Podcasts about social media experts

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Kristina is diving into a fresh strategy on Instagram that's reshaping the ways we can connect with our most engaged audience members: Instagram Broadcast Channels.Is this a fit for your business?In this episode Kristina shares why this tool might just be your missing piece for creating stronger, more intimate community online. We'll cover:How Broadcast Channel workWhy they feel like a VIP pass for your community into your worldand why now more than ever, people are craving personal, behind-the-scenes connection.Your feed alone isn't enough on Instagram anymore, how do you plan to deeply connect with your audience?If you're looking for a powerful, low-lift way to foster deeper trust, grow your business organically, and make your audience feel truly seen, maybe broadcast channels are a fit for you! Tune in to find out!If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend or tag us on social media! We LOVE hearing what's landing for you!Ready to be part of a community that supports your growth? Join us at The Social Business Club and use the code PODCAST for your first month for just $1.Mentioned in the Episode:Big Idea To Bestseller50% Off Your First Year On FlodeskSend me a text!For Your Information: • Host your podcast on Buzzsprout! •Use Code ‘PODCAST' For Your First Month For $1 Inside The Social Business Club • Join our favourite scheduling platform Later • FLODESK Affiliate Code | 50% off your first year! Don't forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

In this episode, Rob Clark of That Tall Family Media unlocks the secrets to building a powerful online presence as an athlete. Rob shares game-changing tips on shaping your personal brand, staying authentic, and avoiding the common pitfalls that can damage your digital reputation.Athletes—and parents—will gain essential advice on navigating the digital world wisely, including how to manage phone time safely. Plus, Rob pulls back the curtain on the biggest trend in social media today—and how you can leverage it to rise above the noise and stand out like never before!

EP75 - Today I'm joined by social media expert Ali as he shares the habits you need if you want to grow your social media and make money from content. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro4:20 - I started making content during lockdown7:45 - There's a pattern to making VIRAL videos20:30 - I felt SO free after leaving my job27:20 - My videos snowballed because of THIS strategy!31:20 - You need to CONSUME as much as you CREATE35:30 - If you want to make money from content, DO THIS immediately!41:08 - The most important factor for creating a great hook48:06 - This is why Ashton Hall is BLOWING UP!54:29 - Platforms are evolving to become search-first56:41 - Why clients come inbound pre-sold59:36 - The hardest part of marketing for clients1:08:37 - Not everyone is my client1:13:48 - If you're delusional enough, you can achieve anything FOLLOW US! ►WMBFD InstgramWMBFD TiktokLinkedInGuest: Ali's InstagramAli's LinkedInFor more quality content, make sure to hit FOLLOW.

What Are Locked Reels?Instagram is rolling out another new feature: Locked Reels!Tune in as Kristina is breaking down what Locked Reels are, when to use them, when not to use them and what this feature means for you!At its best: Locked Reels could be a powerful new way to reward your most loyal community members.At its worst: Locked Reels are a barrier you want to avoid in order to not turn away impressions and sales.The truth? Probably somewhere in the middle!Join us for this episode of Community to get the full scoop!Mentioned In Episode:Join The Social Business Club – use code podcast for your first month for just $1Big Idea To BestsellerSend me a text!For Your Information: • Host your podcast on Buzzsprout! •Use Code ‘PODCAST' For Your First Month For $1 Inside The Social Business Club • Join our favourite scheduling platform Later • FLODESK Affiliate Code | 50% off your first year! Don't forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

Caleb Aghedo is an experienced Entrepreneur, Business Strategist, and Social Media Expert with a proven track record of helping businesses scale through top-tier growth strategies. With three years of in-depth expertise in brand positioning, virtual assistance, and community management, he has advised multiple businesses on optimizing their digital presence. Caleb also serves as a board advisor and is the co-founder of a healthcare-focused startup, leveraging innovation to drive impactful change in the industry. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/calebaghedo Twitter: https://www.X.com/Aghedothebro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calebaghedo CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome leadership inspiration. Hear from many different leaders in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world!

Jenny Dinovi is a known Spiritual Teacher, Empowerment Coach, and Social Media Expert known for her powerful ability to help people reprogram their subconscious mind and unlock their fullest potential. Through her deep understanding of manifestation, personal transformation, and attraction marketing, Jenny empowers visionaries, entrepreneurs, and creatives to step into their most authentic selves and create a life of purpose, impact, and abundance.She teaches that reality is a direct reflection of our inner beliefs and that by shifting our mindset, embracing self-worth, and aligning with our highest truth, we can experience rapid transformation in both life and business. Jenny's unique approach has guided thousands around the world—including social media influencers, industry leaders, and aspiring creators—to grow their platforms, attract aligned opportunities, and build thriving, purpose-driven brands with ease.On her social media platforms and her podcast Brave Souls Jenny shares insights that go beyond conventional strategies, blending practical social media expertise with the deeper energetic work required to sustain success. She believes that when you align with your power, success doesn't have to be a struggle—it becomes an effortless extension of who you are.In this episode, we discover the following: 1. How to find balance in the masculine and feminine to manifest a life aligned with our soul purpose. 2. How to heal our masculine and feminine energy. 3. The power of forgiveness. 4. Why walking the path alone may be the best thing you can do.With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump's tariffs further plunges the stock market  GUEST: Lori Pinkowski, a senior portfolio manager at Canaccord Genuity New Jersey criminalizes AI deepfake content GUEST: Jesse Miller, Social Media Expert and Founder of Mediated Reality Trump's tariff strategy: making room for manufacturing or digging a deeper hole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone Is A "Social Media Expert" Now, But Are They?

Get the latest playbook with my free newsletter: https://callummcdonnell.substack.comApply to work with me: https://forms.gle/uw6NZDBHs2pQNYhbAMeet Aydan Al-Saad, an entrepreneur who replaced a 200K salary with multiple six‑figure income streams - all powered by social media content and a simple 5‑step system. In this episode, he reveals how to transform your skills into profitable offers, land your first paying client, and scale your earnings with content‑driven sales.Get Aydan's 5‑Step Blueprint (FREE):https://callummcdonnell.substack.com/ Listen on Your Podcast Player:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creatorplaybooks/ Follow Callum on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecallummc/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@heycallum X - https://x.com/McdonnellCallum/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/callummcdonnell/ Produced by 7xContent - make your own Podcast with us here: https://www.7xcontent.com/Follow Aydan on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aydanalsaad/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aydanalsaadWebsite - https://www.aydanalsaad.com/ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:11 – Tech Sales to Fatherhood - Leaving a £200k job after becoming a dad06:22 – Corporate Pros & Cons - Money vs. limited creativity and ownership09:50 – Real Flexibility - Freedom to travel, create, and grow14:54 – The 5-Step Blueprint25:56 – First Customer - How Aydan landed early consulting and brand deals31:00 – Scaling Brand Deals - From £1k posts to year-long partnerships36:05 – Content-Led Sales - Document your process to attract clients40:58 – Beyond Six Figures - Challenges in scaling and time management44:55 – Routine & Reflection - Aydan's weekly schedule, family focus, and final takeaways

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryBrendan Kane is a growth strategist, author, and digital marketing expert known for helping brands, influencers, and businesses scale their online presence. He has worked with major companies like MTV, Paramount Pictures, and Warner Bros., specializing in digital innovation and audience engagement. Kane is the author of One Million Followers and Hook Point, where he shares strategies for creating viral content and capturing attention in a crowded digital world. His expertise lies in leveraging data-driven strategies to drive rapid growth across social media platforms.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/brendankane/      https://twitter.com/BrendanKane2/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanjkane/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Lingoda - https://try.lingoda.com/successstory (Code: scott25)Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scottFederated Computer - https://www.federated.computerCornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/Bank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scottStash - https://get.stash.com/successstoryNetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro05:30 - Cracking the Code of Virality08:36 - Crafting Content That Hooks13:04 - Viral vs. Successful—What's the Difference?20:08 - Sponsor Break22:46 - Selling vs. Engaging—The Right Approach28:00 - Are Podcasters Rushing In Too Soon?31:30 - The Secret Formula for Virality35:27 - Inside Brendan's Playbook for Going Viral50:05 - Sponsor Break52:17 - Format Matters—Trends Don't Define You1:08:17 - A Life Lesson for the Next Generation

Marketing und Unternehmenskommunikation: oft arbeiten sie (bewusst) aneinander vorbei, kommen sich beim Social-Media-Content in die Quere, anderswo sind die Grenzen der beiden Disziplinen selbst den Mitarbeitenden gänzlich unklar. Doch für den langfristigen Kommunikationserfolg müssen beide Disziplinen voneinander lernen. Das KPI-getriebene Marketing muss zunehmend auf starkes Storytelling setzen, um Glaubwürdigkeit zurückzugewinnen – ohne dabei den analytischen Projektansatz zu verlieren. Die Unternehmenskommunikation positioniert die Kernthemen – doch kann deren Wirkung und ihre Schlüsse daraus oft nicht als Teil einer wertschöpfenden Strategie sicherstellen. Warum also nicht die Qualitäten beider Disziplinen verbinden? Im Webinar berichten Alexander Wolf und Alina Lackerbauer von Scompler aus Kundenprojekten und eigenen Erfahrungen und zeigen auf, wie Synergien gelingen können – auch durch die strategische Content-Planung in einer gemeinsamen Software. Das wirst du nach dem Webinar gelernt haben: - Wie Marketing ein themenzentrierter Ansatz und starkes Storytelling gelingt, um langfristig bestehen zu können, - was Marketing und Kommunikation trotz ihres unterschiedlichen Grundverständnisses – Absatz vs. Reputation – voneinander lernen müssen, - warum ein gemeinsames Narrativ für Marketing und Unternehmenskommunikation essentiell ist, - wie Teams effizient zusammenarbeiten und gemeinsame Kommunikationsziele strategisch angehen können – in einer gemeinsamen Content-Planungssoftware. Dieses Webinar ist geeignet für alle Marketing Manager:innen, Social Media-Expert:innenen und Kommunikator:innen, die: - strategisch Themen managen statt getrieben Kanäle befüllen​, - Zielgruppen mit einheitlichen Botschaften erreichen, - Silos abbauen und transparent zusammenarbeiten​, - und besser kommunizieren wollen.

