NIL Deals for Student Athletes

The GIVEcode with Maria Sipka

In this episode of Tiny Giants, host T. Adeola interviews Maria Sipka, a pioneer in influencer marketing. Maria shares her mission to bring more consciousness into advertising through meaningful and impactful storytelling. They discuss the importance of connecting to one's passion and community in the creator economy. This episode is brought to you by CreatorParent.com, a platform that supports parents in guiding their aspiring creator children towards success.   [00:04:05] Finding my passion. [00:07:07] Money and freedom perspective. [00:11:11] Finding purpose and passion. [00:12:27] Impacting positive change in advertising. [00:18:04] Nurturing our inner energy. [00:21:26] Building communities for women. [00:26:24] Young chef partnership with Albertsons.    Resources Mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/company/linqia/ Connect with Maria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasipka/ https://www.linqia.com/   Follow Tiny Giants here: https://tinygiants.tech [https://tinygiants.tech]   https://twitter.com/TinyGiantsPod [https://twitter.com/TinyGiantsPod]   https://www.youtube.com/@tinygiantspodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@tinygiantspodcast]  https://www.instagram.com/tinygiantspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/tinygiantspodcast]  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089058126325 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089058126325]   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ssjBuBiQjG9PHRgq4Fu6A [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ssjBuBiQjG9PHRgq4Fu6A]   This episode was hosted by T. Adeola of STEM Whisperers. If you have any questions, please feel free to email t@tinygiants.tech   Connect with the host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/temitayoaosinubi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/temitayoaosinubi]   Sponsorship: www.CreatorParent.com [http://www.creatorparent.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit www.megaphone.fm/adchoices [http://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices]              Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Part-time by Choice with Trish Witkowski

In this episode of Tiny Giants, host T. Adela interviews Trish Witkowski, president of FoldFactory.com and host of the popular YouTube series, "60 Second Super Cool Fold of the Week." Trish shares her journey from a side gig to becoming a leading expert in folded print and direct mail samples. She discusses the power of print and digital marketing, and how she helps designers, marketers, and graphic art industry organizations understand its impact. Tune in to learn more about Trish's entrepreneurial journey and the importance of careers over celebrities in the creator economy.   [00:01:15] Side gig turned successful venture. [00:04:22] Folding brochures as a project. [00:09:23] Mastering platforms and sponsorship. [00:12:06] Part-time vs full-time YouTubing. [00:15:57-00:16:07] Hyper-focus on value. [00:19:26] Niching and oversaturation. [00:23:00] The value of versatile skills.   Resources Mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/print-production-folding [https://www.linkedin.com/learning/print-production-folding] Connect with Trish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishwitkowski/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishwitkowski/] https://foldfactory.com/   Follow Tiny Giants here: https://tinygiants.tech [https://tinygiants.tech]   https://twitter.com/TinyGiantsPod [https://twitter.com/TinyGiantsPod]   https://www.youtube.com/@tinygiantspodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@tinygiantspodcast]  https://www.instagram.com/tinygiantspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/tinygiantspodcast]  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089058126325 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089058126325]   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ssjBuBiQjG9PHRgq4Fu6A [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ssjBuBiQjG9PHRgq4Fu6A]   This episode was hosted by T. Adeola of STEM Whisperers. If you have any questions, please feel free to email t@tinygiants.tech   Connect with the host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/temitayoaosinubi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/temitayoaosinubi]   Sponsorship: www.CreatorParent.com [http://www.creatorparent.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit www.megaphone.fm/adchoices [http://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices]            Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

NIL Deals for Student Athletes

Getting a full-ride scholarship to play ball for a D-1 school is a proven path to success and common aspiration for both children and their parents. However, like most things in the Creator Economy it’s taken to new heights. In this episode of Tiny Giants, host T. Adela discusses name image likeness, or NIL deals for student athletes.   Resources Mentioned: Mario Armstrong episode: https://www.tinygiants.tech/from-free-to-fee/ [https://www.tinygiants.tech/from-free-to-fee/] Are student-athlete NIL deals a boon? https://abcnews.go.com/US/student-athlete-nil-deals-boon/story?id=98180299 [https://abcnews.go.com/US/student-athlete-nil-deals-boon/story?id=98180299]   Follow Tiny Giants here: https://tinygiants.tech [https://tinygiants.tech]   https://twitter.com/TinyGiantsPod [https://twitter.com/TinyGiantsPod]   https://www.youtube.com/@tinygiantspodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@tinygiantspodcast]  https://www.instagram.com/tinygiantspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/tinygiantspodcast]  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089058126325 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089058126325]   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ssjBuBiQjG9PHRgq4Fu6A [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ssjBuBiQjG9PHRgq4Fu6A]   This episode was hosted by T. Adeola of STEM Whisperers. If you have any questions, please feel free to email t@tinygiants.tech   Connect with the host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/temitayoaosinubi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/temitayoaosinubi]   Sponsorship: www.CreatorParent.com [http://www.creatorparent.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit www.megaphone.fm/adchoices [http://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices]   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Full-time Digital Nomad with Nora Dunn

