In this special solo episode of Ask an Influencer, co-hosts Brooke Stewart and Robyn Carter trade places with our usual guests and step into the spotlight ourselves. Fresh off the floor of the 2025 Fancy Food Show in NYC — and our own hosted event and Influencer Panel at Olly Olly Market — we’re sharing what stood out, what’s shifting, and what it all might mean for the future of food and influence.

From freeze-dried innovation and elevated frozen meals to beef tallow, beauty from within, and a notable pullback from plant-based, this episode offers an insider’s look at where food culture is heading — and the role influencers are playing in shaping it.

If you work in food, CPG, or content creation — or just like to keep your finger on the pulse — this episode is worth a listen.

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Follow @askaninfluencerpodcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, highlights from the show, and upcoming guests. Follow @jumproprinnovation for all of our Fancy Food Show highlights along with regular updates on trending topics.

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What if everything you need to amp up your style is already in your closet? On this episode of Ask An Influencer, we sit down with Aysat — a multi-talented content creator known for showing women how to achieve effortlessly chic looks (Because Everybody Has That, Right?), for her dynamic career as a singer/songwriter, and now for her luxurious new skin care brand, Ayodi. Aysat opens up about how being your authentic self is the key to performing, creating content, and finding your own personal style. Whether you follow her for outfit inspiration or original tracks, you will love her infectious energy and enthusiasm for empowering women to feel their best.

This episode is full of heart, hustle, and a whole lot of style. Don’t miss it.

🎧 Listen now and let us know your favorite takeaway!

Follow Aysat:
https://www.instagram.com/aysat_officiel/

https://www.instagram.com/ayodiskin/

In this inspiring episode of Ask an Influencer, Brooke and Robyn sit down with Certified Financial Planner Katy Song to tackle one of the most emotionally charged topics out there: money. Katy is on a mission to change the narrative around women and finances, equipping her clients—and our listeners—with simple power moves to build wealth, confidence, and independence. Whether you're a new grad opening your first retirement account, a mom re-entering the workforce, or in your 50s seeking a financial reset, this episode offers approachable, judgment-free guidance to help you feel confident and in control of your financial future!

• Sign up for a free 30-minute consult with Katy Song, and learn more about Katy’s flat-fee financial planning services: katysong.com
  
  
• Check out Monarch Money for help tracking your spending and building healthy financial habits
  
  

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Follow @askaninfluencerpodcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, money tips, and upcoming guests.

Tony Chen is a force of nature. On a mission to meet all 250,000 living Cornellians (and making impressive progress), Tony brings infectious energy and genuine curiosity to every connection he makes. His approach to building community is as inspiring as it is ambitious—with lessons for brands, activists, and anyone looking to foster meaningful connections. (We wrap with a fun game of “This or That,” too.) You’ll leave fully energized and chock full of ideas for building a community of your own. Join us!

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Or check out his website to see the many ways he’s connecting Cornellians

Before preventative medicine was a buzzword, Dr. Lisa Heuer was already using nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle interventions to help patients prevent—and even reverse—chronic conditions. In this inspiring conversation, Brooke and Robyn dive into Dr. Heuer’s unique approach to weight and wellness, including steps we can take today to start living better, longer. Plus, this episode wraps with a fun game of “This or That”--so don’t miss it!

Follow Dr. Heuer at:

https://rocklandmedicalweightloss.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_heuer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaEHeuerMDMedicallySupervisedWeightManagement/

We came, we saw, we ate, and drank, and ate. Welcome to our Expo West round up, where John and Robyn recount best bites and key take-aways to Brooke and Steph, Director of our Trends Practice at Jump Rope Innovation. From finding some fabulous Indian food to drinking in some sunshine to riding the Grillo’s Pickle, it was an action-packed and insightful few days.

Tune in for our highlights, check out some amazing founder interviews in our Instagram highlights @jumpropeinnovation, and let us know your favorites, too!

Brands highlighted in this episode include:

• La Croix: https://www.lacroixwater.com
• Hippeas: https://hippeas.com
• Grillo’s Pickles: https://www.grillos.com
• House of Kajaana: https://houseofkajaana.com
• Impossible Foods: https://impossiblefoods.com
• Sweety Ice Cream: https://sweetyicecream.com
• Cravings: https://cravingsbychrissyteigen.com
• Recoup: https://www.recoupwellness.com
• Magic Mind: https://magicmind.com
• The Pizza Cupcake: https://www.thepizzacupcake.com
• Caulipower: https://eatcaulipower.com/en
• First Gen: https://drinkmexican.com
• Bowlcut: https://thebowlcut.com
• Unreal Snacks: https://unrealsnacks.com
• Cerabelly: https://cerebelly.com
• Goodles: https://www.goodles.com
• Somos: https://eatsomos.com
• Siete: https://sietefoods.com

This may be the most useful advice we’ve heard all year! As many have “more travel” as a goal for 2025 and beyond, The Points Mom, Cindy Greenstein is here to tell us how to turn those goals into plans using credit card rewards points. Cindy shares her best strategies for collecting points and using them for free hotel stays, air travel, and for those fancy upgrades we see influencers enjoying on social media. (We love this–especially at a time when many are trying to do more with less.)

This episode is packed with Cindy’s pointers. Follow her @thepointsmom_ on Instagram @thepointsmom on TikTok, and check out her website www.thepointsmom.com. Cindy offers everything from courses to 1:1 help with using rewards points to book dream vacations for your family.

Welcome to Season 2 of Ask an Influencer! We’re hitting the ground running as we talk with Taylor Prokes, Creative Director for Jesse Itzler, the Emmy Award winning artist, New York Times Bestselling author, part owner of the Atlanta Hawks, ultramarathon runner, and exceptional husband, father, and businessman.

Taylor shared the absolute magic of Jesse’s Big A## Calendar with us, and we can’t wait to share this wisdom with you! We’re hearing and seeing lots of chatter around planning for your best year yet, and we love the unique, positive, goal-oriented method that is the basis of Jesse’s amazing calendar (and now, planner!) Want to find your Misogi? Learn about Kevin’s rule? Join us as we learn the secrets to “owning our year!”

Even better: order the Big A## Calendar or the Big A## Planner at jesseitzler.com and use code “ASK” at checkout for 15% off through Christmas. 2025 is just around the corner–let’s get it!