Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media Without Losing All Your Clients 🫂 Escaping the Social Media Trance — Community + Agency with Elise Granata
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Mar 26, 2025 Elise Granata, a community-building expert and organizer at the Bradley Street Bicycle Co-op, shares her insights on escaping the grip of social media. She discusses the erosion of agency and authentic connections caused by these platforms. The conversation dives into the evolution of social media from creative hubs to algorithm-driven landscapes. Elise emphasizes intentional engagement and practical steps for fostering genuine community connections, inspiring listeners to reclaim their agency and explore meaningful relationships beyond the digital world.
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Early Social Media Use
- Elise Granata used social media to connect with others, especially in DIY art and music scenes.
- She promoted zines and her blog, Grastronaut, using various platforms like Facebook, Tumblr, and Zanga.
Platform Purpose vs. User Needs
- Social media platforms often prioritize keeping users on the platform rather than facilitating real-world connections.
- Features like events or marketplaces are means to an end, not the platform's core purpose.
Leaving Social Media
- Elise left social media due to feelings of comparison, FOMO, and a sense of her brain not feeling like her own.
- She now uses Substack, finding it more fulfilling and less focused on curation.