Ready to supercharge your real estate business with the power of social media and AI? Join Chris Cash, A1 Allen Turner, and Kevin Scherba of the Vegaslife Podcast as they interview marketing expert Ryan Stevens (@IRuleSocialMedia) about the latest strategies for realtors.In this information-packed episode, you'll discover how to:Master the work-life balance while crushing it in real estateGenerate high-quality leads using Google Ads instead of blowing money on ZillowLeverage cutting-edge AI tools to automate your marketing and save timeCreate engaging content that actually converts, whether it's on YouTube, TikTok, or InstagramBuild a bulletproof real estate business with proven systems and mentorshipDon't miss this opportunity to learn the secrets to success from a true social media guru. Watch now and take your real estate game to the next level!

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Want to BOOST your personal brand for less than the price of a coffee a day? Check out the new GET KLOWT platform to unleash the potential of your personal brand, here:In this episode of Branded Moments, I reflect on my podcast with Oliver Yonchev, the Co-Founder of Flight Story and ex-Managing Director of Social Chain.If you want to check out the full episode, you can listen to it on all podcast platforms or watch the entire video on YouTube. You can find more of my content below:LinkedIn - Amelia SordellInstagram - @AmeliaSordell / @TheBrandedPodcastTikTok - @AmeliaSordellYouTube - Amelia SordellX / Twitter - @AmeliaSordell

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Sports Social Media Expert, Aaron Eisman. A Los Angeles native, Eisman attended Dodgers, USC, Lakers, and Clippers games as a kid, which led him to study Journalism with a focus on sports journalism in college. This built the foundation for his work after graduation: Joining the first social media team at Turner Sports. After working at other organizations, including Bleacher Report and the NFL Network, Aaron started Eisman Digital. Eisman Digital is a social media consulting firm for athletes, sports agencies, and various other brands. With twelve years of experience, Aaron brings his deep, extensive knowledge of the social media sphere straight to his roster of clients. Aaron Eisman: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaroneisman503/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiegaleisman/X: https://x.com/ASiegalEisman

Hey Get Unstuck Nation! Julia Seraphine is a TEDx Speaker, University Guest Lecturer, and Social Media Expert that Co-Founded the social media marketing agency Seraphine Digital TIMESTAMP 00:00 INTRO 02:26 HOW DO YOU GET STARTED INTO YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY? 05:14 HOW DO YOU EXPAND YOUR AREA OF INTEREST FROM ONLY SOCIAL MEDIA? 07:11 HOW PR OR PUBLIC RELATION AND REPUTATION MANAGEMENT PLAY A ROLE IN BRAND BUILDING? 08:43 WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN INFLUENCER VS A THOUGHT LEADER? 10:38 HOW CAN WE CHOOSE THE RIGHT SOCIAL MEDIA TO GROW OUR BRAND? 13:01 ACCOUNT VERIFICATION 14:34 HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD A STRONG PR? 17:17 WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO HIRE A MEDIA AGENCY? 19:04 HOW'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIY VS HIRING AN AGENCY? 20:52 HOW DO YOU MAKE SURE THE STRATEGIES ARE IN ALIGNMENT? 22:32 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE CLIENT'S RESULTS ARE OVER EXPECTED? 25:06 WHAT CAN SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES REALLY DO FOR THE WORLD?  28:05 IN CASE ANYONE WANTS TO WORK WITH YOU, WHERE CAN THEY REACH OUT TO YOU THEN?   Episode link: https://youtu.be/Rfep_-lJevo   Follow Julia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-seraphine/  https://www.seraphinedigital.com/    More Episode like this: https://www.getunstuckmethod.com   #getunstuck #getunstuckpodcast #getunstuckmethod #SeraphineDigital #JuliaSeraphine #PR #marketingagency #digitalagency #mediaagency  #mutitapanmook

Whiskey Wisdom Podcast: Growing Your Business with Social Media Expert Nick RizzoIn this episode of the Whiskey & Wisdom Podcast, co-hosts Tyler Yaw and Chris Kellum welcome Nick Rizzo, a social media and video marketing expert. Nick shares his journey from studying exercise science to diving into video content creation. Discover how Nick helps local service businesses grow through effective social media strategies, the importance of empathy and understanding your customer, and the power of retargeting ads. Nick also discusses the significance of taking consistent small steps toward success and his future goals of building a strong team to provide the best client experience. Tune in for valuable insights on growing your business through social media.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:11 Nick Rizzo's Background in Video and Social Media02:22 Transition from Personal Training to Videography03:31 Freelancing and Early Career Hustle04:34 Moving to Virginia Beach and Career Growth05:23 Full-Time Content Creation in Wilmington06:40 Working with Service-Based Businesses09:06 Marketing Strategies and Client Collaboration14:11 Importance of Retargeting Ads17:15 Testing and Ad Creation Process19:43 Navigating Ad Fatigue and UGC Trends20:14 Standing Out in a Saturated Market21:12 Developing Effective Marketing Frameworks22:36 The Importance of Resonating with Your Audience24:50 Choosing the Right Editing Tools27:44 Building a Strong Team for Business Growth30:40 Overcoming Challenges in Video Marketing34:28 Personal and Client Success Metrics36:59 Advice for the Younger Self40:56 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

In this episode, Dr. Howland talks with local TikTok influencer Necole Hammond about how she was able to make money using the platform. With the platform set to be banned in early 2025, this is a very interesting episode! Let us know what you think!

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In this episode, Sam has guest Bessie Fong on to chat about all things social media. We dive into what it really takes to show up confidently and authentically, whether you're building a personal brand or just trying to connect online. They break down the difference between confidence and charisma—hint: both are totally learnable—and talk about the real struggle of putting yourself out there without letting self-doubt take over. Bessie drops some solid tips on creating content that truly resonates, while Sam emphasizes how mindset is everything when it comes to being visible online. Let's dive in!    Topics Include: How confidence is a result of taking courageous actions Why many people struggle with showing up online Authenticity and how it actually helps you stand out in a crowded market Different ways to create content without showing your face Mindset is everything when presenting yourself online. Shifting your focus to serving others, not on self-doubt. Breathing techniques that help calm nerves and improve performance. Your unique quirks and personality are your biggest strengths.   Let's connect on IG: @samanthajoharvey @fullout_podcast   Grab Sam's free POWER PORTAL GUIDEBOOK with 7 days of actionable steps to come home to you and unlock your next level.   Meet CLUB FULL OUT: The Membership your one stop shop for all things FULL OUT. Your membership includes:

Margaret was most recently an associate director for Vanity Fair, working under Condé Nast Entertainment. She led social video development and production for the magazine, working with A-list actors and musicians, as well as behind-the-scenes costume designers and other personnel. She's also worked at Wall Street Journal, Vox Media, and more in social media management roles and been interviewed at Digiday and Nieman Lab. Margaret is open to full-time opportunities in social media. In this episode, Aubrey Borrough interviews Margaret, a social media editor based in New York City. Margaret shares insights about her education, career journey, challenges. She also discusses the evolution of her storytelling skills and her aspirations for future roles in the tech or beauty sectors.

Who knew a social media expert could flip land into a million-dollar empire? In this episode, hosts Steven Jack Butala and Jill K DeWit dive into the inspiring journey of a Land Academy Pro member who transformed her marketing background into a booming land-flipping business. From managing complex financing deals to pivoting to high-cash sales, hear how she leveraged her digital expertise to scale her investment success. Join us as we discuss her fearless approach, knack for problem-solving, and the relentless drive that made her a land-flipping millionaire.

In this episode, Cameron is joined by Dr. Anisa Mudawar, DNP, founder of Beauty Boost Med Spa, and they discuss her inspiring journey into the aesthetics industry, her innovative marketing strategies, and the importance of building a strong brand. They delve into the challenges of hiring and managing a growing team, the significance of safety and education in aesthetic practices, and the effective patient retention strategies implemented at her MedSpa. Anisa also discusses her Boost Camp initiative, aimed at training the next generation of aesthetic providers, and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the fast-evolving aesthetics industry.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Medical Millionaire!Trusted by over 850+ practices and 2,000+ providers in aesthetics, plastic surgery, dermatology, and dentistry, we specialize in growing medspas through comprehensive marketing and automation solutions. Our expertise in patient acquisition, CRM, SEO, and more make sure you are generating new bookings constantly. Let us help you run your practice like a true business!Inquire Here:https://growth99.com/Or, check out Growth99 University and Learn How To Scale Your Medical Practice To A Multi-Million Dollar Business Effectively.https://school.growth99.com/

If you've been surfing TikTok and social media, chances are you've come across Anthony's content! He's joins Dave to talk about the social media game and his passion for music.

