Woman of Influence

Hope you all are having a fabulous day! I’ve been waiting to share this with y’all for months now, and I’m so excited to announce the launch of Influencer Insights, a brand new short-form podcast (think 10 minutes or less) that’ll be coming in hot every Monday. Don’t worry! The Influencer Podcast and our longer conversations will still be taking place on Wednesdays; Influencer Insights is simply a compliment to those lengthier shows. The milk to the cookie :) So what exactly is Influencer Insights? Let me explain. You see, I’ve been wanting to create something in addition to The Influencer Podcast - especially for those of you looking for MORE, or maybe you’re seeking a way to easily consume a tidbit of value - even if you’ve only got a few minutes. It’ll be me on my own, chatting about the biggest industry trends, Questions and FAQs from listeners (which by the way, you can send by way of an iTunes review or through the newsletter), and relevant topics that I’ve been seeing or reading about. Think of these as a quick bite of tactical information to apply to your life and business right in that moment! The show is geared to be digestible, interesting, action provoking, and as though we’re chatting over our morning coffee or afternoon glass of cab together - all while learning and bettering our influence. So, I hope you’ll tune into both shows each week, and I truly hope you enjoy Influencer Insights as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it together. With SO much incredible information out there, I know it’s impossible to consume it all - so I’m excited to do that for you, and then discuss! To kick things off, I’m popping in your headphones to discuss the new relationships forming between brands and influencers. It’s 2018 - things have changed, and it’s time to talk about why, how, and what you can do to positively grow from these new types of relationships. If you're looking for a better way to work with brands, refreshing ideas for your next campaign, or simply how to authentically monetize your brand better, join me for Episode 1 of Influencer Insights! Do you have a question you want feature on Influencer Insights? Or feedback for me? To leave feedback or a question, head to iTunes and share those thoughts or questions as a review. You can also send in questions via the newsletter, which you can sign up and gain exclusive podcast access to right here. Also, please note that we will not be running regular blog posts for Influencer Insights information (today is a special one!). To stay in the loop on all future episodes, sign up for the newsletter here. Lastly, remember to screenshot this episode and share it with me over on Instagram by tagging me (@julssolomon) and hashtagging #theinfluencerpodcast. I’d love to see who is joining in for our first episode of Influencer Insights!

With clients like Jessica Alba and mega influencer Marianna Hewitt listed as clients, today’s guest, holistic nutritionist Kelly LeVeque is here to talk all things health—from a healthy life to a healthy influence. Whether you’re looking for nutrition tips, doing things your way, how to run your own business, or when to be selective about working with brands, this episode has it all. Just in time for a dose of major spring inspiration! *** Kelly’s early career in cancer and genetics taught her how to read science-based results, and that, along with her personal passion of leading a healthy life, has brought her to where she is now. Working out of Los Angeles through her company and brand, Be Well (www.bewellbykelly.com), and inspiring people to live their best lives through what they put in their body, Kelly has grown into an influencer from her own success. Launching her Body Love book in 2017 and now working on products and book #2, Kelly has brilliantly taken advantage of her reach and influence, all while remaining authentic to her message along the way. Kelly is offering to us today her FREE recipe for her extremely popular and delicious fab4smoothie, so stay tuned on how to grab your hands on that! She’s a warm, positive power in the influencer world and I’m so honored to speak with her today. For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at www.theinfluencerpodcast.com. And don’t forget to snap a photo while listening to the show and then tag Kelly (@bewellbykelly) and I (@julssolomon)!

Coming off a decade in the influencer field, James Nord, co-founder of Fohr Card, joins us to talk about the ever-changing world of influence! From advice on how to grow your platforms (yes, even Instagram!), to what he sees brands looking for, to the importance of an authentic following and what it takes to stand out, you're going to want to listen and then take action on your own platforms ASAP. *** As one of the early Tumblr influencers (before influencers were a thing), James came into the industry by way of photography, marketing and fashion. In a time when professional runway photographers were the only ones documenting style, James was on the forefront of influencer photography - and shooting style in a more raw, real-time way. Now, as co-founder of Fohr Card, which provides brands “health cards” and analytics behind influencer followings on Instagram, plus, influencers a chance to prove their authenticity, it’s safe to say that James’ long career in the influencer market is one to take notes on. Love James’ honest opinion on all things influence, and I know y’all will too! For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at www.theinfluencerpodcast.com. And don’t forget to snap a photo while listening to the show and then tag James (@jamesnord) and I (@julssolomon)!

