Influencer Confidential

By: Sidewalker Daily
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Influencer Confidential, a podcast brought to you by Sidewalker Daily. In this podcast, we are dedicated to creating transparency in the Influencer Industry and showing what it takes to succeed in this new world. Sidewalker Daily is a consulting agency that works on both sides of the influencer industry. On one hand, Sidewalker Daily consults for brands and public relations firms on their influencer marketing initiatives and social media strategy and on the other, the company works with influencers and creators to help them build sustainable businesses online. Sidewalker Daily's unique position in the industry bridges the gap between brands and creators, to ensure every partnership is a win-win. Sidewalker has worked on campaigns for Jetsetter (A Tripadvisor Company), Four Seasons and the Costa Rica Tourism Board, to name a few. In this podcast, expect to learn about all things working with brands, being an influencer, influencer marketing, media kits, pitching to brands and much more! Meet Your Host, Nina Zadeh - Co-founder, Nina received her MBA in marketing from Fordham University and has a B.A. in Communications and
    Economics from Boston College.
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Episodes
  • $20,000 Brand Deals & IG Growth Secrets from Olga Valentin @mini.jetsetter [Creator Currency Ep. 10]
    May 6 2025
    In this episode of Influencer Confidential, Nina interviews Olga Valentin, a successful content creator and entrepreneur behind Mini Jet Setter. Olga shares her journey of growing her Instagram following to over 100,000 in just two years, emphasizing the importance of focusing on a niche, providing value, and the quality of content over quantity. They discuss strategies for effective pitching, the significance of personalization in brand partnerships, and how to manage time effectively while balancing family life. Olga also opens up about overcoming frustration, building confidence, and dealing with imposter syndrome in the creator economy. In this conversation, Olga shares her journey as a creator and entrepreneur, discussing the importance of supportive partnerships, and the balance between motherhood and her career. She emphasizes the significance of morning routines for productivity and the careful navigation of family safety in the online space. Olga also delves into her experience of building a product line alongside her influencer work, highlighting the organic growth of her travel kits and her vision for the future of her brand.

    You can Follow Olga Here:

    Website: www.minijetsetter.com Instagram: @mini.jetsetter https://www.instagram.com/mini.jetsetter/ TikTok: @mini.jetsetter https://www.tiktok.com/@mini.jetsetter

    About Sidewalker Dialy:

    Sidewalker Daily is your go-to resource for creators who want to land brand deals, make money doing what they love, and level up their pitch game with the right tools and strategies.


    🤩 Ready To Level Up? Speak with Our Success Manager: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery
    💻 Watch My Free On-Demand Training: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/brand-deals-training/
    🌟 Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/



    This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fU4GrrT-10c
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    51 mins
  • 7 Signs You’re Ready for PAID Brand Deals + FREE WORKSHEET! #248
    May 1 2025
    7 Signs You’re Ready for PAID Brand Deals + FREE WORKSHEET!

    After working with thousands of creators, I've noticed the clear signs that separate those landing consistent, paid brand partnerships from those who are still struggling. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real indicators that tell you you’re ready to get paid — and how to make sure brands see you as a valuable partner!

    ✨ We’ll cover:
    • The biggest sign you’re ready for paid partnerships
    • How to test your influence (beyond likes & comments!)
    • What your content consistency says about you
    • Why brands reaching out is your green light to charge
    • The importance of knowing your niche and your person
    • How affiliate success = proof you’re ready to pitch
    • Why your mindset, confidence, and knowing your worth really matter


    🎁 Free Gift For Influencers & Creators: How To Test Your Social Influence Worksheet https://bit.ly/2VwThl8
    🤩 Ready To Level Up? Speak with Our Success Manager: https://bit.ly/43s00OJ
    👉 Book A Call: https://bit.ly/swdcoaching
    🎓 Join My Next Free On-Demand Training: https://bit.ly/3dPdVbV
    🛒 Shop our Amazon Store 🛒: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sidewalkerdaily
    Enroll to our FREE Pitching To Brands TRAINING Click here: https://bit.ly/3kGsVIp
    🎉 Enroll to our Pitching To Brands Mastercourse 🎉 http://bit.ly/PitchingToBrandsMasterCourse
    🎉 Enroll to our Instagram Reels BOOTCAMP 🎉 https://bit.ly/IGreelsbootcamp

    This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xm62_7QtqtU
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    13 mins
  • Travel Creator of 10+ Years @NicoleIsaacs Shares All - [Creator Currency Ep. 9]
    Apr 29 2025
    In this engaging conversation, Nina interviews Nicole Isaacs, a seasoned content creator and entrepreneur, who shares her journey in the influencer space. They discuss the balance between personal life and career, the perks of being a content creator, the evolution of content creation, and the importance of audience engagement. Nicole emphasizes the need for intentional living and the significance of charging for work, especially in the travel industry, where monetization can be challenging. The conversation wraps up with reflections on successful campaigns and the changing landscape of brand partnerships. In this conversation, Nicole shares her journey as a creator, discussing her experiences with brand collaborations, the challenges of management, and the importance of investing in personal growth. She emphasizes the significance of authenticity in content creation and offers valuable advice for aspiring creators. The discussion also touches on her transition to entrepreneurship with her brand, Kadima, and the lessons learned along the way.

    You Can Follow Nicole Here:

    Website: https://www.nicoleisaacs.com/
    Instagram: @nicoleisaacs https://www.instagram.com/nicoleisaacs/
    TikTok: @nicoleisaacsofficial https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleisaacsofficial
    Kadimah's Instagram: @kadimah https://www.instagram.com/kadimah/
    Kadimah's website: https://kadimah.co/

    About Sidewalker Daily:

    Sidewalker Daily helps influencers and creators build profitable businesses through brand partnerships, monetization strategies, and expert guidance. With over 150,000 creators in our community and years of experience managing hundreds of thousands of dollars in brand campaigns, we bring a unique perspective from both sides of the industry, helping creators understand what brands really want.

    🎓 Watch Now: How To Land Paid Brand Deals (On-Demand Training): https://bit.ly/3dPdVbV 💸 Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://bit.ly/PitchingToBrandsMasterCourse
    🤩 Ready To Level Up? Speak with Our Success Manager: https://bit.ly/43s00OJ
    🎁 Free Gift For Influencers & Creators: https://bit.ly/2VwThl8

    This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7UXQu3eNuWU
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    52 mins

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