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Episode 29 tackles the energetic context of sport and social media management, from the gauntlet of competing interests to the need to bring women's sport into the spotlight. Music ‘Stay With Me‘ by Valesco (CC BY 3.0) ‘Road Lizard - Beacon‘ released by Argofox (used with permission) Special thanks to Tathagata! You can connect with Tathagata as @tm05214 on Twitter. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website: Digital Zones Blog: Digital Learning with @digitalzones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 28 gets some firsthand thoughts on the value of feedback when working in social media and video-making. Music ‘Stay With Me' by Valesco (CC BY 3.0) ‘JINXSPRO - BREAK' released by Argofox (used with permission) Special thanks to Joy Yuo! You can connect with Yuo as @setupjoy on Twitter and @jl_vision on Instagram. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website: Digital Zones Blog: Digital Learning with @digitalzones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 27 plunges into the depths of a poke bowl to figure out how a digital media professional goes from Point A to Point C, and how you make a restaurant Instagrammable!?! Music ‘Stay With Me‘ by Valesco (CC BY 3.0) 'Fadent - By Night' released by Argofox (used with permission) Special thanks to Anithra Ratnayake! You can connect with Anithra as @anitraratnayake on Twitter and @bowld.sl on Instagram. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website: Digital Zones Blog: Digital Learning with @digitalzones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 26 highlights how confidence always grows with time and experience, and how learning by doing might just make you a professional well before you're considered to be one. Music ‘Stay With Me' by Valesco (CC BY 3.0) ‘Hexalyte - Sleep' released by Argofox (used with permission) Special thanks to Phoebe Martin! You can connect with Phoebe as @pheebs_martin on Twitter and via her website. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website: Digital Zones Blog: Digital Learning with @digitalzones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 25 dives into many of the thorny issues in the digital learning space with the help of a very talented teacher in training... Music ‘Stay With Me‘ by Valesco (CC BY 3.0) 'A Himitsu - Adventures' released by Argofox (CC BY 3.0) Special thanks to Emma Enticott! You can connect with Emma as @Emma_On_Tap on Twitter and via her website The Weekly Emma. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website: Digital Zones Blog: Digital Learning with @digitalzones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 24 provides social media advice from the perspective of a professional wedding photographer, not an Uncle Ben... Music ‘Stay With Me‘ by Valesco (CC BY 3.0) 'Little Romantic Piano' by Sweet Wave Audio (CC BY 3.0) Special thanks to Jinky Severo! You can connect with Jinky as @itspeachmimi on Twitter and Instagram and check out her wedding content at @liamandmae on Insta and on the Liam & Mae website. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website: Digital Zones Blog: Digital Learning with @digitalzones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 23 proves that busy-ness is a virtue when it's accompanied by confidence, empathy, and a strong work ethic. Music ‘Stay With Me‘ by Valesco (CC BY 3.0) ‘Minerva - Colors' released by Argofox (used with permission) Special thanks to Emily Wade! You can connect with Emily on Twitter at @emilygracewade and via the Brave Little Pig website. Click here for the Digital Learning with @digitalzones website and Digital Learning with @digitalzones podcast mentioned in this episode. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website: Digital Zones Blog: Digital Learning with @digitalzones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 22 takes a trip to Tasmania via a video chat with a PR practitioner whose attitude would make even the sharks smile! Music ‘Stay With Me‘ by Valesco (CC BY 3.0) 'Hexalyte - Ascendant' released by Argofox (used with permission) Special thanks to Tara Lupus! You can connect with Tara on Twitter at @taralupus, on LinkedIn, and via the A Girl with a Digital Quill website. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website: Digital Zones Blog: Digital Learning with @digitalzones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 21 explores the crucial issue of consent in relation to taking photographs, particularly during overseas travel, through the prism of humanitarian work. Music ‘Stay With Me‘ by Valesco (CC BY 3.0) 'Acturus - Liftoff' released by Argofox (used with permission) Special thanks to Lisa Ritchie! You can connect with Lisa at @EngagingDev on Twitter and Instagram, and check out the Engaging Development website. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website: Digital Zones Blog: Digital Learning with @digitalzones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 20 unpacks the importance of having purpose online through the intersections of ethical communication, sustainability, subversion, and more. Music ‘Zythian – Prismatic' released by Argofox (used with permission) ‘Frame Away - Beyond' released by Argofox (used with permission) Special thanks to Ricky Wright! You can connect with Ricky on Twitter at @_ricky_w_ and check out his Communication Generation site. