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Learn some TikTok tips and automation hacks to make content creation more fun and less time consuming from small business social media expert Clementine Holman (she/her) of Honey Bee Social.We also treat you to a quick rant about Instagram!Clem help businesses grow their communities online through actionable strategies and cost effective content creation. I'm here to help small to medium sized business help them make content creation as second nature and give themselves some time back, by taking one idea and showing it many different ways.Clem's links.Website: www.honeybeesocial.com.auTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@honeybeesocialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeybeesocial_au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoneyBeeSocialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clementine-holman-small-business-social-media-marketing/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClkKutl955G9BlBQfV8lIgQOther things mentioned.Stephen G Pope: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephengpopeRepurpose dot io: https://repurpose.io/Zapier: https://zapier.com/Alexis' links.I've quit social media for September.Join the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

Is there really kindness on social media? Sarah (she/her) thinks yes, and lots of it, but she's on a mission to prove it. I chat to her about why she's so passionate about kindness and why so many of us are a bit scared to believe in it.Sarah is a Kindness Cheerleader and Communicator. She works with organisations and individuals to find more effective ways to communicate their vision of a kinder world and to achieve their organisational goals. With nearly 20 years' experience supporting charities, higher education institutions and other not-for-profits to communicate more strategically, she also runs #ProjectAmplifyKindness, an initiative to share stories of every day kindness.Sarah's links.Website: www.timeforkindness.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/time_for_kindness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeforKindnessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-browning-she-her-438b4120/Other links mentioned.Hank Green's sad gap video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbPY2hyU3zkJohn Green's sad gap video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bew3EMicf8gBBC good news stories: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cx2pk70323etAnatomy of Kindness podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00154cpBlog from a headteacher: https://timeforkindness.co.uk/kindness-blog/what-if-kindness-is-a-priority-in-education/Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

As many of us in the UK struggle to work through another heatwave, I'm thrilled to share this chat with Kate Browning (she/her) of Cherry Blossom Management about incorporating self care into your business so your business supports you, whether you have a chronic illness like she does or you just want a happier work life.Kate is the founder and owner Cherry Blossom Management. She genuinely loves to support people, to see them grow, to empower them and witness that transformation that comes with outsourcing and delegating. She believes in doing business your way and incorporating self care into your daily routine.Using Canva for small business, Kate's guest post: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/using-canva-for-small-businesses/The Duck Pond Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theduckpondcommunityKate's links.Website: https://cherryblossommanagement.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherryblossommanagement/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherryblossommangementLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebrowningcbm/Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

Here in the UK it's summer and no one is looking at your social media so take this time to scrap the strategy and have some fun with your content!Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

If you've ever spent hours looking for the perfect image or crafting the perfect caption, this episode is for you! I chat to mindset coach, Saba Umair (she/her), about how perfectionism creates procrastination and what you can do about it.Saba Umair is a Mindset Coach. She helps action takers gain clarity, build confidence & strengthen self-worth by destroying their self-sabotaging patterns in business, career & life. With the help of brain & body based techniques, she has created massive shifts in her business & life as well as destroyed her habit of procrastination, perfectionism & fear of success.Saba's links.Website: https://myunconventionalmusings.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myunconventionalmusings/Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

Can you really slide into the DMs with a "thanks for following" message ethically and without annoying someone?Inspired by a question in the Social Media for Humans Club this week, that's what I'm chatting about on this episode.Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

We dive deep into political correctness, ally-ship and using social media to push for social justice with diversity and inclusion trainer and coach, Ellie Highwood (she/her).Ellie enables inclusive organisations via meaningful equality, diversity and inclusion strategies and actions, and empowers individuals to soar via coaching; making the world a fairer place one decision at a time and enabling more people to thrive.Everything Ellie does is about developing people, or developing organisations so that they can develop people! After 20 years as a lecturer, climate scientist, department and research group leader and 4 years in the Leadership Group at the University of Reading, developing and implementing strategy and action plans for gender and race equality as Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, she is delighted to be running her own portfolio career as a consultant, coach, trainer and facilitator. This gives her the opportunity to work with fascinating people and organisations, and use all her experience of juggling leadership, research, management, parenthood and life.Ellie's links.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-highwood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EllieHighwoodDiversity and inclusion website: https://www.equasense.co.uk/our-expertise/Coaching website: https://sendthemsoaring.com/about-ellie-highwood/Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

This quick tip is all about alt text and making your social media content more accessible. If you're avoiding alt text because you don't feel confident with it, hopefully this episode will get you going!Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

