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Origins of InfluenceKellie Brown on Creating Space—in Style, Design, and CultureThis week's episode of Origins of Influence features Kellie Brown — the multi-hyphenate creator, tastemaker, and entrepreneur behind And I Get Dressed, a beloved digital destination for style, and Deeply Madly Modern, her design-focused platform celebrating interiors and creativity.Before becoming one of the internet’s most original voices, Kellie spent years working in fashion and entertainment PR, helping secure some of the earliest plus-size fashion placements in major magazines. In the early 2010s, she launched And I Get Dressed—a blog that evolved into a movement, amplifying stylish women who had long been left out of fashion’s narr...
2025-11-0459 min
Origins of InfluenceWardrobe Oxygen’s Alison Gary on Blogging Before the Algorithm—and Thriving After ItBefore social media and algorithms, Alison Gary was already shaping the way real women thought about style, confidence, and community. A longtime blogger and digital pioneer, she launched Wardrobe Oxygen in 2005—creating one of the internet’s most enduring independent fashion and lifestyle platforms, built on honesty, accessibility, and radical transparency.In this episode of Origins of Influence, Alison joins host Dina Fierro to revisit her early days in the blogging world and trace the evolution of a career that’s spanned two decades of seismic change online. From retail manager to full-time creator, Alison shares the st...
2025-10-2852 min
Origins of InfluenceTia Williams on Blogging, Beauty, and Becoming a Bestselling AuthorBefore social media and algorithms, Tia Williams was already shaping the way we talked about beauty, culture, and women’s inner lives. A former magazine editor turned novelist, she built one of the earliest digital spaces dedicated to Black beauty and self-expression—Shake Your Beauty—while holding senior editorial roles at ELLE, Glamour, Lucky, and Essence.In this episode of Origins of Influence, Tia joins host Dina Fierro to revisit that groundbreaking moment in beauty media and to trace the evolution of her creative voice—from beauty journalist to blogger to bestselling author of The Perfect Find and Seven Da...
2025-10-2157 min
Origins of InfluenceKaren Robinovitz on Shaping the Creator Economy–and What Came NextIn this episode of Origins of Influence, host Dina Fierro sits down with Karen Robinovitz—cultural bellwether, serial entrepreneur, and one of the original architects of the influencer economy. As co-founder of Digital Brand Architects (DBA), Karen helped professionalize influencer representation long before it became an industry standard, spotting the value of digital creators before the rest of the world caught on.Today, Karen is the founder of Sloomoo Institute, a multisensory experience centered on play, joy, and emotional wellness. In this conversation, Karen reflects on the throughline between her ventures—how reinvention has defined her career, why she’...
2025-08-191h 09
Origins of InfluenceYuli Ziv on Building the Business of Influence—and Letting It GoBefore Instagram, before brand deals, before influencer was a job title—Yuli Ziv was building the business of digital influence. In this episode, Dina sits down with her longtime friend and fellow fashion blogosphere OG to trace the arc of Yuli’s remarkable career: from founding Style Coalition and shaping the earliest creator-brand partnerships, to exiting post-acquisition and walking away from hustle culture entirely.Today, Yuli is the founder of Heallist, a growth platform for holistic healers—and she believes we’re entering a new era of influence, one powered by energy, not algorithms. This conversation is a masterc...
2025-08-1250 min
Origins of InfluenceDapper Lou on Reinvention, Storytelling, and Creative GrowthPhotographer, creative director, and cultural documentarian Lougé Delcy—also known as Dapper Lou—joins host Dina Fierro to trace his evolution from early street style pioneer to founder of Dapper Studios and Gallery Lougé.In this rich, expansive conversation, Lougé shares how his Haitian-American upbringing shaped his perspective, why he stepped away from influencer notoriety, and what he’s learned through deep, immersive work in communities across Africa, Brazil, and beyond.Together, Dina and Lougé explore:His start as a menswear blogger and self-taught photographer on Lookbook.nu and InstagramWhy he pivoted from personal bra...
