As Told by Zink

Michaela began gaining traction on TikTok in 2023 by sharing her beauty routines and go to product finds. As her audience grew, so did the opportunities, leading to major career milestones in 2024 and beyond. In this episode, she breaks down how consistency and treating social media like a business helped her grow, and she shares practical tips from her journey. From becoming the face of a OneSkin launch to partnering with major be...

It’s that time of year again - our annual Zink Talent tell-all is here, and trust us, we don’t gatekeep anything. This episode is packed with insider info, practical tips, and real talk about what’s happening behind the scenes in influencer marketing and management.

Grab your iced coffee (or a glass of wine) and join me as I sit down with two of my powerhouse Zink agents, Morgan Harvill and Samantha Kite for a raw and revealing conv...

In this episode, I’m finally sharing what Zink Volt is and why I decided to launch a new business. After seeing a clear gap in the market, I took my experience and built something I knew had the potential to succeed.

Your mindset is one of the most powerful tools you have, and this launch reminded me of that more than ever. Tune in as I break down what Zink Volt is, the vision behind it, and how I was able to bring the entire concep...

I sat down with content creator Paige Lindgren, who is doing incredible things in the industry. With a growing following across platforms, representation from a major agency, and her own PR team supporting her personal brand, Paige shares what it really looks like to build the right team and step into content creation full time.

We talk about becoming an expert in what you teach, building authority in your niche, experimenting until...

After posting a simple Amazon haul that quickly gained traction, Mia realized she could turn social media into more than just a hobby. What started as a single video evolved into a profitable side hustle alongside her teaching career. Now working with management, securing brand partnerships, and earning through commission based structures, Mia is building a thriving online presence while pursuing her passion for educating the next ...

Emily Harris King started creating content in college back when blogs were the platform. She went on to open her own boutique during the peak of the boutique blogger era, and now she is navigating a new chapter as a wife and first time mom. Post boutique, Emily is finding her niche by sharing what genuinely makes her happy and trusting that it will land. That authenticity continues to attract brands and new audiences organically. S...

Jisu Kim never thought she’d become a content creator. With her family picturing a more traditional career path for her, content was never part of the plan. But after falling in love with sharing wellness and fitness online, things quickly took off and turned into a lucrative career.

Even with her success, Jisu realised something was missing. She wanted deeper fulfillment, and for her, that came from helping people in a more hands o...

Sydney Heinemann and Chelsea Larson have had a huge 2025. From landing their first brand deals to signing with Zink, working with dream brands, going on brand trips, and leaving their 9 to 5 jobs, their journeys have been nothing short of inspiring. I had to bring them on the podcast to talk all things skincare content creation, what it really takes to get started, and how believing in yourself and simply posting can truly change y...

As we close out 2025, I am deeply grateful for the challenges that shaped me and the beautiful new beginnings that followed. This year brought clarity, resilience, and the space to envision Zink at new heights. Life unfolds exactly as it should, in its own time, and there is something powerful about trusting that process. There is beauty in resilience and in receiving everything life has to offer when you have shown you are ready f...

Julia Thomas built her following the second she stopped caring about being cringe online. What started in high school quickly turned into documenting her life in real time, from choosing a college to starting at the University of Miami and everything in between.

By showing up consistently and putting herself out there, Julia went from just having a following to becoming a full blown influencer working with exciting brands....

Kristin Schuppert Danley is a true go getter and an incredible source of inspiration. In this episode we talk about how she built a home goods business from the ground up with her twin sister, how she landed her role at Form in an unconventional way, and why she is now excited to grow her personal business into fashion. If you are looking for fresh motivation going into the new year, this episode will give you exactly that.

Elle has such an inspiring story. She moved to LA to follow her dreams and unexpectedly found her way into content creation, becoming close with the major creator houses in 2021 and earning significant success. Over time, she realized she wanted more structure and transitioned into influencer marketing, where she now brings all of her firsthand experience to the business side of the industry.

It is always amazing to see creators and...

Had such a fun conversation with Mia Marsciano! Mia originally set out to pursue acting, but along the way she discovered a deep love for content creation. She ultimately made the bold decision to leave college and go all-in on creating - an approach that sparked fast growth and helped her find her voice. Mia is a natural storyteller with a distinct style, sharing her days, experiences, and perspectives with honesty, even when...

The universe works in wild ways. I first found Hannah Eve on Instagram and was instantly drawn in, then my team sent me her profile saying she would be the perfect guest. They were right.

Hannah opens up about building a powerful social media agency at nineteen, landing major brands like The Skinny Confidential, Arrae, Clearstem, and Nurx, and creating opportunities through pure hustle.

We dive into manifesting your dream life, calli...