Inside the minds of the leaders, founders and operators shaping business, culture and the creator economy — revealing how influence is built, trust is earned and attention is turned into revenue. Hosted by Gordon Glenister.
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Why Great Products Don't Always Win | Chloë Thomas
Why do some ecommerce brands thrive while others disappear? In this episode of the Influence Global Podcast, Gordon Glenister is joined by ecommerce expert, author and podcast host Chloë Thomas to explore what it really takes to build a successful brand in today's increasingly competitive digital landscape. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in ecommerce and marketing, Chloë shares…
The Biggest Mistake Brands Make With Influencers | Kenzo Mizumoto
Why do some creators generate millions of views but struggle to drive sales? In this episode of the Influence Global Podcast, Gordon Glenister speaks with content creator Kenzo Mizumoto about the creator economy, influencer marketing, brand partnerships and the realities of building an audience online. Kenzo shares why not every creator should be judged by conversions, how TikTok Shop has changed…
Some agencies are now creating fake AI experts. Fake headshots. Fake names. Fake commentary. In this episode of the Influence Global Podcast, Gordon Glenister speaks with James Roach from Honcho about how AI is reshaping SEO, digital PR, online trust and media visibility. They discuss: • Why AI may be helping SEO more than hurting it • The rise of AI-generated content and “AI slop” • How brands…
What happens when AI starts spending money for us? In this episode of the Influence Global Podcast, Gordon Glenister speaks with Grant from The Payment Shed about AI driven commerce, digital trust, Buy Now Pay Later culture, fraud, stablecoins and the rise of the cashless society. Topics include: • AI agents shopping on our behalf • The hidden risks of Buy Now Pay Later • Why fraud is evolving…
300 Pieces Of Content, Only 10 Used, £1,000 For 19 Million Views | Ben Woollams
Gordon Glenister sits down with Ben Woollams, CEO and Founder of TrueRights, to discuss the crisis in digital rights across the creator economy. In this episode, Ben reveals how brands are overpaying for content they never use, while creators are being underpaid for content that drives millions of impressions. From his journey at Influencer.com to founding TrueRights, Ben breaks down why 6 out of…
S9 Ep21: Building Trust In The Creator Economy - Compliance, Certification And Safer Influencer Marketing Ft. Murphy Hopkins-Hubbard
In this episode of Influence Global, Gordon speaks with Murphy Hopkins Hubbard, CEO and founder of Stamp, about one of the biggest challenges in the creator economy: trust, compliance and creator protection. Murphy shares her background in social impact, finance and enterprise, and explains how that experience led her to build Stamp — a certification and toolkit designed to help creators, brands…
S9 Ep20: Doctor Creators Share Their Amazing Journey Ft. Dr. Lydie & Dr. Hazal
Gordon is joined by London-based duo Dr. Lydie and Dr. Hazal — doctors, founders and twenty-something entrepreneurs—who met in 2017 while applying to medical school. Coming from low socioeconomic, state-school backgrounds, they bonded over the inequalities in access to guidance and decided to document their journey to help others navigate both getting into medical school and sustaining the…
S9 Ep19: Why Is Influencer Marketing So Big In Asia Ft. Sega Cheng
In this episode, host Gordon Glenister is joined by Sega Cheng, entrepreneur and founder of an AI-powered influencer marketing platform, for an in-depth discussion on how technology is transforming the creator economy. Sega shares her journey into influencer marketing and explains how the industry has evolved from ad-hoc creator partnerships into a data-driven discipline, particularly across Asian…
S9 Ep18: How Influencer Creator Grew To An Audience Of Over 180k Ft. Charlie Hills
In this episode of the Influence Global Podcast, Gordon Glenister is joined by Charlie Hills, one of LinkedIn’s fastest-growing content creators. Charlie shares his journey from the intensity of a traditional nine-to-five role to taking the leap into full-time content creation, explaining the discipline, consistency and personal risk involved in making that transition. The conversation explores…
S9 Ep17: Creator-led Brands Will Be The Legacy Brands Of The Future Ft. Jennifer Powell
In this episode of the Influence Global Podcast, host Gordon Glenister speaks with pioneering talent manager and licensing specialist Jennifer Powell, Founder and CEO of Jennifer Powell Inc. Based in Los Angeles, Jennifer has been at the forefront of the creator economy since its infancy, having transitioned from a successful career in modelling agencies to becoming one of the first…