Podcast appearances and mentions of jane ko

About Sofia Rovirosa, Co-FounderSofia Rovirosa is the co-founder of Wanderlands. She grew up in New Mexico on her family's 4th generation pecan estate with a strong sense of connection to both food and land. This curiosity and love of the outdoors took her across the high deserts of Arizona and New Mexico closely followed by the US Virgin Islands, southeast Alaska, and eventually, Napa, where she immersed herself in viticulture as a cellar master at a winery in Napa, California. This hands-on experience working closely with the land inspired in her a love and respect for the concept of terroir — the idea that something could capture the essence of a place and season. Her passions led to her desire to replicate this with her family's pecans, creating Wanderlands to share this sense of “somewhereness” with others.About Jane Ko, Co-Founder and Head of Brand & MarketingJane Ko is the co-founder of Wanderlands. The head of brand and marketing, Jane Ko's experience spans 20 years across multiple industries at Kellogg (leading global brand strategy for brands Pringles and Special K), eos, L'Oreal, Nars Cosmetics & Multiple CPG/Beauty Startups. Jane earned her PhD in Neuroscience at Harvard University and champions the application of neuroscience and neurosensory techniques to develop stronger and more memorable brand products and experiences in CPG. IG visitwanderlands | wanderlands.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

Today our guest hosts are Katie Stoller and Jane Ko. Katie and Jane discusses their journeys in the influencer marketing industry, highlighting the challenges and triumphs they have faced. Topics include the early days of influencer marketing, dealing with online bullying, and managing brand partnerships. The episode offers valuable insights for aspiring influencers, emphasizing the importance of reliability, professionalism, and the balance between luck and hard work. Katie and Jane also touch on the evolution of the industry and share personal experiences on how navigating the digital space has changed over the years. 00:00 The Dark Side of Online Bullying 00:29 Welcome to the WIIM Podcast 00:35 Introducing the New Series 01:06 Exciting Guest Episodes Ahead 01:27 New Year, New Beginnings 01:42 Prioritizing Self-Care and Outsourcing 01:54 Jumping into the Episode 01:58 About Women in Influencer Marketing (WIIM) 02:57 Meet Jane: The Creator's Perspective 04:22 Jane's Journey in Influencer Marketing 05:01 Nostalgic Beginnings in PR and Influencer Marketing 07:17 Jane's First Big Break 08:56 The IKEA Makeover Experience 15:04 The Importance of Reliability and Quick Response 19:03 Challenges and Changes in the Influencer Landscape 20:07 The Changing Landscape of Mentorship 20:49 Evolution of PR and Media 21:46 Navigating Brand Collaborations 21:56 The Rise of Smaller Creators 22:18 Balancing Work and Personal Life 23:06 Challenges of Online Bullying 23:57 Introduction to Caveat 25:27 Reflecting on Hustle Culture 28:29 Legal Hurdles in Content Creation 28:56 Gen Z's Approach to Influencer Work 33:48 Advice for Aspiring Influencers 34:31 The Dark Side of Social Media 40:23 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Connect with Katie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoller/ Connect with Jane: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atasteofkoko/ Want to join WIIM's Membership? Check out our website http://www.iamwiim.com/join Join WIIM's upcoming events near you! http://www.iamwiim.com/events Don't forget to follow us on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/iamwiim

Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Jane Ko, known to her hundreds of thousands of social media followers as Koko. The self-described “O.G.” food blogger in Austin, Ko has been posting about the Austin restaurant scene since 2010. Tune in for a conversation about the quintessential taste of Austin, tipping, and the role of influencers in the local economy.  We'd like to thank Tecovas, who makes our favorite Western wear in town, for being our exclusive launch sponsor.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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Today I am chatting with Jane Ko, "A TASTE OF KOKO" about all things related to influencing, travel, and big life changes. We dive into how she got started as an influencer, what her life looks like now, and some really fun new ways to get involved with the Austin, Tx community with Jane!  We share top winter destinations for this season, as well as maximizing credit cards points to redeem for 3-5X the value! Find out how in this episode! FInd us on the gram @beyondthebucketlistpodcast + @atasteofkoko + @clubkoko :)

