It’s a Beautiful Influence

The world of social media has become very tense as passionate people take their stance on current issues. People seem to have fewer conversations and make more accusations. People assume more and ask less. People dismiss and unfollow, instead of question or concern. Does this sound like you or someone you know? Tune in to this episode to hear more about how you can be more tolerant on social media? Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

I think we can all agree that social media is a crazy place in 2020. It seems that everyone has a cause to share and an opinion to spout. But, if you're building a brand on social media, are you listening to your audience? Are you answering their questions? Addressing issues they care about? Posting content that is relevant to them? Tune in to this episode to hear more about why this is important and how you can do better at listening to your audience. Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

It's the beginning of the 2020-21 school year in many places across the country (or will be soon), and millions of kids are engaged in "virtual school" because their schools are closed for in-person learning. While we understand that this learning model may be necessary in certain areas and for certain families, we are also very aware of the risks of virtual learning. Whether you're a parent with school-aged kids or not, this is an important topic for everyone who votes to be aware of! Tune in to learn more about the risks of virtual learning.  Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Have you been struggling to create content while staying at home most of the time? Are you burnt out or out of ideas? Tune into this episode to get help and ideas for how you can create content during quarantine! Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Doomscrolling? What is that? It's something we're guessing you've done a lot of in 2020. Basically, doomscrolling, or doom surfing, is constantly checking news and social media feeds to get the latest doom and gloom updates. Tune in to this episode to learn more about what it is, why it's bad for you, and how you can stop doing it! Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Warning. This episode talks about some serious stuff that you might not want to hear. But please listen. It's important. You can help and you can make a difference. You can save children by being aware of what's going on and talking to others. Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Most people are aware that many local, small businesses have struggled a lot due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some states are almost fully open. Some are mostly shut down. And many are somewhere in between. Whatever the case of where you live, local, small businesses need your support now more than ever. Tune in to this episode to learn about the importance of small business and how to find and support small businesses in your area. Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

We've all seen it by now...the "False Information" image on a Facebook post or Instagram post. But what does that mean and how is it determined? Do the fact-checking programs on Instagram and Facebook work? And what should you do if you see that on a post? Tune in to this episode to hear more as we discuss our thoughts on and experiences with fact-checkers. Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Are you using video for your personal brand? We sure hope so! Video is more important than ever to building your personal brand. People are spending more and more time watching videos online and video is the most powerful way to connect with people online. Tune in to hear more about why video is so important and how you can get started (or get back to) using it. Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

2020 has been a wild ride! No one could have predicted how crazy this year would be.  With everything that has happened, have you taken the time to look at your own brand on social media? Have you thought bout your original goals and plans for 2020? Tune into this episode to hear more about how to do a mid-year check-in for your brand! Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Complacency: a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.  Being complacent is rarely a good thing. We want to help you fight it so you can be your best self! Tune in to learn how! Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com  

Social media has made it incredibly easy to spread misinformation. We think it's important that people are able to figure out what information is actually misinformation. Once you know something is misinformation, you can help by not sharing it! Tune into this episode to hear more. Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Does scrolling through your social media feed affect you negatively? Do you have too much drama or negativity in your feed? It's time for a feed detox! Tune into this episode to hear more about the types of things in your feed that could be causing a problem and how to detox your feed so that social media is a more positive experience for you.  Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Just about every business is struggling in some way during the COVID-19 pandemic. And many small businesses have gone quiet with their social media. We’re here to tell you to speak up! Communicating with your current and potential clients on social media is more important than ever. So tune in to learn how you can use social media to help! Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Building a successful personal brand on social media requires you to get people's attention. But are you doing it the right way? Many people get a lot of attention on social media but it may not be the right way and it may be counterproductive to building a successful personal brand. Tune into this episode to learn how you can get attention the right way! Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Many small businesses may be missing out on a great marketing opportunity - influencer marketing! That's right. Small businesses can use influencers to get their brand exposure and drive sales. And they can afford it too! Tune into this episode to learn how! Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