In this episode, Smart Girl Mastermind alum and founder of B Squared Social, Laura Bitoiu, shares her entrepreneurial journey and insights into building a strong social media strategy.  We talk about the importance of knowing your target audience and creating content that truly resonates, as well as the benefits of embracing AI to make your efforts so much easier.  Laura discusses overcoming visibility fears by starting with face-free content and gradually gaining confidence to show up more. She also highlights the need to adapt to Instagram's evolving algorithm, balance online growth with offline peace, and invest in community and networking for long-term success. Laura and I both love using B-roll to make content creation easier. You can get a complete shot list here if this is helpful to you! Resources: Are you a Smart Girl CEO, an OOO Entrepreneur, a Kind, Caring Creative, or a No-Gatekeeping Content Creator?    Take the Creator Archetype quiz to find out which archetype matches your brand, content creation habits, offers, and goals. Turning Instagram into a $$-making biz doesn't have to be something you do alone. Out-of-Office Club offers monthly community gatherings, resources, and mentorship: join OOO Club Learn more about starting your next 6-figure business, plus get AI pitch prompts, swipe copy, brand decks, social templates, and more inside the Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy. This show is produced by Ben Alleman, editing by Kiara Ramirez

Send us a textIn today's digital age, social media is not just for sharing selfies or memes—it's a powerful tool for businesses, individuals, and influencers to connect with millions. One career that has seen an explosion of growth thanks to this digital revolution is that of a Social Media Manager. If you've ever wondered who's behind your favorite brand's posts, replies, and viral content, it's a social media manager at work! Connect With Kapeel GuptaWhat You May Learn0:00 Introduction1:35 Mission Statement2:02 Scope in India and Abroad3:51 Nature of Work6:24 Educational Qualifications & Skills Required8:20 Salary in India and Abroad9:40  Conclusion10:40 Call to ActionSupport the show

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Safeguarding Kids Online: Insights from Cybersecurity Expert Chad Brockway   In the 299th episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy talks with intelligence and cybersecurity expert Chad Brockway. They discuss essential strategies for parents to keep their children safe on social media. From identifying current social media trends to understanding the importance of digital privacy, this episode provides practical advice and insights.   Topics include the use of monitoring software, the value of children's information, and how to address the presence of predators online.   For more from Chad Brockway: https://edgeworthsecurity.com/solutions/intelligence Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD.  Defend your home with FlipLok. Listeners get 20% off when using discount code SECUREDAD at checkout. Connect