Growing a freelance photography business, developing your photography skills, and sharing Zambian food with the world with Clara Kapelembe Bwali from Black Garlic. ----- Welcome to episode 354 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Clara Kapelembe Bwali from Black Garlic about how she's using her business to share Zambian food with the world. Sharing Zambian Food Welcome to episode 354 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Clara Kapelembe Bwali from Black Garlic about how she's using her business to share Zambian food with the world. Last week on the podcast, Bjork chatted with Jane Ko from A Taste of Koko about her Pinterest strategy as a content creator. To go back and listen to that episode, click here. Sharing Zambian Food We're really excited to share this episode with Clara from Black Garlic with you today! She's a freelance food photographer, food stylist, and blogger based in Zambia. Clara has built her business from the ground up, and in this episode, you'll hear how she has grown her photography skills, booked her first clients, and used social media to share both her photography and Zambian food with the world. Clara's story is so inspiring, and her passion for her work really shines through in the interview. We hope you enjoy it! In this episode, you'll learn: How Clara started a catering business Why she decided to rebrand and launch a freelance photography business How she pitched herself to clients How she grew her photography skills How she is working to share Zambian food with the world What business advice she has for food creators How she has made friendships with other creators online Resources: Black Garlic The Bite Shot 185: Darkness and Light: A Photographer's Journey from Addiction to Success with Joanie Simon Picture Perfect Food: Master the Art of Food Photography with 52 Bite-Sized Tutorials Chikanda recipe Lumanda with Pounded Groundnuts recipe TinyBit Wood Kitchen ZM Clariti Follow Clara on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership

Creating a strong Pinterest strategy, leaning into the new features on Pinterest, and repurposing content for different platforms with Jane Ko from A Taste of Koko. ----- Welcome to episode 353 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Jane Ko from A Taste of Koko about her Pinterest strategy as a content creator. Getting the Most Out of Pinterest Today, we're really excited to be chatting all about Pinterest with Jane Ko! She runs A Taste of Koko, a food and travel blog focused specifically on Austin, Texas. And since she has been blogging since 2010, her content and social media strategy has definitely evolved over the years. In this episode, you'll hear what her revenue streams are as a content creator, what her current Pinterest strategy looks like, how she repurposes content across different social media platforms, and more. Enjoy! In this episode, you'll learn: What type of content Jane shares on her blog What her revenue streams look like as a content creator How she works with brands What her Pinterest strategy looks like How she uses static pins, idea pins, and video pins What it's like working with a Pinterest marketing agency How she repurposes content for different social media platforms What it's like running a personal brand Resources: A Taste of Koko Koko's Guide To Austin FBP Live Q&A: The State of Pinterest – available for FBP members only Simple Pin Media Mediavine Blippi Follow Jane on Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group Check out the Food Blogger Pro YouTube channel (and subscribe while you're there!) If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership

It can seem daunting to try something new and put yourself out there but as today's guest, Jane Ko, says, it's always worth it. Jane is an entrepreneur through her blog, Instagram, and top selling book where she's built her entire brand from the ground up. And as she shares in this episode, the start of it all was anything but pretty, easy, or lucky. It took time, hard work, and inner motivation to create this empire of a personal brand. Jane is an example of what it takes to put yourself out there and keep going even when those around you have doubt. If you have a vision or passion for something, follow it and tune out the noise.  In this episode we discuss: Growing her passion from a side project to a full time brandComparison and limiting beliefsWorking through doubt from othersBelieving in your own potential The power of influence  To connect with Jane: @atasteofkoko www.atasteofkoko.comTo connect with me: @emilyfeikls @letsthrivepodcast