If you're longing for a version of social media that you don't hate, Lori Reising (she/her) has some powerful advice for creating an aligned social media practice that supports your business and your life. She talks about sovereignty, the power of choice and quitting "trying" to do the good habits.Lori brings you over 2 decades of experience as a Holistic and Trauma-Informed Healer, Intuitive Medium, Embodiment Guide, Ritual Facilitator and Fear Culture Disrupter. As the host of the soul-hitting podcast The Raw and Wild Hearts, her enthusiasm for your potential is palpable.  Lori came into this physical world with the ability to hear, see and feel messages from her higher self and guides.   She brings her experience from lifetimes for your ultimate transformation of deep cultural programming and conditioning to rediscover your life force energy and majesty in a life with your birthright of joy and ease in this wild human journey.  Her deliverance of meditation and cosmic guidance offers access points to the evolutionary and creative expansion we were sent here to embody.  Her playful energy will reignite your inner child. Her passion for your multidimensional potential is unstoppable!Lori's links.Website: www.therawandwildhearts.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/therawandwildheartsInstagram: www.instagram.com/therawandwildheartsFacebook: www.facebook.com/therawandwildheartsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-reising-81290938/Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

If you struggle with boundaries on social media whether that's spending too much time scrolling, feeling bad for not responding fast enough or the dreaded post-regret, this episode is for you!I share some ideas about how to set your boundaries and stick to them!Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

From cancel culture and being "problematic" to the politics of social media and so much more, I was thrilled to chat with Sabrina B (she/her) about the nuance of social media, the gray areas and seeing it as not all bad - but not all good either!Sabrina B. is a tarot reader, workshop facilitator, and podcaster. She is also a novice herbalist who takes pride in being of service to her community. When she is not working, she's intentionally embodying the principles of cyclical living while trying to detach herself from capitalist conditioning.Sabrina's links.Website: https://experimentalaudioscene.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experimentalaudioscene/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExperimentalAudioSceneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinatbrathwaite/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sabrinaundefinedAlexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

If you're a business owner rather than a content creator, this quick tip is for you! I explain why reusing your content is good for both you and your audience - hooray for time saving wins!Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by social media, like it's just a massive time-suck, or frustrated that you have to become a content creator to promote your business, this episode is for you!Doris Taylor (she/her) shares her own struggles with losing endless time to Instagram both on her personal account, and her new business account. We discuss how to shift to a community focused approach to social media and whether anyone is really choosing a doula because of their "perfect" grid.Recently I left my career of over 20 years as a Registered Nurse and have started working as a birth and postpartum doula in the Greater Seattle area, Washington State, US. I provide emotional and physical support for a birthing person and their partner during labor and in the transition home with their little one(s). I am also a wellness coach and herbalist making herbal body products helping clients with chronic illness and overwhelm. Doris' links.Website: https://www.moonshinewellnesspnw.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healersmoonllc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healersmoonllc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doris-taylor-3a937b59/Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

With many people leaving social media and a lot of those who are sticking around struggling with the ethical issues around it, I'm sharing my thoughts on whether it's possible to use social media ethically and where I draw the line.Links mentioned.The Ethical Move: https://www.theethicalmove.org/Social for good and #ReclaimSocial with Tereza Litsa: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1709287/8471875 Ethical small business ownership with Nancy Hyne: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1709287/8295629 The power of community for ethical business with Katie Skelton: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1709287/8862133 Ethical business roundtable: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1709287/10484134Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

Whether you're a charity or fundraiser yourself, want to support charities through your business, or want to know how to best support the charities you love through social media, Leah Lewis (she/her) shares advice from her many years of experience as a professional fundraiser.Civitas is Latin for Community. Community and fundraising is my passion! I can support your charity to diversify fundraising income, to build relationships with the community and raise funds for the amazing work your cause achieves! Specialising in working with small charities and have over 8 years experience in the non-profit sector. My mission is to encourage charities to connect with their community, build relationships to ultimately increase income!Leah's link.Website: civitasconsultancy.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/civitasconsultancy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CivitasConsultancyFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/communityfundraisersnetworkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/civitasconsultancyAlexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

There is no hard and fast rule on how often to share promo posts so I'm sharing how you can change how you think about them to help you figure out how often is ideal for you.Copyright exists on the Internet with Catherine Berry: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1709287/9063686Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

How does social media activate trauma response in those of us with co-dependency and abuse histories? Vanessa Persephone Wells (she/they) explains what's going on and what we can do to take care of ourselves and manage those responses.Vanessa is a psychic medium, empathic coach, solitary eclectic secular witch, energy worker, and founder of Dark Hearts Healing Arts. They offer Shadow Work and Self-Worth Witchery for deep feelers, intense thinkers, and witchy creatives who are done living in survival mode and want to live, contribute, and create in a way that feels affirming, rewarding, and real. Their mission is to support you in cultivating deeper self-connection, authentic self-expression, and confidence in your ability to craft a life you love, so you can freely and fully be YOU!Vanessa's links.Website: darkheartshealingarts.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/darkheartshealingartsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackHeartsHealingArtsAlexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

