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Kontent Queens is a weekly conversation about the complexities and nuances of the creator-driven social media economy. The episodic series is hosted by multi-faceted entrepreneurs and industry powerhouses Kia Marie (The Notorious K.I.A) and Vic Styles. The Kontent Queens platform exists to inform creators, new and old, about the bounty of wealth and growth opportunities in the kontent creation industry and simultaneously share best practices for creators to have longevity in their careers.
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In our season finale, we sit down with our magnificent Kontent Queens to witness the duo do what they do best, intersecting pop culture and social media with a flair and charisma uniquely their own. Kia and Vic discuss new social media apps on the horizon, celebrity turmoil, and creators who’ve experienced recent backlash. To close out our incredib…
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If you’re an admirer of the increase in Black men embracing new sides of their masculinity online, from deep cleaning their homes to booking manicures and practicing yoga, you’ve probably familiar with the eye-catching content of Carlos D. Harris Jr. On top of amassing a following of over 600K on Instagram, Carlos is also the C.E.O. of Harris Marke…
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The world of content creation is filled with legalese, from contracts to copyrights to everything in between, and if you’re trying to make money in this business, you need to speak the language or know someone who does. Lucky for you, the Kontent Queens sat down with an expert attorney for the legal consultation you’ve been meaning to have but have…
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As the Creator economy continues to expand, so must our methods of decorum both as brands and influencers. But what does that look like? In this week’s episode, we sit down with Shannae Ingleton Smith, Co-Founder & Head of Influencer Talent and Business Development at Kensington Grey Agency Inc. The conversation is a deep dive into professionalism …
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So a brand has approached you to make content on their behalf, but you’re trying to decipher how to fulfill the brief while being true to yourself. As a content creator, you may ask yourself, how do I create content for clients that fit their needs but maintain my aesthetic? Insert creative strategist and content creator extraordinaire Skylar Marsh…
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The idea of your content competing amongst the millions of people on Instagram can feel like a daunting task. You may ask yourself, “How can I gain notoriety in my niche? How can brands discover me?” Interestingly, the key to thriving online might be spending more time living and creating offline. In this week’s episode, we sit down with Besidone A…
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Hey Kontent Kingdom, The Kontent Queens are taking a quick break this week and won't be publishing a full episode today. This week is a Federal Holiday in the United States; more importantly, we need some time to rest, reflect, and reenergize. Making dope shit ain't easy, so we're going to go sit down somewhere. But don't worry, we'll be back July …
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Destination and travel kontent continues to soar in popularity, and so do the creators who have made it their niche. But, what does it take to create captivating and awe-inspiring travel kontent? In this week’s episode, we hop aboard an international flight with pilot and explorer Tanyka Renee. The conversation is a deep dive into the complexities …
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Nana Agyemang created Every Stylish Girl (ESG) in 2016, intending to highlight non-traditional career paths that Black women didn’t traditionally hold. Since its inception, the community has grown exponentially, shifting from an assembly of digital darlings to lavish in-person networking parties appropriately entitled Sip N’ Slay. In this episode, …
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We get a much-needed check-in with Queen Kia & Queen Vic in our season opener. It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from our royal court here on the podcast, but if you follow them across all social media platforms, you know that the dynamic duo has been blessed to be booked and busy. With much anticipation, The Kontent Queens return to the Kingdom…
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Welcome to Kontent Queens, a weekly conversation about the complexities and nuances of the creator-driven social media economy. Hosted by multi-faceted entrepreneurs and industry powerhouses Kia Marie (The Notorious K.I.A) and Vic Styles. The Kontent Queens platform exists to inform creators, new and old, about the bounty of wealth and growth oppor…
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The season finale of Kontent Queens opens with the Queens chatting about getting through the first season of their podcast (1:25). Vic talks about finally and fully moving to Brooklyn from LA (2:40). Vic talks about the legalization of Marijuana in New York and how that will affect her business Black Girls Smoke (3:33). Kia talks about her experien…
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Episode 9 opens with the big announcement that the next episode, and season finale, will be a live show. Kia opens up about spending her mornings in a more mindful way with less social media (1:45). Vic was featured in an interview with XONecole (2:40), and Kia was on the Today Show and featured in HypeBae (3:14). The girls talk about ways to capit…
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Episode 8 begins with the girls recapping episode 7 (1:41), and emphasizing the importance of showing your work on your Instagram page (1:49). The girls dive right in to talking about show Fake Famous (5:35). They touch on the opportunities that could be opened based on followers, and the way Instagram has changed over the years, what they recently…
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This episode opens with the girls reflecting on celebrating their birthdays and turning 35 (0:46). The looks and energy at the inauguration was all so good (2:39), and they wonder what it would be like to be the White House Stylist (4:33). Kia shares her thoughts on the Ashanti and Keyshia Cole verzuz battle, and Vic tells her thoughts on influence…
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The show opens with Vic and Kia sharing their thoughts and experiences with period panties (1:00). They reflect on turning 35 this month (5:02). Therapy for black girls (8:57). How do you escape as an influencer and care for your mental health (12:04). Should Influencers speak about politics or social issues (12:45). The girls discuss Amanda Ensing…
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The show opens with the girls chatting about life in New York City. They dive right into feedback from episode 4 on doing unpaid work as an influencer (2:19). What are things that influencers can ask for if a brand doesn’t have a budget to pay? (5:25). The girls chat about what worked and what didn’t work for them in 2020 (6:03). Vic and Kia discus…
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Episode 4 of Kontent Queens kicks off with Kia explaining the importance of being a well rounded creative (02:25). The queens share poll results and feedback from episode 3 (5:58). Instagram introduced vanish mode and the girls share their candid thoughts on the feature (7:45). This week’s Cop or Drop is from Apple, they're releasing AirPods Max (9…
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This episode of Kontent Queens kicks off with Kia and Vic reflecting on having a podcast and the newness of recording remotely (1:00). The girls answer questions from listeners about maintaining originality, incorporating trends into content, creating content that isn’t solely focused on your race, budgeting for photo shoots, buying & returning clo…
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This episode of Kontent Queens opens with Kia and Vic talking about the election (1:10). They reveal the results from their Instagram and Twitter polls surrounding creating content during the election and share their thoughts on reading the room during times of stress (2:30). The ladies offer tips on how to overcome creator burnout (9:44) & get dee…
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In their first episode, Kia and Vic chop it up about how Kontent Queens came about (0:21), whether or not they're Copping or Dropping the iPhone 12, & discuss new products/services they've recently tried (12:15). The ladies give their thoughts on the recent Ivy Park x Adidas launch (33:35), discuss Netflix's The Social Dilemma (34:41), & Kia shares…
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a content creator & influencer? The Kontent Queens podcast is a weekly chat about all things social media. Join your hosts, TheNotoriousKia & VicStyles - two seasoned creators as they give you practical and strategic tips on how to grow your social following and create engaging content. Tune in and take no…
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