Jane Ko is the blogger behind A Taste of Koko, Austin's top food and travel blog featuring the hottest restaurants and weekend getaways since 2010. A Taste of Koko has been voted best local Austin blogger by the Austin Chronicle in 2018 and 2019 and has been featured in O Magazine, InStyle Magazine, OWN TV Network, and The New York Times. In this episode, you'll hear things Jane has never shared publicly before! Hear what it's been like to have Asian parents who haven't understood or supported her career path, dating Asian men, and more.For more show notes and links to the things we mention, visit: https://www.fcksavingface.com/podcast/jane-ko See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on See It To Be It, we talk to Jane Ko, the mastermind behind A Taste of Koko, a food and travel blog based out of Austin, Texas. From humble beginnings in a small town in south Texas, her biggest inspiration in life was to become a librarian. She moved to Austin in 2007, originally to pursue becoming a doctor at University of Texas. She shortly realized that was not for her and decided blogging in 2010 as a creative outlet. She originally only posted recipes on her blog and after two years with zero readership, a local restaurant reached out to her, asking her to promote their business. From there, it kept snowballing and A Taste of Koko was truly born. She said she isn't sure when the narrative changed from sharing restaurants and chef's stories, to her own... as this was never her intention. Jane talks about work before becoming a full-time blogger and that it was never her intention to become an influencer. During Huricane Harvey and now COVID-19 she has been able to impact the community by helping restaurants and small businesses to get their numbers, pivot to takeout and help raise money for the restaurant economy. Jane also touches on how travel industry has now changed and how she can reinvent her content and give people things to do and places to stay in the safest way possible. She was able to help some local bed and breakfasts and smaller hotels meet their capacity and get people to book with them. She concludes with advice on if people want to be an influencer, the toxicity of social media and what is next for her. Learn more about A Taste of Koko: https://www.atasteofkoko.com/ Follow A Taste of Koko on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atasteofkoko/ Connect with Jane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeko/ Like Jane's Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atasteofkoko Follow Jane on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/atasteofkoko/_created/ Follow Jane on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atasteofkoko Jane on having a voice and using it for the better: _10:49.79 — "I can do the pretty photos, I can sit pretty, I can wear pretty outfits, wear my hat, go to pretty destinations and shoot these fun videos, which I will always do because I love doing those...But when there is a pandemic, I think for anyone who is in the social media space, think about the kind of impact you can have and what kind of voice that you lead with." On The Dot Woman Content Corner Looking for more tips, motivation and direction? Tune into the See It To Be It podcast every Thursday on your favorite streaming service. Subscribe to our weekly email newsletter and audio brief, Four Minutes with On The Dot. You'll receive examples of relatable female role models in over 10 industries, plus quick stats on empowering women in the world, and to top it off, an inspirational quote that’s sure to jumpstart your day. Check us out on social! We are focused on your success, so let us know what you think by chatting with us at @onthedotwoman (www.twitter.com/onthedotwoman) on Twitter, Instagram (www.instagram.com/onthedotwoman), and Facebook (www.facebook.com/onthedotwoman). Special Guest: Jane Ko.