2025-08-0545 min
Origins of InfluenceThe Influencer Who Opted OutIn this episode of Origins of Influence, host Dina Fierro sits down with Jess Kirby—former fashion influencer, writer, and founder of the best-selling Substack newsletter A Common Thread. Jess was among the early creators who helped define the blog-to-Instagram era, building a platform rooted in personal style, relatability, and lifestyle storytelling. But over time, she began to question the values and trade-offs inherent in the influencer economy—and made the rare decision to walk away. In this conversation, Dina and Jess explore what it means to realign your online presence with your offline values, the mental...
2025-07-2948 min
Origins of InfluenceHow Meghan Donovan Built a 20-Year Brand as a Creator–Without Ever Chasing ViralityThis week on Origins of Influence, Dina sits down with Meghan Donovan—creator of Wit & Whimsy and founder, En Route to Rêverie. Meghan launched her blog in 2006, becoming one of the earliest voices in what would become the burgeoning influencer economy. Nearly two decades later, she’s built a sustainable, multi-revenue stream business rooted in trust, taste, and thoughtful storytelling. From long-form blog posts and Substack newsletters to high-touch travel planning, Meghan has evolved her business while staying true to herself—and her work resonates all the more because of it.In this conversation, she shares...
2025-07-2256 min
Origins of InfluenceFelicia Walker of ThisThatBeauty on Sustainable Influence, Boundaries & Equity in the Creator EconomyFelicia Walker—digital beauty OG, skincare educator, and founder of Phoebe Skin—joins Origins of Influence to reflect on two decades in the content game. Felicia, found online at ThisThatBeauty, launched her blog in the early 2000s and became a trusted voice in beauty, long before the creator economy had a name.In this episode, we talk about the early days of the blogosphere, the highs and lows of life as a longtime content creator, and how Felicia's passion for skincare literacy powers everything from her book and brand to her soon-to-launch podcast. We also unpack the realitie...
2025-07-1548 min
Origins of InfluenceFrom Paper Fashion to Fine Art: Katie Rodgers on Creativity, Authenticity & Evolving OnlineKatie Rodgers—formerly known as Paper Fashion—joins Dina for a rich conversation about creative evolution, digital beginnings, and the ongoing dance between art, audience, and authenticity. From posting fashion illustrations on WordPress to collaborating with brands like Coach and Christian Louboutin, Katie was an early pioneer of the art on Instagram movement.Now based in Santa Fe, she shares how stepping away from social media—and New York City—helped her reconnect with herself and her work. Together, they explore the changing nature of brand partnerships, the artist-gallery dynamic in a post-Instagram world, and why Katie believ...
2025-07-0836 min
Origins of InfluenceFrom Tumblr Fame to Digital Multi-Hyphenate: John Jannuzzi on Internet Chaos, Condé Nast & Enduring CreativityBefore Instagram influencers and TikTok trends, there was Tumblr — and few creators used it more brilliantly than John Jannuzzi. In this episode of Origins of Influence, Dina Fierro is joined by writer and creative director John Jannuzzi to explore the wild, weird, and wonderful internet of the late aughts and early 2010s.John reflects on his digital beginnings with Textbook, a Tumblr blog that reimagined fictional characters in Fashion Week looks, and To My Wife, the viral romance Tumblr that earned him internet fame, a scathing Jezebel feature, and (almost) a TV deal. He and Dina al...
2025-07-011h 12
Origins of InfluenceHow IFB Founder Jennine Jacob Built—and Rebuilt—Her InfluenceIn this episode of Origins of Influence, Dina Fierro sits down with Jennine Jacob—fashion blogging pioneer, personal stylist, and founder of the Iconic Style Studio.Jennine takes us on a journey from her early days launching The Coveted, one of the first fashion blogs, to founding Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB)—a groundbreaking community that empowered creators long before the term “influencer” entered the mainstream. With raw honesty and refreshing humor, Jennine shares what it was like to build a digital empire, why she left it all behind, and how a single decision at a thrift store re...
2025-06-2441 min
Negronis with NordThe 8 Mile MethodWelcome back to Negronis with Nord. Today, James answers viewer questions about why he doesn’t think of YouTube as a social platform, and how being in a viewership rut affects your brand partnerships and what you can do about it. Also, the Fohr team is in Cannes! If you’re there, shoot James a DM on Instagram. We’d love to see you. Finally, James was the first-ever guest on marketing leader Dina Fierro’s new podcast “Origins of Influence,” which you can listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 0:00 - Fohr’s going to Cannes...
