Welcome to Earned, an influencer marketing podcast by CreatorIQ. In this series, Conor Begley, Chief Strategy Officer at CreatorIQ, sits down with esteemed industry leaders, exploring the minds—and marketing strategies—behind the most successful brands in creator-led marketing.

In each episode, we dive into our guest’s background, as they walk us through the unique—and often unexpected—journey that led them to landing their dream role. We discuss their tried-and-true marketing philosophies, and of course, we talk about influencers, sharing best practices for maximizing the power of the Creator Economy and cultivating impactful influencer communities. Each guest also lends advice to young professionals starting out in the industry, and reveals a few of the key marketing strategies behind their brand’s coveted success, online and off—so be sure to tune in, and take notes!