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“You’re placing an ad on my platform in my voice, and I know my audience the best.” –Jane Ko   Welcome to the Conscious Creators Show; where through intimate and insightful interviews with authors, actors, musicians, entrepreneurs and other podcasters, you'll learn tools and tactics to 10x your creativity and strategies to grow and monetize your audience.   Jane Ko is the blogger behind A Taste of Koko, Austin's top food and travel blog featuring the hottest restaurants and weekend getaways. A Taste of Koko has been featured in O Magazine, InStyle Magazine, OWN TV Network, and The New York Times.  A Taste of Koko launched Shop Koko, her very own line of foodie tees that help support local non-profits in Austin and her first book, Koko's Guide To Austin."   On today’s episode of the Conscious Creator podcast, host Sachit Gupta speaks with food and travel blogger and social media influencer Jane Ko. They discuss the Austin food scene, how influencers are being impacted by the pandemic, and the insider perspective on brand deals. They also talk about how Jane’s childhood in a tiny Texas town impacted her career, self-publishing a book, and more.   Episode Highlights:  Jane introduces herself as a blogger rather than influencer because she started her blog before that term existed. The “free stuff” you get as an influencer isn’t actually free because it requires hours of work to leverage for content. Jane works 80-100 hours per week, from restaurant tastings to brand deals. It took Jane about 3 years before she started getting paid through brand deals, but it may take someone less time now because the market has changed. The main thing Jane has learned about brand deals is how much money brands have to spend. Her biggest frustration is brands not listening when Jane brings her own ideas and expertise to the table. Jane has an agent, but she still does her own first round vetting of clients who reach out directly to her. Jane was supposed to work with GoDaddy, which has hosted her website for 10 years, on featuring Austin businesses during SXSW, but the event was canceled due to the pandemic. Instead, Jane presented an idea to GoDaddy around the domain hireacreative.co, which she had been paying for but not using and saw this as an opportunity to finally  launch it to support the freelancers like her who had just lost all their income. Measuring KPIs for influencer marketing is almost impossible; the only metric you can track is impressions. Everything Jane does for local businesses is done for free and is only for the sake of supporting her community. Jane grew up in a small town in Texas and never believed she was going to amount to anything. Jane works hard to make the process as easy as possible for brands because that makes it easier for her. She always communicates her idea for the content fully so she doesn’t end up in the position of having to redo anything. Travel blogging is the most time consuming work; it isn’t a vacation. Jane spends time sourcing outfits for posts while traveling, planning an itinerary of locations and shots and posts. Jane self-published her first book last year in 5 weeks, but she had been doing research and planning for years. Jane was surprised at how easy it is to do brand deals and how hard it is to sell a product. Her goal for her book was to sell just one copy but she sold over 3,000 copies in 5 months. Jane believes her book had good product-market fit. It’s a common misconception that authors make money on book deals; almost no books make profit. Because Jane self-published, she’s able to brand books for companies who want to buy in bulk and give them as gifts. The first quarter of the year is always the slowest for influencers. Jane launched hireacreative.co and Hundred for Hospitality to support local businesses and freelancers in Austin in response to COVID-19. Hundred for Hospitality provides 100 meals a day for free for any service industry person who has been laid off by a restaurant in Austin due to COVID-19, while being able to pay the restaurant for those meals. Jane’s income is down 80% right now.   3 Key Takeaways: There is no secret to getting brand deals other than working hard for a long period of time and waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. Communication is key in brand deals to make the process as easy as possible for both parties. Nothing can replace the impact of building relationships over time.   Tweetable Quotes: “So for brands, they’re thinking, we’re getting 2 in 1. We need exposure & we need content, which is something that we were going to pay an ad agency easily $50-100k to shoot photos, & we can get that in one blogger? So it’s a great deal for them.” –Jane Ko “You’re placing an ad on my platform in my voice, and I know my audience the best.” –Jane Ko “We don’t own this platform. We’re allowed to produce content on these platforms & we’re lucky enough to then be paid. So if this ends & disappears my mindset has always been well, now I can go retire & live a normal lifestyle & not work 100 hrs/wk creating content.” –Jane Ko “I think I’m very conscious and very aware of where my brand is and where I stand in my city that I live in and what I can do for the community… I think it’s being very aware of your brand and what good you can do.” –Jane Ko   Actions:  Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app and let us know what you think by leaving a rating and a review. Thank our guest and let them know what you thought of today’s episode — send Jane a message on Instagram! Head on over to Creators.Show to get new episodes, exclusive guides like our guide on “How to Connect With Busy Influencers”, partner deals and additional bonuses.   Resources Mentioned: Conscious Creators Podcast website Jane Ko’s Website Jane Ko’s Instagram Jane Ko’s Facebook Jane Ko’s Twitter Hundred For Hospitality  Hire a Creative 

This week on #FohrGround we had the privilege of speaking with Jane Ko of @atastewithkoko. Jane has been a food blogger and influencer for the past 10 years, pioneering the scene in Austin, TX back in 2010. (Fun fact, she was also one of the first influencers on Fohr!)Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jane has used her platform and her following to launch three philanthropic initiatives to give back to the community and support service industry professionals. Hunch for Hospitality alone has raised $15K in just a couple of weeks.Tune in to the full episode to hear about Jane’s journey from college food blogger to industry renowned influencer, as she takes us through the trials and tribulations of running a small business, showing up for her followers, and using her talents for good.

On this episode of Reaching New Heights, we are joined by Jane Ko, an entrepreneurship speaker and travel blogger at a Taste of Koko. Founded in 2010, A Taste of Koko features the hottest restaurants and weekend getaways and has been featured in O Magazine, InStyle Magazine, OWN TV Network, Austin Monthly, Austin American Statesman, and The New York Times. Join us as we hear Jane Ko talk about her life as an entrepreneur and what living positively outside of the confines of social media really looks like. As always strive to Reach New Heights! If you enjoyed this check out @atasteofkoko and @meganwgallagher on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EP 12 How to Change your Life with Jane Ko, Austin Blogger at A Taste of Koko What one Austin woman is doing to support her industry at this unprecedented time. Jane Ko, @atasteofkoko, is Austin's #1 food blogger with a heart that jumped in to solve our community needs as soon as we received news on the cancellation of #sxsw and restaurant closings. This is a little different than my regular episodes and one that you don't want to miss. Through Jane's creativity and experience, you will learn how you can serve at this time, how to find calm in the uncertainty, and inspiration to change your life or business now, if you are ready. https://instagram.com/atasteofkoko https://hireacreative.co/ https://hundredforhospitality.com/

Jane Ko of @tasteofkoko joins Kristy and Jason to talk about the best restaurant openings of 2019... and the best spots that sadly shuttered. We'll be back Monday morning with part 2 of our wedding planning guide pod. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend!

