Join us as we talk to Marcel Cunningham, better known as BasicallyIDoWrk, as he takes us through his exciting journey of turning video game streaming into a full-time career.

In this episode, Marcel shares his thoughts on following your passions and how to set boundaries to ensure your hobby remains enjoyable even as it becomes your job. He discusses how he grew his community early on and found a unique niche to set him apart in the crowded world of streaming and content creation. Tune in for insights, advice, and personal stories that will inspire you and help with your creative pursuits.

Follow Marcel on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram @BasicallyIDoWrk.

This week, we sit down with Jason Tartick, a Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author and host of Apple’s top-charting business podcast, "Trading Secrets." Jason’s journey is nothing short of inspiring — after a decade in corporate banking, he ventured into reality TV as a contestant on Season 14 of ABC's "The Bachelorette." Since then, he has successfully transitioned into full-time content creation, entrepreneurship, and talent management.

In this episode, Jason shares his insights on building a career as a creator. He discusses the importance of time management, navigating industry growth, and the creation of his talent management company, Rewired Talent. Jason also opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome and the successes of his book tour for "Talk Money To Me."

Follow Jason on Instagram @Jason_Tartick

Meet Dr. Morgan, a seasoned relationship coach, attachment theory expert, and the creator of the E.S.L. Relationship Method. After leaving her clinical practice to share her insights on social media, Dr. Morgan has successfully transformed her passion for helping others into a thriving business — including her podcast with over 5 million downloads.

In this episode, Dr. Morgan shares her personal and professional transition from practice to podcasting, detailing how she leveraged her own expertise as her main product. She offers invaluable advice for budding influencers, emphasizing the importance of community and perseverance through the challenging early stages. Tune in for an inspiring discussion packed with practical tips for anyone looking to follow their passion as a creator.

Follow Dr. Morgan on Instagram @drmorgancoaching.

Chelsea Griffin Appiah is a reality TV personality who gained popularity after appearing on season 4 of Love is Blind, along with her now-husband Kwame Appiah. She transitioned from her career in pediatric speech therapy to a full-time content creator, and part-time working for Kinetic Content Casting, helping to cast future reality TV stars.
Kwame and Scott sit down with Chelsea to chat about life after overnight follower growth & success. Learn how Chelsea’s life drastically changed, and how she maintains her individuality and authenticity as a person and a content creator.

Welcome to the first episode of Beyond Influence! To kick things off, hosts Kwame Appiah and Scott Sutton chat about all things social and influencer marketing. Kwame tells all about his journey from sales to reality TV to content creator — and now, podcast host! Scott and Kwame discuss how they met and why they’re excited to co-host a podcast together. Plus, get an inside scoop on what’s in store for future episodes!

Launch trailer for Beyond Influence podcast, hosted by Kwame Appiah and Scott Sutton