Session time: 1 hour
In this panel discussion influencers, Ashleigh D’Mello, Anna Russett, and Violeta Venegas will share their advice and experiences in partnering with high-profile brands. Hear directly from the pros on how to most effectively approach influencers and build collaborations that set up both parties for success.
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Presenters
Anna Russett has developed a following on social media over the past decade, which is the foundation of her unique perspective when consulting on influencer marketing and social strategy. She previously worked as a Creative Director at ad agency Havas, and is currently at YouTube as Product Go-To-Market Lead for Creator Community features where she advocates for the user voice and guides product roadmaps to launch.
Ashleigh is an Australian-born, Boston-based fashion content creator. Known for her love of all black outfits and her minimal but edgy style mantra, Ashleigh creates both still and video content to showcase her outfits of the day, highlight fashion trends, and give styling tips – inspiring the outfits of a worldwide audience.

Sarah Corley
Sarah Corley is a Senior Marketing Campaign Strategist at Sprout Social, where she creates campaigns that turn attention into action. Beyond marketing, she channels the same blend of strategy and creativity into her personal passions—whether she’s developing new recipes or leading AquaFit classes as a certified water aerobics instructor. Her sweetest claim to fame? Fun fact: Sarah once helped set a Guinness World Record while working with Nestlé Toll House. @srcorley

Violeta Venegas
Violeta is a lifestyle Latinx creator, Selena Quintanilla tribute artist, an official #TikTokPartner and a long-time content creator with over 1.88 million followers. She’s passionate about helping brands understand the right way to work with influencers and content creators. Violeta has worked with brands like Netflix, Clinique, Universal Music Group, Grubhub, Now This and many more.