Oct. 7, 2024: Guest host Rob Fai in for Jas Johal B.C NDP reacts to John Rustad's promise to end ‘soft on crime policies' (0:00) Guest: Niki Sharma, B.C NDP candidate for Vancouver Hastings and Attorney General of B.C How does a celebrity's reputation rebuild after a high profile verdict? (7:54) Guest: Ethan Bearman, Attorney from California, expert in tech, law, politics, and media, adjunct prof at Loyola - The Bearman Firm Can John Rustad's plans on tackling crime change the province's perception on public safety? (16:20) Guest: Rob Dhanu, Former Federal Crown prosecutor, Criminal defense Lawyer and co-founder of Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group, and case counsel The blurred lines between “freedom of speech” and “hate speech” (24:19) Guest: Jesse Miller, Social Media Expert and Founder of Mediated Reality T-minus 12 days… How can the B.C Conservatives swing undecided voters? (29:36) Guest: Stephen Smart, former legislative reporter and press secretary for the Premier Christy Clark, now the General Manager for Western Canada at Hill and Knowlton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a combination eh? Well, true. Lindsey Brown is the Senior Social Media Manager for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and she also models from time to time. Lindsey was born in the UK to a German mother and a costa Rican father. When she was born her father was serving in the U.S. military based in the UK. As Lindsey explains she now has both German and U.S. citizenships.   Lindsey will tell us about wanting to undertake a fashion career and so after college where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in business, she began to seek a modeling career. She got her wish, but eventually realized that her life calling would take her in different directions.   Eventually in 2019 she joined NAMI as its senior Social Media manager. However, she did not totally drop modeling. Who knows, you might see her picture somewhere.   We talk a great deal about various aspects of mental health. Lindsey talks freely about her own mental health issues including burnout.   About the Guest:   I embody the essence of a multi-hyphenate, navigating the realms of a "slash culture." Born in the UK to German and Costa Rican parents, I hold citizenship in Germany and the US, setting the stage for my diverse journey. My passions, evolving into career paths, sprouted early. A love for travel, fashion, and mental well-being, my personal "peace," became integral to my identity. At 21, my foray into the fashion world began when I signed with my first modeling agency in New York. From runway to print, e-commerce to fitting, I collaborated with renowned outlets and brands like Essence, Marie Claire, Ashley Stewart, Soapbox, and DevaCurl. Adapting to industry shifts, I transitioned to become a fashion buyer in menswear and footwear, bridging the creative and business facets. To refine my skills, I pursued an MBA while concurrently juggling my roles as a buyer and a model. Today, my titles encompass Model, Senior Social Media Manager for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), and Freelance Brand Consultant. A dedicated community builder, my role at NAMI enables me to establish safe and positive online communities for individuals navigating mental health. Additionally, I collaborate with social media platforms to enhance safety and user experience. My journey is a testament to the harmonious blend of diverse passions and impactful work.   Ways to connect with Lindsey:   ·      Social Media Links o   Personal accounts §  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lindseygene_/ §  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseygbrown/ o   NAMI §  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/namicommunicate/ §  X - https://twitter.com/NAMICommunicate §  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NAMI §  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nami §  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nami?lang=en §  YouTube - @NAMICommunicate §  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@namicommunicate ·      Website – nami.org     About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! 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The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, hi and welcome to another edition of unstoppable mindset. Today we get to talk to Lindsey Brown. Who's Lindsey Brown? Boy? Are you gonna find out by the time this episode is over? It's interesting. Lindsey describes herself as the essence of a multi hyphenate, which I love, and we'll have to really talk about that. And she exists in and embodies a slash culture, another thing that we need to talk about, and so many other things. So I think we're going to have lots of fun and lots of questions. And Lindsey, I know, has a lot to talk with us about. She's going to talk to us also about NAMI, and we'll get to that as well. But for now, let's start with Lindsay. I really want to welcome you to unstoppable mindset, and thank you very much for being here.   Lindsey Brown ** 02:10 Thank you for having me. I'm excited well,   Michael Hingson ** 02:14 and I am as well. It's been fun getting to know you a little bit and reading information about you and so on. So here we are. Well, let's start with the real early Lindsay. Why don't you tell us about Lindsay growing up and some of that stuff.   Lindsey Brown ** 02:28 Oh, that I have some people say little Lindsay, um, I take it. I'll take it back to to the beginning, right? Um, so a long   Michael Hingson ** 02:36 time ago in a galaxy far, far away, alright,   Lindsey Brown ** 02:39 put a little, a little age on me. My mom is from Germany. My dad is from Costa Rica. He became a citizen and came over with his family and lived in New York, joined the Air Force. They got together, and I was born in the UK. But   Michael Hingson ** 02:56 were you on a military base or something because you don't have UK citizenship? You indicate,   Lindsey Brown ** 03:01 no, I have German citizenship, German music, German and   Michael Hingson ** 03:05 American. But you were born in England, but don't have UK citizenship?   Lindsey Brown ** 03:09 No, I, from what I gathered from my parents before it was at one point, everybody was trying to, like, immigrate into the UK. And so therefore it was kind of like, you can't just have a child here and then become a citizen. I do have a right to be a citizen of Germany, so I've always wanted to hold on to that heritage. Well, yeah, we didn't live, actually, on base. That was one of my parents saying they never wanted us to live on base. So I actually, when I was younger, I understood that my dad worked for the Air Force. I had no context that that was part of the US and the US government and the military. I was like, Oh, he does this. He works on planes, and he leaves, he goes away for a bit, and then he comes back.   Michael Hingson ** 03:55 Yeah, go ahead.   Lindsey Brown ** 03:57 So then we came over to the states. We ended up settling in Virginia. I went to school in at Great Bridge. I went all the way into high school, and then I went to college at ODU. I always said I did. I created their online version. Originally, I said, I told my parents, I'm going to be a pharmacist. So I started doing my undergrad, became a pharmacist tech, started working at Rite Aid, and then I realized it just wasn't my passion. And so then I came to them, and I said, You know what? I think I want to work in fashion. That's my calling. And I want to, I want to model. And as any immigrant parents, they looked at me and said, you're going to do what? And my dad was like, Okay, sure. My mom said you will finish school. And I got signed to a local modeling agency in Virginia. And then about a year later, I had this grand idea to get signed. I said, if I'm going to model, I'm going to I'm going to get signed by like, a big agency. So I could really do this. And so I put in a piece of paper, and I wrote down all the modeling agencies that had a plus size board in the US. And I told my mom, if everybody tells me now, I will let it go. So we go to New York. I go to Wilhelmina. That was the first one I went to. They immediately told me, No. I made my mom walk down Seventh Avenue. She'll never let me forget it, because I thought Seventh Avenue was really short. It is not I want to say we probably worked walk for a good 20 minutes, and I went to msa models, and I had met one of the casting agents at an event in Orlando. And I will admit I lied, and I I said, I have an appointment with Anthony. And they said, Oh, okay. And I met with Anthony, and he said, Oh, I remember you and I got signed that day.   Michael Hingson ** 06:05 Well, that didn't totally please your mom, or did it?   Lindsey Brown ** 06:11 My mom has always been supportive, like she's kind of like, if you want to do it, have a plan and I'll support you. So the agreement was, you're going to go to school still. And a lot of my teachers are great. I would explain to them in the beginning of, you know, school or class, I would say, you know, hey, I have a full time job. I work out of New York. I work as a model. And most of them said, Oh, that's really cool. You know, will work with you on your assignments, or sometimes I would have to take a test early, and then I think I only had one professor ever say to me, like, you do what? I don't think he believed me. So I said, you know, I can forward you every email I get from my agent. Because who, who we if I was just going to skip school, I that wouldn't be my lie, like I could make up something a lot easier than I'm going to New York and I'm going to a casting or I'm shooting, and within two weeks, he said, Okay, you were telling the truth on that. Like I I've never heard of that before. Um, and I modeled all the finished school, and I modeled until full time, until, I want to say I was 25 ish, and then wanted to one. It was the industry always changes, right? So you were kind of looked at as a mannequin. Necessarily. You're you don't have kind of autonomy of your career. What if you a size 10 is in, like, kind of in, in, right? Then that's what you're doing. If you're a size 12, you're kind of morphing yourself, trying to be a part of this industry. And I realized at one point it I may not have a full time career of this. Maybe I should do something more of like a nine to five. So I moved back with my mom in Fredericksburg from Brooklyn. That was a little bit of, you know, life awakening, as I call it, but I was able to get a job working at a clothing store, and was a manager there. I always say, you know, you start somewhere, but you know you have transferable skills. So I was around 2526 managing like a team of like 10, and then I knew I wanted more, so I started working at the Marine Corps Community Services as a buyer in menswear. So for people who've never been on a military base, there's something I call like a big mall. So if you put, like a Macy's together, a Home Depot, a Best Buy that's worked on every military base around the world, and I worked for the Marine Corps, so and I bought men's clothing, and then I switched over to shoes. So I bought, I always tell people it's the most fashionable job you can have in the military. I bought Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, like fun, trendy shoes. So I'm telling people like the the new trend this, you know, this year's plaid has nothing to do with military boots or anything.   Michael Hingson ** 09:09 And so go ahead. No, go ahead.   Lindsey Brown ** 09:14 And then, of course, I think that's where I started my as I call it, splash culture, right? Because I was still doing modeling jobs. So some people would know me as the model, some people would know me as a buyer. And I really got interested at the intersection of marketing and social media, and so I started going back to school, getting my MBA in international marketing.   Michael Hingson ** 09:38 What did you actually get your BA in? What did that end up being?   Lindsey Brown ** 09:41 Business Administration, okay, minor in fashion, because my parents weren't into the idea of me doing a whole degree in fashion.   Michael Hingson ** 09:52 Little compromise never hurt, right? It's   Lindsey Brown ** 09:54 a compromise, right? So, like, I was like, you know, what a minor, A minor, we can do that. Um. And and so then I started, I realized that, again, my passion wasn't being a buyer, a buyer in fashion. It sounds like you're going to be at these fashion shows and it's going to be fun, and it's not saying it's not fun, but it's more so you're doing you're in Excel sheets all day long. And I was more interested in the marketing of you know how to get people to buy these products, not just purchasing the product, right? So I went to school, started working and getting my MBA, and then knew that if I want to switch over to marketing, well, who would hire me? Because I don't have a background in marketing at all. So that was when the influencer on Instagram kind of career was kind of taking off. So I said, Well, if I can create my own social media following, then at least maybe I can work with other brands, and I could use that to build a portfolio so I can get, as I call it, quote, unquote, a proper nine to five. So that actually worked. I would never call myself a full time influencer, but I was able to work with different brands and then build out a portfolio. And when I got to graduate from my MBA, it was December of 2019, and I was super excited, because then I got a job for a travel company, and I love to travel, so I just thought to my this is perfect. I have my MBA. At that point, I was living in Woodbridge, Virginia, and I knew that I wanted to live in DC for a while before I found another place to live. And then the pandemic happened, and having a travel job in the pandemic is not great, like wrong move,   Michael Hingson ** 11:53 but you didn't know it at the time. Had no   Lindsey Brown ** 11:56 idea. And so the company, I was there for maybe five months before obviously they had to do layoffs, and I worked freelance for a while of that. And then I always say the universe brings you where you need to be. And that's when I started working at Nami as their social media manager. And Nami is the national line to mental illness, so it is the largest nonprofit that works to a racial stigma surrounding mental illness and mental health and gives people in their communities actually supporting services.   Michael Hingson ** 12:33 Again, not something that you had planned on doing, necessarily at all.   Lindsey Brown ** 12:38 No, but I love the idea of community. And little did I know that, necessarily, in in the world, as during the pandemic, a lot of people were dealing with anxiety and depression, and also we talked, you know, we can talk about it now, burnout, yeah, in the mix, 2019, I was burnt out and didn't know it. I was also experiencing anxiety and didn't have the word for it. So I would just say, like, I'm just overwhelmed. So I always say, I came to Nami and I learned a vocabulary, a vocabulary list, right? And I can say, Oh, this is my anxiety peeking out here, connecting with the community. And I can see the beautiful part about my job is that a lot of times, let's say, when I was a buyer, you're not seeing how somebody purchasing a product changes their day. But on the back end of being working as the head of social media, I see people's comments where they're saying, you know, this post saved my my life, or this really helped, you know, my child learn about the depression they're experiencing. It makes the work worthwhile,   Michael Hingson ** 13:49 right? So, how so Nami and being well, I was going to say Nami is certainly a whole lot different than what you've done, but at the same time being the social media person that's really getting into more of, in a sense, the marketing that that you already had some familiarity with,   Lindsey Brown ** 14:10 right? Exactly? So it's kind of like having a career passion of saying, I I'm good at social media, I'm good at the marketing part, and then finding the intersection of what actually gels with me. And for me, it's really about helping find people, find their community. And what I always used to say is like, I'm trying to just, you know, preserve my peace, which is also kind of like preserving your mental health. So I'm helping people, in my version of it protect their mental health. Learn about mental health. Don't feel scared about actually saying like, Hey, I'm experiencing X, Y and Z. Finding support. The amazing thing about Nami, there's it's federated model, so there's over 600 affiliates nationwide. So if you want to learn about mental health, that you're looking for support. Education family member is there's an affiliate close by, and I'm helping with my passion of marketing, bring people to health and care.   Michael Hingson ** 15:10 And for you personally, with the pandemic hitting and so on, what made you realize that you were experiencing burnout, and kind of, how did it manifest itself?   Lindsey Brown ** 15:26 For me? I was I always felt like I had to be doing something. I realized I couldn't relax unless somebody around, like, you know how people say, like, Oh, I'm going to Netflix. You chill all day long. I can do that if somebody else was in the room, because we're doing it together. But I didn't know how to relax by myself. But I also felt overwhelmed, and I would want to sleep, and then just feeling almost always, I say like the rabbit hole effect, where, if I have five minutes apiece, then my brain is going like, what about this, what about that, what about this, what about that. But the other part of me says, Are we supposed to be relaxing right now? And I couldn't. And so coming into Nami, I can say that the company overall is really supportive of employees talking about their mental health and, you know, resources. So it helped me finding other people who were experiencing the same thing, but also I'm researching these topics to talk about on social media. So it got me to actually do a lot of the work that I probably wouldn't have done alone.   Michael Hingson ** 16:35 So what have you learned from all of that   Lindsey Brown ** 16:38 everybody needs a mental health toolkit, and I say it the version of, you know, it can't for me. I can say it helps with if I'm eating right, am I hydrated? Am I getting enough sleep? Working out? I learned funny enough. I learned that I was doing an IG live, or assisting with an IG live, between our chief medical officer, doctor Ken, and one of our ambassadors. And they were talking, and they said, you know, oh, there's, you know, study, if you do, like, 10 minutes of workout a day, you know, it can help with your anxiety. And I was like, huh, that kind of does make sense, because when I work out or go for a walk, I do feel better. Who would know? Who knew that? But I learned that on that IG life, right? Having a vocabulary word for it actually really helped. Instead of saying, I'm feeling overwhelmed, I feel tired. Those are maybe symptoms, but that's actually not what I'm experiencing. I'm experiencing anxiety. So being able to, you know, talk with, you know, I called my community so my friend, family and friends, if they're like, hey, you've seen a little bit off. My anxiety is kind of a little I can say that my anxiety is kind of off today. And then also, for some people, you know, I have gone to therapy before, I feel like maybe, you know, it's always good to have a consistent therapist. But I tell people, you know, there's no harm in going to see a therapist if you need to be on medication for it, but everybody kind of needs to find what works for them to as I call it, keep to protect your peace.   Michael Hingson ** 18:11 So does that? Are you suggesting that most people should, in one way or another, have a therapist, or at least they need to be thinking about their mental health. That isn't necessarily a therapist, but they need to be understanding it and studying it. I   Lindsey Brown ** 18:27 think everybody should be intrigued and learned about learn about their mental health just like you have your physical health. So you may go to a doctor, or, let's say, if you tripped and you sprained your ankle, right, you would probably go get that checked out, or you would wrap it same thing with your mental health, necessarily. Hey, I feel a little bit off. You know your body intuitively. So if something feels off, and it's not maybe your physical health, or it could be your mental health, maybe you're not getting enough sleep. Maybe it's these different aspects. Maybe you're experiencing trauma for the first time, different things that are happening. It could be your physical or your mental but you need to care about both of them.   