It’s a Beautiful Influence
By #CreatingYou
It’s a Beautiful Influence Mar 04, 2020
81. Are you tolerant on social media?
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80. Are You Listening to Your Audience?
I think we can all agree that social media is a crazy place in 2020. It seems that everyone has a cause to share and an opinion to spout. But, if you're building a brand on social media, are you listening to your audience? Are you answering their questions? Addressing issues they care about? Posting content that is relevant to them? Tune in to this episode to hear more about why this is important and how you can do better at listening to your audience.
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79. Danger Zone: The Risks of Virtual Learning
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78. Creating Content During Quarantine
Have you been struggling to create content while staying at home most of the time? Are you burnt out or out of ideas? Tune into this episode to get help and ideas for how you can create content during quarantine! Connect with Creating You on Instagram or www.creatingyouonline.com
77. Doomscrolling
Doomscrolling? What is that? It's something we're guessing you've done a lot of in 2020. Basically, doomscrolling, or doom surfing, is constantly checking news and social media feeds to get the latest doom and gloom updates. Tune in to this episode to learn more about what it is, why it's bad for you, and how you can stop doing it!
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76. Consider Before Consuming: The Connection Between Porn and Sex Trafficking
Warning. This episode talks about some serious stuff that you might not want to hear. But please listen. It's important. You can help and you can make a difference. You can save children by being aware of what's going on and talking to others.
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75. Stayin' Alive: How to Support Local, Small Businesses Through the Shutdowns
Most people are aware that many local, small businesses have struggled a lot due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some states are almost fully open. Some are mostly shut down. And many are somewhere in between. Whatever the case of where you live, local, small businesses need your support now more than ever.
Tune in to this episode to learn about the importance of small business and how to find and support small businesses in your area.
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74. Fact Checkers on IG and FB, Do They Really Work?
Tune in to this episode to hear more as we discuss our thoughts on and experiences with fact-checkers.
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73. Why Video Matters Now More Than Ever
Are you using video for your personal brand? We sure hope so! Video is more important than ever to building your personal brand. People are spending more and more time watching videos online and video is the most powerful way to connect with people online. Tune in to hear more about why video is so important and how you can get started (or get back to) using it.
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72. Mid-Year Check-in
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71. Fighting Complacency
Being complacent is rarely a good thing. We want to help you fight it so you can be your best self! Tune in to learn how!
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70. Cat-fishing: Stop Misinformation in its Tracks
Social media has made it incredibly easy to spread misinformation. We think it's important that people are able to figure out what information is actually misinformation. Once you know something is misinformation, you can help by not sharing it! Tune into this episode to hear more.
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69. Feed Detox
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68. Keeping Your Business Alive with Social Media
Just about every business is struggling in some way during the COVID-19 pandemic. And many small businesses have gone quiet with their social media. We’re here to tell you to speak up! Communicating with your current and potential clients on social media is more important than ever. So tune in to learn how you can use social media to help!
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67. Boss Mindset: Getting Attention the Right Way
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66. Influencer Marketing: How Small Biz Owners Can Level Up
Many small businesses may be missing out on a great marketing opportunity - influencer marketing! That's right. Small businesses can use influencers to get their brand exposure and drive sales. And they can afford it too! Tune into this episode to learn how!
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65. Keeping a F.R.E.S.H. Mindset with Frank Kitchen
How is your mindset these days? Even in the best of times, we all can struggle with having the right mindset. Now, in the midst of a global health crisis with serious economic troubles on top of it, almost everyone is struggling at some point.
That's why we thought it would be amazing to speak with Frank Kitchen - the F.R.E.S.H. Mindset Expert. Frank is a motivational and mindset speaker and coach and a fundraiser. Listen to this episode to hear Frank's tips for staying motivated and having a good mindset.
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64. Mental Health: How to Stay Sane During Social Distancing
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63. Scammers: If it Sounds too Good to Be True...it is!
Social media - especially IG and YouTube - have made it easy for scammers to take people’s money! These scammers make it look like they have the life someone wants, and usually show stacks of money/screenshots of bank accounts/wire transfers, etc. This can also include things like fitness or nutrition influencers selling plans, products, or services that don't actually deliver the results they promise and more. Tune into this episode to learn more about the types of scams that exist and how you can avoid getting scammed!
