As CEO and founder of Rare Global, Ashley Villa and her team manage top influencers like Michelle Phan, Jenn Im, Chloe Morello, and Nicol Concilio.

In our conversation, we get into how Ashley transitioned from corporate attorney to talent manager and has since scaled Rare Global into the only female-owned, female-run talent management company in the digital space. She breaks down what a talent manager does, including how they facilitate collaborations with dream brands and help campaigns come to life.

Ashley is also the co-founder of Sireni Beauty and takes us behind the scenes of what it’s like to get a sustainable beauty brand off the ground (including the hefty start up costs).

Listen in to hear more of Ashley’s expertise on working with the next generation of talent and creating brands with lasting power.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

Rapid Fire: Legal Edition
How brand campaigns have evolved since the start of influencer marketing
Common mistakes Ashley sees inexperienced managers make
What it looks like to help a client with a rebrand
How creators typically get paid for capsule collections
Ashley’s thoughts on the battle between TikTok, Reels, and Youtube Shorts
Advice for people who want to break into the influencer management industry

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CONNECT WITH ASHLEY

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Work with Rare Global: rare.global

Follow Sireni Beauty: @sirenibeauty

Shop Sireni Beauty: sirenibeauty.com

CONNECT WITH ALI

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CONNECT WITH JESS

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