Michael Hingson ** 19:08 How do we get people to talk more about the idea of mental health? And you know, there's so many aspects of that. I know that a few years ago, when we were talking about in as a society, the whole concept of of end of life and people passing and making arrangements and so on. And there were, and are a number of people who poopoo that, but it is also part of mental health. But in general, how do we get people to talk about and accept that it's okay to talk about mental health?   Lindsey Brown ** 19:38 The silver lining of the pandemic was that people started talking about it. It was the first time, collectively, we're all in the house experiencing maybe emotions or feelings that we haven't before. And the world learned like, oh, that's anxiety, that's depression, and let's talk about it. The biggest thing is actually, for people. Hope to get comfortable talking about it. Mm, hmm, there was a culture prior that, you know, oh, that's something we talk about in the house. We keep it with our family. We don't discuss it. And that's not how you get people to care. Is to, you know, hide your secrets and keep you sick, right? So talking about it just how me and you were having a conversation today, and somebody could listen to it and say, like, Oh, I feel comfortable. That's what I've been experiencing too. Where can I get help? Maybe I should have a mental health toolkit. I never thought about that before. Maybe I should check out my local Nami. It's taking away those barriers and actually accepting people, and especially when people are talking about it, not to shame them. Yeah, to actually, you know, lead with empathy and learn more about it.   Michael Hingson ** 20:45 And again, talking about it doesn't mean you go up to everybody on the street and you say, I want to talk about mental health, but it is, it is also being a little bit strategic, but still doing it, and having a plan to really address mental health. And it makes perfect sense to do? Mm,   Lindsey Brown ** 21:01 hmm, absolutely. I mean, it's not like if you went to the doctor and you got, I don't know, a bad, you know, physical. You're not going to run up to everybody and say, hey, my physical results were horrible today. Like you're not doing that. But you pick and choose who is your community and who you feel safe to talk to about it.   Michael Hingson ** 21:19 Yeah. Yeah. And it gets back to your community and and you, you need to develop, I think everyone needs to develop a cadre of some sort of of people who they can talk to. And all too often, we don't. We think it's all us. We're, we're totally independent. We don't need to to have or involve anyone else. And I am really a great fan of something that Gandhi once said, which is interdependence is and ought to be as much the ideal of man as a self sufficiency. You know, we're not always self sufficient by ourselves right   Lindsey Brown ** 22:00 No, I totally believe that. I used to feel at one point that I could do everything and I and I can learn from people, but I don't like to ask for help, right? And I learned that doesn't work. I said to my friends, I don't want to be the strong friend anymore. I need help. I need I want support, and I don't want to just reach out when everything is in shambles or I feel like I can't manage it anymore. Sometimes it just helps to talk. I mean, sometimes I call my mom or a friend and I say, like, can I vent? Do you have time? Because y'all see you want to check before you just unload on people. But hey, can I? Can I talk to you about this? Because I am having a day,   Michael Hingson ** 22:46 yeah, what if, if there is a specific thing, what really turned your attitude and your idea around to the point where you started to believe in the whole idea of talking and communicating and recognizing that it isn't, you know you you're not. No one does everything, just totally on their own.   Lindsey Brown ** 23:06 I can say part of it happened during the pandemic where I went through being laid off, and that was the first time I can say that I was questioning and my, I guess, to say my sources of income kind of dried up, right? Because we're in the pandemic, and we all didn't think we could go outside. I was worried, but then I also felt shame around it. And I was talking to two of my close friends, and they reminded there's no shame in you losing your job. And one of my friends sent me, and I think it was like an Uber Eats, like gift card. Like, she was like, buy yourself a good meal tonight. I love you. And even though it's not like I had money to pay for my dinner, but it was that small act of Yeah, them, letting me know it's okay and not to feel shame. And then that again, just checking in on each other. And I was like, I feel better. I feel like I can do this. And necessarily, I didn't need someone to help me apply for jobs, but maybe needed that community support of like, you got this,   Michael Hingson ** 24:11 you got this, and we got you, yeah, and, and that's important, and we we shouldn't shun that and we shouldn't try to throw that away. Well, no, I don't need you to have me. I got me and because it's all about again, community, right?   Lindsey Brown ** 24:30 Yeah, for sure. I mean, I always you don't have to do this thing called life alone and where you may feel that something is happening in your life where you can feel shame, or you feel like I am alone, there is probably someone out there who has gone through it or going through it, and they can help you, or they have advice or tips, or, Hey, this worked for me. You should try this. Well, you would never know if you didn't start the conversation right. Or.   Michael Hingson ** 24:59 It might be that you end up helping them because you enter into that same conversation, and it may very well help you, but it also helps them exactly. And there's again, nothing wrong with that well, so you you work at Nami. Is that a nine to five job? Nine to five? Yep, there you go, so what do you do between five and night and nine the next day?   Lindsey Brown ** 25:26 Well, I still model. So if a good I say, job comes by, I will still model. So I mean, there's been times where somebody says, Isn't that you? And I'm like, I that is me. Because you never know where things will get released, the world we posted. I'm like, yep, that is me. I work with local businesses in the DC area to teach them, actually, about social media marketing. It's the one thing that, if I have this knowledge, and a lot of times a small business, or, you know, a solo entrepreneur, they don't always have time to learn the nuances of social media and marketing and how it can better them. So part of it, of I feel like giving back, is, you know, explaining that to them as well. And also I take on different brand trips necessarily. I just went to curl fest, which is a big festival in New York that happens. I think last year's like 30,000 people there. So that's where I say slash culture. So it is. I don't just consider myself the Social Media Manager of Nami. I do other things as well. I don't think you have to be one thing only.   Michael Hingson ** 26:36 So you you have several careers going at the same time. What do you think about that? Because I know there are a lot of people who would say, I can't do more than one at a time, and you clearly love to do several.   Lindsey Brown ** 26:53 Yeah, I do, um, I feel like it kind of changes with life, right? So there are times when I take on more freelance opportunities, and there are times when I, you know, cut back on them. I feel like you have to do a work to work well. For you, I don't tell people, Hey, I'm doing this, and you should do it too, right? If you are working a full time job and you're fulfilled by that in life, do that and be happy about it. There's something about saying working your job and going home and doing whatever makes you feel happy, right? So for me, it could be that, hey, I've, I'm working, you know, for NAMI during the day, and, oh, well, I have a photo shoot that I'm going to, you know, go to that night, necessarily, or I might be taking a phone call and meeting with, you know, a local business to talk to them through their social media plan. It's not like I'm consistently every single day from, you know, five to nine, then working on a freelance opportunity, right?   Michael Hingson ** 27:48 So it works out well with NAMI and we have the, I assume that sometimes you may have a photo shoot or something that comes up during the day.   Lindsey Brown ** 27:56 I think you always have to have your priorities, right? So Nami is my priority. I would never, I mean, it's my full time job, right? So I would never take an opportunity and say, like, well, Nami will be okay, right? That that's not the way you, you know, you run a business, and I look at it that I have to make sure the main position is, you know, fulfilled and done well. And if I can take maybe a sick day or take a personal day and explain, yeah, that was what I was getting at, right? Yeah, there's, there's open communication. You don't just necessarily call in and say, like, Hey guys, I'm out today. I have a photo, right? That's disrespectful, and you're not setting up your team for success. So it's planning it out well and choosing your opportunities that you can lean in on.   Michael Hingson ** 28:36 And I'll bet the other part about that is that the NAMI folks are pretty proud of you for all the things that you're accomplishing.   Lindsey Brown ** 28:44 I would know. I think they are. I mean, everybody's really been always very supportive. I think the beautiful part about, you know, taking on other freelance marketing clients is what you may learn in another industry will actually maybe work and bring it into the NAMI community to say, you know, hey, we haven't thought about this in marketing. Oh, we should try this on social media, right? So it's kind of taking those transferable skills and bringing them into your different opportunities.   Michael Hingson ** 29:09 What would you say to someone else who might want to add another career or explore doing more than one thing in their career path and adding something else to their title.   Lindsey Brown ** 29:24 Do it. There is not. Do not wait. You know, it's why not? Why wait in your life to say, I wish I would have done this. I wish I would have tried that. Try it now. It doesn't mean maybe that will come out to be something you're getting paid for. Could be a hobby, right? And that you may get paid for it every once in a while. But I would say, take the opportunity. If you have a full time job, make sure that you are still fulfilling your full time job needs. Your bills need to be paid, and you should be respectful of the people that are hiring you to do so. But I would say always take the opportunity you don't know. Or they'll, you know, they'll lead you to,   Michael Hingson ** 30:01 yeah, I think you said it best when you said you also do need to recognize and keep your priorities. And if you have a full time job, and you've made that commitment, then, unless there's some reason to change whether that's your full time job or not, then it's a matter of keeping your priorities straight, too exactly,   Lindsey Brown ** 30:20 and then also personally, right? You don't want to experience burnout, so you don't want to take on too many opportunities at one time, and that becomes your norm. And then you experience burnout, because your freelance opportunities should be something that also fulfills you. So if every day you're burning yourself out and you're burning you know the families at two ends, well, your mental health and your physical health are a wreck. Then yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 30:45 and that gets back to burnout and stress and anxiety. Yes,   Lindsey Brown ** 30:49 and that is something I am I try to manage. And there are sometimes when I look at opportunities, no. And no is a great word, and it's fine to have boundaries. Yeah?   Michael Hingson ** 31:04 Tell me a little about Nami, exactly what it does, how it works, and so on.   Lindsey Brown ** 31:09 Yeah, Nami is, like, I said, it's a federated model. So there are over 600 like affiliates around the country, and it's really a place where I say it's all about community. It's people, where people can get, you know, resources, education, support groups and to help people, one to learn about mental health conditions, learn about mental illness, maybe get help. But it's also for people to meet people who are experiencing the same things they are. It's peer led. So instead of, you know, if you go to a doctor and they say, like, well, this is the five things about depression, you should know that's great. But hey, I have depression and I'm a mom, how do I actually deal with, you know, having a full time job and having, you know, kids? How do I deal with that? Well, you would feel much better if you met another mom who's experiencing the same thing, who could give you advice as well? So you're going to support group, necessarily, it's a beautiful thing that there are so many affiliates, because help is close, it's not far away, and it's free.   Michael Hingson ** 32:15 So, so there are support groups, and I assume that happens, there are affiliate meetings,   Lindsey Brown ** 32:24 yes, so everybody would have their own schedule and again. So the lining of the pandemic, a lot of things that were only in person now are so online. So a lot of times, affiliates will have these meetings, and necessarily, the programs and the resources also online for people to, you know, have an easier method of, you know, reaching out and getting the help. Yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 32:45 How do you respond to the people who say, Well, yeah, the pandemic is is over, and we really need to get back to normal and get back to just being in the office, and this hybrid stuff is ridiculous, and too much zoom, weariness and and all that.   Lindsey Brown ** 33:04 I say as I mean, I'm not a CEO, but I think it opened the conversation, right? Because what it what is normal? Who set that standard, right? So let's have the conversation, is most of the staff happy to be in the office? Then make the opportunity to be in office is hybrid. Give people options remote. That works too. It also opens up your playing field of necessarily bringing in different types of employee, because you may have someone who could be amazing at this one job, but they're not local. Can they do the job remote? I think it's everybody saying the pandemic is over. Well, one, covid is still a thing. It's not going anywhere. I think we just know how to manage it better. But I think it shook up the world to talk about what is quote, unquote normal. Does it need to be the standard anymore?   Michael Hingson ** 33:55 Yeah, well, covid clearly isn't going away, and while we're managing it, at least for the moment, we're not getting any major new version of it or strain that is taking us back to where we were in 2020 and 2021, but it's still here, and it is something that we all should be aware of exactly.   Lindsey Brown ** 34:23 So, I mean, I let's have the conversation for people who say, you know, we no one should work remote anymore. Well, that's great. Well, find a position or company that is fully in the office, because there could be another company that says, hey, we're fully remote, and they'll attract, you know, employees that love being fully remote.   Michael Hingson ** 34:45 Yeah, there's room for all of it. And my perception, personally is that there is a lot of merit for the hybrid concept. But even then, hybrid is. Something that we each ought to have some some control over. But there is value in being in the office for a lot of people, at least part of the time. But I think people are realizing more and more about this whole idea that working remote, or being able to do things at home, and then also being able to address other issues in your life is a very important thing, but it also does get back to what you talked about before, with priorities. I was talking with someone yesterday on another episode, and he was talking to me about someone who he was working with as a coach who worked remote all the time, and this woman who he was talking with said, you know, I don't have time to do the laundry or anything like that. I got to always do my job, and you're working remote. What do you mean? You don't have the time. We've gotta really work a little bit more. All of us do it. Putting things in perspective,   Lindsey Brown ** 36:09 for sure, I there's when the pandemic happened, right? And we were working at home. You do realize, oh, I have necessarily, I can throw this, you know, in the washing machine really quick I can, you know, empty up my dishwasher. The reality of the of the matter is, though, if you're working a nine to five, or even if you're an entrepreneur, I do believe in setting boundaries. So when I'm working my nine to five, I'm working my nine to five, typically I'm not, you know, then also folding my laundry where I'm running a meeting, or, you know, going out to the grocery store in the middle of my workday. Now, if you choose to do it during your lunch, and your team is flexible that way, have at it. For me, I like to I learned that multitasking sometimes leads me to make more mistakes that I'm that I would be like, well, if I was focused on this, I wouldn't have missed that. So I try to, when we're working, we're locked in and we're working, and when you take breaks, or you're on lunch break, then you can do all those extra little things. But it's not a place where, hey, I'm laying in bed and the blankets over my head, and I'm kind of, you know, watching TV and I'm in a meeting at the same time. I can't function that way. Yeah, but I always say for everybody, you have to find what works for you.   Michael Hingson ** 37:28 Well, I think that there is a lot of merit to when you're working, you're working, and I think that's probably really true for most people, but we do need to really plan our day, or plan what we're doing. And again, it gets back to priority. I can be in some meetings where I'm not leading the meeting and maybe mostly just a listener, and I can actually stand up and go out and feed a dog if it's at the right time, because my guide dog, Alamo, is pretty insistent on when he wants to eat. But I can do both because I have a wireless headset and I'm not looking at the screen right. And so I can do that and still participate if there's a need to. But I also recognize sort of like, well, when doing a podcast episode like this, the last thing I can do is get up and go do anything else for a variety of reasons. That doesn't work, but the big reason it doesn't work is because it is my job and it is what I'm supposed to do, to focus on doing this and doing it right, and doing it well.   Lindsey Brown ** 38:33 Exactly. One thing I noticed too, is that before the pandemic, we used to do phone calls. Do you remember that?   Michael Hingson ** 38:41 I've heard of that   Lindsey Brown ** 38:44 the phone and now everything has to be a zoom call, and everybody's on camera. And what I love about Nami is that we are accepting of, hey, we can have a meeting, but you don't have to be on camera. And every day is in a camera day, we can turn our cameras off. I started with my team officer to say, Hey, do you want to just do a phone call? We if you can't get through zoom to work, or if it's, I don't, I don't want to be on camera today. I just want to, you know, do a touch base and hang up the phone. Yeah. I was laughing with my mom before, because she loves face time, and I told her one day, I said, you know, after a day of meetings, you know, on Zoom, I actually don't want to be on camera anymore. Can we do a phone call?   Michael Hingson ** 39:32 Yeah, you know, and I'm a little different, because I don't, I don't mind being in zoom, whether the camera's on or off, but that's because I'm not really looking at it, but I realize that for some other people, it may very well be an important thing. So I like zoom here you go, because the audio is better than on a phone call. But by the same token, I have no problem with doing things on a phone again for. Me, it's the same headset that I use so I can be on a phone call or a zoom call, and either one is fine with me. So I want to do what is more comfortable for other people, but I do find often that when people talk about let's do a zoom thing, it's as much habit as a need, and there isn't necessarily the need, but it's just the habit that now that's what they do.   Lindsey Brown ** 40:25 It's the norm. Yeah, so, I mean, I always have the conversation. I have a conversation with your team, or whomever you know necessarily fits in your personal life. I think it's just talking to people and asking, What do you prefer? Do you have time today? Do you want to do a zoom call date? Do you want to do camera off? Do you want to pick up the phone? There's many ways to, you know, communicate in this world, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 40:47 and it, and it makes perfect sense. We all, we all need to recognize that change is always going to be around us. And the reality is, normal is never going to go back to the way it was after September 11 and and of course, I got out of the towers and so on, and I heard so many people say we got to get back to normal. And it took me a little while to realize what a horrible thing to say, because normal will never be the same again. And as you pointed out, who sets the standard of normal? It's it is going to be a constant change, and that's maybe the only normal there really is.   