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website: Digital Zones Blog: Digital Learning with @digitalzones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 19 is not a security blanket, but it may well help in keeping you more protected - don't miss these informative insights into how to keep yourself (and your company) secure online! Music ‘Zythian - Prismatic' released by Argofox (used with permission) 'RobinG - Contact' released by Argofox (used with permission) Special thanks to Daniel Cairns! You can connect with Daniel on Twitter at @danielcairns. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 18 offers more insights from a panel of four outstanding industry practitioners, recorded at the Building a Professional-Personal Brand: Communication Careers Forum (2019). Music ‘Zythian – Prismatic‘ released by Argofox (used with permission) ‘Stay With Me‘ by Valesco (CC BY 3.0) Special thanks to Cecilia Distefano, Coco Griffiths, Joe Bovalino, and Jez Hunghanfoo! You can connect with them respecitvely on Twitter at @ceedistefano, @cocolossil, @JoeBovalino, and @jezRSH. Video recordings from this event are available for the presentations on networking and motivation by @EmilyGraceWade and how to navigate the job market by @SallyAtDeakin. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 17 provides unmissable advice from a panel of four outstanding industry practitioners, recorded at the Building a Professional-Personal Brand: Communication Careers Forum (2019). Music ‘Zythian – Prismatic‘ released by Argofox (used with permission) 'Stay With Me' by Valesco (CC BY 3.0) Special thanks to Cecilia Distefano, Coco Griffiths, Joe Bovalino, and Jez Hunghanfoo! You can connect with them respecitvely on Twitter at @ceedistefano, @cocolossil, @JoeBovalino, and @jezRSH. Video recordings from this event are available for the presentations on networking and motivation by @EmilyGraceWade and how to navigate the job market by @SallyAtDeakin. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 16 showcases the insights of an entrepreneur on the many roles social media can play in being successful... Music ‘Zythian – Prismatic‘ released by Argofox (used with permission) 'Explorers' by Hinkik (CC BY 3.0) Special thanks to Pawan Lalwani! You can connect with Pawan at @P1_Lalwani on Twitter and the Language Your Way website. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 15 unpacks the importance of learning by doing, lifelong learning, and pushing past feeling like an impostor to being successful in social media work. Music ‘Zythian – Prismatic‘ released by Argofox (used with permission) Special thanks to Cassie Bryant! You can connect with Cassie at @CassBryantBlog on Twitter. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 14 dives into the theme of collaboration through a collegial conversation with a very collaborative and funny fellow... Music ‘Zythian – Prismatic‘ released by Argofox (used with permission) 'Valesco - Cloud 9' released by Argofox (used with permission) Special thanks to Tim Hanlon! You can connect with Tim at @twodogsgaming on Twitter and Instagram. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 13 provides invaluable advice for amateur media-makers from someone who is anything but an amateur. The video discussed in this podcast can be found here. Music ‘Zythian – Prismatic‘ released by Argofox (used with permission) 'Drive - Fresh Upbeat Pop Background Music' by Nicolai Heidlas (CC BY 4.0) Special thanks to Richard Hosking! You can connect with Richard as @HoskingRichard on Twitter and @richard.hosking on Instagram, or via the Outsider Films website. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 12 engages with the roles we play in social media videos with the help of a very talented Creative Producer of a video-making company! The video discussed in this podcast can be found here. Music ‘Zythian – Prismatic‘ released by Argofox (used with permission) 'Candy-Coloured Sky' by Catmosphere, released by Argofox (CC BY 3.0) Special thanks to Dylan Hornsby! You can connect with Dylan as @hornsby93 on Twitter and @dylhornsby on Instagram, or via his portfolio site. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 11 traverses the all-important topics of digital identity, digital learning, and what colour your hair should be... Music 'Zythian - Prismatic' released by Argofox (used with permission) Special thanks to Mikyla! You can connect with Mikyla as @mikylalouise on Twitter and Instagram. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 10 focuses on the impact of social media on education with the help of an experienced educator and digital learning researcher. Music ‘Inova – 8-Bit Shuffle‘ released by Argofox (used with permission) 'Futuristic Technology' by Nicolai Heidlas Music (used with permission) Special thanks to Luci Pangrazio! You can connect with Luci as @lucipangrazio on Twitter. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 9 takes a look at the intersection of social media and crowdfunding through a very powerful student story. Music ‘Inova – 8-Bit Shuffle‘ released by Argofox (used with permission) 'digital echo field (prod. cam, the chef)' by amindi k. fro$t (CC BY 3.0) Special thanks to Cassidy Reckers! You can connect with Cassidy as @GetReckt_Cass on Twitter and check out the GoFundMe page for the Alannah Reckers Visual Art Scholarship (ARVAS). Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva. Pictured: Alannah Reckers.

