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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 experience getting verified (4:16), and her Flo Jo collaboration with The Visionary Society (5:59). The girls take a moment to honor the legend DMX (9:31), and chat a little about addiction (11:45). What is so special about being verified (12:15). The girls talk about vanity metrics and chasing trends (15:39). What exactly do you need to do in order to become verified on Instagram (17:03). The pandemic changed the way we consumed and created content (19:40). The girls disagree on if you should mute or unfollow people on IG (24:19). Kia and Vic discuss creative briefs: what to do and what not to do (27:40). What is the correct etiquette for zoom calls, should you turn on your camera? (30:39). Kia shares our audience poll results & her thoughts about Instagram live rooms (33:37). Social media platforms are now releasing audio rooms, much like Clubhouse (35:27). MySpace might be making a comeback (36:18). The girls pose the question: Is the real influencer actually influencing people in your real life (36:58). Hot or Not this episode includes See on Apple TV (38:34), Snowfall (40:05), La Negra De (40:45), Game Changers (42:05), Peloton (44:23). This week’s Dope or Nope includes thoughts on Fohr’s new platform and long term partnerships (47:30), YouTube is considering removing public dislikes from videos (50:43), Snapchat is trying to make a comeback (52:55), IG remix (57:38). The Girls talks about the state of influencer culture 1 year after COVID (1:02:25), celebrity endorsements (1:04:01). How do we feel about luxury influencers buying and returning (1:06:27). Is this the new roaring 20s (1:12:15). Are you obligated to tag the business or service if you purchase it, and crediting creators that influence you (1:14:25). Kia and Vic discuss how they met, and Kia reveals the Vic inspired her to start a blog back in the day (1:21:27). Vic talks about the importance of just creating for fun (1:26:20). Kia and Vic take a trip down memory lane and discuss the importance of blogging and SEO and Pinterest (1:27:45). What is the best etiquette when working with a photographer (1:30:08). Influencers are the plug (1:33:04). The girls answer a few audience questions: what are the pros and cons of being an influencer (1:36:20), How to support a friend who is an influencer if you’re benefitting from their job (1:40:05), if the girls had to choose another career what would it be (1:43:10). The episode winds down with the girls sharing their blocks of the season (1:45:13), Follow of the season (1:45:55), Question of the Week: does the world hate creators (1:46:15), black owned businesses of the season (1:48:18), and wrap up with encouraging words.

Follow of the Season:

@NYCxClothes

@Alexwolf

Black Owned Businesses:

PipSnacks

Black Girl Sunscreen

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