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Influencer Confidential

Sidewalker Daily
Influencer Marketing
Content Creation
Tourism Boards
Amazon Influencer Program
Content Strategy
Tiktok
Instagram
Audience Engagement
Fiscal Year
Travel Influencers
Community Building
Networking
Affiliate Marketing
Audience Growth
Influencer Strategy
Social Media Marketing
Social Media Promotion
Engagement Strategy
Influencer Marketplaces
Brand Partnerships

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 the... more

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Latest Episodes

Thinking about hiring an influencer manager to help you land brand deals? Before you sign anything… listen to this.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what it actually looks like to work with a creator manager, when it does make sense to get one (an... more

If you're trying to land UGC brand deals or paid creator opportunities, you can’t just sit around waiting for brands to magically show up in your inbox. You have to go find them!

In this episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite places creators can lo... more

There’s a big difference between making money as a creator… and building a sustainable, scalable creator business.

And once you hit that $50K mark, the strategy, mindset, and legal + financial structure need to shift - fast. In this episode, I’m bre... more

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Kristen Bousquet
Founder of Soulcialmate; creator monetization expert
Soulcialmate
Episode: From Micro Influencer to $500K+ | Kristen Bousquet on Creator Monetization [Creator Currency Ep. 24]
Jessie Festa
Founder of Jessie on a Journey and travel blogger with a focus on monetization.
Jessie on a Journey
Episode: Is Travel Blogging Still Profitable in 2026? Jessie Festa Spills the Truth [Creator Currency Ep. 22]
Megan Vasquez
Director of Creative Strategy at Grin with extensive experience in influencer marketing and PR.
Grin
Episode: How Influencer Marketing Really Works in 2026 | Brand Insider Secrets with Megan Vasquez [Creator Currency Ep. 21]
Alexandra Page
UGC creator and Pitching to Brands Master Course student
Episode: How This UGC Creator Landed Paid Brand Deals With Only 174 Followers [Creator Currency Ep. 20]
Megan Collier
UGC creator specializing in helping the 40+ demographic
Episode: UGC for Beginners 40+: How to Get Started with Megan Collier [Creator Currency Ep. 19]
Jenn Powell
Pioneering strategist in the influencer industry and founder of Lemon Digital HQ.
Lemon Digital HQ
Episode: Influencer Talent Manager Jen Powell Spills ALL: Brand Deals, Product Lines & Scaling as a Creator [Creator Currency Ep. 18]
Julissa Prado
Founder of Rizos Curls
Rizos Curls
Episode: How Julissa Prado Built @RizosCurls & What She Looks for in Creators [Creator Currency Ep. 17]
Reesa Lake
VP and Head of Creator Agency and Partnerships at LTK
LTK
Episode: How To Make Money as an LTK Creator | Reesa Lake Interview @Shop_LTK [Creator Currency Ep. 15]
Marina Middleton
CEO and partner at Create & Cultivate
Create & Cultivate
Episode: @CreateCultivate CEO Reveals the Power of Personal Branding, Community, and Women Empowerment 💪 [Creator Currency Ep. 12]

Host

Nina Zadeh
Host of Influencer Confidential and founder/Co‑founder roles at Sidewalker Daily, a consulting agency for brands and creators.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Expert Advice

    Nina is an expert at what she does. I get at least one new idea every time I hear her information. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erindavis09
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the short & sweet!

    I’m part of Sidewalker Daily’s Pitching Course & Inner Circle & I still find every podcast episode valuable! The short, sweet, and direct tidbits of info provided here are perfect reminders AND learnings. Please keep this podcast around forever! — @LAinFlight

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leah, Ticket 2 Anywhere
    United States2 years ago
  • Nina is a wealth of knowledge!

    I have followed Sidewalker for a while now and they have the best knowledge when it comes to working with brands. Thank you Nina and your team for being so transparent on how to work with brands as content creators and influencers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kaylanreid
    United States3 years ago
  • Need more content like this

    The creator economy is the future and we need more people like this educating and helping the creator economy as much as possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doughtz
    United States5 years ago
  • All Things Influencer

    I first learned about SideWalkerDaily years ago via @heyashleyrenne

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katjulia
    United States5 years ago

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Influencer Taxes Explained in 2026 | CPA Laura Grajales Answers Creator Questions [Creator Currency Ep. 23]
Q: If a brand gives us a trip and doesn't require any deliverables, should we make a reel?
If there's no deliverables, then it's considered a gift, and you should not report it as income.
Influencer Taxes Explained in 2026 | CPA Laura Grajales Answers Creator Questions [Creator Currency Ep. 23]
Q: Do I need to start an entity like an LLC to write things off?
You are not required to have an LLC to start a business; you can operate under your name and still have income and expenses.
Influencer Taxes Explained in 2026 | CPA Laura Grajales Answers Creator Questions [Creator Currency Ep. 23]
Q: If I get a big PR haul and I never use any of the products, am I taxed for that?
You're not taxed for that because nobody asked for anything in return; it's just a gift.
Influencer Taxes Explained in 2026 | CPA Laura Grajales Answers Creator Questions [Creator Currency Ep. 23]
Q: When does the IRS consider a business, a business versus just a hobby?
When you're making your first dollar, you're a business; a hobby is just for fun and sharing with friends and family.
How This UGC Creator Landed Paid Brand Deals With Only 174 Followers [Creator Currency Ep. 20]
Q: What piece of advice would you give to creators who are just starting out?
Start before you're ready and don't take it personally when people don't respond to your pitches.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Influencer Confidential

What is Influencer Confidential about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, business‑oriented show focused on the creator economy, influencer marketing, and brand partnerships. Episodes consistently explore how creators monetize, structure businesses, pitch to brands, negotiate usage rights, and optimize taxes and operations with real‑world examples and actionable steps. The host frequently emphasizes transparency, fair compensation, and practical tools for scaling a creator business, often from a dual Brand–Creator perspective. A standout angle is bridging brands and creators through education, templates, and outbound outreach guidance that listeners can apply directly to their own partnerships.

Overall, it's a go‑to resource for creators, brands, and PR/marketing pros seeking concrete strategies to ... more

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Recent guests on Influencer Confidential include:

1. Kristen Bousquet
2. Jessie Festa
3. Megan Vasquez
4. Alexandra Page
5. Megan Collier
6. Jenn Powell
7. Julissa Prado
8. Reesa Lake

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