{"podcast":{"title":"Influencer Confidential","slug":"influencer-confidential-2353566","podcast_index_feed_id":2353566,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/4695879/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://www.sidewalkerdaily.com","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a4e29e0820d6818703ff9adb6233da1b.jpg","author":"Sidewalker Daily","episode_count":332,"summary":"Welcome to Influencer Confidential, a podcast brought to you by Sidewalker Daily. In this podcast, we are dedicated to creating transparency in the Influencer Industry and showing what it takes to succeed in this new world. Sidewalker Daily is a consulting agency that works on both sides of the influencer industry. On one hand, Sidewalker Daily consults for brands and public relations firms on their influencer marketing initiatives and social media strategy and on the other, the company works with influencers and creators to help them build sustainable businesses online. Sidewalker Daily's unique position in the industry bridges the gap between brands and creators, to ensure every partnership is a win-win. Sidewalker has worked on campaigns for Jetsetter (A Tripadvisor Company), Four Seasons and the Costa Rica Tourism Board, to name a few. In this podcast, expect to learn about all things working with brands, being an influencer, influencer marketing, media kits, pitching to brands and much more! Meet Your Host, Nina Zadeh - Co-founder, Nina received her MBA in marketing from Fordham University and has a B.A. in Communications and Economics from Boston College.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T06:20:44.262316+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/influencer-confidential-2353566"},"episode":{"title":"Is Travel Blogging Still Profitable in 2026? 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Jesse shares how she’s grown multiple travel brands over the years and why being multi-passionate doesn’t mean you’re unfocused, it can actually be your biggest advantage when done strategically. We dive into why email lists and blogging are still incredibly powerful in 2026, how Jesse monetizes through ads, affiliates, brand partnerships, and press trips, and what creators should focus on if they want long-term, algorithm-proof income. If you’ve ever wondered whether blogging is “dead,” how to turn traffic into money, or how to stop relying solely on social platforms, this episode is for you. 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