Kathleen Roche from Connecticut Bucket List joins me to talk about a big question right now: is the influencer as we know it changing?

We get honest about what being an influencer actually looks like in 2026, from social media icks and body image pressures to how brand partnerships, travel content, and audience expectations have evolved. Kathleen also shares what’s still on her Connecticut bucket list and how creators are adapting in an oversaturated content world.

If you’ve been wondering whether influencing is declining or simply evolving, this episode gives a real look at the future of creators and digital influence

In the first episode of Connecticut Unfiltered, we talk with Anthony Anthony, former Chief Marketing Officer for the State of Connecticut, about the strategy behind positioning Connecticut as the Pizza Capital of the Nation, what it takes to shift a state’s reputation, and why authentic storytelling drives real impact.
Anthony also shares why he stepped away from public office to launch Running Club Consulting — a firm focused on helping organizations, leaders, and brands build movements through clarity, identity, and connection.
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