Creators with Influence is hosted by Qianna Smith Bruneteau, Founder of the American Influencer Council. This podcast serves to amplify more creator small business stories, destigmatize influencing, and build and maintain goodwill for influencer marketing. As the sole U.S. trade association created by and for career creators, the AIC acts as a catalyst and platform to advocate for creatorpreneurs.
- The podcast is powered by AKG by Harman, audio partner
The show brings together visionaries, marketing leaders, and culture shapers to discuss the business of influencing, digital entrepreneurship, and the importance of being purpose-driven. Listen to empowered stories that will hopefully leave you inspired, ready to act, and well-informed.
QIANNA SMITH BRUNETEAU
Founder & Executive Director
American Influencer Council – AIC
Qianna is an award-winning digital marketer, business leader, and mentor. She is a champion for small businesses and advancing structures for lifelong learning within the creator community.
Under her leadership, the AIC won ‘Best Industry Initiative’ at the 2021 Influencer Marketing Awards. This award recognizes the impact of the Council’s contribution to the influencer marketing space in less than a year.
In prior roles, Qianna won ‘Best Celebrity/Influencer Campaign on Snapchat’ at the 10th Annual Shorty Awards for a campaign she crafted and negotiated in partnership with Snapchat Spectacles.
At the 3rd Annual Social Good Shorty Awards, Qianna won ‘Best Use of Live-streaming Video’ and received Gold Distinction for ‘Best in Sports’ for a cross-country art court community project in collaboration with Chase.
She made history by brokering a deal and leading the execution between NASA and the US Open for the first tennis match in space during the 50th anniversary of the US Open. This out-of-the-world campaign earned her a Webby nomination for Best ‘Events & Live Streams’ at the 23rd Annual Webby Awards.