Kristy Owen is joined by Jane Ko of @ATasteOfKoko to bring you the BEST patios in Austin. Kristy is back with Aaron Ross Thursday with a look at the BEST things to do around Austin this weekend. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode. Our theme music is from Brandon Perry & Wandering Robot Studios. The song is called "The Austin Connection".

“You’re perfect right where you are, as you are.” – Jessica Zweig What does it mean to simply be? In this bonus episode of the SimplyBe. Podcast, Jessica reflects on the phrase that has changed her life. She recounts the origin story of SimplyBe. and shares how she actively practices this mindset. Jessica brings back some of the wisdom shared by Season 1 guests Alison Victoria, Nicole Arbour, Jane Ko, Lorri Harder, Vasavi Kumar, Kelly Rizzo, and Gala Darling. Listen in and learn to accept yourself as you are and understand your intrinsic self-worth. * [01:40] - What SimplyBe means to Jessica * [05:47] - Thanks to the team & community * [09:16] - What SimplyBe means to season one guests * [09:21] - Alison Victoria ( https://www.simplybeagency.com/podcast/2019/6/17/feel-the-fear ) * [09:56] - Nicole Arbour ( https://www.simplybeagency.com/podcast/2019/6/11/the-simplybe-podcast-x-ep-2 ) * [10:45] - Jane Ko ( https://www.simplybeagency.com/podcast/2019/6/17/how-to-become-truly-influential-with-jane-ko ) * [11:54] - Lori Harder ( https://www.simplybeagency.com/podcast/2019/6/17/judgment-and-fear-and-the-courage-to-put-your-personal-brand-out-into-the-world-wrw2k ) * [15:16] - Vasavi Kumar ( https://www.simplybeagency.com/podcast/2019/6/17/sex-drugs-and-radical-honesty ) * [16:09] - Kelly Rizzo ( https://www.simplybeagency.com/podcast/2019/6/17/goingwiththeflow-kellyrizzo ) * [18:03] - Gala Darling ( https://www.simplybeagency.com/podcast/2019/6/17/youre-gorgeous-youre-magnificent ) Jessica Zweig ( http://jessicazweig.com/ ) is an international award-winning entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of SimplyBe ( https://www.simplybeagency.com/ ). In 2018, she won the Gold Stevie® Award for “Female Entrepreneur of the Year,” was previously named a Top Digital Marketer To Watch by INC. and a “Personal Branding Expert” by Forbes. As a thought leader with over ten years of experience in digital marketing and social media, Jessica frequently speaks and facilitates workshops and masterminds, teaching the power of personal branding to corporations. Jessica has been featured as a leading entrepreneur and personal branding expert in Forbes, Crain’s, MarketWatch, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Refinery 29, Tasty Trade, BizTech Magazine, Today’s Chicago Woman, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX News 32, and more. She is currently writing her first book, Be. A No-Bullshit Guide to Creating Self-Worth and Net Worth Just by Being Yourself. Follow her on Instagram @jessicazweig ( https://www.instagram.com/jessicazweig/?hl=en ) or send her a note at jessica@simplybeagency.com. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The SimplyBe. Podcast in Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-simplybe-podcast/id1463214827 ) , Google Podcasts ( https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1zaW1wbHliZS1wb2RjYXN0 ) , Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3eH32ZO6VMiDQ57I4eT9mb ) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-simplybe-podcast/id1463214827 ). It really helps others find the show. This podcast episode was produced by Dante32 ( https://www.dante32.com/ ).