Lindsey Brown ** 41:25 I think that's the beautiful part about life, that things will necessarily change. Because where there could be a group of people saying, well, this normal works for me and it benefits me, right? But there could be another group of people who said, your standard of normal isn't helpful for for me. So it doesn't mean then we say, well, we've been doing that for 50 years. We're going to continue doing it because I don't want to make a change. No, it's then you can come to the table and work out, necessarily, what is working for people right now, and how do we uplift everyone around us?   Michael Hingson ** 41:56 I think most people who have that mindset will ultimately accept maybe there is merit for change if you can demonstrate the value of it. So we've always had our meetings in person. We do only work in the office, and so we don't ever do anything remote. And I don't want to change that, but when you really start to talk about things like we've been dealing with here today, mental health and anxiety and so on. And a number of people start to talk about how they feel when they're able to spend part of their time working at home, and what that offers. And if you can show things like it actually makes us more productive. Most people, I think, ultimately, can be convinced to try something different.   Lindsey Brown ** 42:50 If you space to be open minded, if you look at it sometimes in, I would say, in the corporate world, right before it was you have to be in the office. And a lot of times you were in the office and you were taking maybe, let's say, five meetings a day. Well, you're not really talking to anybody, communicating only the people you were talking to on the phone. Well, what's the difference if I was in the office with my door closed, or if I was at home on my couch talk, having those same meetings? If, yeah, if you can do the job that you were hired for then everybody should be allowed to have accommodation.   Michael Hingson ** 43:25 Well, the other part about being at home and having your meeting on your couch is, what other opportunities does it open for you and again, how does that make you feel when you don't have to drive that hour to work every day, or whatever. One of the things I've read in I think the New York Times a couple of months ago was about how, in reality, while we're moving things faster than we ever did, the fact is, it takes us longer to get things done, like it takes us longer to get to work because the roads are so crowded, or if I'm going to travel somewhere, it takes longer to get to the airport, and all of the efforts of getting through security and so on, all take so much longer that you really have to be at the airport earlier in order just to get Your flight, because everything takes so much longer, and that introduces anxiety and stress.   Lindsey Brown ** 44:25 Mm, hmm, for sure, I know a ton of people who are so happy they can work from home just for the fact that they don't have to commute. For me, my commute in the morning to the NAMI headquarter office is it probably about 20 minutes, but coming back into DC, it takes me at least an hour, and that which you know that I we have that option to go into office, we can work from home. And I like having that flexibility, because doing that drive every day would feel overwhelming,   Michael Hingson ** 44:57 yeah, if you had to do. That now I remember my father worked at Edwards Air Force Base, which was about 40 miles from where we lived in Palmdale, California, and he drove there every day. But one of the things that he talked about more than once was how he could go out of our driveway, go down to the end of the street, make a left turn and travel 40 miles and never stop once, because it was at the time of the day, there wasn't a lot of traffic, and he would go all the way to the gate at Edwards and never have to stop. And he was comfortable with that. We also both became ham radio operators, and so he had a lot of fun while he was driving, talking to me on the radio and to other people, which is another thing that he enjoyed doing, but he found that it was not overly stressful, or he didn't allow himself to become stressed over it because he could travel and keep moving, and felt good about that.   Lindsey Brown ** 46:05 Mm hmm. Not having the traffic is definitely a game changer. I've tried to when I I know that if I'm, let's say, commuting, or I'm driving a long distance, I usually call, you know, either my mom or my dad. I call it my check in hour, or listening to a good podcast. So you're not focusing on the negative of I'm in the car. It's, you know, it's an hour, it's, there's traffic, there's so much going on. But having something that either brings you joy or listening to and talking to somebody or listening to good music, it puts you in a good headspace,   Michael Hingson ** 46:43 or also, just plain taking your mind off of things and giving you the opportunity to to rest your brain. It is something that I hear so many people say I don't have time to spend every day thinking about what happened today. I'm I've got to go until I go to sleep, and then just go to sleep. And we don't do a lot, or a lot of people don't do a lot to rest their brain or allow their brain to suggest to them how they might be better or do better or accomplish things because they're too busy trying to control their brain, which has a different thought and a different direction it wants to go.   Lindsey Brown ** 47:30 Yeah, I become an advocate of mental health days. You don't need to be sick or too extreme burnout to then take a break. It is fine to schedule a mental health day and not do anything. And like I said before, before, pre pandemic, I didn't believe in that. I had too much going on and I didn't think I could take the time. Now, I can easily say to somebody, you know, oh, I have something going on that day. What are you doing? Nothing. Yeah, and I feel great about doing nothing, nothing.   Michael Hingson ** 48:04 I have generally been keeping busy during the week. My wife passed away in November of 2022, so now it's just me, but I've become more of an advocate of for me, and I realize that it is me not doing anything on the weekends, reading books and other things like that, and I get so charged for the for the week ahead, and I also get many ideas and thoughts that I might never have gotten simply because I give me and My brain the chance to recharge and to rest and to work together, to think about what's going to happen next.   Lindsey Brown ** 48:46 Yeah, there's part of culture. Remember hustle culture, I'm going to work until I die. That is, I thought about it before, and I said that is a horrible way to live your life. That means you have lived in a state of burnout, and you never got to enjoy anything.   Michael Hingson ** 49:04 And you will die,   Lindsey Brown ** 49:06 and then, and then you will, you know, take that other section of, you know, the afterlife, but we don't know what that is. So I mean, you have one life, enjoy it, have make time for, you know, your friends and your family. And that's where you asked me about being a multi hyphenate of well, how do you do that? That saying no, not overwhelming yourself. Every opportunity can be a great opportunity, but it's okay to say no to them.   Michael Hingson ** 49:33 How do you help teach people, or does Nami help teach people to say no and get out of that old mindset. Yes,   Lindsey Brown ** 49:42 the support groups they have are a great place where people who maybe have gone through the same experiences, and that's necessarily, maybe mental health, mental illness, but also, I always say, there's life lessons with with everything. So I mean, I've learned from working at Nami, but then also listening. Your friends and everything. So no, is a full sentence. You don't have to give a person a reason why. You don't have to tell your maybe your employer, hey, I'm taking the day off because I feel overwhelmed and I haven't I'm taking the day. You earn the time off. Take the day, right? Telling your friends and family, no, I can't do that necessarily. Or there are times in you know, I'll have a super long day, and maybe, you know, my dad might call me and I'll text him back to say, Hey, is everything okay? And if he says, Hey, I gotta talk to them, you know, I definitely call him back. But there are times when he says, Hey, I was just checking in, and I can easily say, Hey, I'm just tired from the day. Can I call you tomorrow? Everything's fine on my end, but I'm I'm just mentally done today, and that's okay. We we're all allowed to set boundaries to AKA, protect our peace and our mental health.   Michael Hingson ** 50:57 You know, it's not to well, it is sort of related to mental health and so on, but we seem to, in general, have lost a lot of the art of conversation, and so many people won't talk about one thing or another the way, maybe even we used to. How do we get back to being more willing and open just to talk   Lindsey Brown ** 51:19 time, taking the time, right? It's the and it's funny, because I work in social media, so everything's really quick, but even then, taking the time, making time to have conversations. If you ask somebody how they're doing, actually stop and listen, right? Because a lot of times you Hey, how you doing, and you really didn't want to hear how they were doing. You just said it, because that's a nice thing to do. Take a moment, right? Because you would want someone to take a moment for you.   Michael Hingson ** 51:48 Yeah. Then the fact of the matter is that having lost the art of conversation, and I think there's so many articles and things I've read that say that, I think even more than losing the art of conversation is we've lost the art and the skill of listening. We don't want we don't want to hear. Our boundary is we don't want to hear, well, that's not productive either.   Lindsey Brown ** 52:14 Yes. And there is I joke with my parents now, and I tell them, You know what, you were, right? And they and they'll laugh, but those moments where I didn't want to listen, and I know exactly what I'm talking about, because you're from a different generation, and I know better now, I didn't say all that to them, but I thought it, yeah, and then I turn around, Oh, you were right. Hello. And they're like, Yeah, we, we've lived a little longer than you. You should listen, and it's that place where you learn a lot more if you listen.   Michael Hingson ** 52:51 Yeah, we, we don't do it nearly enough. Um, I know I've learned from working with eight guide dogs. And when you work with a guide dog, the dog's job is to make sure that I walk safely. It's my job to know where to go and how to get there. But it's fascinating working with a dog and developing a true, real teaming relationship, because we each have a job to do in the relationship, and the jobs go better when we respect each other's jobs, and especially from my perspective as the team leader, when I listen to my colleague on the team and dogs do communicate. They may not communicate the same way we do, but my job is to learn how they communicate and learn to understand what they want and what they're saying, and recognize that they've not only got feelings too, but it's amazing the information that they can and do in part. And so for me, having that kind of a relationship has become extremely important, and I wouldn't have it any other way.   Lindsey Brown ** 54:04 You know, it's funny, I have a fiance, and ever since we met, I said, I want to get a dog, and I'm still waiting on that note where you can get a dog.   Michael Hingson ** 54:15 Is your fiance sort of not as prone to want to do that or what   Lindsey Brown ** 54:19 he is team. We can get a dog when we have a child that can walk, the dog's going to be a while.   Michael Hingson ** 54:30 Well, the issue, again, is having a dog is is all about really building a relationship. And again, it's a team relationship. And I don't know that I would suggest waiting until you have a child who can walk the dog, because it isn't going to work as well if you haven't really learned to communicate with the dog first, because you have to learn that whoever you are before you can teach a child how to do it, then that's the point. Is. It's. If you're just talking about walking the dog, if you're going to truly have a relationship with a dog, it's a whole lot different than that, because it is every bit as much a teaming relationship, every bit as much a mutually rewarding relationship, to have a dog if you do it right as it is to have a fiance or a child or both, and most people don't really recognize that, oh, the dog will love the dog, and the dog loves us, and we'll walk the dog. There's a whole lot more to it, if you want to really do it, right?   Lindsey Brown ** 55:36 Yeah, and it's all about relationships, right? So kind of how you were talking about earlier, how do we stop and communicate? How do we stop and listen? It's a place that I've gotten to where maybe it was a light bulb, right, where I was like, Oh, this is all about relationship and how people feel and how they feel when they're actually talking to me and communicating. And that's at, you know, extra work in your home life, necessarily, and to be open to having those conversations and not just trying to have everything go your way. But listen to the why behind, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 56:13 yeah. And the why behind is like with a dog, just as much. Why? What is the dog saying and why? Because they're they're talking all the time, and it doesn't necessarily mean with a bark, right? But, but they're talking, so we need to have a conversation with your fiance. That's all.   Lindsey Brown ** 56:34 We'll set up another meeting. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 56:36 well, we should do that. So do you think that in the world, we're getting better, really, at talking about mental health. Or have we, have we made significant progress, or a little bit of progress? I think we have,   Lindsey Brown ** 56:52 um, even in my friend group, necessarily, or even with my dad, necessarily, he said to me before, and my dad is culturally Costa Ricans, you know, aren't going to talk about their feelings and necessarily, you know what traumas maybe they had. And he said to me for he said, Well, maybe I experienced a little bit of anxiety, and in my mind, I said, Well, you think, but it's that place when you hear somebody else talking about it, it opens you up to think about, huh? Not a me too situation, right? But it's maybe I, maybe I am experiencing that, or because one in five people experiencing mental health condition, right? So if it's not you, it's somebody that you know, and it's not saying, then you have to raise your hand and say, Well, I I experienced depression, or I have anxiety, me too. No, but it's a place that you know how to support that person. You know how to listen to maybe what their plight is, and your friend who may experience depression, and you're like, I don't know how to help them. I just see them in bed being sick, right? But no, actually, hey, well, how can I actually be a support system to you? Obviously, I may not understand, but I can give you empathy. I can be here for you. I think the pandemic definitely changed that conversation, and more people are open to it. And   Michael Hingson ** 58:10 you think that's going to continue? I   Lindsey Brown ** 58:14 do think it's going to continue. It's something that you can't turn off, necessarily. It's the same place where you talk about the intersection of culture and identity in America, necessarily, the conversation is there. It's not going to be turned off. We're going to continue to have the conversation, and we're going to change people's lives that way by having these conversations. Got it.   Michael Hingson ** 58:36 How do you protect or how does one protect their mental health?   Lindsey Brown ** 58:42 I mean, I go back to having your mental health toolkit, your self care toolkit, of what makes you feel good inside, what brings you back to peace, what makes you feel good, and you know in yourself when you're like, uh, if I do my five minute meditation in the morning, or I have my cup of coffee in the morning or at night I do my skincare routine. What brings you back to peace is a big thing. Saying no, no, respectfully, like I wouldn't necessarily send an email to your boss and no, but necessarily having those conversations and maybe explaining your boundaries and maybe, you know, creating a better work life balance is definitely a place where people can start. It is knowing when you are feeling off, being in tune with your body and making the changes that can actually help you overall.   Michael Hingson ** 59:35 Well, here's the question for Miss social media model. How's that for a start, huh? How do you protect your mental health online? That's getting to, of course, to be a really big thing. I mean, I've, I've, we've, we've seen Congressional investigations where they bring this, the big tech people in, or the social media people in, and. And all that. But ultimately, what can we do to protect our own mental health and the mental health of those around us online? Because we're relying so much online nowadays, which I'm not sure is always as wise as it ought to be, but that's okay.   Lindsey Brown ** 1:00:18 Definitely, for me, it was learning that social media is a tool, right? So a lot of times, you feel that you're connected to social media, and it is something that you just have to be a part of. It's a tool. So necessarily following accounts that you like, what makes you feel good? You don't have to follow anyone on social media that you don't want to follow. Taking time away from social media. I know that's, you know, different for someone who's a social media manager, but if I'm spending all day on social media and I I'm overwhelmed, well, the last thing I need to do when I get off work is then to open up social media and, as I call it, Doom, scrolling or inactively participating, right? Because then I'm not even paying attention to maybe the curated post or the things that my friends are sharing. I'm just scrolling because I wanted something to do. Well, how about then putting the phone down, either finding a book, doing something that is off the phone. So when you are on social media, actively engaging, finding things that necessarily, for me, I really like to go experience things in DC, so like, find the things that I want to do in the city that I'm in, to go do things outside of my phone. Yeah, use the phone to find things to do and then go do those things. Look at how long you're online, right? Because that's a tool on most platforms. And you'd be shocked how long you spend time online, like on social media, and you're like, there's been a way I was on here for, you know, five hours. Yeah you were, yeah you were, yeah you were, and you don't realize it, because sometimes I realize with myself, you know, when you're watching, like maybe a show, or you're listening to a podcast or something, and there's that, that ad break, and then you pick for me, I would pick up my phone and I would be scrolling the ad is a minute long. Why can't I just sit there for a minute with my own thoughts? Yeah, why do I have to pick up my phone? And I realized I was doing that. So sometimes I will put my phone out of reach because I don't need my phone right then, I'm not even really looking at anything. I'm just doing it because it's a habit. Or stand up and go get a cookie. Yeah? Like, go, go do something. Like my mommy, she's they're like, Well, you can go do a jumping jack. And I'm like, Mom, I'm not going to get up and do a jumping jack now, but I guess you could, I could, and I got, she's right. I don't need to just be scrolling on my phone. Still right, definitely being noticeable of like our habits, and noticing how you feel when you are on social media. It's totally fine to take a break delete your accounts. It is fine to then unfollow people. And there's also, the cool thing is that on a lot of the platforms, either you can either hide people. So let's say you have a friend, right? And your friend is, I don't know, experiencing something that doesn't make you feel great, even though it's great in their life, you don't really want to unfollow them, because then they're like, no, what are you doing? But you can hide their stuff and they have no idea, but it makes you feel better. And then you can actually talk with them about anything else but that one thing they're going through, right? Yeah. You can actually hide keywords. So if you are triggered by certain things, you can go in your settings and turn that off so you're not seeing those things. T