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62. Keyboard Warriors: Hidden People Promoting a Cause
In this episode, we talk about keyboard warriors, how they're different from Internet trolls, the negative effects of keyboard warriors, and how you can be a positive keyboard warrior to make a difference! We encourage you to live boldly and use your influence for good!
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61. Does Abortion Really Empower Women? With Lucia Scatamacchia
To learn more about Lucia and connect with her, find her on YouTube or Instagram:
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60. 5 Places Middle Schoolers and Teens are Getting Illegal Drugs
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59. Grit: Developing Perseverance and Passion for Long-term Goals
Many people give up too soon and don't achieve their goals and dreams. But YOU can do it! You just need to work on developing grit. And you need to be pursuing something you're passionate about. Tune into this episode to learn more about what grit is and how you can get it!
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58. Presidential Election: Will Social Media Change the Results?
Social media has changed the way we talk about politics and the way politicians campaign. With the 2020 Presidential election well underway, we discuss if and how social media will change the results. Tune in to learn more about it and to hear what you can do to avoid fake news and misinformation!
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57. Press the Damn Button with Brian Fanzo, Digital Futurist
In this episode, we are joined by Digital Futurist Brian Fanzo. Brian is one of our favorite people on social media! He is real, raw, and loves to help people just press the damn button and get started! We talk about everything from having a niche versus not having a niche to what real influence is to why Twitter is his favorite platform and more.
Brian Fanzo is a digital futurist keynote speaker who translates the trends of tomorrow to inspire change today. His customized and personalized programs showcase real-world stories and examples of forward-thinking people and businesses. He teaches companies of all sizes how to leverage technology in real-time in order to engage their customers at the right time. Brian has a gift for bringing people together online and offline. He has worked in 76 countries, highlighting his passion for change, collaboration, and technology.
This episode is not to be missed! Brian is full of energy and his passion for what he does and how he wants to help are amazing! You can find Brian in all the places, including:
https://twitter.com/isocialfanz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfanzo/
https://www.instagram.com/brianfanzospeaker/
https://www.facebook.com/BrianFanzoSpeaker/
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56. Spotted: Fake Influencers, and Fake Accounts
Influencer marketing is growing quickly..but so are fake influencers and fake accounts! Consumers, wanna be influencers, and companies that hire influencers all need to be aware of fake influencers and fake accounts. Tune in to this episode to learn what fake influencers and fake accounts are and hear how to spot fake ones.
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55. Social Media’s Impact on Super Bowl 2020
Super Bowl is the single biggest television event in America. Not only do the two best NFL teams face off for the Lombardi Trophy, but the halftime show is also just as high-profile, and then there are the commercials - which are often a bigger talking point than what happens on the field. Social media has given everyone who wants it the opportunity to talk about all of these things and more...and many people end up going viral just by sharing their opinion on this event. Tune into this episode to hear our thoughts about social media and Super Bowl 54!
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54. The Dangers of TikTok
Have you heard of TikTok? Have you downloaded the app and checked it out? TikTok has blown up in the last year and it's still growing very quickly. But a lot of people don't know much about it, and many have concerns about the safety of TikTok! Tune into this episode to learn more about these concerns and what you can do about them.
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53. Disrupting the Education System with Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang who is a college professor turned entrepreneur. She talks about how social media transformed her life and why she wants to change education as we know it.
Ai is the creator of Classroom Without Walls, an alternative school for entrepreneurship. She is a thought leader in alternative education and founded Classroom Without Walls because she believes the best education happens outside the classroom. Ai's list of credentials is long, including being an Adobe Education Leader and a HubSpot Academy Instructor. She has also been featured in Forbes, Inside Higher Education, and Pearson Education, among others. Ai hosts a weekly live streaming show, in which she interviews leading social media and digital marketers such as Seth Godin.
We promise you don't want to miss the energy and passion in this episode or miss hearing Ai's story of how she has used and is using social media to make a big impact!
