Nicole Bradham, MBA is a Professor of Marketing at Southeastern University, founder of HotMod Influencer Marketing Agency, and co-founder of The Influencer Academy. She helped launch one of the nation's first Influencer Marketing Minors within Southeastern University's College of Business & Leadership, bridging the gap between higher education and the rapidly growing creator economy. Nicole has led influencer campaigns for brands including NASCAR, Camping World, and Sun Outdoors, while helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and content creators build authentic partnerships that drive measurable results. A sought-after speaker and educator, she combines her background in technology, business, and marketing to help organizations leverage influencer marketing, AI, and digital strategy to grow their brands.