Podcast Overview
<p>Most creators are guessing when it comes to brand deals. They’re guessing on their rates, guessing on their pitches, and hoping for a "yes."</p><p></p><p>I’m Kubi. By day, I’m a Marketing Manager seeing the deals from the agency side. By night, I’m a creator educator helping you win them. On this show, I’m bringing in the industry’s top experts to stop the guesswork. From high-level strategies to the everyday content ideas, this is your go-to podcast for all things creator brand deals.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to the Learn With Kubi Podcast.</p><p></p><p>Brand deals delivered to your inbox here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/uUwCycYQNbHe8" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/uUwCycYQNbHe8</a>.</p>
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June 19, 2026
S1 E6: From Google to Amazon: What Content Creators Need to Know About Working With Big Companies
<p>Today I sat down with Vanessa Williams, Senior Creative Director and Brand Marketer who has worked at Amazon, Google, YouTube, Meta, Square, and fintech startups, to discuss how the world’s biggest brands actually plan campaigns, evaluate creators, and decide who gets partnership opportunities.</p><p></p><p>We talk about campaign strategy, creator selection, relationship building with brand decision-makers, and negotiating creator partnerships. Vanessa also shares how marketing teams think about budgets and why staying top of mind matters more than most creators realize.</p><p></p><p>If you're a creator trying to land more brand partnerships—or understand how marketers make partnership decisions—this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the systems, people, and processes driving creator opportunities.</p><p></p><p>Connect with Vanessa on TikTok/Instagram @vanessabuysblack, or on<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessawilliams218/" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a> at Vanessa Williams.</p><p></p><p>You can find me on<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/learnwithkubi" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>,<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@learnwithkubi" target="_blank"> TikTok</a>,<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@learnwithkubi" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>, or<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnwithkubi/" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a>. You can also join my email list for exclusive content and announcements:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/NYDFjWdwP9gCsSWWA" target="_blank"> https://forms.gle/NYDFjWdwP9gCsSWWA.</a></p><p></p><p>Psstt: Show notes for this episode are available for purchase at<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://learnwithkubi.gumroad.com" target="_blank"> learnwithkubi.gumroad.com</a>.</p>
June 5, 2026
S1 E5: How to Land Brand Partnerships
<p>Today I sat down with Alexis Pullum, Influencer Partnerships Manager at Agency Habitat, to break down why so many creators struggle to build sustainable careers through brand partnerships and what actually separates creators who get overlooked from creators who build long-term opportunities.</p><p></p><p>We talk about authenticity in the creator economy, why engagement matters more than follower count, how creators unintentionally hurt their trust with audiences, and the reality behind affiliate programs, seeding, and paid partnerships. Alexis also shares how creators can position themselves more strategically and why community-building is becoming more important than virality.</p><p></p><p>If you’re a creator trying to turn content creation into a long-term career—or build partnerships without relying purely on views—this episode gives you a clearer understanding of how sustainable creator growth actually happens.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>More Resources </b></p><p></p><p>Connect with Alexis on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexispullum/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexispullum/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and learn more about Agency Habitat at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://agencyhabitat.com" target="_blank">agencyhabitat.com</a>. If you enjoyed her episode and want to get the complete breakdown of everything she shared, you can purchase episode notes here at<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://learnwithkubi.gumroad.com" target="_blank"> learnwithkubi.gumroad.com</a>.</p><p></p><p>You can find me on<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/learnwithkubi" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>,<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@learnwithkubi" target="_blank"> TikTok</a>,<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@learnwithkubi" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>, or <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/learnwithkubi/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. </p><p></p><p>You can also join my email list for exclusive content and announcements:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/NYDFjWdwP9gCsSWWA" target="_blank"> https://forms.gle/NYDFjWdwP9gCsSWWA</a></p>
May 22, 2026
S1 E4: The Real System Behind Brand Deals (What Creators Miss)
<p>Today I sat down with Gianna Griffith, Client Operations Specialist in digital marketing and influencer partnerships, to break down what it really takes to get discovered and hired in today’s creator economy.</p><p></p><p>We talk about how brands use creator databases and keyword filters, why most creators get rejected even with strong content, what brands look for when evaluating creator partnerships, and how positioning affects your discoverability. Gianna also shares what separates creators who get one-off deals from those who build long-term brand relationships and how communication impacts your ability to get rebooked.</p><p></p><p>If you’re a creator trying to land brand deals—or turn one-off collaborations into repeat partnerships—this episode gives you clarity on how the system actually works behind the scenes.</p><p></p><p><b>More Resources </b></p><p>If you enjoyed <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianna-griffith/" target="_blank">Gianna’s</a> episode and want to get the complete breakdown of everything she shared, you can purchase their episode notes at<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://learnwithkubi.gumroad.com" target="_blank"> learnwithkubi.gumroad.com</a>.</p><p></p><p>You can find me on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/learnwithkubi" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@learnwithkubi" target="_blank">TikTok</a>,<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@learnwithkubi" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnwithkubi/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or join my email list for exclusive content and announcements at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/NYDFjWdwP9gCsSWWA" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/NYDFjWdwP9gCsSWWA</a>.</p>
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- What is Learn With Kubi?
<p>Most creators are guessing when it comes to brand deals. They’re guessing on their rates, guessing on their pitches, and hoping for a "yes."</p><p></p><p>I’m Kubi. By day, I’m a Marketing Manager seeing the deals from the agency side. By night, I’m a creator educator helping you win them. On this show, I’m bringing in the industry’s top experts to stop the guesswork. From high-level strategies to the everyday content ideas, this is your go-to podcast for all things creator brand deals.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to the Learn With Kubi Podcast.</p><p></p><p>Brand deals delivered to your inbox here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/uUwCycYQNbHe8" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/uUwCycYQNbHe8</a>.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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