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American Influencer Real-Talk is a weekly show featuring your favorite influencers in beauty, fashion and lifestyle, giving you the behind the scenes stories you don't want to miss! Along the way influencers discuss how they got started, the struggle, the triumphs, and their outlook on the ever-changing industry. Our host Josh Skinner flawlessly uncovers the inspirational stories of each influencer and is sure to bring you never before heard... REAL-TALK! If you are an influencer and would like to be on our show, please DM us on instagram @aiaawards or go to our website, AIAawards.com and send us a message by clicking the "Contact Us" link.

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    • Oct 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 61 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from American Influencer Real-Talk

    Food with Soy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 25:40


    Get hungry because we have American Influencer Award winner Food with Soy on today's show!  Soy takes us on her journey through social media and her love of food. We cover everything from Good Morning America to creating a viral video that saved a small business during the pandemic.

    Chris Equale (@HammyAndOlivia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 22:00


    American Influencer Award nominee, Chris Equale is on today's show! Chris shares how his two Pembroke Welsh Corgis (@HammyAndOlivia) are bringing laughter and joy to their millions of followers. Chris also shares how a 911 operator reached out and said the @HammyAndOlivia account saved a life.

    Joey Sasso

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 77:08


    We're excited to have Joey Sasso from Netflix's The Circle. Joey talks about his time on the show and shares how The Circle propelled him to help and encourage others through social media. We also speak with television producer Lisa Freberg on working with Joey and other Influencers.

    Christy McGinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 16:20


    Christy McGinity shares how Little Women: LA gave her a platform to turn a negative into a positive. Christy also shares how she's speaking around the world about the importance of diversity and the misconceptions of people with disabilities. 

    Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 26:34


    American Influencer Real Talk heads to Nashville for a special interview with Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young. We talk about American Idol, Ace's Grammy nomination, their time on Broadway and how social media has evolved for performers everywhere.

    Lisa Schwartz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 14:28


    Lisa Schwartz shares her experience as a content creator, influencer and author. Lisa also talks about the early days of YouTube and her book, "Thirty-Life Crisis: Navigating My Thirties, One Drunk Baby Shower at a Time."

    Pressley Hosbach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 13:35


    Pressley Hosbach shares her experience on Dance Moms, dancing with Justin Bieber, her clothing collaboration and how she hopes to inspire her millions of followers.

    Jenn Aedo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 20:00


    Jenn Aedo talks about how a viral TikTok video changed her life and made her believe in miracles. Jenn also shares how beauty and skincare helped her through postpartum depression.

    Nita Danielle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 15:59


    It's time to go shopping with American Influencer Award winner, Nita Danielle. Nita explains how she became a fashion haul expert and used her platform to help others find their self confidence. Nita wants to help women of all shapes and sizes because she believes everyone deserves to feel and look fabulous.

    Matt Slays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 11:08


    We're excited to have Matt Slays on American Influencer Real Talk. Matt shares his incredible journey of becoming an Influencer with his wife, Rebecca Zamolo. He also talks about his new book, The Game Master: Mansion Mystery.

    Ve'ondre Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 14:38


    We're excited to have American Influencer Award winner for LGBTQIA+, Ve'ondre Mitchell! Ve'ondre shares how she found her authentic voice and used it to reach millions of followers. She also reminds us to be intentional, watch what we say and realize we all want to be loved, valued and appreciated.

    Samuel Ray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 12:34


    Beauty expert and content creator Samuel Ray discusses the highs, lows and misconceptions of the beauty industry. You will be inspired as Samuel shares his journey to become bold, beautiful and fabulous!

    Paytons.Makeup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 14:24


    Paytons.Makeup shares her extraordinary journey from her first viral video to being featured in Vogue Magazine! Payton also shares how she's using her platform and makeup to inspire her millions of followers.

    Givefluencer - John & Niki

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 43:03


    Have you heard of the term Givefluencer? It's when Influencers giveback to their community. Project Pop Drop's John Snyder and Niki Shadrow Snyder share how they're using social media to change lives and help end homelessness!

