder of Women in Influencer Marketing (WIIM), podcast host, and digital content leader. In this episode, ...
Episode 15: Carla Marie
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with podcaster, livestream host, and social media personality, Carla Marie, who stepped away from radio to blaze her own trail in t...
Episode 14: Michelle Young
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for our episode with Michelle Young of The Bachelor, who boldly decided to step away from her career as a teacher to start a foundation and cr...
Episode 13: Avori
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk with Netflix personality and gaming influencer, Avori, as she discusses staying true to herself while navigating the world of conte...
Episode 12: Izzy Zapata
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss self-love and resilience with Izzy Zapata — Love is Blind and Perfect Match star turned content creator. In this episode, Izz...
Episode 11: James Pendergrass
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk with Netflix reality star and budding influencer, James Pendergrass, about expanding your creator skill set and staying relatable a...
Episode 10: Kay Brown
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with the dynamic Kay Brown of Betches and The Betchelor podcast about her journey to becoming a well known content creator. Kay talks about t...
Episode 9: Tezza and Cole
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cole and Tezza, the visionary duo behind the Tezza app, created a seamless platform for content creation. Originating from a tight-knit bond as childh...
Episode 8: Mixoloshe/SMASHD - Nicole Wingard & Mike Chambers
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to our chat with Nicole The Intern, where we cover her journey and the significant steps she took that led to Mixoloshe’s upcoming rebrand t...
Episode 7: Lindsay Van Bramer (PardonThyFrench)
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the world of pet influencing and how this space is booming for creators like Lindsay Van Bramer and her dog, Beth, also known as...
Episode 6: Tiffany Pennywell Brown
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the dynamic world of personal and professional growth with our guest, Tiffany Pennywell of Love is Blind! We’ll explore the journey of fin...
Episode 5: Marcel Cunningham - BasicallyIDoWrk
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk to Marcel Cunningham, better known as BasicallyIDoWrk, as he takes us through his exciting journey of turning video game streaming ...
Episode 4: Jason Tartick
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we sit down with Jason Tartick, a Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author and host of Apple’s top-charting business podcast, "Tradin...
Episode 3: Dr. Morgan Anderson
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dr. Morgan, a seasoned relationship coach, attachment theory expert, and the creator of the E.S.L. Relationship Method. After leaving her clinica...
Episode 2: Chelsea Griffin Appiah
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Griffin Appiah is a reality TV personality who gained popularity after appearing on season 4 of Love is Blind, along with her now-husband Kwam...
Episode 1: Changing The Game
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of Beyond Influence! To kick things off, hosts Kwame Appiah and Scott Sutton chat about all things social and influencer ...
Beyond Influence Launch Trailer
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Launch trailer for Beyond Influence podcast, hosted by Kwame Appiah and Scott Sutton