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In this week's mini episode of Hitting Pan, we gathered beauty's best social media experts, including E.L.F. BEAUTY's social media manager Chelsea Carey, KATE SOMERVILLE's social media manager and content strategist Rachel Friedman, and IPSY's own senior social media manager Marra Vargas, to get to the bottom of winning the social media game. With host Bethany Blair, they spill all the tea on securing a spot on the FYP, looking for inspiration, going viral, finding your niche, and of course, the infamous Alix Earle TikTok light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the secrets to social media success with John Thomas, the Bodybuilding Vegan, and Brooke Sellers, Miss Meatless Muscle, as they share invaluable insights on engaging audiences and building a powerful online presence in Season 3, Episode 4 of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast.In this episode, John and Brooke delve into social media, offering practical tips and personal stories to help listeners grow their online presence. From discussing the importance of consistency and authenticity to sharing their experiences with cyberbullying and content creation, this episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to enhance their social media strategy.

In this podcast episode, Brad Lowe interviews Anna MacFarlane, a social media expert, creator of Kids are the Worst, and founder of Sprint Social. They delve into various aspects of social media marketing and its impact on businesses.Anna starts by sharing her childhood experiences and her background in marketing, setting the stage for her expertise in the field. The conversation then shifts to the power of social media, particularly Instagram, for businesses to connect with millions of potential customers for free. Anna emphasizes the importance of creating engaging and entertaining content to capture and retain audience attention.They discuss the impact of algorithms on social media visibility and the effectiveness of boosting posts. Anna explains that while boosting posts can be effective, it is crucial to maintain a consistent posting schedule and build a strong presence before investing in paid promotion.Anna also shares success stories from her Sprint program, which helps small businesses and brands increase their reach and engagement on Instagram, leading to enhanced visibility and potential sales. Throughout the conversation, she highlights the value of embracing change and staying adaptable in the constantly evolving social media landscape.Follow Anna Here:https://www.instagram.com/annaistheworst/https://www.instagram.com/kidsaretheworst/Buy Generous Coffee here:https://generouscoffee.com⁠https://www.instagram.com/workadviceforme/⁠Leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify.This podcast is brought to you by The Hopecast Network

