Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media

In this episode, illustrator and designer Anita Cheung shares her incredible journey from yoga teacher to creative studio owner. She discusses the art of reinventing oneself and the essential lessons learned from her business pivots. Anita emphasizes embracing change and up-leveling failure tolerance, along with practical tips for enhancing personal branding. Plus, she reveals her Top 10 Tips to elevate any brand and website, making it a masterclass in creative entrepreneurship you won’t want to miss!

Welcome to Off the Grid CPG edition! 🍜Today on the show, I’m joined by Molly Clark of Taking Stock Foods to talk about farmers’ markets, food retail, and the realities of consumer product goods businesses.Molly is the co-founder and CEO of Taking Stock Foods, a functional beverage company based in St. Paul, MN. She is dedicated to being a leader in the conscious food movement, supporting and uplifting other founders in the maker space through intentional vulnerability and authentic connection.Tune in to our conversation to learn:Molly’s lessons from selling at farmers’ marketsThe realities of getting shelf space in major retailers like Whole FoodsHow to cultivate a sustainable cofounder relationshipPros & cons of selling products through AmazonMore about COGs, MOQs, UGC and all the retail acronyms& How Taking Stock Foods is changing their product line & pivoting away from IRL retail in 2025! This episode is full of wisdom for anyone in the food and/or retail spaces. And it’s also a great listen for those of us in other industries who love to learn from values-aligned peers!💓 Biz friend links from Molly: Kate LaBrosse, Lip Esteem, SJC Body Love, Mazaah, HetiRESOURCES + LINKS👋 Download the FREE Leaving Social Media Toolkit🌐 Join the Interweb for courses + community🌸 Peep the Clubhouse for bonus episodes + emails 

Jen Carrington, a gentle business coach, shares her insights on navigating tough times as a small business owner. She opens up about the recent decline in revenue and the emotional toll it takes. Together, they discuss the importance of adapting marketing strategies while staying authentic. The conversation highlights the need for emotional resilience and community connection during slow periods. Jen also emphasizes the role of genuine storytelling in a tech-driven world, urging entrepreneurs to focus on values over algorithms.

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 🌸 Peep the Clubhouse for bonus episodes + emails🌀 Sign up for OPT OUT — 90 minutes of simple mindset shifts, step-by-step processes, and curated lists of alternate tools that will help you redesign your tech stack for a softer, surveillance-free life and business.  

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

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 

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!