2025-06-1712 min
Origins of InfluenceInfluence with Integrity: Nicolette Mason on Pride, Creator Brands & Coalition-BuildingNicolette Mason’s digital origin story began in the early 2000s, where platforms like LiveJournal and DIY outfit photos laid the foundation for what would become a pioneering career in fashion, media, and brand-building. Today, she’s a writer, strategist, and consultant, known for her trailblazing voice in conversations around size inclusion, queerness, and identity in fashion.In this episode of Origins of Influence, Nicolette reflects on her journey from anonymous blog posts to bylines at Marie Claire and Vogue Italia Curvy—and the evolution of digital culture, legacy media, and the creator economy along the way. She a...
2025-06-1758 min
Origins of InfluenceFrom Tumblr to Tech: James Nord on Building Influence and InfrastructureJames Nord’s story begins on Tumblr in 2007, where his cinematic photography earned him one of the largest followings on the platform. But his path from creator to CEO was just beginning. Today, he’s the founder and CEO of Fohr — a leading influencer and ambassador marketing company powering software, services, and strategy for some of the world’s top brands.In this episode of Origins of Influence, James reflects on the early internet, the turning points that shaped his path, and how his experience as a creator laid the foundation for Fohr. He shares candid insights...
2025-06-1046 min
Origins of InfluenceIntroducing Origins of InfluenceOrigins of Influence is a limited podcast series exploring the untold stories of the internet’s earliest creators—and what happened next. Hosted by longtime marketer and early fashion blogger Dina Fierro, the show revisits a pre-algorithm era when influence was built through authenticity, community, and creativity on platforms like Blogger, Tumblr, and LiveJournal.But this isn’t just a nostalgic look back. Through intimate conversations with pioneering influencers, digital creators, and brand founders, Origins of Influence examines how early online visibility became a launchpad—for companies, consultancies, creative reinventions, and cultural impact.Each guest r...
2025-06-0602 min
TechMagic with Cathy HacklAI in Retail, Wearable Tech, Distributed Commerce, and Roblox Fashion with Cathy Hackl, Lee Kebler, and Dina FierroIn this episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler reunite to explore the latest in AI, tech hardware, and digital retail with special guest Dina Fierro, an Advisor and Fractional Marketing Leader. From Roblox’s real-world commerce integration to Google’s new XR glasses, the trio dives into how AI transforms distributed commerce, digital fashion, and the consumer experience. They also unpack wearable tech trends, spatial computing, and the ethical frontiers of AI-powered content creation. Whether you're a tech leader or brand builder, this episode delivers sharp insights on where innovation meets human connection in the future of r...
2025-05-281h 03
Out Of The CloudsDina Fierro on crafting immersive brand narratives, multisensory retail and giving consumers a stake in the storyIn this episode of Out of the Clouds, host Anne Muhlethaler interviews Dina Fierro, creative thinker and seasoned omni-channel marketer with expertise spanning fashion, beauty and luxury. Dina is a specialist in content strategy, cross-platform storytelling and reshaping consumer engagement.Dina's career has spanned fashion, beauty and luxury, including leadership positions both agency and brand-side, including a few years where she worked with Anne at Christian Louboutin. In her most recent role at Shiseido Americas, she led the organisation's digital innovation group, partnering with portfolio brands including NARS, Shiseido, Clé de Peau Beauté and Drunk Elephant to cr...
2025-04-211h 35
LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza LichtDigital Marketing Maverick: How Dina Fierro Challenges the NormIn this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down with marketing executive Dina Fierro. With over 15 years of experience in driving digital marketing for luxury brands like Christian Louboutin, NARS, and Shiseido Americas. Dina’s career is all about taking bold steps and navigating through unexplored territories, particularly in digital innovation. She has a knack for seeing what’s next and is fearless in making those leaps. That’s something many are too cautious to embrace, especially in today's corporate America, where playing it safe often feels like the more reinforced path.In this episode, Dina shares...