Many small business owners are worried to take social media breaks or feel, if they do, the algorithm penalises them. In this episode I share my tips for returning to social media after a break successfully.Spoilers, the answer is engagement. Always.Join the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/ Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansVoice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

Celebrate Earth day with an ethical business roundtable discussion with special guests:Mandy Chowdhary - Goodness Goodies.Named for my passion in providing goods that taste delicious and 'free from' whilst positively impacting health and the planet.  I believe that small decisions made daily by us, help the world we live in to thrive.Website: https://goodnessgoodies.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodnessgoodiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Goodnessgoodiesliving/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-chowdhary-059b9388/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodnessgoodiesukKate Stansfield - Kate Stansfield Translations.Kate Stansfield has been a freelance French/Spanish to English translator, copy-editor and proof-reader for over 11 years. She has dipped her toes in the corporate world, in the world of international organisations as an intern at the UN in Vienna, and in the not-for-profit sector as a charity administrator and later volunteer translator.Website: www.katestansfield.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate.stansfield.translations/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katestansfieldtranslations/Katherine Byam - Where Ideas Launch.The Wing Woman to your Genius: Katherine is a business resilience and brand stewardship strategist, partnering with leaders committed to a sustainable future.Website: www.whereideaslaunch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whereideaslaunch/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whereideaslaunchFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womeninsustainablebusinessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinebyam/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewingwomantoyourgeniusPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UEXGLioqreK3rUZjplS5bVirginia Cinquemani - Green Gorilla Consultants Ltd.Empowering sustainability professionals to make an impact | Author of SustainABLE | One of top 100 f:entrepreneur female entrepreneurs 2022.Website: https://thegreengorilla.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiacinquemani/Katie Skelton - Little Green Duck.Katie is a visibility mentor, helping small business owners that care about more than just profit to be seen by the right people, attract the right opportunities and make a positive impact in the world.Website: https://littlegreenduck.co.ukInstagram: instagram.com/littlegreenduckLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katieskeltonVoice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

Why doing less is great social media strategy for freelancers and micro-business owners, and how to figure out where to focus your time and energy.Get your Action It April workbook: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/product/action-it-workbook/Free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BCSacornAlexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

Digging deep into social media's impact on relationships and sexuality with Dr Colby Zongol (she/her). We chatted about how social media enables us to explore who we are and what we like, what the research really says about porn and is Instagram only bad for our self esteem?Dr. Colby Zongol is a sexologist who believes that the relationship rules we've been taught are bullshit.  Forget what "should" be, imagine what COULD be!  Through teaching and mentorship she helps clients reprogram the limiting beliefs and patterns that are keeping them stuck so that they can curate the sex and love life of their dreams.Colby's links.Website: https://www.colbyzongol.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.colbymariez/Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

I've been trying something new to help me be less angry on the internet and I wanted to share it with you too.If you try it too, I'd love to hear what you think.Alexis' links.Free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BCSacornI hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

It was so interesting to chat to Stephanie about how she uses Instagram with the moon cycles - 2 weeks on the app, 2 weeks off.We also dove into the other ways she's more mindful of her Instagram usage - avoiding the doomscroll, focusing on meaningful action and prioritising her mental well-being over everything.Stephanie is a self-proclaimed creative maximalist. She truly believes that surrounding yourself with the things you love is one of the greatest joys of the modern world. She's also obsessed with organization. She's always loved organizing and re-arranging her own things, and jumps at the chance to help others re-energize their own belongings. Through organization and ritual, Stephanie helps people create intentional spaces so they can thrive. She believes stewarding your own space can help you to feel more deeply rooted and in reciprocity with the earth.When she's not wearing her designer hat, you can find her working in her garden, cuddling with her two cats, playing the banjo, or doing any number of craft projects (right now it's knitting and learning to weave!)Stephanie's links.Website: www.bowerbirdatelier.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/bowerbirdatelier/Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

Is video really the big deal social media platforms and experts want you to think it is? I share my hot take on why the stats tell a different story.Digital in 2022 report: https://wearesocial.com/uk/blog/2022/01/digital-2022-another-year-of-bumper-growth-2/Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

