Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media Without Losing All Your Clients

Popping in with a behind-the-scenes bonus episode — where Jen Carrington and I pull back the curtain on everything that's been messy, feel-bad, and chaotic in our businesses this year! We talk about exactly how much our revenue is down, the problems we've diagnosed with our marketing and messaging, and what we're focusing on to stay in business through 2025 and beyond. Tune in to feel seen, heard, and (hopefully) less alone. 💓 If you enjoy the episode, make sure to grab Jen's free Design Your Part-Time Business Model toolkit. Then join me in class May 28th as we explore How to Run Your Creative Business in Slow Times!RESOURCES + LINKS👋 Download the FREE Leaving Social Media Toolkit🌐 Join the Interweb for courses + community🌸 Peep the Clubhouse for bonus episodes + emails🌀 Sign up for How to Run Your Creative Business During a Recession (or any slow time)  ❤️‍🔥 How do two people walk hand-in-hand on different paths? That's the theme Uma Girish explores in her new book Sacred Fire: Memoir of a Marriage. Get your copy today  — directly from Uma, Amazon or Kobo.

In a lively discussion, Lauren LoGrasso, an award-winning podcaster and VP of Programming at Audacy, shares her creative journey filled with pivotal relationships that shaped her career. She recounts landing an internship at the Ellen show and the slump that followed. The importance of nurturing creativity, embracing one's authentic voice, and reclaiming self-love are key themes. Lauren also guides listeners through a healing practice to reconnect with their inner child, emphasizing compassion and the transformative power of relationships in the creative process.

I broke up with Amazon and Google when I left social media in 2021, and this year I decided it was also time to quit using Spotify.Why? Well because my values are not aligned with enriching billionaires like Jeff Bezos, letting Google track my behavior everywhere, or supporting Spotify in paying artists pennies.So in this episode, I share a bit more about my decision-making and how I’ve managed to stop using the services and tools that these companies create.To be clear — I’m not making a case for why you “should” quit any of these platforms. But if this is a shift you WANT to make, I am offering a few suggestions.Tune in to hear:The 3 mindset shifts that make it possible to leave Google, Amazon & SpotifyMy 5-step process for breaking up with these companies & their servicesAll the tools I used to replace GoogleThe ways I still use Amazon even though I canceled Prime years agoHow quitting Spotify changed my music-listening (more on that here) For a quick summary & links to my fave tools, check out the blog post I wrote when I first made this decision: http://www.ameliahruby.com/blog/getting-off-google-facebook-amazon RESOURCES + LINKS👋 Download the FREE Leaving Social Media Toolkit🌐 Join the Interweb for courses + community  — our class on breaking up with Google & Amazon will run July 15 - 17! 🌸 Peep the Clubhouse for bonus episodes + emails  ❤️‍🔥 How do two people walk hand-in-hand on different paths? That's the theme Uma Girish explores in her new book Sacred Fire: Memoir of a Marriage. Get your copy today  — directly from Uma, Amazon or Kobo.

Amelia Knott, an art psychotherapist and author of 'The Art of Thriving Online', dives deep into the mental health impacts of hustle culture and social media. She discusses the nuances of digital wellness and ethical marketing, emphasizing how to genuinely feel empowered online. Key topics include conducting an 'attention audit', the responsibilities of marketers in portraying authenticity, and the dangers of traditional high-pressure sales tactics. Amelia also shares practical tips for trauma-informed marketing, guiding listeners towards healthier digital interactions.

Edgar Fabián Frías is an artist, therapist, educator, curator, witch and so much more.Today, they join me on the podcast to talk about the decision they made to quiet quit Instagram at the start of 2025.Together, we explore:The works of art that changed our lives & nonlinear psychic collaborationBeing impersonated on Instagram & how that can impact your businessWhat happens when Meta starts suspending queer artistsHow Edgar blended career paths & built new channels away from social media (including their podcast Your Art is a Spell!)Feeling safer after stepping back from so much public sharingWhy the era of social media is dying Tune in for an inspiring conversation in the spirit of Toni Cade Bambara, who teaches us that — “As a culture worker who belongs to an oppressed people, my job is to make revolution irresistible.”  RESOURCES + LINKS👋 Download the FREE Leaving Social Media Toolkit🌐 Join the Interweb for courses + community🌸 Peep the Clubhouse for bonus episodes + emails👯 Edgar’s artist shout-outs: Asher Hartman, Reina Prado of Healing Queen & Good Mexican Girl, Jeff Hinshaw  ❤️‍🔥 How do two people walk hand-in-hand on different paths? That's the theme Uma Girish explores in her new book Sacred Fire: Memoir of a Marriage. Get your copy today  — directly from Uma, Amazon or Kobo.

Cher Hale, founder of Ginkgo PR, is passionate about amplifying the voices of under-recognized authors and entrepreneurs. In this engaging conversation, she discusses the healing power of attention and offers strategies for promoting oneself authentically. Cher highlights the need for community building, shares 20 practical methods to elevate marginalized voices, and reveals the emotional complexities of seeking visibility. Tune in to discover how to reclaim attention as a vital tool for personal and professional growth.

Come on down for the 100th episode of Off the Grid!!! 🎉To celebrate this milestone, we're returning to our roots with a fresh conversation about how to leave social media (if you so choose).Today Deanna deBara from Season of Stuck podcast joins me to explore: 🫣 why we get stuck on social media🥸 how to stop doomscrolling & feeling trapped on the apps🤠 & ways to decide what YOUR next best step is online or offlineIf you're feeling stuck in any aspect of your business, marketing or life, this episode is for you! Thanks for tuning in and celebrating 100 episodes with us. 💛RESOURCES + LINKS👋 Download the FREE Leaving Social Media Toolkit🌐 Join the Interweb for courses + community🌸 Peep the Clubhouse for bonus episodes + emails   ❤️‍🔥 How do two people walk hand-in-hand on different paths? That's the theme Uma Girish explores in her new book Sacred Fire: Memoir of a Marriage. Get your copy today  — directly from Uma, Amazon or Kobo.

Caitlin Metz, an illustrator and designer, joins Rebekah Taussig, a writer and disability advocate, for an engaging discussion on life beyond social media. They explore how social media can support introverts and the challenge of forming real connections in a digital world. The conversation highlights creative ways to express identity without online platforms, the importance of local community engagement, and personal anecdotes that illustrate the journey toward authentic friendships. Get ready for a fresh perspective on building relationships!

In this enlightening conversation, Sarah Arantza Amador, a creative coach and tarotist, shares her journey from academia to fostering radical imagination. They discuss navigating creative blocks and the power of collaboration in entrepreneurship. Sarah emphasizes incorporating playful approaches to overcome challenges and the importance of community in nurturing creativity. Listeners are encouraged to embrace personal transformation and explore unique spiritual journeys, all while reviving their imaginative spark even in tough times.

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.