Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media

Why does leaving social media feel so impossible? I think one reason is because of how joy and grief intermingle on these platforms.So this week we’re grieving social media together, so we can remember what we loved, recognize what we miss, and prepare ourselves to step into what’s next.Tune in to hear more about:What happened to social connection on social mediaWhy we need to make space to grieve IG/Facebook/TwitterA 3-step practice for connecting with your feelings about social mediaGrieving vs Mourning & Embodying the process👋  Thinking of leaving social media? You don't have to go it alone! Download our free Leaving Social Media Toolkit today🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨    📲 Support for this show comes from Podcast Magic. It’s a way to save your fave pod moments AND help shows like Off the Grid grow. If a line sticks with you today, screenshot your player, email it to podcastmagic@sublime.app, and you’ll get a transcript + clip you can share. Try it 3 times for free, and use the code OFFTHEGRID for 10% off more. Enjoy! (sponsored)

I just launched the next big thing for Off the Grid, so let me tell you exactly how I did it! 👀 Tune in to learn about The Interweb, our new annual membership for creatives, artists & small business owners who want to build a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media.Then stay tuned as I reverse-engineer my process! So you can learn how to launch your own Next Big Thing with your talents, your capacity, your passions, and your community in mind.👋  Thinking of leaving social media? You don't have to go it alone! Download our free Leaving Social Media Toolkit today🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨    📲 Support for this show comes from Podcast Magic. It’s a way to save your fave pod moments AND help shows like Off the Grid grow. If a line sticks with you today, screenshot your player, email it to podcastmagic@sublime.app, and you’ll get a transcript + clip you can share. Try it 3 times for free, and use the code OFFTHEGRID for 10% off more. Enjoy! (sponsored)

In a engaging conversation, Nicole Antoinette, an author and long-distance hiker, shares her journey of stepping back from social media to prioritize mental health and well-being. She opens up about the struggles of being self-employed and the importance of knowing when to let go of projects. Nicole emphasizes intuitive decision-making and explores what it truly means to have 'enough' in life and work. She also discusses her shift from Instagram to email communication, highlighting the benefits of focus and authenticity in a creator's journey.

Everything’s better with friends, babe! Including making money in your busine$$.Today I’m joined by my dear friend & biz cofounder Taylor Elyse Morrison to talk about the highs, the lows & the finances of working with your friends.Taylor and I have been friends & collaborators for more than five years, partnering on everything from live workshops to brand partnerships to cofounding the Lifestyle Business League.Tune in to our conversation to hear about—Different ways to collaborate with friendsPotential partnership pitfalls & how to avoid themOur 2 Cs for successful collabs — Communication & ContractsThe difference between pitching a partnership & working with a friendHow to make new biz friends & deepen those relationships💕 Want to make more biz friends? Join us in the Lifestyle Business League, a support network for creatives & entrepreneurs who want to grow their way.👋  Thinking of leaving social media? You don't have to go it alone! Download our free Leaving Social Media Toolkit today🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨    📲 Support for this show comes from Podcast Magic. It’s a way to save your fave pod moments AND help shows like Off the Grid grow. If a line sticks with you today, screenshot your player, email it to podcastmagic@sublime.app, and you’ll get a transcript + clip you can share. Try it 3 times for free, and use the code OFFTHEGRID for 10% off more. Enjoy! (sponsored)

Today's podcast features guest Mattia Maurée, a coach & composer, discussing running a business with ADHD and navigating social media. They talk about common struggles, quitting overworking, embracing cyclical social media use, importance of play, podcasting benefits, and connecting with online communities.

