
The Social Strategist with Michelle Gifford
The Social Strategist is your marketing podcast to keep you up to date with all of the changes, trends, and best marketing strategy for social media. If you are using Instagram, blogging, TikTok, email marketing, Pinterest, or other social platforms, then this is the podcast for you.
Latest episodes

Apr 1, 2025 • 33min
Ep 44 Take Back Your Brain with Kara Loewentheil
Calling all female business owners! This episode is for YOU! Today we're chatting with Kara Loewentheil to find out how to reprogram your brain as a woman entrepreneur. (plus! all of the mindset changes to make that you probably don't even think about.) Follow Kara on Instagram HERE Check out her website HERE And listen to her podcast, specifically about the Thought Ladder HERE! Come hang out with me on Instagram! Sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE. Get my FREE B-Roll guide HERE and FREE 131 Hooks Guide HERE. And lastly, don't forget to leave a rating/review!

Mar 25, 2025 • 15min
Ep 43 From No Strategy to Viral Reels with Alexa Zurcher from Pippi Post
In case you needed proof that having a good strategy really is the key to success ... in this episode we're interviewing Alexa Zurcher from Pippi Post to hear more about her story. Plus, how she made her HUGE decisions to jump into business growth! Grow the Gram presale is OPEN!! Save $200 by joining, but HURRY! This offer ends March 26th! Follow Pippi Post on Instagram HERE! Come hang out with me on Instagram! Sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE. Get my FREE B-Roll guide HERE and FREE 131 Hooks Guide HERE. And lastly, don't forget to leave a rating/review!

Mar 20, 2025 • 24min
Ep 42 Can THAT Niche Really Grow on Instagram? with Crystal Joyce of Mrs. Shippie
Can that niche of a niche REALLY grow on Instagram? In this episode, we find out! Crystal Joyce started as a software engineer AND an accountant. But can you guess what she's up to now? Through Grow the Gram, she's been able to grow her business using Instagram and you can too! Grow the Gram presale is open TODAY!! Save $200 by joining Grow the Gram BEFORE March 26th! Follow Crystal on Instagram HERE or anywhere else @MrsShippie and visit her website HERE! Come hang out with me on Instagram! Sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE. Get my FREE B-Roll guide HERE and FREE 131 Hooks Guide HERE. And lastly, don't forget to leave a rating/review!

Mar 18, 2025 • 28min
Ep 41 From Food Network Star to Legacy Brand with Kelsey Nixon
You're in for a treat today my friends! In this episode, we're chatting with Kelsey Nixon to find out how she went from being a Food Network star to a successful brand owner. Plus, we learn about the rewards and challenges of making that shift. Grow the Gram reopens in TWO DAYS!! Save $200 by joining Grow the Gram BEFORE March 26th! Doors open March 20th for presale pricing ... set your alarms! Follow Kelsey on Instagram HERE and visit her website HERE! It's not too late to join The (FREE) Stories Challenge! Follow THIS Instagram to join us. Come hang out with me on Instagram!

Mar 15, 2025 • 30min
Ep 40 300 Followers to 120k Followers in 1 Year with Katie Vogel
I'm in the mood for some Grow the Gram success stories! In this episode, we hear from Katie Vogel who went from 300 followers to over 120,000 in less than a year using Grow the Gram. Grow the Gram is back and better than ever! Save $200 by joining Grow the Gram BEFORE March 26th! Doors open March 20th for presale pricing ... set your alarms!! Follow Katie on Instagram HERE Follow THIS Instagram for the FREE stories challenge starting March 17th Come hang out with me on Instagram!

Mar 12, 2025 • 15min
Ep 39 Brand, Business, and Instagram Updates
Hi Podcast friends! So much is happening and we need a major catch-up. For starters, Grow the Gram is back and better than ever! I've re-recorded the modules and added a TON more for you-you won't want to miss it. Plus, Instagram has had a HUGE algorithm change. All this and more in today's episode!!! Save $200 by joining Grow the Gram BEFORE March 26th! Doors open March 20th for presale pricing ... set your alarms!! Follow THIS Instagram for the FREE stories challenge starting March 17th Come hang out with me on Instagram!

Feb 11, 2025 • 21min
Ep 38 The Marketing Gap NO ONE is Talking About (and it will change your business)
This podcast is undergoing some major construction! 👷 In this episode, let's chat about what you can now expect from The Social Strategist Podcast, the gap in marketing that is holding us back, AND the 4 Cs of growing a business. Come join the Reel Love Challenge! Join Insta Social Society in February and get 50% off your first two months! We send you 10-12 trending audios weekly + monthly content planning outlines, Canva templates, master classes led by me, and more! Come hang out with me on Instagram! Sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE. Get my FREE B-Roll guide HERE and FREE 131 Hooks Guide HERE. And lastly, please don't forget to leave a rating/review!

Feb 6, 2025 • 16min
Ep 37 Overcome Posting Paralysis
Are you in a posting paralysis like I was? In this episode, let's talk about the things I did to OVERCOME my posting paralysis and get back into the groove. Outsource your content to the experts! Click HERE to work with us! It's not too late ... come join the Reel Love Challenge! Join Insta Social Society today and get your first week for $1! We send you 10-12 trending audios weekly + monthly content planning outlines, Canva templates, master classes led by me, and more! Come hang out with me on Instagram! Sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE.

Feb 4, 2025 • 34min
Ep 36 Be Bold Today with Leigh Burgess
From complete burnout to founding a successful company, in this episode we're getting ALL of the details on Leigh's journey to choosing HERSELF and how you can do the same. Get Leigh's book HERE! Check out her podcast + more at her website HERE. It's not too late ... come join the Reel Love Challenge! Join Insta Social Society today and get your first week for $1! We send you 10-12 trending audios weekly + monthly content planning outlines, Canva templates, master classes led by me, and more! Come hang out with me on Instagram! Sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE.

Jan 30, 2025 • 13min
Ep 35 Don’t Miss These 7 Secrets to Reel Love Success
Join the Reel Love Challenge HERE!!! We start on SATURDAY! The Reel Love Challenge is about to begin! In this episode, let's talk about what you can expect this year + how it's MUCH improved from last year's challenge. Join Insta Social Society today and get your first week for $1! We send you 10-12 trending audios weekly + monthly content planning outlines, Canva templates, master classes led by me, and more! Come hang out with me on Instagram! Sign up for my FREE weekly trending audio emails HERE. Get my FREE B-Roll guide HERE and FREE 131 Hooks Guide HERE. And lastly, don't forget to leave a rating/review!
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