Last week, we had Reina Pomeroy from Reina + Company and the podcast Creative Empire, help us us with all things goal setting, increasing profitability and leveraging systems. A conversation with one of the most influential names in the online business development world! I’m talking with Marie Forleo (who is backed by Oprah!) about steps to building your dream business, how to quiet the doubt creeping in, the keys to marketing success, and tools to help find your WHY (plus, what to do when you find it!). Marie is an entrepreneur, writer, philanthropist, a giver of guidance and support, and her company sits atop Inc.com’s 500 fastest growing companies. Marie not only runs her highly successful site (marieforleo.com), where she’s driven to help us become the person we want to be, but she’s also the founder of B-School (40K students and counting…) and the award-winning MarieTV. An episode you will enjoy from start to finish, make sure to grab your notepad for this one! For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at www.theinfluencerpodcast.com. And don’t forget to snap a photo while listening to the show and then tag Marie (@marieforleo) and I (@julssolomon). Did you like this episode and want more of them? If so, subscribe to our podcast channel on iTunes and I would be ever so grateful if you shared this with your friends. If you want to uplevel your influence, even more, come over to JulieSolomon.net where you’ll get instant access to strategic tools and refreshing ideas that will help you connect and grow your brand.

Last week, we had the brilliant Jennifer Smith of SPIN Literary. Jennifer walked us through the publishing world and what it takes to build a successful publishing piece - from finding your voice to owning marketing - and how she went from VP of a top publishing company to running her own business all the way from beautiful Australia. Goals, right? You’re in for a treat as we have the passionate and compassionate Reina Pomeroy from Reina + Company. Reina is a coach, speaker, educator, author and a fellow female podcaster - co-hosting the podcast Creative Empire, which connects creatives with industry leaders. Alongside her team, Reina coaches entrepreneurs who are right-brained and heart-centered who want to grow their businesses in a way that provides for the lives they want to live. Helping clients to stop spinning their wheels and take action on what’s most important is what drives Reina every day. Reina + Co focus on goal setting, increasing profitability, leveraging systems for sustainability and strategic visibly, and she has fabulous tips on living and working smarter. Grab your notepad for this one, everyone - you’re going to want to take notes! Follow her: @reinaandcompany reinaandco.com For show notes and additional information head over to www.theinfluencerpodcast.com Did you like this episode and want more of them? If so, subscribe to our podcast channel on iTunes and I would be ever so grateful if you shared this with your friends. If you want to uplevel your influence, even more, come over to JulieSolomon.net where you’ll get instant access to strategic tools and refreshing ideas that will help you connect and grow your brand.

Last week, we were graced with Claire Collins of Gleam Futures, a management agency specializing in digital talent and influencers. We chatted about working with brands, what it’s like to represent influencers, and how to best grow and monetize a strong community. I had a blast talking all things influencer management with Claire! This week, we’re taking things back to my business roots - the publishing world - as we have my dear friend, the lovely Jennifer Smith, founder of SPIN LITERARY. SPIN is a global literary firm providing clients with guidance through every phase of the literary process. From handling their presence on social media to finding their voice to marketing, SPIN helps with all components that are behind a publishing success. Jennifer has worked on countless best-selling books and with the best in the game like Joan Rivers, Stephen King, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Bethenny Frankel, Dr. Oz, and so many more! I met Jennifer and had the pleasure of working with her when she was Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Howard Books, an imprint of one of the top book publishing companies in the world, Simon & Schuster. Jennifer packed up her family and moved them across the globe to her husband’s home country of Australia. Now, with her own company, her own blog, and plenty of time spent with toes in the sand, Jennifer is showcasing how to live the career and life you want. Follow her: @coffee_loves_wine coffeeloveswine.com For show notes and additional information head over to www.theinfluencerpodcast.com Did you like this episode and want more of them? If so, subscribe to our podcast channel on iTunes and I would be ever so grateful if you shared this with your friends. If you want to uplevel your influence, even more, come over to JulieSolomon.net where you’ll get instant access to strategic tools and refreshing ideas that will help you connect and grow your brand.

