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September 10, 2025 - BY Glossy
Lessons on influence from Glossy Pop NYC: ‘Be a creator first, founder second’
On Friday, 500 guests joined Glossy Pop at New York City's FIT, where they heard from top influencers including Mikayla Nogueira, Stephanie Valentine (aka Glamzilla), Sarah Palmyra and Darcei Giles. Nogueira spoke about the transition from top creator to founder. Later, Valentine, Palmyra and Giles spoke about staying true to themselves and their values, even as their follower counts have grown. Here are highlights from the sessions, which have been lightly edited for clarity.
September 10, 2025 - BY Glossy