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52. Is Culture Glamorizing Obesity?
Are our current culture and the trends on social media glamorizing obesity and making it something to aspire to be? We are all about accepting people as they are and for who they are, but are we as a culture going too far? Tune into this episode to hear our thoughts on this issue as well as what we can do to use our influence in a beautiful way and promote positive change on social media.
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51. The Art of Influence in 2020
What does influence mean in 2020? Do you have influence? Why do you want to have influence? Tune into this episode to learn more!
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When and How to Tag on Instagram
If you're posting on Instagram, then you need to know how to tag other accounts...the right way! Tagging people or brands that are in your posts or stories can help build relationships, your network, and can even help you become a brand rep/ambassador or influencer. Tune in to this episode to learn more about using tags on Instagram the right way.
Also, this is our last episode of Season 1! Thank you to everyone who listened, shared, and reviewed us in 2019! We're thankful for all of you! If you haven't left us a rating a review yet, we would greatly appreciate it if you did. Stay tuned for January 2020, when we will launch with Season 2...and a new direction for the podcast!
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How to Keep Going with Your Personal Brand
You've started building a personal brand but you don't feel like you're getting anywhere...we've been there! Don't give up yet! It takes time and persistence. In this episode, we talk about how to keep going with your personal brand.
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Should You Invest Time in TikTok?
Creating Content from Scratch
Almost everyone struggles with constantly coming up with new ideas for content. But building a strong personal brand requires you to create and share a lot of content. We're here to help! Listen to this episode to learn more about how to create content from scratch and create content that your audience wants to consume!
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Defining Daily Success
Do you struggle with knowing what to do every day to be more successful? Is your personal brand not growing how you'd hoped? Are you not achieving your goals? Then tune in to this episode and learn about the little things you can (and should) do every day to achieve success!
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Social Media Self-Image: Learning to Live in Reality
Repeat after us. Social media is not reality! Social media is not reality.
Social media has become a huge part of our lives and it can really hurt our self-image. Social media mostly shows the highlights of people's lives and can seriously alter our perception of reality. Social media isn't going away and it can be difficult and impractical to avoid social media completely. Instead, you can learn to live more in reality while still being a part of social media. Tune into this episode to learn how!
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Instagram Feed Layout Strategy
Goals Game Plan for 2020
2020 will be here before you know it! A new year and a new DECADE! Are you excited? Be sure to finish this year strong, but it's also time to start planning for 2020. Think about how your 2019 went...what were your successes and failures? Did you accomplish what you wanted to with your personal brand and on social media? It's time to reflect, celebrate, learn, and then revise your goals and plans to smash your goals in 2020!
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Eliminating Distractions: How to Refocus on Your Vision
The Big Mistakes College Students Make on Social Media
College is fun. Social media is fun. But are you making some serious mistakes on social media that can affect your personal brand and your future? Yes, you should be yourself on social media and build an authentic personal brand. But we want to make sure you're not making some common mistakes that a lot of college students make. Tune in to learn more about avoiding the bad stuff and doing more of the good stuff!
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5 Instagram Stories Hacks
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Why You Should Have a Personal Branding Coach
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How to Prepare for Cyber Monday
The Five Unspoken Rules of Being Classy on Social Media
We've all seen it...the post that makes you cringe. Or mad. Or disappointed. Whatever it is, many people don't seem to understand how to be classy on social media. We are all about sharing and telling stories on social media, but there are some simple guidelines to keep in mind to make sure you're staying classy on social media. Tune into this episode to learn how to stay classy.
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No Filter: Setting the Right Expectations for Your Personal Brand
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How to Take Your Business from Online to In-Person
A lot of people have an online business and a lot of people have an in-person business, but not all these businesses do both. Both types of businesses can benefit from doing both, so in this episode, we talk about the benefits of taking your business from online to in-person and how to do it!
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Social Media Self-care
We love social media just as much as anyone else. But social media can cause problems too. In this episode, we talk about how to take care of yourself when using (or not using) social media so that you can enjoy it without causing problems. Tune in to find out more about some steps you can take today towards social media self-care!
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