In this episode, we’re joined by Julianne Skrivan, AVP of Community at Her Campus Media — a Gen Z-first agency that has built a community of over 100,000 creators. Julianne shares the behind-the-scenes on how they vet creators at scale, nurture trust, and stay rooted in authenticity — even while managing big brand partnerships.

We dive into Gen Z creator trends, why Instagram is now the “serious” platform, how community-led insights shape strategy, and why the future of influencer marketing is peer-powered.

From building safe creator networks to balancing manual vetting with automation, this episode is a must-listen for anyone working with Gen Z creators.

🎯 Key Topics Discussed: 1. What Gen Z creators really want from brand deals 2. How Her Campus balances scale, trust & authenticity 3. Why manual vetting is still critical — even with 100K creators 4. How college athletes are shaping the next wave of creators 5. Social listening and pulse checks: how they spot risks and trends 6. The future of community-building and Gen Alpha creators 7. The secret to brand-safe UGC that still feels real

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