From the highs and lows of self publishing to how her passion for the planet and animals on it permeates her work, I'm thrilled to kick off season 2's interviews with indie author E L Williams.E L Williams grew up in the Welsh Valleys in a tiny house full of books and stories of magic. She's passionate about animals, nature and all things spiritual and frequently combines all three in her writing.As a sustainability specialist by profession, her writing is influenced by her desire to protect and cherish the natural world. The First Ethereal is her first novel.Emma lives in Berkshire with her husband and her elderly Miniature Schnauzer. When she's not working, writing or pandering to the needs of her demanding pooch, she's usually to be found gardening or coddling her dozens of house plants.Emma's links.Website: www.elwilliamsauthor.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/el_williamsyoung/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ELWilliamsAuthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elwilliamsauthorAlexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

Kicking off season 2 with a new format; quick tips starting with video!Everybody's talking about how video is the Next Big Thing but do you have to be creating video content? And is video really even feasible if you're terrified of being on camera?Alexis gives 4 ideas for all levels of video terror so you can give it a try... if you want to.Practice video in a safe, supportive space like the Acorn Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BCSacorn.Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

Diving deep into disconnecting from social media with coach, Eleanor Snare (they/them), for the final episode of Social Media for Humans season 1.We discussed how running a business without social media has been going for Eleanor, consumerism and late capitalism, FOMO and whether we're no longer able to process loss.I'd love to hear your thoughts on anything and everything we discussed in the comments.Eleanor Snare is a coach for folks who want to leave a positive legacy, but don't know where to start.Trained in a toolkit of interlocking modes including design, social history, creative education and commercial communications, Eleanor creates spaces and step-by-step programmes for people to work out how they can be of service to the planet with generosity and joy.Eleanor has the pleasure of being a lecturer in the only specialist art school in the North of England, facilitating critically-aware, ecologically-sound fashion education for 18 to 21 year olds.A queer non-binary individual, who yet also benefits from colonial and capitalist structures of oppression, Eleanor recognises the importance of belonging for those they interact with. Their purpose is therefore two-fold: to be of planetary service, and to re-connect people to something larger than themselves to which they can belong.Through this work, Eleanor hopes to contribute to the healing of corrupted systems both inside and outside ourselves.Eleanor's links.Website: https://eleanorsnare.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorsnare/Other things mentioned.Intersectional environmentalist Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

Freelancing isn't easy but Sarah Townsend (she/her) has an endless supply of tips to help, whether you're brand new, haven't taken the plunge yet or have been freelancing for decades.We chat about imposter syndrome, authenticity, burnout and book writing, among so many other topics in this super interesting episode.As a freelance copywriter for more than 20 years, Sarah Townsend helps purpose-ledbusinesses discover the power of persuasive copy.In 2020, she published Survival Skills for Freelancers, to help business owners around theglobe tackle the day-to-day challenges of self-employment.Described as “better than a business coach, the Amazon #1 bestseller busts the myths about being your own boss to help you ace self-employment without burnout. It distills 20 years of experience – plus quotes from over 100 freelancers – into 200 unputdownable pages.Since then, Sarah has combined her copywriting work with delivering mentoring, training andevents to help the self-employed community tackle the ups and downs of freelance life.Sarah's linksThe Little Book of Confusables: https://amzn.to/3AjqtB4Survival Skills for Freelancers: https://amzn.to/2Y1z1cwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahtownsendeditorial/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stecopywritingInstagram: http://instagram.com/thecopywritersdayCopywriting website: https://www.sarahtownsendeditorial.co.ukSSFF website: https://survivalskillsforfreelancers.comAlexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show

A free and easy chat with Nia, an incredible artist, about the pressure to churn out content for Instagram, freelance vs employment and figuring out what to do with your life when you have anxiety.Nia is a freelance illustrator based in the NYC/NJ area. She has a particular interest in storytelling and psychology and uses those interests in her work. Nia is most often found tucked in the corners of her room reading or watching YouTube videos.Nia's links.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niapasumbal/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NiaDoesArt/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nia-pasumbal-9242b1a6/Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/niapasumbal/KoFi: https://ko-fi.com/niapasumbalWebsite: https://www.nia-pasumbal.com/Alexis' therapist who provided the coping strategies mentioned: https://www.drjules.com/Dr Jules on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dr-Jules/100054608102510/Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

Always a hot topic, today we're talking copyright and why you can't just use any old image you find on Google with Catherine Berry (she/her).Catherine is a photographer who teaches how to take your own photographs ('Selfies for your business' and product shots) as well as offers bespoke services including brand photography, Gif making, virtual photoshoots, video editing and a 'send your bits and bobs' service for a set of 'on brand' photographs. Small business owners love that Catherine is always enthusiastic and delivers her top notch, creative expertise on brief; all done with a touch of fun!Catherine is based in Swanscombe, Kent but often travels to London and other UK locations. When she's not out photographing she loves to find an outdoor adventure. She's been known to climb a mountain and take on marathon distance obstacle races, amongst other crazy pursuits. Quite at home neck deep in mud!Catherine's also blessed with a wonderful family despite keeping her on her toes, she wouldn't be without their love and support.Catherine's links.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entirelycatherinephotography/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EntirelyCatherinePhotographyWebsite: www.entirelycatherinephotography.com Other things mentioned.PDF Download for help with using your photographs creatively: https://www.entirelycatherinephotography.com/consistent-photo-content-helpPhotographers United Pro (FB Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/135206643871630Not for profit visual arts rights management organisation: DACS.org.ukAlexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

