<p><strong>Pia Mia - Social Media Savvy Buinessperson</strong></p><p>Approaching a staggering 1 Billion YouTube views, 780 million TikTok views, 10 million Instagram followers, 2.5 million monthly Spotify listeners with a 77% conversion rate, Pia Mia's reach is undeniable. </p><p>Big numbers for the woman from Guam who came to LA as a 13-year-old girl.</p><p>Her music and creativity resonate with millions.</p><p>Since arriving in California, she has collaborated on a multi-platinum record, acted in feature films, developed a branding entity and, within the last two weeks, released her first book.</p><p><strong>Episode Notes</strong></p><p>00:15 - Introduction</p><p>01:15 - Book Release</p><p>02:15 - From Guam to Hollywood via Urth Cafe</p><p>07:00- A Drake Cover, Kanye and Dinner</p><p>15:55 - Publishing vs Music Industry</p><p>19:00 - SAND, Sequins, and Silicone - a reading</p><p>22:00 - Anna Todd, After, Wattpadd</p><p>23:00 - Branding and Social Media</p><p>25:50 - <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BhWF9W2PngtPSyobKg0rP">Spotify</a> engagement, TikTok, Instragram Live and YouTube</p><p>31:05 - A Multi-Platinum Story</p><p>35:30 - Helpful Business Tips From Pia Mia</p><p><strong>Sand, Sequins & Silicone</strong></p><p>Released May 14, 2024 by publisher Frayed Pages x Wattpad Books. Available at<a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Sequins-Silicone-Pia-Mia/dp/1998854760/"> </a><strong>Amazon</strong>, Barnes and Noble and other major retailers.</p><p><strong>Mentioned in the Episode</strong></p><p><strong>Madonna Names Pia Mia as Material Girl’s Fashion Director</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/rgp8n3/pia-mia-interview-2015">Pia Mia Went Viral Covering Drake</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wattpad.com/">Wattpad</a> - The world's largest storytelling community</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://annatodd.com/">Anna Todd</a> (writer/producer/influencer) is the <em>New York Times</em> best-selling author</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babyface_(musician)">Babyface</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.jboogmusic.net">J Boog</a></p><p>Renaissance woman - noun<strong> - </strong>a woman who has acquired profound knowledge or proficiency in more than one field.</p><p><strong>About The Author And Podcast Host</strong></p><p>Tom Levine, leveraging a 25-year tenure in capital markets, leads <strong>Zero Hour Group</strong> and<strong> Native Angelino Real Estate</strong>, offering a suite of consulting, strategic analysis, and real estate services.</p><p>An alumnus of USC Marshall School of Business and the Claremont Colleges - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.pitzer.edu">Pitzer College</a> campus with a term at the London School of Economics. Additionally, he holds a CADRE broker's license (#02052698) and the designation certified Short Sale Specialist under the National Association of Realtors.</p><p><strong>Have a challenging transaction?</strong> Let's discuss. </p><p>I consult on a range of transaction types and deal structures.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.1929.live?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.1929.live</a>