2025-03-1931 min
Gen CFuture-Proofing Beauty Brands: Dina Fierro of Shiseido on Web3, AI and What's Next
From Digital Collectibles to AI influencers, Dina Fierro of Shiseido Americas discusses beauty's boundaries in virtual realms.Dina Fierro, SVP Web3/Metaverse at Shiseido Americas, shares her journey from fashion to PR and marketing, becoming an early participant of online communities and influencer marketing. She delves into brands' exploration of Web3, metaverse, AI and gaming platforms like Roblox, balancing innovation with brand safety and measurable business objectives. Dina also highlights successful campaigns she’s executed like the NARS Color Quest experience on Roblox and Shiseido's Future Reflections generative NFT project.Links mentioned from the podcast:
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2024-03-2654 min
Informa FMNoticias vespertinas del 13 de enero de 2023Falleció Don Luis Gutiérrez Medrano, poeta Tepatitlense, Casi una 5ta parte de la población mexicana tiene prevalencia de trastornos mentales y adicciones: Secretaría de Salud, San Juan de los Lagos cuenta con un módulo de licencias de conducir, se prepara Tepatitlán F.C. para su encuentro ante Atlético La Paz, Por bicentenario de Jalisco, habrá día de asueto, La FIFA sanciona a México por "grito homofóbico" en Qatar 2022, Detienen a mujer por tirar aspas de fierro a vías de Metro de CDMX, Presentan denuncia contra Yasmín Esquivel ante la SCJN, Mult...
2023-01-1335 min
Aja's & Claire Simone's Ketch A Vibe Show !Tommi White'a Positive Vibrations On Ketch A Vibe.1. Dished Out Bums - A Glass Of Chianti (Original Mix)2. D-Sol, NOVAKANE OMEGA - Deny (D-Sol-s Vocal Mix)3. Inkswel, Eliza Dickson, Pugs Atomz - Why Don-t You Listen (Fred Everything Remix Instrumental)4. Inkswel, Eliza Dickson, Pugs Atomz - Why Don-t You Listen (Fred Everything Remix)5. Rampa, chuala - Les Gout6. Mr- V - Somethin Wit Jazz (Dario D-Attis Extended Remix)7. Lectroluv - Dream Drums (Erik Kupper, Lenny RX, Kenny Summit Remix)8. Gino Strike Feat Sky Musique - Broken Mirrors 9. Angelo Ferreri - Jackin...
2022-10-172h 01
Positive Vibrations Reykjavik with Tommi White PodcastPositive Vibrations with Tommi White on Pressure Radio 12.10.20221. Dished Out Bums - A Glass Of Chianti (Original Mix)2. D-Sol, NOVAKANE OMEGA - Deny (D-Sol-s Vocal Mix)3. Inkswel, Eliza Dickson, Pugs Atomz - Why Don-t You Listen (Fred Everything Remix Instrumental)4. Inkswel, Eliza Dickson, Pugs Atomz - Why Don-t You Listen (Fred Everything Remix)5. Rampa, chuala - Les Gout6. Mr- V - Somethin Wit Jazz (Dario D-Attis Extended Remix)7. Lectroluv - Dream Drums (Erik Kupper, Lenny RX, Kenny Summit Remix)8. Gino Strike Feat Sky Musique - Broken Mirrors 9. Angelo Ferreri - Jackin H...
2022-10-142h 01
The Tech Edit by Vogue BusinessAugmented reality: How to engage tomorrow’s consumersIn episode four, we’re talking about how augmented reality has evolved from entertainment to utility between brands and consumers. Carolina Arguelles, head of global product marketing for Snapchat’s camera and AR products, explains the” three Cs” of camera marketing and describes new ways brands are using AR. Daniel Beauchamp, head of AR and VR at Shopify, shares how Shopify is making it easier for merchants to create AR experiences for online shopping. And Dina Fierro, vice-president of global digital strategy at NARS Cosmetics, discusses how the brand is now integrating AR in every way possible. Hosted on Acast...
2020-06-0632 min
2018-08-2242 minvegaslegalmagazine's podcastReuben D'SilvaVLM interviews Reuben D'Silva, candidate for US Congress District 1. Reuben's campaign refuses to accept funds from special interest groups and corporate donors unlike his adversary Dina Titus. We discuss his time serving in Iraq as well as what distinguishes him from other politicians. #congress #vegas #politics #news
2018-05-0751 min