Want the secret to attracting and converting your dream clients on social media? We've had one of our good friends hanging out at the lake house this past week, Kristina Bartold, and she is a social media expert. Kristina is the CEO and Founder of top social media agency The Social Snippet and takes care of tons of our high-performing entrepreneur friends. I couldn't let the opportunity pass to ask her about what you need to be doing today to maximize social media for your business. We dive into what types of content are taking off today on social, and the power of creating genuine connections on social media, including strategies she's used to build a 7-figure business that has referrals rolling in.    HIGHLIGHTS What most people MISS when trying to build community online. The difference between being good at posting vs good at connecting. How many touch points you need to make with your ideal client for them to purchase. Ways to build credibility and connection with your ideal client. How to get clear on your clients goals so you can speak to what they want.   RESOURCES Grab the last room on our exclusive European Roundtable - go to chrisharder.me/italy Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me   FOLLOW Kristina: @kristina.bartold The Social Snippet: @thesocialsnippet Chris: @chriswharder Frello: @frello_app  

Coach Kyle is a Video Marketing Therapist. No matter what he's doing, he always finds himself talking someone off the ledge when it comes to how they show up online. He simplifies the process of creating videos and empowers people to recognize the significance of their unique voice. As an unwavering supporter, Kyle guides Realtors, Lenders, and other entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses organically through social media. Kyle is an Amazon Best Selling Author of “Rethink Everything You Know About Social Media” and is the CEO of Content Compounding, Partner/Co-owner of The Collective Coaching and CEO of Hire Culture Virtual Assistants. In this episode, Kyle and Cindra talk about: How social media can change your career How mindset is everything when it comes to social media The biggest mental hurdle you might have about social media and how you can overcome it Why story telling matters on social media and how you can tell a great story And, more best tips and tricks for social media   LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. CINDRA LEARN MORE ABOUT KYLE FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA'S TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show to help us reach more and more people. We appreciate you!

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This week on the podcast, Willy sits down with Dale Egan, a former criminal turned "Porn King," to delve into his remarkable journey from leaving prison with nothing to becoming one of Australia's foremost male creators. Dale shares how he amalgamated all his passions into a fresh start, kickstarting his career on OnlyFans. Join us as Dale candidly discusses the peaks and valleys of working in the sex industry, touching on topics ranging from internet algorithms and mental health to the essential do's and don'ts of being an OnlyFans creator in 2024. And why he now has chosen the quiet life away from Onlyfans as one of Australia's leading Social Media experts. Tune in for an insightful conversation! Follow Dale Egan on Instagram: @dale_egan "Willy's World" is the podcast/shock jock journey of Willy Biggs, A Former Freeskier And International Man Of Mystery. Listen on as this well-connected loose-as-a-goose entrepreneur & content creator conducts compelling conversations with an extensive list of players from music, sports, cannabis, porn, science, art, and culture, who are actively changing the course of history. Connect with Willy on social media. Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/willysworldaus⁠ IG: ⁠@willysworld69⁠ & ⁠@willysworldpodcast⁠ Web: ⁠https://www.willysworld.com.au

Today on the pod, we have Holistic Business Coach and Social Media Expert, Jamie Ratermann who gives me a full energetic clearing on my current relationship with Instagram.  How can you leverage the power of social media AND stay true to you AND have killer boundaries? You're going to find out!  Plus, we talk about what you can use beyond social media to grow your business and make money. Let's dive in.    Topics we dive into on this episode:  The power of building trust funnels and not relying solely on Instagram to make sales Muting your entrepreneurial friends on Instagram and protecting your peace  The limiting beliefs and shadows that entrepreneurship bring to the surface  How to channel your creativity in your business AND make sales Tips for refreshing your relationship with Instagram    Have you signed up for Authentic Voice yet!? This is my totally free and live podcast workshop where I will teach you the 3 Secrets to Launching Your Profitable and Impactful Podcast to Grow Your Audience. I am hosting it NEXT WEEK! Sign up here!   If you're ready to learn exactly how to launch your profitable podcast, jump in on the May round of SPOKEN in the pre-sale before the price rises! This is my 6 week live coure meets creative mastermind where you will launch your podcast alongside other entrepreneurs.    Jamie is a Holistic Business Coach and Podcast Host helping rebellious entrepreneurs hit six figures in business by design without the hustle. She does this by sharing how to use meaningful marketing, mindset and health practices to amplify your selling process. With 12+ years growing 50+ brands including TripAdvisor, Financial Gym, best-selling authors and female entrepreneurs to new heights and revenue, Jamie loves to help entrepreneurs not only use social media to build their business but love the process each day – more joyful content creation, less comparison. Since Jamie launched her business in January 2018, she has built offerings that help entrepreneurs grow their online community, hit high cash months, and break through limiting beliefs to become healthy and wealthy leaders. Jamie's Website: https://www.jamieratermann.com/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamieratermann Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieratermann/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamieratermann LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieratermann/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/limitless/id1612863029   If you enjoyed this episode of The Creative Visionary Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We loveeeee hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with.    Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @Iamcarolineaylward    Thank you so much for listening!   

#248: You've always known you were different… special. But the world can beat us down and make us forget our talents, skills and gifts. Insert Steven Hill, motivational speaker and hugely popular digital creator. Steven shares his story of going from a dark place to a purposeful place, how he got over 70,000 social media followers, and why it's important for you to find your inner superstar and let them out. Follow Steven on TikTok here and on Instagram here.   Level up your social media presence at Social Success 2024 in Austin on May 4, 2024, hosted by Britney Crosson! Get your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-success-2024-registration-804049542827?aff=oddtdtcreator Small Biz Social Society FREE enrollment is open! You'll get Britney's 3 F Method guide for free when you enroll! https://smallbizsocialsociety.com Interested in working with Britney's marketing agency or in hiring Britney to speak? Head here for more information: https://britneycrosson.com/workwithme/ Watch this episode on YouTube here. Follow The Social Sunshine Podcast on Instagram here, Facebook here, TikTok here and LinkedIn here. Follow Britney on Instagram here, Facebook here, TikTok here and LinkedIn here.

Discover the ultimate guide to creating profitable ads with insights from a social media expert! Join Jay Feldman and Drew Blumenthal as they delve into the reasons why your ads may not be working. Get ready to take notes and optimize your marketing strategy for success. Don't forget to subscribe for more valuable tips and tricks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentors/support