I have never known anyone as passionate about community as Suzanne (she/her) and I was lucky to get her on the podcast to chat about why she loves community and how do to online community well.Suzanne loves working with emerging and growing online entrepreneurs, to help them establish and grow their online communities. She loves all things online community, writing listicles, reading chick lit/romantic comedy, and relaxing in her hammock!She's been married to James for 20+ years and has four amazing girls, two cats, and a greyhound. They live by the sea in North Wales, are novice family travelers, and long-time home educators.Suzanne's links.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannebuckleyonlinecommunity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzannebuckleyonlinecommunityspecialistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-buckley-08256a1b4/Website: http://suzannebuckley.com/Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

We're getting real about confidence, authenticity and boundaries in this episode with boudoir and brand photographer, Tigz Rice (she/her).Tigz Rice is a Boudoir and Brand Photography specialist based in Hertfordshire, who helps fearless humans and bad-ass brands re-connect with themselves and feel empowered, confident and unapologetically present in both their personal and professional adventures.Tigz's links.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TigzRiceStudiosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tigzrice/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tigzriceClubhouse: https://clubhousedb.com/user/tigzriceBranding.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandingbytigz/Website: https://brandingbytigz.comBoudioirInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tigzrice/Website: https://www.tigzrice.comAlexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

Social Media Manager Lexi Wilson (she/her) shares how her ADHD has impacted her work, her life and her parenting. We chat about the good and bad of social media and how Facebook's hate speech policy is catching the wrong people.Lexi is a social media manager, mom, ADHD wild woman and natural redhead.Lexi's links.Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/leximarketsInstagram: www.instagram.com/leximarketsWebsite: www.leximarketssocial.comAlexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/Follow Social Media for Humans on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediaforhumans/Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

Trusting your own judgement and living by your own values is hard enough as an individual but when you start your own business and leap into the world of business advice and entrepreneurial tips, it can become a whole new level of tough. Katie Skelton (she/her) talks to me about how she's navigating that herself and why it inspired her to focus on finding a community that cares.Katie is a content strategist and business consultant, who works to help purpose-led entrepreneurs to start, grow and promote their business in a way that feels right for them. She also runs The Duck Pond, a membership and community for ethically-minded business owners.Katie's links.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlegreenduckpond/Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LittleGreenDuck/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieskelton/Website: littlegreenduck.co.ukAlexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbushnell/Follow Social Media for Humans on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediaforhumans/Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Chess post mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/p/COinfqMjwQy/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

The mental health of social media managers is something that's often overlooked by employers and individuals who interact with brand accounts. Lea Rice (she/her) talks openly about the challenges she's faced and how it inspired her to create a content planner that puts self care front and centre.Lea helps brands slam it on social media and supports overwhelmed digital marketers to take control of their content planning.She loves her work in the digital marketing department of many charities, agencies, private businesses and even for a celebrity or two, playing key roles in huge campaigns, training and mentored the digital marketers of the future but she's learned some hard lessons along the way.After too many anxiety attacks and mental breakdowns, Lea realised she can be successful without self-destructing. In fact, showing herself love and compassion is vital. When we nourish ourselves, we ignite passion, creativity and courage.Lea's links.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartsouldigi/Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/heartsouldigiFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartandsouldigital/Website: https://heartandsouldigital.co.uk/Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushnell_cs/​Follow Social Media for Humans on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediaforhumans/Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

Get ready to simplify your business and your life with some great tips from Patrick Twitchett (he/him). We chat about 4 hour work weeks, automations, outsourcing and the power of focusing on the things you love.Patrick helps business people get on top of their bills saving them time out of their business dealing with their overhead costs such as energy and telecom expenses.Also a part of the CASE Mastermind community and featuring on the CASE Broadcast found via https://anchor.fm/casemastermind.Patrick's links.Patrick's website.Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn.CASE Mastermind on Instagram.CASE Mastermind on Facebook.CASE Mastermind Facebook group.CASE Mastermind website.Other things mentioned.Dubsado (affiliate link).Notion.Agora Pulse.Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushnell_cs/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

