Will The Influencers Survive?

Reality Recap - Is Shelby a Traitor?

It’s a full reality recap + real life update episode. We start with life updates and what could potentially be at the center of why I’ve been losing followers, then jump straight into the tea from Love Is Blind, American Idol sadness, Traitors drama, and how Shelby only wants to see people jumping over cars.  Episode Timeline: 0:00 - life updates 8:00 - Why I’m losing followers  10:30 - Love Is Blind 29:30 - American Idol 32:30 - Traitors  46:50 - All-Star Weekend

Grinding In A High School Cafeteria

This episode is all over the place in the best way. We kick things off with a birthday recap, and then sled into snow week. We hit on Traitors takes, wild Bachelorette rumors, American Idol opinions, landing a first influencer client, and finding (and blocking) our biggest haters.  Episode Timeline: * 1:00 – Birthday Recap * 5:00 – Snow Going * 11:30 – GIRLS TRIP * 15:00 – Vintage Golf? * 17:00 – Grinding in a High School Cafeteria * 19:30 – Reality Recap: Traitors * 35:45 – Is the Bachelorette Already Pregnant?! * 37:30 – American Idol * 42:30 – My First Influencer Client * 46:30 – Blocking the Haters 🎙️ Press play for laughs, hot takes, and a little bit of everything.

How To: Amazon Influencing

Amazon influencing sounds simple… until you actually try to do it. In this episode, we break down exactly how Amazon Influencing works, how to get started the right way, and what most creators miss when it comes to storefronts, idea lists, and deeplinks. We also talk about how (and when) you actually get paid, how returns affect your income, and why pushing low-quality products will hurt you long-term. If you’re thinking about using Amazon as a revenue stream—or want to do it without burning trust—this episode gives you the real breakdown. Episode Timeline: * 0:00 – Amazon Influencing * 1:15 – How to Start * 2:40 – Amazon Programs * 4:15 – Storefronts * 5:45 – Idea Lists * 11:00 – Deeplinks * 15:30 – Getting Paid * 18:00 – Returns * 20:00 – Don’t Push Garbage * 22:00 – Gifting * 27:30 – Comment “Shop” 🎙️ Practical, honest, and actually useful—press play if you want the cheat codes.

How To Become An Influencer

How to Become an Influencer  Ever wondered how to actually start influencing—and do it the right way? In this episode, Shelby (Shelbstales) breaks down exactly what she would do if she had to start from scratch today. No fluff, no fake motivation—just real steps, realistic expectations, and honest insight into what it takes to grow, monetize, and turn content creation into a full-time job. From choosing your niche and hitting record before you feel ready, to building a community when no one is watching, this episode is a must-listen for anyone thinking about becoming an influencer or leveling up their content game. Episode Timeline: * 0:00 – Intro * 0:45 – About Me (Shelbstales) * 2:15 – Start Fresh * 4:00 – Pick a Niche * 9:00 – Get Supplies * 10:30 – Just Start Recording * 14:00 – Informative or Entertaining * 15:30 – Post Frequency * 19:20 – Engage With Others * 22:30 – Build a Community * 24:40 – No One Is Watching * 26:00 – How to Monetize * 30:10 – When to Expect Income * 33:40 – Commissions * 35:40 – This Is a Full-Time Job 🎙️ Whether you’re brand new or stuck at the beginning, this episode gives you the roadmap Shelby wishes she had

Will The Influencers Survive?

Will the influencers survive? 🤔 In this episode, we give real-life opinions from real people about the future of influencing—and it’s not all brand deals and viral moments. We break down why the influencer bubble feels shaky, why audiences are tired of forced ads, and what happens when creators stop pretending they love the job. From content overload to bankrupt creators, we talk honestly about where things are headed and what the next era of content might actually look like. If you’ve ever thought “this influencer stuff feels different lately”… you’re not wrong. Episode Timeline: * 0:00 – The future of influencing * 5:30 – No more Walmart ads * 8:30 – “Don’t buy this sh!t, it sucks” * 10:30 – I don’t like being an influencer * 12:00 – No one loves their job this much * 13:30 – Too much content * 16:00 – Bankrupt creators * 19:00 – Is Instagram still a top platform? * 20:30 – A new style of content is coming 🎙️ Like, comment, and subscribe for honest conversations about content, culture, and what’s next.