What's it like to walk away from 50k Instagram followers & a full roster of paid partnerships? Let’s find out.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lauren Ash, an artist, wellness practitioner + community gatherer who shut down her socials & pressed pause on brand partnerships almost a year ago.Tune in to our conversation to hear about—Lauren’s journey starting Black Girl in Om & how she grew to 50k followers on IGThe spontaneous moment when she deactivated her accountWhat being an “influencer” meant to her & why she never embraced the termHow her work has changed since leaving Instagram & taking a break from paid partnershipsHer vision for embodying liberation from the social media matrix for Black women & women of color 👋  Thinking of leaving social media? You don't have to go it alone! Download our free Leaving Social Media Toolkit today🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨    📲 Support for this show comes from Podcast Magic. It’s a way to save your fave pod moments AND help shows like Off the Grid grow. If a line sticks with you today, screenshot your player, email it to podcastmagic@sublime.app, and you’ll get a transcript + clip you can share. Try it 3 times for free, and use the code OFFTHEGRID for 10% off more. Enjoy! (sponsored)

Kasia Manolas, a content marketing expert and author, argues that blogs are making a comeback, providing unique advantages over social media. She discusses how blogs can drive long-term website traffic and support content creators' mental well-being. Kasia highlights that blogs encourage deeper connections, enhance email subscriber growth, and foster trust in purchasing decisions. With a focus on intentional and educational content, she invites listeners to embrace this shift for a more sustainable and meaningful business approach.

Let me tell you something I learned from my business coach... the only “secret” of business growth is building stronger foundations.It's been a really transformative lesson for me, so today I’ve invited Jessica Lackey (my coach) to the pod to explore why so many small business owners feel like they're working all the time... and still not achieving success.Tune in to learn—How to align your marketing methods with your business modelWhy you have to align your positioning & your pricing with your community's needsWhich steps of the marketing process you're likely skipping & how to start doing them with easeAnd if you start to realize that your business model, your marketing and your audience aren't so aligned... check out Deeper Foundations, Jessica's affordable six-month program for service-based business owners who want to reach reliable revenue through a sustainable business foundation and strategy.  👋  Thinking of leaving social media? You don't have to go it alone! Download our free Leaving Social Media Toolkit today🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨   📲 Support for this show comes from Podcast Magic. It’s a way to save your fave pod moments AND help shows like Off the Grid grow. If a line sticks with you today, screenshot your player, email it to podcastmagic@sublime.app, and you’ll get a transcript + clip you can share. Try it 3 times for free, and use the code OFFTHEGRID for 10% off more. Enjoy! (sponsored)

This week we’re talking all things email and answering that pesky marketing question  — should I send a weekly newsletter???To do that I’m talking to Holly Wielkoszewski, a writer, a yoga teacher, and the founder of Daypack Digital.Together, we get into why we love email, how often we send emails, our hot takes on nurture sequences, and so much more! Tune in to learn about—how to select the right email platform for youhow to write a stellar welcome emailwhen you need a nurture sequence (& when you don’t)the stats that matter & the ones that don’thow to get more people on your list& ways to cultivate the dreaded c-word … consistencyWhether you’re an email pro or you’re just starting your list, this episode has some wisdom for you! Listen and get inspired to spruce up your digital communiques for fall. 👋  Thinking of leaving social media? You don't have to go it alone! Download our free Leaving Social Media Toolkit today.🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨    📲 Support for this show comes from Podcast Magic. It’s a way to save your fave pod moments AND help shows like Off the Grid grow. If a line sticks with you today, screenshot your player, email it to podcastmagic@sublime.app, and you’ll get a transcript + clip you can share. Try it 3 times for free, and use the code OFFTHEGRID for 10% off more. Enjoy! (sponsored)

Welcome to our late summer interview series! For the next six weeks on the pod, I'm talking to my fave small business owners, artists & influencers about their fave creative business tools & practices.This week we're welcoming  my dear friend & collaborator grace allerdice back to the show for a watery convo about how to:channel the flow of money through our businessescreate offerings that suit our unique energetic rhythms& cultivate interdependence with our clients and collaboratorsJoin us for a friendly chat between two business BFFs, then click here to learn more about our course Living Systems. 👋  Thinking of leaving social media? You don't have to go it alone! Download our free Leaving Social Media Toolkit today.🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨    📲 Support for this show comes from Podcast Magic. It’s a way to save your fave pod moments AND help shows like Off the Grid grow. If a line sticks with you today, screenshot your player, email it to podcastmagic@sublime.app, and you’ll get a transcript + clip you can share. Try it 3 times for free, and use the code OFFTHEGRID for 10% off more. Enjoy! (sponsored)