Last week, we had my amazing life coach and business mentor Nicola Salter help us redfine our influence, and teach us what it means to own our unique brilliance.   This week, we’re looking behind the scenes of influencer management with Miss Claire Collins of Gleam Futures (@daclairecollins http://gleamfutures.com). Claire heads up the North American operations of Gleam Futures, a management agency specializing in digital talent and influencers and has a personal love for budding YouTube content.   Claire manages the careers of leading digital stars and has inked multi-platform global branded content deals. Claire and the team at Gleam constantly stir their clients and personal brands, growing their reach and engagement on social media platforms - along with signing killer collaborations along the way. From working directly with brands, to monetizing and growing her talent’s reach, Claire’s unique view on the industry is incredibly interesting. Whether you’re curious about brand work, management, or the influencer side, Claire has advice for all.   Follow her @daclairecollins http://gleamfutures.com   For show notes and additional information head over to www.theinfluencerpodcast.com Did you like this episode and want more of them? If so, subscribe to our podcast channel on iTunes and I would be ever so grateful if you shared this with your friends. If you want to uplevel your influence, even more, come over to JulieSolomon.net where you’ll get instant access to strategic tools and refreshing ideas that will help you connect and grow your brand.

I’m honored and privileged to bring someone on who has made a direct impact on my life. And that, my friends, is my wonderful life and business mentor, Nicola Salter. Nicola has been supporting and intuitively guiding professional women for over 20 years and has a passion to help women build confidence, break away from self-doubt and step into leadership. She’s such a major part of my personal and business growth that it’s only fair that I share her brilliance with the influencer community. In fact, my work with Nicola was really the catalyst to my entire online business and to this very podcast. From one-on-one coaching sessions to enrolling in her Re-defnine Yourself program and the work we still do today, Nicola has changed my world. I could go on all day about Nicola’s impact on me personally, but I’m so excited to share her with you all today! Get ready for some serious personal clarity and revisioning! But before we jump in, Nicola is graciously offering a couple special offers for listeners today. That’s right! For this podcast only, Nicola is offering a generous $200 discount on her VIP Life Path Mastery day where you can privately spend 6 hours with her to create your new branding solutions for 2018. This VIP day will also bring you additional discounts on any future mentoring you work you do with Nicola. There’s more! She’s also offering 20 people the chance for a FREE 15-minute envisioning call with her. To find out how to enroll in these special opportunities, head over to www.theinfluencerpodcast.com/43 Exciting right? Now, onto Nicola herself!   Follow her @nicolasalter_loves_life_ http://nicolasalter.com   For show notes and additional information head over to www.theinfluencerpodcast.com Did you like this episode and want more of them? If so, subscribe to our podcast channel on iTunes and I would be ever so grateful if you shared this with your friends. If you want to uplevel your influence, even more, come over to JulieSolomon.net where you’ll get instant access to strategic tools and refreshing ideas that will help you connect and grow your brand.

Last week, Monica and Melody, the co-founders of SimplySpaced gave you the 3 Method Strategy That Will Streamline Your Workload and showed you a sneak peak into how they completely transformed my office space!  This week, Nikki Phillipi, a YouTube and social sensation is sharing her values behind her influence, tips on staying authentic while working with brands, and how being vulnerable can lead to everlasting connections - even in a saturated space!   Follow her @nikkiphillippi https://www.youtube.com/user/NikkiPhillippi   For show notes and additional information head over to www.theinfluencerpodcast.com Did you like this episode and want more of them? If so, subscribe to our podcast channel on iTunes and I would be ever so grateful if you shared this with your friends. If you want to uplevel your influence, even more, come over to JulieSolomon.net where you’ll get instant access to strategic tools and refreshing ideas that will help you connect and grow your brand.

Last week, I shared the importance of saying no, so you can open up new doors and say yes to the things that really excite you. This week Monica and Melody, the co-founders of SimplySpaced are giving you the 3 Step Method To Streamline Your Workload and showing you a sneak peek into how they completely transformed my office space!   Follow them @simplyspaced http://www.simplyspaced.com/   For show notes and additional information head over to www.theinfluencerpodcast.com Did you like this episode and want more of them? If so, subscribe to our podcast channel on iTunes and I would be ever so grateful if you shared this with your friends. If you want to uplevel your influence, even more, come over to JulieSolomon.net where you’ll get instant access to strategic tools and refreshing ideas that will help you connect and grow your brand.