Episode 8 uncovers the complexities of digital activism through the prism of the animal rights movement. Music ‘Inova – 8-Bit Shuffle‘ released by Argofox (used with permission) 'Skies (Piano Quartet)' by Ross Bugden (CC BY 4.0) Special thanks to Alex Vince! You can find out more about Animal Liberation's work on its website. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 7 dives into the politically charged arena of social media and, well, politics... Music ‘Inova – 8-Bit Shuffle‘ released by Argofox (used with permission) 'Ampyx - Holo (Spaxxe Remix)' released by Argofox (used with permission) Special thanks to Luke Heemsbergen! You can email Luke at luke.h@deakin.edu.au Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 6 takes a look at the hugely influential app WeChat with the help of a researcher of Chinese social media... Music 'Inova - 8-Bit Shuffle' released by Argofox (used with permission) 'R&W - Lost Signal' realeased by Argofox (used with permission) Special thanks to Jian Xu! You can email Jian at j.xu@deakin.edu.au Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 5 highlights the relationship between social media and celebrity culture through the experiences of a paid brand ambassador on Instagram... Special thanks to Kirsten Varela and David Marshall! You can connect with Kirsten as @kirstenvarela on Instagram and David as @dmarshallmc on Twitter or via his website. Music ‘Inova – 8-Bit Shuffle‘ released by Argofox (used with permission) 'Ampyx - Rise' released by Argofox (used with permission) Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 4 explores the concept of 'authenticity' with the help of a PhD research student and educator. Special thanks to Emma Whatman! You can connect with Emma as @emmawhatman on Twitter and via her website Levels of Life. Music 'Inova - 8-Bit Shuffle' released by Argofox (used with permission) 'Render - Prism' released by Argofox (CC BY 3.0) Reference Smith, S and Watson, J 2014, ‘Virtually Me: A Toolbox about Online Self-Presentation’, in Poletti, A and Rak, J, Identity Technologies: Constructing the Self Online, The University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, pp. 70-95. Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 3 hones in on the complexities of copyright in the online world with the assistance of a very experienced and entertaining Copyright Manager. Special thanks to Astrid Bovell! Music 'Inova - 8-Bit Shuffle' released by Argofox (used with permission) Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 2 unpacks what Twitter is all about with the help of a very savvy Communications graduate and media practitioner. Special thanks to Caitlyn Putt! You can connect with Caitlyn on Twitter and via her website Caffeinated Words. Music ‘Inova – 8-Bit Shuffle‘ released by Argofox (used with permission) 'Jesse Warren - Miles Above You' released by Argofox (CC BY 3.0) Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva

Episode 1 focuses on the theme of 'learning by doing', and includes a conversation with the most special of special guests... Special thanks to Mum, Dad, Luke, Abbie and, of course, Bella!! Music 'Inova - 8-Bit Shuffle' released by Argofox (used with permission) 'Kostenlose Freie Musik - Fräulein Maja Empfiehlt 03 - Rain' by Sebastian Loch (CC BY 3.0) Connect with me!! Twitter: @SMStories and @digitalzones Instagram: @SMSpodcast and @digitalzones Facebook SoundCloud Main website and blog: Digital Zones Email: smstoriespodcast@gmail.com Header image created with Canva