Meet the Hosts of Creators with Influence Podcast

Creators with Influence is hosted by Qianna Smith Bruneteau and Karston ‘Skinny’ Tannis, who are now in their second year as vodcasters. They are longtime friends turned creative collaborators and leading voices within the American Influencer Council – AIC.

It’s through a shared vision to amplify more small business stories, destigmatize influencing, and build and maintain goodwill for the career creator trade, that this endeavor transpired. As the sole U.S. trade association created by and for career creators, the AIC acts as a catalyst to accelerate a culture of innovation within the influencer marketing community while inspiring the next generation of solo entrepreneurs.

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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.

“ Navigating the influencer marketing business landscape can be complex. The creator economy is redefining digital labor and the value of social media custom content.”

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 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.

“Creators with Influence uplifts the creators of today to empower creators of the future. This show is about the journey to success, with actionable takeaways.”

Known on social media as @SkinnyWasHere, Karston Tannis is an internationally recognized portrait photographer, videographer, and director who has built a digital media enterprise by redefining motion content. His images have appeared in the Washington Post, British GQ, Esquire, and ABC News, amongst others. He has partnered with world-class luxury, hospitality, and travel brands such as Tiffany & Co., Golden Globes, W Hotels, Soho House, Cadillac, American Express, and more. With his authentic personal style and global perspective on culture, Karston is a sought-after lifestyle commentator covering everything from tech to film, to men’s fashion, and to mental health. Karston joined the AIC as a Founding Member to share industry knowledge, proactively support creators of color, and strengthen under-represented creative communities. He serves as co-chair of the Council’s Public Goodwill Committee. Cultivating public goodwill for career creators and influencer marketing professionals is part of the AIC mission. As a trade association, the Council accomplishes this through education and public service announcements.

Creators with Influence Podcast

Your Hosts

QIANNA SMITH BRUNETEAU

KARSTON ‘SKINNY’ TANNIS

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