    Kimberley Locke

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 23:16


    Kimberley Locke kicks off the holidays with a special edition of American Influencer Real Talk! Kimberley has had eight Top 20 singles, five #1 dance singles and is the only artist to have a #1 holiday single on the Billboard charts 3 years in a row. Grab your hot chocolate and feel the holiday spirit!

    Henry Vasquez (HankandHenry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 39:33


    American Influencer Award winner HankandHenry shares his extraordinary journey from working at Target to creating HankandHenry Beauty, which focuses on artistry and compassion. HankandHenry also shares the touching story of how his Grandmother inspired him to believe he could do anything.

    Carrie Esser

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 19:37


    American Influencer Award nominee Carrie Esser (@makeupmadhouse) shares her experience as a finalist on Snapchat's Fake Up and how she's using her platforms to inspire creativity and beauty.

    Eric Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 31:07


    Salon Republic's Eric Taylor shares the incredible journey of being instrumental during the pandemic by initiating the reopening of salons in California. Eric also shares how Salon Republic is creating a unique way for beauty professionals to be showcased.

    Chase Benz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 25:03


    Award-winning Choreographer and Director Chase Benz shares how he went from living in a small town to working with Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Backstreet Boys and more. Chase's journey will encourage you to work hard and follow your dreams!

    @ethanisupreme Tribute with Gerald Peters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 89:29


    American Influencer Award nominee @ethanisupreme was a passionate, driven, artistic and successful teen entrepreneur. Ethan inspired others to be their authentic self through social media and art. Join us as we remember Ethanisupreme with a special interview with Ethan's father, Gerald Peters.

    Zack Dishinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 19:24


    Teen makeup artist and entrepreneur Zack Dishinger shares how he created Formula Z Cosmetics to make a difference in the beauty industry. Zack believes makeup should be all-inclusive, empowering and a form of self-expression for everyone, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation or race. Zack and Formula Z Cosmetics have partnered with The Trevor Project and The Phluid Project to educate, inspire and help people around the world.

    Ryan Weeden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 26:58


    American Influencer Award nominee Ryan Weeden shares how experiencing September 11th in New York City changed his life and shifted his professional career to a hairstylist and entrepreneur.  

    #FreeBritney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 47:05


    We have an American Influencer Real Talk exclusive with Kevin Wu and Leanne Simmons of Free Britney L.A! Kevin and Leanne explain Britney Spears conservatorship and why they got involved. We also send Josh and GloZell to Downtown Los Angeles to report live during Britney's bombshell courthouse call.

    Danielle Maltby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 20:25


    Danielle Maltby shares her experience on the hit television shows, "The Bachelor and "Bachelor in Paradise." Danielle also talks about her inspirational medical career and her hit podcast, "The WoMed."

    Ryan Edgar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 17:17


    Singer and Songwriter Ryan Edgar shares his journey from America's Got Talent to writing songs for the hit television show, Empire. Ryan also gives us an exclusive on his new single, "Somebody Testify"

    Perez Hilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 46:12


    Perez Hilton has a candid conversation about being the Original Influencer! You will be inspired by Perez's personal and professional journey. Perez also chats about his juicy new book and his incredible story of meeting Jennifer Aniston!

    Julia Dantas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 23:21


    Julia Dantas (Hulu's Glam Masters) shares how a life-threatening illness changed her life and prepared her for the beauty industry. We also have a special surprise for Julia from Glam Masters judges Kandee Johnson and Mario Dedivanovic and you don't want to miss it!

    Clark Beckham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 10:05


    Clark Beckham shares his incredible journey from being the first runner-up on American Idol to writing his new album. Clark will inspire you to follow your dreams!

    Lance Bass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 20:34


    Popstar Lance Bass has a candid conversation about the early days in *NSYNC, coming out publicly and the journey of starting a family with his husband.

