There's always more to discuss after the panel ends at the Style Summit, so this year we took the conversation backstage with Darcy Camden of Styled Seattle. She interviewed #WHATSHESAID panelists and took a deeper dive into their stories. 

Aika Yokoyama of Aika's Love Closet was part of our 50k Club panel and gave us insider tips on how to be successful and actually make money in the blogger space. Aside from creating a standout, personalized brand, she discussed the importance of having a media kit and rate card. This is essential for bloggers who want to work with brands and build relationships. She also discussed the importance of having a mentor to help guide the way. Aika credits fellow blogger and friend Molly Clifton of Style Miss Molly with helping to fuel her growth. Aika now pays it forward by helping fellow bloggers in their personal areas of development. Follow Aika on Instagram @AikasLoveCloset. You can also check out the full interview with Aika on the Gossip & Glamour Facebook Fan page. 

If you like this video, you might also like our interview with Seattle style blogger Chelsea Lankford of True Lane.