More To Say

Amanda Silberling is one of my favorite people to talk to because I love her insights and perspective on how the future of the tech industry is going to impact creators and consumers. And that’s exactly what we’re talking about today. Amanda is a writer and reporter for TechCrunch and host of the podcast, Wow If True.Amanda and I dig into the government and regulation of tech and social media in the creator economy, the impact of artificial intelligence in the music industry and on social media, and how the relationship between AI creators and consumers will look. We also, of course, discuss some pop culture topics like Love Is Blind and Taylor Swift!WE DISCUSS:- ( 4:46 ): Amber asks, “Will you explain what's happening in the music space as it relates to AI?”- ( 14:19 ): Amber asks Amanda’s take on brands potentially cutting costs by “hiring” AI creators over human creators.- ( 20:08 ): They discuss the connection between reality television stars and their content creator careers.- ( 30:10 ): Amber and Amanda discuss deepfake and government regulation.- ( 38:09 ): They discuss the possible sale of TikTok to an American company.LTK for CreatorsLTK for BrandsLearn more about More To SayWatch on YouTubeShop Amber's LTKFollow Amber on InstagramConnect with Amber on LinkedInRead Amanda’s latest storiesListen to Amanda’s podcastFollow Amanda on InstagramFollow Amanda on TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm bringing you two incredible guests, co-founder of Summer Fridays, Marianna Hewitt, and celebrity stylist, Liat Baruch. Through their respective work, both of these women have left cultural imprints in the hearts and minds of today’s consumers: Marianna with Summer Fridays’ hero product, the Jet Lag Mask, and Liat Baruch with Sofia Richie Grainge’s iconic wedding-week style.Marianna and I discuss the juggle between building a business and keeping up as a content creator, plus her favorite resources to learn from as a business owner and draw inspiration from as a creator. Liat and I chat about how she developed her own, trademark style as a stylist and what the collaboration process was like when developing looks for Sofia’s marital era.WE DISCUSS:- ( 6:08 ): Amber asks Marianna, “How did you go about strategizing the launch [of Summer Fridays]?”- ( 11:21 ): Amber asks Marianna about Summer Fridays’ newest product and how they got Kim Kardashian to post about it.- ( 37:35 ): Amber asks Liat about the styling process for Sofia Richie Grainge’s wedding week.- ( 44:35 ): Amber asks Liat, “What advice would you give to aspiring stylists?”MARIANNA MENTIONS:Emma Grede on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrede/?hl=en  Believe It by Jamie Kern Lima: https://a.co/d/6O1qD6u WORTHY by Jamie Kern Lima: https://a.co/d/eR5FQNu Blowing My Way to the Top by Jen Atkin: https://a.co/d/fRzZKyTBONBON CHIC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonbon_chic/ LTK for CreatorsLTK for BrandsLearn more about More To SayWatch on YouTubeShop Amber's LTKFollow Amber on InstagramConnect with Amber on LinkedInShop Marianna’s LTKFollow Marianna on InstagramShop Liat’s LTKFollow Liat on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I’m chatting with Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson East. Shawn and her husband Andrew are co-creators of their Youtube channel, which has over 405 million views, and their podcast, Couple Things, which has climbed to #2 on the overall charts. We’re discussing everything from the Olympics, motherhood, marriage, podcasting, content creation and more. Shawn is someone I admire so much and I can’t wait for you to be inspired by her story, especially as it goes beyond gymnastics.WE DISCUSS:- ( 3:02 ): Amber asks, “What was it like for you at the beginning, from your interest in the sport [gymnastics] to really growing into a high level competitor?”- ( 10:39 ): Amber asks, “What was the transition like for you when retiring from gymnastics?”- ( 18:16 ): Amber asks Shawn how she and her husband plan out their content and how social media trends influence the content they create.- ( 20:30 ): Amber asks, “What is the business of podcasting for you guys?”- ( 26:49 ): Amber asks, “What kind of criteria would you say is most important to you when you're working with a brand?”- ( 37:53 ): Amber asks, “So the Olympics are coming up, and I'm so excited I saw that you are going to be a moderator or host. Tell us a little bit about that.”LTK for CreatorsLTK for BrandsLearn more about More To SayWatch on YouTubeShop Amber's LTKFollow Amber on InstagramConnect with Amber on LinkedInShop Shawn’s LTKWatch Shawn & Andrew on YouTubeListen to Couple Things podcastFollow Shawn on InstagramFollow Shawn on TikTokLearn more about ShawnLearn more about Shawn’s Moment Makers Foundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More To Say is officially here! On today’s episode, I sat down with Editor in Charge of Big Tech Coverage at Bloomberg and author of No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram - Sarah Frier. Sarah’s award-winning features and breaking stories have earned her a reputation as an expert on how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter make business decisions that affect their future and our society. If you’re curious to get the inside scoop of how today’s top social media platforms operate, this is the episode for you.WE DISCUSS:- ( 4:09 ): Amber and Sarah discuss research for her book and the unique discoveries she made about Instagram.- ( 13:43 ): Amber asks Sarah about her take on social media platforms having a community-driven model versus a company-driven model.- ( 27:07 ): Sarah gives advice for creators who are starting their careers today.- ( 35:50 ): Amber and Sarah discuss the fate of TikTok in the United States and what this could mean for creators and users on a global scale.LTK for CreatorsLTK for BrandsLearn more about More To SayWatch on YouTubeShop Amber's LTKFollow Amber on InstagramConnect with Amber on LinkedInCheck out and purchase Sarah’s book, “No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram”   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your exclusive seat at the table alongside some of the most influential figures in entrepreneurship, the creator economy, pop culture, and beyond. Your host, Amber Venz Box, is one of the first creators and innovator of the groundbreaking, $2 billion Creator Commerce™ platform, LTK, and every week, she is giving you direct access to the knowledge and experiences of some of today’s biggest modern business leaders and insiders. Amber will also share her own hot takes and expert advice on the latest news and trends shaping business and culture.  More to Say promises to serve as your insider guide to the complexities of the digital age, keeping you ahead of the curve. It's like having the mentor of your dreams in your back pocket, always within reach, reminding you that no matter how much you know, there's always more to discover, more to understand, and more to say. Pull up a seat because Amber’s just getting started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.