How is your mindset these days? Even in the best of times, we all can struggle with having the right mindset. Now, in the midst of a global health crisis with serious economic troubles on top of it, almost everyone is struggling at some point. That's why we thought it would be amazing to speak with Frank Kitchen - the F.R.E.S.H. Mindset Expert. Frank is a motivational and mindset speaker and coach and a fundraiser. Listen to this episode to hear Frank's tips for staying motivated and having a good mindset. To learn more about Frank, visit any of the following: www.frankkitchen.com Facebook - Frank Kitchen Instagram - Frank Kitchen Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

We are all experiencing a crisis right now. COVID-19 is a global pandemic that is affecting all of us in some way. One of the things that is really affecting people and their mental health is social distancing. Our lives have drastically changed and we have lost most contact with people in real life. It's important to find ways to connect with people and to keep yourself mentally healthy. Tune into this episode to learn more about what you can do to stay sane! Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Social media - especially IG and YouTube - have made it easy for scammers to take people’s money! These scammers make it look like they have the life someone wants, and usually show stacks of money/screenshots of bank accounts/wire transfers, etc. This can also include things like fitness or nutrition influencers selling plans, products, or services that don't actually deliver the results they promise and more. Tune into this episode to learn more about the types of scams that exist and how you can avoid getting scammed! Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Keyboard warrior: a person who posts highly opinionated text and images online in an aggressive or abusive manner, often without revealing his or her own identity. (From dictionary.com).  In this episode, we talk about keyboard warriors, how they're different from Internet trolls, the negative effects of keyboard warriors, and how you can be a positive keyboard warrior to make a difference! We encourage you to live boldly and use your influence for good! Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Join us for this interview with Lucia Scatamacchia. Lucia is a passionate young woman in her 20s who has already become the Chairwoman at Republican National Hispanic Assembly, plans to attend law school starting the fall of 2020, and hopes to run for Congress someday.  She is using social media to share her beliefs and passions in hopes of helping others. She is the host of the YouTube Channel, The Conservative Next Door, where she comments on political and cultural issues of today. She is also active on Instagram. Her goal is to educate and empower other young conservatives to stand up for what they believe in.  Tune in to hear her perspective on some hot button issues of today. To learn more about Lucia and connect with her, find her on YouTube or Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOuRjHnYZJh1cEcy8x5AZA https://www.instagram.com/luciascatamacchia/?hl=en Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

The younger kids are when they start drinking or doing drugs, the more likely they are to become addicted.  Sadly, it is surprisingly easy for kids as young as middle school age to get illegal drugs! Even worse, today's culture and the influence of social media are making drugs more normal, and even cool. Tune into this episode to hear where these kids are getting drugs and what you can do to help (even if you're not a parent)! Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Many people give up too soon and don't achieve their goals and dreams. But YOU can do it! You just need to work on developing grit. And you need to be pursuing something you're passionate about. Tune into this episode to learn more about what grit is and how you can get it! Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Social media has changed the way we talk about politics and the way politicians campaign. With the 2020 Presidential election well underway, we discuss if and how social media will change the results. Tune in to learn more about it and to hear what you can do to avoid fake news and misinformation! Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