After a fantastic week in New York, Jessica is back with an amazing interview this week. When you think of Austin, what comes to mind? I bet it’s amazing food. Today’s guest is a big reason for that. Jane Ko, otherwise known as Koko, runs A Taste of Koko ( https://www.atasteofkoko.com/ ) , a Austin-based food and travel blog. Since 2010 she’s be traveling the city in search of the best food, recipes and, of course, cocktails. Jessica and Jane discuss her beginnings as a full time blogger, the growth of Austin and her advice for aspiring influencers looking to emulate the success of A Taste of Koko. BTW, are you in love with the food and drinks on A Taste of Koko? Well, don’t forget about the Simply Be. Masterclass ( https://www.simplybemasterclass.com/ ) coming up in Austin in September. * [01:31] - NYC is always a good idea! * [04:30] - Jessica calls out hustle culture * [08:02] - Details about the SimplyBe. Masterclass in Austin, TX * [09:42] - Diving in with Jane Ko * [13:40] - What does the A Taste of Koko brand represent? * [14:59] - What inspired Jane to quit her job and blog full-time? * [21:37] - The surprising moments at the beginning of building her brand * [26:44] - Jane’s interpretation of the word "influencer" and how it has evolved * [31:24] - Jane’s advice for aspiring influencers * [33:00] - Ways to create an authentic community on Instagram * [38:18] - Tactical tips for growth and engagement * [43:45] - Austin’s exploding popularity * [45:49] - Thoughts on the changing market for entrepreneurs and influencers * [48:45] - What does SimplyBe mean to Jane? Jane (commonly known as Koko) is the Austin blogger behind A Taste of Koko®, Austin’s top food and travel blog. A Taste of Koko ( https://www.atasteofkoko.com/ ) features the hottest restaurants and weekend getaways and is the official restaurant expert for Visit Austin TX. Jane has been a speaker at South by Southwest (SXSW), Texas Conference for Women, BlogHer, BlogHer Food, The Hustle 2X, University of Texas Austin, Google, and Whole Foods Global on entrepreneurship and social media. She also hosted the largest food crawl in Austin during SXSW 2014 with over 20,000 participants. Find Jane on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/atasteofkoko/ ) , Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/atasteofkoko ) , Pinterest ( https://www.pinterest.com/atasteofkoko/ ) and Twitter ( https://twitter.com/atasteofkoko ). Jessica Zweig ( http://jessicazweig.com/ ) is an international award-winning entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of SimplyBe ( https://www.simplybeagency.com/ ). In 2018, she won the Gold Stevie® Award for “Female Entrepreneur of the Year,” was previously named a Top Digital Marketer To Watch by INC. and a “Personal Branding Expert” by Forbes. As a thought leader with over ten years of experience in digital marketing and social media, Jessica frequently speaks and facilitates workshops and masterminds, teaching the power of personal branding to corporations. Jessica has been featured as a leading entrepreneur and personal branding expert in Forbes, Crain’s, MarketWatch, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Refinery 29, Tasty Trade, BizTech Magazine, Today’s Chicago Woman, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX News 32, and more. She is currently writing her first book, Be. A No-Bullshit Guide to Creating Self-Worth and Net Worth Just by Being Yourself. Follow her on Instagram @jessicazweig ( https://www.instagram.com/jessicazweig/?hl=en ) or send her a note at jessica@simplybeagency.com. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The SimplyBe. Podcast in Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-simplybe-podcast/id1463214827 ) , Google Podcasts ( https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1zaW1wbHliZS1wb2RjYXN0 ) , Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3eH32ZO6VMiDQ57I4eT9mb ) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-simplybe-podcast/id1463214827 ). It really helps others find the show. This podcast episode was produced by Dante32 ( https://www.dante32.com/ ).

Today we chat with Jane Ko, writer of Austin-based food and travel blog, A Taste of Koko. Today, we talk everything local! Working with local businesses is Jane's forte. She gives some amazing tips on how you can grow your audience and build your brand by pairing up with local businesses and sharing some of the love. We'll also discuss what it takes to be a full-time blogger, some advice for struggling bloggers, and so much more!

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month, we are recognizing our professionals' diverse cultural heritages and traditions. Jane Ko, a Senior Recruiting Manager on our DHG Search Advisors team, discusses her Korean heritage and why it's important to celebrate and applaud inclusion and diversity at DHG.  

In this episode, Michelle and Kimya chat with Jane Ko. She has a food blog and brand called A Taste of Koko, where she’s partnered with brands like Starbucks, IKEA, and KitchenAid. Her Instagram (@astasteofkoko) has nearly 36,000 followers (currently). She has spoken at Google, SXSW and Whole Foods, just to name a few. Jane keeps it real as we discuss the misconceptions of being an influencer on Instagram, how she works with brands, and her advice for any food bloggers out there. We also chat moon dust, filter pet peeves, snake wine and so much more. Bon appetit!   Psst - as always, keep the giggles going and follow us on @iwasjustsayingthat and subscribe!