Connection is not accidental — it’s intentionally designed.

In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Aaron Smalls, host, DJ, Experience Architect, and creator of Charismatic Advantage: The Art of Social Energy. From his early days at Nickelodeon to commanding stages and designing high-trust experiences for audiences of 50 to 50,000, Aaron shares how presence, intention, and awareness shape meaningful influence.

Together, they explore what responsible influence truly means — leading without ego, reading the room with integrity, and creating environments where people feel seen, safe, and empowered to be themselves. Aaron reveals how influence is less about performance and more about stewardship, reminding others of who they already are.

They also dive into:

• How social energy impacts leadership, communication, and trust

• Why influence is an energy exchange, not a spotlight

• Using AI as preparation — not replacement — for human presence

• Protecting your energy in high-pressure environments

• Why every moment, conversation, and space can be a stage for positive impact

Aaron leaves listeners with a powerful reminder: influence doesn’t require a platform — just presence, care, and intention.

Whether you’re leading a team, hosting an event, or connecting one-on-one, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how your energy shapes the experiences you create.

Connect with Aaron:

Website: https://aaronsmalls.com/

Social Links:

Instagram: @CuriouslyTalented & @TheAaronSmalls

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theaaronsmalls/