An honest chat about self care and business with natural beauty legend, Noleen Sliney (she/her). We dove deep into all aspects of showing up for your audience from how you look, to how you feel to how you take care of yourself.Noleen is a former Treasury Analyst, turned International Organic MakeupArtist, founder of Natural Beauty Society, Creator of How to Look Your Virtual Best on Zoom and judge in the Natural Health Beauty Awards.She's been called “The Organic Makeup Queen” by Natural Health Magazine and named a Top Beauty Eco Influencer.A pioneer of the digital beauty age, Noleen works virtually with professional women worldwide teaching them how to show up powerfully and confidently for success in business and life. She helps them create their signature look as well as easily transition to organic products that are kind to their skin, health, animals and the planet. In addition to this, she also worked in the finance industry for more than 10 years.Noleen's linksFind out more about Noleen over on her website: https://www.noleenslineymakeup.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noleen-sliney/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/NoleenSlineyMakeupArtist/PINTEREST: https://pl.pinterest.com/noleenslineymua/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/noleenslineymakeupartist/YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/youtube-noleenslineymakeupJoin the movement to change social media from the inside out: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Support the podcast and get early access to episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumansAlexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushnell_cs/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

A celebratory episode as I'm chatting to Queer Folk musician, Mel Biggs (she/her), who has just launched her new album From Darkness Comes Light. We discuss creating your own supportive spaces online as a Queer woman in a niche area and how Mel's figured out social media in a "suck it and see" way!Mel Biggs is a musician and diatonic accordion teacher based in South Derbyshire, UK. She is an established performer, Morris musician and folk music educator both in the UK and across the world through her online teaching work. She has built a solid reputation in the world of online melodeon teaching through her online courses "Pick Up & Play with Mel Biggs: Let's Get Started!" and Mel's Angels musician's club via Patreon. She has recently started branching out as an online teaching business mentor with her 7 Days to Success online course and support group Mel spent lockdown recording her debut album "From Darkness Comes Light" which is out now! The album comprises 12 tracks of original material documenting a long journey with mental health, and the relationship between mood, light and the seasons.Mel's linkshttp://melbiggsmusic.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/MelBiggsMusic/https://www.instagram.com/melbiggsmusic/https://youtube.com/melaniebiggsmusichttps://melbiggsmusic.bandcamp.com ​Join the movement to change social media from the inside out: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Support the podcast and get early access to episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumansAlexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushnell_cs/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-884Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

In this episode I'm talking all things community with career counselor, Markell Morris (she/her). Before 2020, Markell's work took place almost entirely in person meaning she's had to figure out how to take and make those connections online.I'm so sorry about the audio on this, I hope you're able to get something out of the episode despite the audio issues. There is also a captioned video on YouTube if you prefer to watch without the sound!Known for empowering her clients from a place of possibility and abundance, Markell has spent her award-winning career motivating and guiding people in search of direction and advancement. An expert in the career management process, Markell offers her clients strategies that will help them create satisfying careers, including job search action planning, personal brand development, professional network development, and leadership development.In addition to her work with Futures in Motion, Inc., Markell is an associate faculty member at Santa Monica College General Counseling and Transfer Services and an adjunct career counselor at Cypress College Career Planning Center in California. She serves as immediate past- president and Finance Co-Chair of the California Career Development Association; as a volunteer grief group facilitator at New Hope Grief Support Community in Long Beach, California; and on the Board of Directors for the Hope for Widows Foundation.She received her master's degree in Counseling from the University of San Diego, and her bachelor's degree in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara (Go Gauchos!).Markell's ultimate desire is for her clients to pursue and achieve their career goals so they can live their best life.Markell's linksLinkedInInstagramFacebook pageFacebook groupYou can learn more about how Markell helps career changers discover meaningful career paths  at her website http://www.futures-in-motion.com. Join the movement to change social media from the inside out: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Support the podcast and get early access to episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumansAlexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushnell_cs/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

I'm chatting to Hawke Wood (he/they), a disabled, autistic, non-binary streamer, about what social media is like for them and how he's building a community on Twitch and Discord.It's an extra long and juicy episode as we also cover cancel culture, how businesses kill social platforms, being an effective ally and "inspirational" disabled people and the "good gays."Hawke is an autistic, disabled, non-binary actor, singer, writer and streamer. They play a lot of video games and love the theatre. They have appeared in well known TV shows such as Emmerdale as well as various animated films, shorts and even a Bollywood film or two! Hawke graduated from St Mary's Drama School in 2020.Hawke's links:twitch.tv/TheHawkewardinstagram.com/TheHawkewardFacebook.com/ActorHawkeWoodTiktok.com/TheHawkewardTwitter.com/thehawkewardJoin the movement to change social media from the inside out: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Support the podcast and get early access to episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumansOther links mentioned:Sarah Taylor's podcast episode about allyship.DJ Nrrd on Twitch.Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushnell_cs/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansVoice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

