College of Influence

Shelcy and Christy Joseph are a fashionable and stylish duo behind NYCxClothes. Born in Haiti but now locals of New York, they created a fashion and lifestyle platform turned into a community that encourages women from all cultures to live up to their full potentials and to believe in their dreams. The vibrant duo brings everything they touch to life and generate content with flawless aesthetics, turning their account into instant fashion goals.

Recently, we sat down with Shelcy Joseph to discuss her perspective as a rising star influencer, a creative force during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a strong voice for diversity, equity and inclusion across the influencer industry. Quotations have been edited for clarity.  

Guest: Shelcy Joseph

• instagram.com/nycxclothes
• Blog: link 
• Dear Brands: link

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Shelcy and Christy Joseph are a fashionable and stylish duo behind NYCxClothes. Born in Haiti but now locals of New York, they created a fashion and lifestyle platform turned into a community that encourages women from all cultures to live up to their full potentials and to believe in their dreams. The vibrant duo brings everything they touch to life and generate content with flawless aesthetics, turning their account into instant fashion goals.

Recently, we sat down with Shelcy Joseph to discuss her perspective as a rising star influencer, a creative force during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a strong voice for diversity, equity and inclusion across the influencer industry. Quotations have been edited for clarity.  

Guest: Shelcy Joseph

• instagram.com/nycxclothes
• Blog: link 
• Dear Brands: link

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University of Southern California student and micro-influencer Chloe Miller is known for her beauty and fashion content. However, since the global coronavirus pandemic hit earlier this year, Chloe has branched outside her niche to advocate for social distancing and the importance of keeping one another safe.

This mixing of desperate content might scare some influencers, but Chloe believes her willingness to break molds makes her unique—and she hopes more influencers follow suit.

Recently, we sat down with Chloe (@chloetessmiller) to discuss her experiences as both a college student and micro-influencer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guest: Chloe Miller

• Instagram: instagram.com/chloetessmiller/
• Blog: https://bychloetess.com/
• COI Interview: < link >

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In 2007, Cole Zucker made what might have seemed like a risky decision. After graduating college, he purchased a one-way ticket to Shanghai, China, checked into a hostel, and started searching for work.  

This life-altering experience eventually led to Cole co-founding Green Creative, a multi-million dollar commercial LED lighting company. He’s since exited Green Creative and started Hey Hero, a platform that enables influencers to offer personalized, expert advice to their followers.

In the latest episode of College of Influence’s podcast, we talked with Cole about how he started Green Creative, lessons he discovered along the way, and how influencers can benefit from his learnings.

In 2007, Cole Zucker made what might have seemed like a risky decision. After graduating college, he purchased a one-way ticket to Shanghai, China, checked into a hostel, and started searching for work.  

This life-altering experience eventually led to Cole co-founding Green Creative, a multi-million dollar commercial LED lighting company. He’s since exited Green Creative and started Hey Hero, a platform that enables influencers to offer personalized, expert advice to their followers.

In the latest episode of College of Influence’s podcast, we talked with Cole about how he started Green Creative, lessons he discovered along the way, and how influencers can benefit from his learnings.

The podcast returns for our second semester, at a turning point in history. In this episode Kyle talks with Marwa Atik, influencer and entrepreneur on the topic of identity at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

As of the podcasts' posting date most of the United States is still under shelter in place orders, and recommendations to wear personal protective equipment, like masks, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Masks, in particular, have the effect of covering one’s identity, something that is such a driving force in American culture. As a hijab wearing Muslim-American woman, and founder of Vela Scarves, Marwa gives her insight into what we can learn about identity from covered Muslims, embracing a part of our new normal that has been the “normal” for many Muslims throughout the world for centuries.

Listen to the College of Influence episode to hear all of Marwa’s personal story about her decision to wear the hijab, how identity isn’t solely tied to appearance, and her thoughtful tips for embracing the mask.

Note: This interview includes the express views of Marwa Atik, speaking from her personal experiences. The host and guest are not intending a comparison of PPE masks to the hijab, or any other traditional covering, however we are finding a shared perspective and food for thought moment.

Guest: Marwa Atik

• Blog: marwaatik.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/marwaatik
• Vela Scarves: velascarves.com 

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• collectivelyinc.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/collectivelyinc
• Sign-up for the Collectively Influencer Community: https://collectivelyinc.com/influencers/apply

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