    Chaun Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 23:20


    Celebrity Nail Artist and American Influencer Award nominee Chaun Legend shares his journey from Philadelphia to Hollywood and how social media was a game changer in his career. Chaun also shares some of his nail secrets!

    Alannized

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 25:20


    American Influencer Award nominee Alannized shares the incredible story of his brother being detained by immigration and how it changed his family forever.

    Amanda Cerny

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 21:25


    American Influencer Real-Talk surprises Amanda Cerny with her first American Influencer Award nomination for Lifestyle Influencer of the Year! Amanda is a successful actress and content creator but it's her kindness and entrepreneurial spirit that has catapulted her into the hearts of millions of followers around the world.

    Justin Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 20:41


    American Influencer Award nominee Justin Anderson is one of the most sought after professional colorists in the world with clients including Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Miley Cyrus and Kristin Cavallari. Get ready to laugh, learn and be inspired by Justin's incredible journey!

    Chris Appleton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 24:50


    American Influencer Award nominee Chris Appleton kicks off our Season Two premiere! Chris started his incredible career at the age of nine and has created iconic hairstyles for Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and Kim Kardashian-West.

    Bob the Drag Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 16:44


    Bob the Drag Queen shares his extraordinary career from winning Rupaul’s Drag Race to changing lives on HBO’s Emmy nominated show, We’re Here.

    Jeff Timmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 22:55


    Jeff Timmons shares some of his favorite memories for the 25th Anniversary of 98 Degrees. Jeff also has a candid conversation about staying positive through the highs and lows of the entertainment industry.

    Sophia Hutchins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 18:21


    Sophia Hutchins shares how she learned to take control and communicate her story effectively without being defined by the tabloids. Sophia also shares how her close friendship with Caitlyn Jenner inspired the groundbreaking concept of Lumasol sunscreen.

    Caitlyn Jenner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 21:27


    Caitlyn Jenner shares the lessons she has learned as she found her authentic voice. Caitlyn also reminds us that we all have a platform to change the world!

    Emma Bing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 20:59


    Emma Bing was literally born to be an Influencer! The best-selling book series, What to Expect When You’re Expecting is based on her childhood. Emma shares with us her views on motherhood, makeup and romance.

    David Archuleta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 26:56


    David Archuleta shares his remarkable journey from American Idol to his new album, Therapy Sessions. You will be inspired by David's outlook on life!

    Mustafa Avci

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 24:16


    American Influencer Award nominee Mustafa Avci shares his incredible story of surviving COVID-19 in New York City.

    Crystal Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 29:40


    Three-time Grammy nominated singer / songwriter Crystal Lewis shares her inspirational journey from her early days on Nickelodeon and to being influential in Katy Perry's career.

    Taylor Steingold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 28:48


    Taylor Steingold (Hulu's Glam Masters) shares how an unexpected second chance changed her life and helped her achieve her dreams.

    Glozell Green x Melissa Rivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 6:45


    Glozell Green and Melissa Rivers share their views on beauty in Hollywood. Melissa also shares what it was like being a red carpet Influencer with her mother, Joan Rivers.

    Xixi Yang

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 8:16


    Adamme Artistry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 8:39


    Adamme Artistry takes us backstage at the American Influencer Awards and shares how losing 115 pounds was just the beginning of finding his authentic self.

    Megan Pormer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 26:15


    American Influencer Award winner Megan Pormer shares her inspirational journey from Iran to Hollywood as a Biomedical Engineer and International Model. Megan also shares how the power of not panicking helped save her brother's life.

    Tiffany Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 17:30


    Tiffany Myers shares how a life-changing disease altered how she viewed hope and healing. Her positive outlook will inspire you to never be ashamed to share your story.

    Kate Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 19:13


    Model and activist Kate Grant shares her inspiring journey on becoming Ireland's first model with Down Syndrome.

    Plastic Martyr

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 20:25


    Transgender actress and recording artist Plastic Martyr has a candid conversation about on-line bullying and the misconceptions that are often associated with the Transgender community.

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