In this episode, we are joined by Digital Futurist Brian Fanzo. Brian is one of our favorite people on social media! He is real, raw, and loves to help people just press the damn button and get started! We talk about everything from having a niche versus not having a niche to what real influence is to why Twitter is his favorite platform and more. Brian Fanzo is a digital futurist keynote speaker who translates the trends of tomorrow to inspire change today. His customized and personalized programs showcase real-world stories and examples of forward-thinking people and businesses. He teaches companies of all sizes how to leverage technology in real-time in order to engage their customers at the right time. Brian has a gift for bringing people together online and offline. He has worked in 76 countries, highlighting his passion for change, collaboration, and technology. This episode is not to be missed! Brian is full of energy and his passion for what he does and how he wants to help are amazing! You can find Brian in all the places, including: https://www.brianfanzo.com/ https://twitter.com/isocialfanz https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfanzo/ https://www.instagram.com/brianfanzospeaker/ https://www.facebook.com/BrianFanzoSpeaker/ Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Influencer marketing is growing quickly..but so are fake influencers and fake accounts! Consumers, wanna be influencers, and companies that hire influencers all need to be aware of fake influencers and fake accounts. Tune in to this episode to learn what fake influencers and fake accounts are and hear how to spot fake ones. Connect with us on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Super Bowl is the single biggest television event in America. Not only do the two best NFL teams face off for the Lombardi Trophy, but the halftime show is also just as high-profile, and then there are the commercials - which are often a bigger talking point than what happens on the field. Social media has given everyone who wants it the opportunity to talk about all of these things and more...and many people end up going viral just by sharing their opinion on this event. Tune into this episode to hear our thoughts about social media and Super Bowl 54! Connect with us on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Have you heard of TikTok? Have you downloaded the app and checked it out? TikTok has blown up in the last year and it's still growing very quickly. But a lot of people don't know much about it, and many have concerns about the safety of TikTok! Tune into this episode to learn more about these concerns and what you can do about them. Connect with us on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang who is a college professor turned entrepreneur. She talks about how social media transformed her life and why she wants to change education as we know it. Ai is the creator of Classroom Without Walls, an alternative school for entrepreneurship. She is a thought leader in alternative education and founded Classroom Without Walls because she believes the best education happens outside the classroom. Ai's list of credentials is long, including being an Adobe Education Leader and a HubSpot Academy Instructor. She has also been featured in Forbes, Inside Higher Education, and Pearson Education, among others. Ai hosts a weekly live streaming show, in which she interviews leading social media and digital marketers such as Seth Godin. We promise you don't want to miss the energy and passion in this episode or miss hearing Ai's story of how she has used and is using social media to make a big impact! Connect with us on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

Are our current culture and the trends on social media glamorizing obesity and making it something to aspire to be? We are all about accepting people as they are and for who they are, but are we as a culture going too far? Tune into this episode to hear our thoughts on this issue as well as what we can do to use our influence in a beautiful way and promote positive change on social media. Connect with us on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

What does influence mean in 2020? Do you have influence? Why do you want to have influence? Tune into this episode to learn more! Connect with us on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com

If you're posting on Instagram, then you need to know how to tag other accounts...the right way! Tagging people or brands that are in your posts or stories can help build relationships, your network, and can even help you become a brand rep/ambassador or influencer. Tune in to this episode to learn more about using tags on Instagram the right way. Also, this is our last episode of Season 1! Thank you to everyone who listened, shared, and reviewed us in 2019! We're thankful for all of you! If you haven't left us a rating a review yet, we would greatly appreciate it if you did. Stay tuned for January 2020, when we will launch with Season 2...and a new direction for the podcast! To learn more about us and #CreatingYou, visit www.creatingyouonline.com

You've started building a personal brand but you don't feel like you're getting anywhere...we've been there! Don't give up yet! It takes time and persistence. In this episode, we talk about how to keep going with your personal brand. To learn more about us and #CreatingYou, visit www.creatingyouonline.com

TikTok has exploded in 2019 and now has over 500 million users! You may have heard it’s only for kids and maybe think you shouldn’t bother. Well, tune in to this episode to learn more about it and find out if you should invest time in TikTok! Learn more about #CreatingYou at www.creatingyouonline.com

Almost everyone struggles with constantly coming up with new ideas for content. But building a strong personal brand requires you to create and share a lot of content. We're here to help! Listen to this episode to learn more about how to create content from scratch and create content that your audience wants to consume! To learn more about us and #CreatingYou, visit www.creatingyouonline.com

Do you struggle with knowing what to do every day to be more successful? Is your personal brand not growing how you'd hoped? Are you not achieving your goals? Then tune in to this episode and learn about the little things you can (and should) do every day to achieve success! To learn more about us and #CreatingYou, visit www.creatingyouonline.com

Repeat after us. Social media is not reality! Social media is not reality. Social media has become a huge part of our lives and it can really hurt our self-image. Social media mostly shows the highlights of people's lives and can seriously alter our perception of reality. Social media isn't going away and it can be difficult and impractical to avoid social media completely. Instead, you can learn to live more in reality while still being a part of social media. Tune into this episode to learn how! To learn more about us and #CreatingYou, visit www.creatingyouonline.com

Instagram is constantly changing, but sharing good content and making it look good always matters! Tune into this episode to learn more about how to make your Instagram feed better! Also, we get a little bit into people who are over-promotional...especially some network marketers. Krista is in network marketing so she talks about her perspective on what she’s seen work and not work. To learn more, visit us at www.creatingyouonline.com

