From Catwalk to Creator Culture: Pauline Schmiechen Joins Our Advisory Board
- Lila Monroe
- Aug 7, 2025
- 3 min read
By Lila Monroe | August 7, 2025
When Joseph Haecker, our Editor-in-Chief, dropped into my inbox last week with the subject line, “We’ve got Pauline,” I couldn’t open the email fast enough. Pauline Schmiechen. That Pauline. Fashion runway darling turned tech whisperer. A woman whose LinkedIn profile reads like a fashion editorial colliding with a venture capital pitch deck—and somehow pulls it off.
It’s official: Pauline Schmiechen has joined the Advisory Board of Only Fans Insider Magazine. And we couldn’t be more thrilled.
But let me back up.
If you haven’t heard of Pauline yet, you’re about to. She’s that rare blend of polished and punk—an ex-model who’s walked for Gucci and a growth strategist who now helps startups scale at GitHub and through her consultancy, Kotti Konsulting. She’s spent her career defying categories, whether that’s navigating high fashion, decoding UX for platforms, or helping creators flip the script on who gets to be heard—and paid—in digital culture.
So, what does Pauline bring to our table? In short: clarity, edge, and an unapologetically modern lens on the creator economy. The kind of advisor who doesn’t just speak to influence—she embodies it.
🎙“Amplify Voices—and Stir Up Good Trouble”
In Pauline’s words:
“This publication is doing vital work by giving creators the visibility, respect, and nuanced storytelling they’ve always deserved. I’m here to amplify those voices—and maybe stir up a little good trouble along the way.”
You love to hear it.
At Only Fans Insider Magazine, we’ve always believed that the creator economy isn’t just about content—it’s about control, ownership, identity, and evolution. Pauline doesn’t just understand this—she’s been living it since the early days of online monetization and self-branded growth. Whether consulting for indie content creators or whispering strategy to Fortune 500s, Pauline’s work is rooted in dismantling outdated systems and making space for new models of success.
🧠 Brains, Branding, and Breaking the Mold
What makes Pauline different? She’s not just watching the creator economy evolve—she’s helping shape it. She’s got an eye for brand voice and UX that turns browsers into subscribers, fans into loyalists. She speaks fluent growth strategy and cultural fluency. And she’s got a way of distilling trends that cuts through the noise—while still challenging the status quo.
It’s not often you meet someone who can go from a boardroom pitch to a Discord AMA without missing a beat. That’s Pauline.
💡 Why This Matters—Right Now
As our magazine continues to grow—4.7 million article reads, over 1.3 million social views, and readership in 65+ countries—we’re not just scaling our numbers. We’re scaling our impact. Advisory Board members like Pauline are a vital part of that strategy.
They don’t just lend their name—they lend their insight, energy, and networks to help us navigate what’s next.
And make no mistake: what’s next is huge. We're building a future where creators don’t just monetize. They build brands. They earn press. They get taken seriously.
With PG-13 stories that still get flagged (🙃), and an industry fighting daily against stigma, censorship, and platform bias, we need leaders who can help us stay sharp and strategic—without selling out. Pauline is one of those leaders.
🚀 Where We’re Headed (And How Pauline Fits In)
As we expand our sections—from Business to Lifestyle (including LGBTQ+, Cosplay, Travel, Tattoos & Ink, and Alt-Lifestyle)—and launch our Affiliate Program and Local Chapters, we’re creating a movement. One that centers creators not just as performers, but as the powerful, culture-shaping entrepreneurs they are.
Pauline's voice will help guide us into deeper conversations about:
Platform equity and algorithmic bias
Branding and monetization without burnout
Future-proofing creator careers
Building legacy in a fast-paced content cycle
She’s not afraid to get into the nuance—and honestly, that’s why we wanted her.
💬 Final Thoughts from Me
As a journalist in this space, I see a lot of hype and not enough substance. Pauline brings both. She’s sharp. She’s intentional. And she sees the long game.
For creators looking to be more than viral… for platforms trying to serve more than just clicks… for a magazine that wants to be more than just another content mill… Pauline is a North Star.
We’re beyond honored to welcome her to the Only Fans Insider family.
So here’s to a little elegance, a lot of edge, and just enough good trouble to keep things interesting. Welcome, Pauline. Let’s build something audacious.
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📍Follow Pauline on Instagram: @generalpaulinski
🔗 Connect with her on LinkedIn: Pauline Schmiechen
🔗 Learn More about her business, Kotti Konsulting on LinkedIn at: Kotti Konsulting
📖 Read more more about Pauline in our own Only Fans Insider Magazine, Business Section:
View our press release on GetPRx.com:
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