Show #271 - Kassidy Silva of TIME

This week, we're cheersing to the end of the season (and end of 2021) with Jordan Salcito, Founder and CEO of RAMONA! Jordan tells us about how she serendipitously stumbled into the wine industry, and we chat about why better-for-you ingredients help her spritzes stand out. ✨ Wanna try 'em yourself? Use code SOCIALLADIES15 at checkout for 15% off!

Ever wonder if your favorite celebrity runs their own social media accounts? The person behind them might actually have been today’s guest. Today, we talk to Brittany Rice, who after spending years on the agency side working with A-list talent, billion-dollar brands, and top TV streamers has taken on a new role at FX Networks—and she tell us all about it!

Today, we have the perfect podcast to get you through your scenic ride. In addition to sharing her amazing career journey, Kate Winick, Director of Social Media at Peloton Interactive, joins us to talk about the instructors’ rise to social media stardom, launching a new channel like TikTok, and her favorite Peloton campaign to date.

Today, we speak to Maria Dabrowski, Director of Social at The Aspen Group, about the lessons she learned during her 9-year stint at Redbox and how she’s applied them to her current role in healthcare. Maria shares why it’s so rewarding to work in an industry that’s helping others, and we go all-in on why relationship building—whether it’s between client and agency or doctor and patient—is so important to social media success.

To jump right back into season six, we speak with Zaria Parvez of Duolingo—who just months into her career helped grow the brand’s channel to 1.7M followers (and counting!). Hear about the strategy behind Duo’s spicy personality, and learn the secrets to success when it comes to hopping on trends, building relationships in the comments, and going after Dua Lipa’s heart.

Today, we nerd out with Kassidy Silva, Senior Manager, Social Strategy at Time, about creating content that’s simply meant to be enjoyed on social—without any other expectations. Hear about Kassidy’s favorite projects to date, from branded partnerships to “TimeTok”, and why establishing trust with advertisers has been essential to doing her best work.

While we hope nobody ever has to walk through the doors of St. Jude (unless you want to work there, of course), it’s important to acknowledge and understand the work going on behind them—that’s where Carrie Strehlau of comes in. Today, we talk to Carrie about how she uses the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital channels to tell powerful stories and increase recognition of the experts making scientific breakthroughs.

Today, we talk to Agnes Kozera about her entrepreneurial experience building businesses that help influencers connect with advertisers. She started with FameBit, which helped YouTube stars and brands collaborate, and now she’s all-in on audio with Podcorn. Hear about how she’s helping podcasters monetize, why it’s so important for authentic personalities to represent brands, and what she thinks is next in the “social audio” industry.

If you know Chip and Joanna Gaines, you know Magnolia—now get to know Heather Brinckerhoff, the brand’s Director of Social Media! 🏠 Hear about Heather’s mission to bring love, positivity, and kindness into the world through content, her plans for the newly launched Magnolia Network channel, and (of course) the most-loved Magnolia product in her home. 

If you’re seeking inspiration for your first post-pandemic vacation then stop scrolling—because today, we take a trip to the Catskills with Rebecca Fogg of Escape Hospitality! Hear about her career journey, how she works and connects with influencers in the community, and how her ever-changing environment keeps her constantly inspired.