I got to chat to one of my social media heroes, Tereza Litsa (she/her), about the challenges of social media for non-profits and Lightful's mission to change social for good.Prepare for some fan-girling moments through this episode of the podcast as we share how all of us can be part of the movement to #ReclaimSocial and make it a force for good.Tereza Litsa is a social media manager and trainer at Lightful, helping charities improve their social media skills. She's been working as a social media and content marketing manager for the last 8 years and she is passionate about social media for good and how it can be used in a more impactful way.She has run the #ReclaimSocial movement for the last 4 years and she is also the host of the Reclaim Social podcast.She has also won the awards of Digital Woman for Good, Inspiring Communicator, and TechWomen100 and has written for various publications about all things digital.Get involved in the Reclaim Social movement:https://reclaimsocial.com/https://twitter.com/ReclaimSocialhttp://instagram.com/reclaimsocialFollow Tereza:https://twitter.com/terezalitsahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tereza-litsa-b3035832/Other things mentioned:Charities Against Hate: https://charitiesagainsthate.com/Instagram's algorithm issues.How fake news spreads on Facebook.WHO on misinformation.Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushnell_cs/​Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialMediaForHumansJoin the club to learn more about ethical and effective social media marketing: https://socialmediaforhumans.club/Voice over by Hawke Wood: https://www.spotlight.com/3490-9081-8844Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

This week I'm chatting about the joy of missing out, curating your social media to be more positive and the happy side of social media with Elaine (she/her), an artist.Elaine is a stay at home Mum and an artist. She's always been creative and has been fortunate to have had time to explore this much further in the last year. She draws and/or paints daily.  Her time whilst painting and drawing is for her, where she can think, relax, regroup and take the time to look after herself and her mental health.Find Elaine as @sparklypainter on Instagram.Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram.Join Alexis' free Facebook group.Join the Social Media for Humans membership.Voice over by Hawke Wood.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

To celebrate Earth Day I'm talking to sustainability advisor, Nancy Hyne, about how to scale your sustainable business, the ethics of social media, and period pants! Whether you're just starting out and want to embed your values early on, or you're already growing your ethical business and want to ensure you're doing more good than harm, this is a really interesting episode.Nancy is the founder of True Horizon, a sustainability advisor who specialises in helping service-based SMEs embed sustainability and ethics into their brand to balance people, planet and profit.Find Nancy on LinkedIn.Follow Nancy on Instagram.Nancy's website: https://truehorizon.co.uk/I hang out on Instagram.Join Alexis' free Facebook group.Join the Social Media for Humans membership.Voice over by Hawke Wood.Support the show

In this episode we dive deep into why so many people are afraid to be their authentic selves on social media with Tanya (she/her) the communication doctor and discuss how she's built her community on LinkedIn.Tanya is passionate about helping leaders, business owners and senior leaders reposition, unlock their creativity and get back on their pathway to success.Her aim is to promote mindfulness and use psychodrama as a tool to help others open up and tell their stories in an authentic way. She loves to connect with people who have the same interest or want to acknowledge some of the communication issues within the workplace. Her approach is empowering, supportive and inspiring, and she aspires to elevate all of her clients.She runs two workshops, the first is a return to a sense of self the second is to unlock your creativity and reposition into another working environment. Maybe you are a new leader, maybe you are showing signs of the burnout and want some support. If you resonate with anything Tanya said do not hesitate to connect and book a session.Tanya's website: https://www.communicationdoctor.co.ukFind Tanya on LinkedIn.Follow Tanya on Instagram.Check out The Communication Hub.Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram.Join Alexis' free Facebook group.Join the Social Media for Humans membership.Voice over by Hawke Wood.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

Social media can feel like a lot of pressure and a lot of ick which is why I'm so excited to chat with Kat (she/her) of Stripe Social about how we can make social media fun again and why users really have the power.Kat is the founder of Stripe Social, providing Social Media Consultancy and Training. She works with small biz owners to kick start their social media, organically grow their online community and make sales. Every business has a story and a voice. Great social media can give a platform to both. She loves working with people to identify theirs and perhaps even uncover some surprises along the way.She lives in the North West of England by the sea with her fiancé and two children. She loves great coffee, cake, music, wearing stripes and outdoors adventures with the family.Find Kat online:www.instagram.com/stripesocialwww.facebook.com/stripesocialwww.twitter.com/stripesocial_www.stripesocial.co.ukAdditional things mentioned.Photo dump article we discussed.Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram.Join Alexis' free Facebook group.Find everything you need to know about using social media as a small business on my website.Voice over by Hawke Wood.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

