meet chelsea
Chelsea Krost is one of America’s leading Millennial influencers, LinkedIn Rated Top 20 Millennial marketing and brand strategists, a sought-after keynote speaker, Forbes Contributor, and the #MillennialTalk chat host whose influence shapes marketing strategies of not only small businesses but Fortune 500 corporations.
Chelsea sat on the board of Cosmopolitan Magazine as a Millennial Board Member and has been a brand ambassador/spokesperson for many notable and diverse brands such as Intel, MasterCard, IBM, Suave, Skype, TurboTax, Illy Coffee, and The International Rotary.
Timeline
Chelsea Krost has had a passion for empowering Millennials since she was just 16 and is a true pioneer in the Influencer and Influencer Marketing space. She started speaking about Millennials and was acting as influencer long before both terms were coined and became wildly popular.
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Chelsea was the youngest radio producer and talk show host to create a program for Millennials by Millennials when she was just 16, back in 2008. Teen Talk Live was innovative and ahead of its time. Chelsea led the show into success then started producing and appearing in spots first on Local News and then onto National News outlets.
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In 2009, Chelsea ventured to Africa on a mission trip on behalf of feminine hygiene care, documented for a CBS docuseries; which lead to U by Kotex tapping her to be one of the first ever “Millennial Spokespeople.” Chelsea helped develop the U by Kotex product, packaging, brand messaging, and appeared in all the press and speaking events for a 5-year period.
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In 2011 Chelsea released her first book, NINETEEN. In NINETEEN, Chelsea reveals the key events that teenagers face at this monumental time in their lives. While many teens are struggling with typical angst from cat fights to cliques, many others are dealing with the downside of the advanced technological world we live in. From sexting to cyber bullying, self esteem to depression; body image, mean girls and boy trouble, Chelsea sheds light on the millennial mindset and its ever changing challenges and lightning speed curve balls.
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Who said you can’t mix business and pleasure? Not me! 🥂 #tgif #treatyourself
PROUD daughter and niece moment✨✨ . For the past few months my Mom @cindikrost1011 and Aunt @amywaxman have been working on creating a Facebook Live show (gotta love those ladies) and of course they have been coming to me for some help! I’ve shared a lot of advice, ideas, and words of wisdom with them, but I ran across a saying that is really so true! ⤵️ . “Social Media is more about Sociology and Psychology than it is about Technology.” . This statement is so on point because your audience wants to build an authentic connection with YOU, not your technology. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the world of tech and trying to make sure that we have the greatest gadgets. And yes it’s great to have quality tech and a fancy camera, but that’s not what is going to build your online community and influence. What will is your content, your valuable insights, your authenticity, personality, and consistency!.. . Ultimately, don’t let your age, tedious details, striving for perfection, or fear of rejection stop you from JUST GETTING STARTED. We all have to start somewhere when launching a new project or business. Every day is an opportunity day to take action, move forward, and get that much closer to meeting your goal. . So proud of these 2 for stepping out of their comfort zone and launching SisterTalk Live! Last nights Premiere was fabulous, congratulations! 🍾🥂🎉 . . Ps...Gigi🐶 is your new biggest fan! (Swipe ➡️)
If Not ₦ow -Then ₩hen...💭 . . . #mondaymotivation #newweek #personalbranding #mindset #newbeginnings #csweet #millennialtalk
Happppppiest Birthday to this special GEM 💎 I cant imagine our family and life without you. Thank you for your unconditional love, support, friendship, and sisterhood. LOVE YOU can’t wait for this next chapter for you. 🍫🍬🍫🍬
It’s time to fuel the inner Entrepreneur within your employees and team...🙌🏼 The power of employee engagement & personal branding could be a game changer for your business! . 🔸EMPLOYEES = BRAND AMBASSADORS🔸 🔹BRAND AMBASSADORS = MORE ENGAGEMENT🔹 . . #employeeengagement #millennialworkplace #employeeadvocacy #personalbranding #newwaytowork #influencermarketing #socialmediamarketing
Even after the worst storms, the sun will shine again. 🌈Thankful to have avoided the brunt of #hurricanedorian but praying for those in the Bahamas. 🙏🏼
I am learning to live and find the balance between hustle and surrender. I do my best and manifest what I want, but I do not resist the direction of the wind.💨The more we hold on the less space we create for new opportunities to flourish. 🦋🦋🦋 . . Is it hard for you to surrender to the unknown? What about the unknown creates the most fear for you? ✨ . . . #surrender #manifest #mindset #entrepreneurship #quotestoliveby #wednesdaywisdom #millennialtalk #worklifebalance #csweet
Happy Birthday Poppy, I cant believe you would be 90 today. Your spirit is more powerful than ever and I feel your love and presence everyday. Thank you for a lifetime of memories and lessons that will stay with our family forever. Love you Superman. 💙❤️🌙🦋