In this episode of Tiny Giants, T. Adeola interviews Nora Dunn, also known as the Professional Hobo. Nora shares her journey of selling everything she owned, including her financial planning practice, to travel the world as a digital nomad. With over 75 countries under her belt, Nora combines her financial expertise with her travel experiences to teach others how to sustainably travel long-term. From surviving natural disasters to unexpected encounters with kangaroos, Nora's story is filled with adventure and inspiration. Join us as we delve into the world of remote work and the possibilities it offers for a fulfilling career and lifestyle. [00:06:12] Hacking cultures and countries. [00:08:09] Long-term travel and career change. [00:12:09] Designing a lifestyle while traveling. [00:15:31] Budget travel and vacation mindset. [00:20:26] Digital nomad visas. [00:23:16] Redefining how we live. [00:26:55] Gen Z as content creators. [00:31:21] Accidental niching in content creation. [00:35:24] College, career, and creator readiness.   Resources Mentioned Book: Beyond Buzzwords: Social Media, Mobile & Other Marketing Buzzwords Ain't the Half of It! [https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Buzzwords-Social-Mobile-Marketing/dp/0997258306]   Connect with Nora: https://www.youtube.com/@NoraDunn [https://www.youtube.com/@NoraDunn] Theprofessionalhobo.com [http://theprofessionalhobo.com]   Follow Tiny Giants here: https://tinygiants.tech [https://tinygiants.tech]    https://twitter.com/TinyGiantsPod [https://twitter.com/TinyGiantsPod]   https://www.youtube.com/@tinygiantspodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@tinygiantspodcast]  https://www.instagram.com/tinygiantspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/tinygiantspodcast]  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089058126325 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089058126325]   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ssjBuBiQjG9PHRgq4Fu6A [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ssjBuBiQjG9PHRgq4Fu6A]   This episode was hosted by T. Adeola of STEM Whisperers. If you have any questions, please feel free to email t@tinygiants.tech   Connect with the host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/temitayoaosinubi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/temitayoaosinubi]   Sponsorship: www.CreatorParent.com [http://www.creatorparent.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit www.megaphone.fm/adchoices [http://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices]          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Midwest 2024 Child Social Media Laws

In this episode of Tiny Giants, host T. Adela discusses two new laws in Ohio and Illinois designed to protect children; Ohio’s temporarily block Social Media Parental Notification Act and Illinois’ amended child labor law. While no legal advice was given, these laws are important developments in the digital legal landscape that are sure to be harbingers of more to come. Parents and children alike need to watch this space.   Resources Mentioned: https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/governor-dewine-lt-governor-husted-release-statements-following-court-decision-that-temporarily-blocks-social-media-parental-notification-act [https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/governor-dewine-lt-governor-husted-release-statements-following-court-decision-that-temporarily-blocks-social-media-parental-notification-act] https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/08/16/tech/kid-influencer-law/index.html [https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/08/16/tech/kid-influencer-law/index.html]   Follow Tiny Giants here: https://tinygiants.tech [https://tinygiants.tech]   https://twitter.com/TinyGiantsPod [https://twitter.com/TinyGiantsPod]   https://www.youtube.com/@tinygiantspodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@tinygiantspodcast]  https://www.instagram.com/tinygiantspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/tinygiantspodcast]  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089058126325 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089058126325]   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ssjBuBiQjG9PHRgq4Fu6A [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ssjBuBiQjG9PHRgq4Fu6A]   This episode was hosted by T. Adeola of STEM Whisperers. If you have any questions, please feel free to email t@tinygiants.tech   Connect with the host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/temitayoaosinubi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/temitayoaosinubi]   Sponsorship: www.CreatorParent.com [http://www.creatorparent.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit www.megaphone.fm/adchoices [http://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices]            Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]