2020 will be here before you know it! A new year and a new DECADE! Are you excited? Be sure to finish this year strong, but it's also time to start planning for 2020. Think about how your 2019 went...what were your successes and failures? Did you accomplish what you wanted to with your personal brand and on social media? It's time to reflect, celebrate, learn, and then revise your goals and plans to smash your goals in 2020! To learn more about us and #CreatingYou, visit www.creatingyouonline.com

It so easy to get distracted today! Whether it’s your phone, a person, or the next big idea you’re chasing down, we all get distracted from our vision. Tune in to this episode for tips on getting rid of distractions and refocusing on your vision for building your personal brand! To learn more about us and #CreatingYou, visit www.creatingyouonline.com

College is fun. Social media is fun. But are you making some serious mistakes on social media that can affect your personal brand and your future? Yes, you should be yourself on social media and build an authentic personal brand. But we want to make sure you're not making some common mistakes that a lot of college students make. Tune in to learn more about avoiding the bad stuff and doing more of the good stuff! To learn more about how we can help you, visit us at www.creatingyouonline.com

Instagram Stories are growing every day! If you're using Instagram to build a personal brand, then you need to be using Instagram Stories daily. Instagram Stories offer an incredible amount of ways to make your stories more interesting, more interactive, and to help you reach more people. Listen in to this episode to learn 5 Instagram Stories hacks that can help you use some of these tools. To learn more about how we can help you, visit us at www.creatingyouonline.com

Are you trying to build a personal brand? Are you thinking about starting that journey? Then you could benefit from a personal branding coach! Tune into this episode to learn more about why you should have a personal branding coach and how it could help you! To learn more about how we can help you, visit us at www.creatingyouonline.com

If you sell anything online, whether it’s t-shirts, your services, beauty products, etc., you need to take advantage of Cyber Monday! It may only be September, but you need to be planning now! Tune in to this episode for some tips one what to do to be ready for the biggest shopping season of the year! To learn more about how we can help you, visit us at www.creatingyouonline.com

We've all seen it...the post that makes you cringe. Or mad. Or disappointed. Whatever it is, many people don't seem to understand how to be classy on social media. We are all about sharing and telling stories on social media, but there are some simple guidelines to keep in mind to make sure you're staying classy on social media. Tune into this episode to learn how to stay classy. To connect with #CreatingYou and learn more, visit us at www.creatingyouonline.com

Do you have the wrong ideas about or expectations for personal branding? Do you assume that you can't do it because you're not good enough or smart enough, etc.? Have you been building your brand for awhile and think it's not working? Then this episode is for you! We dive into what improper expectations are for your personal brand and how to set the right expectations! To connect with #CreatingYou and learn more, visit us at www.creatingyouonline.com

A lot of people have an online business and a lot of people have an in-person business, but not all these businesses do both. Both types of businesses can benefit from doing both, so in this episode, we talk about the benefits of taking your business from online to in-person and how to do it! To connect with #CreatingYou and learn more, visit us at www.creatingyouonline.com

We love social media just as much as anyone else. But social media can cause problems too. In this episode, we talk about how to take care of yourself when using (or not using) social media so that you can enjoy it without causing problems. Tune in to find out more about some steps you can take today towards social media self-care! To connect with #CreatingYou and learn more, visit us at www.creatingyouonline.com

You have been working hard to build your personal brand, but maybe you feel stuck or like you’re not getting where you would like to go. It could be because you are doing one of five things! Tune in to this episode to learn about the five things that are killing your personal brand. Maybe you’re doing one of them. Maybe you’re doing all of them. No matter what, we’re here to help you take it to the next level and grow your personal brand!

Confidence is key in personal branding. How you talk to yourself and about yourself to others determines what kind of action you take in your life. You don’t want to miss this episode!

If you're building a brand on Instagram, you need to be using hashtags! Most people know that by now but many could use a little help with using hashtags effectively. Listen in and learn how to choose and use the right hashtags for your Instagram posts and stories! To connect with #CreatingYou and learn more, visit us at www.creatingyouonline.com