Kia Marie, Entrepreneur & Influencer | Blue Dope
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You cannot deny the uniqueness of black culture. From the streets of Brooklyn down to the Bayous of Louisiana, we embody a unique flavor that cannot be duplicated only appreciated.
But within our ranks are adopters, adaptors, and influencers. Influencers are the pioneers that use everything in their arsenal to reimagine style from art, culture, and even media. In cases where influencers are forced to adapt or adopt, they usually do so with an eye for the future. Just look at how early influencers were the first to embrace social media and then showed the rest of us how to build an empire with this new technology.
In this week’s episode of #BlueDope, Blue sits down with THE Kia Marie. You may know her as the #Kickfluencer or The Notorious Kia. As a content creator and influencer Kia has been spotlighted in Essence Magazine and has landed brand deals ranging from Nike and Sephora to JetBlue Airways.
Join us for a Dope Conversations on her journey from the hallways of Temple University to New York. We also discuss trends, the business, and the grind of being a full-time influencer.
Episode Highlights:
[00:03:40] Kia’s style is a celebration of her Brooklyn roots fused with her California upbringing – Listen as she discusses what traveling the world as a kid taught her about embracing different cultures, self-acceptance, and developing a signature style.
[00:06:10] How did attending Temple University during the early 2000s influence Kia’s style choices, and what advice would she give today’s college student?
[00:15:56] Hip-Hop lovers remember the song that made them fall in love with the genre for Kia sneakers, music, and sports are also a part of that defining moment. Here we discuss the trends that led to movements.
[00:18:38] In 2009, the United States was in the midst of a recession, M.J. died, and Swine Flu was a thing. As a result, millions graduated from college with no job prospects – Kia explains how she created a career for herself when the odds were stacked against her and so many others.
[00:19:16] Learn how Kia’s authentic style and a chance meeting with Tony Yayo led to her styling career and why being open to opportunities is the path to success.
[00:20:43] Kia didn’t blow up overnight – here she shares her grind to success from finding opportunities on Twitter to a brief stint as a legal recruiter – Kia shares advice for those struggling to find their place.
[00:25:55] What does the Philadelphia Passion Football Team have to do with Kia’s transition into a full-time influencer? You don’t want to miss this story.
[00:38:33] The path to becoming an Influencer isn’t always smooth – Kia shares her first sponsorship deal, her worth ethic, and the sacrifices she made as an Influencer.
[01:01:52] What’s next for Kia Marie- Join us to discuss her podcast, opportunities for women in fashion, and her thoughts on the Power of Focus.
[01:02:51] Kia shares advice for new influencers and how she’s incorporating work-life balance into her thriving business.
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https://www.instagram.com/thenotoriouskia
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About Blue Dope:
BLUE DOPE is a podcast centered around real stories of success and failure. Host, #Blue, sits down with some of your favorite entrepreneurs and entertainers for candid yet informative conversations. The stories capture their journey, current location, future destination, and all pit stops in between. It’s a memorable trip! The result is the inspiration and beginning of a roadmap toward the listener’s personal growth.
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