Marketing is more than social media so I'm really excited to have been able to talk to Shona Chambers (she/her), a freelance marketing consultant, about all the other aspects of marketing. Shona specialises in working with small businesses and she shared a wealth of ideas and resources in this episode.Shona Chambers is a freelance marketing consultant with a career spanning over 20 years, working with both large and small companies. Shona has also created her own businesses, including a networking group for the self employed and freelance community, Self Employed Club.Last year Shona published her first book 100 Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners which can be purchased on Amazon or from her website.Shona's website https://www.shonachambersmarketing.co.uk/Find Shona on Facebook. Follow Shona on Twitter. Connect with Shona on LinkedIn. Follow Shona on Instagram.Buy 100 Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners.Additional things mentioned.Julieta Molina for design, @DesignandTea on Instagram.Sonya Barker for editing. Beckie Sanderson's Facebook Group to help people pull together a book from start to finish.Alexis' links.I hang out on Instagram.Join Alexis' free Facebook group.Find everything you need to know about using social media as a small business on my website.Voice over by Hawke Wood.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

Owner of Yuca's Restaurants, Dora Herrera (she/her), and I discuss using social media as a local business. From running ads to knowing if your social strategy is working, Dora picked my brain in an episode recorded when the podcast was going to be called "social Qs."Dora Herrera is a part of a family-run establishment that has been bringing hungry diners the True Flavor of México since 1976. YUCA'S RESTAURANTS customers span 3 generations of satisfied and loyal addicts to the small-batch, quality-driven menu served out of the 8'x10' converted shoeshine stand known fondly as, The Hut (now with a location in Pasadena). YUCA'S is proud to be the first (and only) taco stand to receive the coveted James Beard Award in the America's Classics category, as well as being featured on Oprah as “The Best Burrito Evah.”When not working, Dora enjoys giving back to her community by serving on the Public Media Group's Latino Community Council, as an Ambassador with the L.A. Latino and L.A. Area Chambers, and participating in food festivals to raise funds for Altamed Health Services, and the Pasadena Union Station Homeless Services.Check out Yuca's website.Follow Dora on Instagram @YucasLA.Find Yuca's restaurants on Facebook.I hang out on Instagram.Join Alexis' free Facebook group.Find everything you need to know about using social media as a small business on my website.Voice over by Hawke Wood.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

Trudy (she/her) is a Pilates teacher who loves sharing the joy of Pilates with fun loving clients. She's also on the Autistic spectrum and has ADHD. In this episode we talk about the difficulties of creating and implementing a social media strategy while neurodivergent and how she's growing her business through it.Trudy's not your typical fitness instructor in looks and is passionate about getting the message out that Pilates is for everybody and every body. She uses the Pilates method to assist people in learning how their bodies move so that they can get the best out of themselves, whether the goal is general fitness and flexibility or to work on a specific issue such as back or bone health.Follow Trudy on Instagram.Find Trudy on Facebook.Check out Trudy's website.I hang out on Instagram.Join Alexis' free Facebook group.Find everything you need to know about using social media as a small business on my website.Voice over by Hawke Wood.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

Nicole (she/her) is the HBIC {head badass in charge} at Lattes for Lunch, she is a zero fluff Instagram Coach and she teaches womxn entrepreneurs how to up-level their business on Instagram with any size following.We talked about upcoming Instagram updates, reels, showing up, being solution focused and so much more.Instagram: @lattesforlunch Facebook.50 Hashtags for Womxn Entrepreneurs.https://lattesforlunch.com/I hang out on Instagram.Join Alexis' free Facebook group.Find everything you need to know about using social media as a small business on my website.Voice over by Hawke Wood.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)

Freelance coach and Facebook group hipster, Emma Cossey (she/her), shares her thoughts and tips for Facebook groups whether you're growing your own or getting involved in other people's. We talk about the shift from community to sales, common Facebook group problems and how to be a good group member.Emma Cossey is a coach for freelancers, with over a decade of freelancing experience under her belt. Previous clients have included The Discovery Channel, Macleans, Shell, Dorothy Perkins, ParentDish UK, Tempero, Camelot (National Lottery), Groupon and The Times online. She lives in Bracknell with her husband Pete and their son Oscar.You can find Emma on Instagram or in her free Facebook group. You can also listen to her on her podcast and check out her services through her website.I hang out on Instagram.Join Alexis' free Facebook group.Find everything you need to know about using social media as a small business on my website.Voice over by Hawke Wood.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/socialmediaforhumans)