We’ve all heard about...INFLUENCERS! Yaa Yaaaa, I know you might be thinking, “Chelsea are we really talking about influencers again?” Well, yes we sure are! The term “influencer” has been relevant in the social media and marketing world for the past few years and guess what- it’s not going anywhere anytime soon ☑️.. . Almost daily I receive DM’s, coaching clients, and brands asking me exactly what an influencer is, how to work with them, and how to establish influencer status. As I like to say- influencers are modern day digital publicists helping to amplify brand awareness and engagement.. . From celebrities, to industry experts, to bloggers- there are many types of influencers with different size followings...there certainly is no one size fits all description. Ultimately the best influencers are great storytellers who can create impact and action within their community.. . I cover allllllll things #InfluencerMarketing in my @linkedinlearning course. Click the link in my bio for more! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ . . Give a little love to your favorite influencers, #bloggers, and #entrepreneurs and tag them below. 💜❤️🧡💛💚💙
It's so easy for us to get hung up on the things we haven't done or accomplished yet.. . BUT, don't forget to take the time & reflect on all that you have accomplished and succeeded doing thus far!. . Every day is a new opportunity to take another step forward.. . ✨Let’s start the week off on a positive note! In a comment below, list something that you are proud to have accomplished this year. (Yes, it’s ok to brag a little!)⤵️ . . . #millennialtalk #mondaymotivation #entrepreneur #wisewords #motivation #businesswoman #coach #marketingcoach #speaker #gma #wendywilliams #msnbc #todayshow
Seeing nothing but opportunity ahead. The best way to predict your future is to create it! ✨ . . I have to admit I have been running on low fuel for the past few weeks and needed to reset mentally. I decided to lighten my load last week (without feeling guilty) so that I could let my brain fog clear and re-energize myself. 💡 . . So glad I did as I feel my creative juices really flowin this morning. Don’t forget to re-charge yourself!⚡️ . . . #entrepreneur #summertime #reboot #mentalhealth #worklifebalance #csweet #millennialtalk
Weekend Goals: Rest, Relax, Recharge 🔋⚡️ #FridayFeeling #WeekendVibes #Summer #Relaxation
If you had to guess how many selfies you already took this year, how many would you say? 📸
Let’s play a little game of THIS OR THAT, because why not?! 🙃 I’m curious to see what you all prefer 💭 @instagram ↔️ @facebook @netflix ↔️ @hulu Early bird ↔️ Night owl Online shopping ↔️ In-store shopping Call ↔️ Text I know my favorites, but let’s see if we’re on the same page👇🏼 #ThisOrThat #Poll #SocialMedia #Tech #Shopping #Marketing #Trends #HumpDay #Entrepreneur #Boomerang
She is like a wildflower; beautiful, fierce, and free. 🌻 . . . #worklifebalance #worklife #entrepreneur #travel #csweet #explore #motivation
M I L L E N N I A L …Well, hasn’t this word gained popularity in the past 10 years?! With over 80 million people being a part of this generation, brands and businesses are trying now more than ever to connect with this powerful consumer group!⚡️ But, what exactly does this mean? It means diving deeper into how millennials think, act, and operate…and let me tell ya - it’s not so simple! Most people already know that millennials are digital natives, value unique experiences, and love innovation. BUT, there is so much more to it - it’s all about personalizing your messaging. I strongly believe that you cannot blanket market to this generation, because not all millennials are the same. There is no one size fits all Millennial description and definitely don’t try putting us in a box. That is why I have broken down the millennial generation into 6 micro markets: 1. College Students 2. Boomerang Babies 3. Millennial Hustlers 4. Millennial Mom & Dad 5. Cuspers 6. Millennials @ Heart Want to learn more? Head on over to my IG story! #millennials #millennialmarketing #business #branding #chelseakrost #keynotespeaker #contentmarketing #socialmedia #entrepreneur #inspiration
How often does your calendar go according to plan? . Personally I do like to calendar forecast my projects, travel, and life as much as possible -but sometimes - toooo much planning just stops me from moving forward. Is that something you can relate to? . . As I sit in the airport waiting to board the 17th plane in the past 3 months of a crazy travel sprint I can’t believe how fast this year has gone, wow!? 2019 has been such a rewarding and eye opening year so far and life and business continue to evolve, take turns, surprise me, disappoint me, and excite me. 🎢 . I’ve really learned this year that life is precious and there is no reason to wait for the “right time.” Sometimes you have to seize the time you do have and create time/space for the things that excite you most! . . So with that in mind - Over the past few months I’ve been cooking up my next Podcast called, The C-Sweet, which is all about finding your #sweetspot in work/life balance, and finally I’m getting closer and closer to launch! Im done with waiting for the right time and I’m ready to launch baby! (More coming soon) ⚡️⚡️ . . #entrepreneur #selfstarter #podcast #blog #millennialtalk #girlboss #Csweet #csweetpodcast #girlboss #worklifebalance #sweetspot
Everyone’s true colors show eventually🌈 . . . #truth #friendship #honesty #buisness #networking #tuesdaythoughts
