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How do I grow my brand on social media? How do I come up with content to post? Can I become an influencer? Is it possible to make money online? Welcome to Social Media Decoded a podcast dedicated to helping creatives, influencers, business owners and entrepreneurs simplify social media and thrive online. Hosted by Michelle Thames a social media strategist, influencer, and owner of Thames Media Solutions. Michelle brings you all the best tips to help you understand social media better. Sharin ...
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Welcome to the Soul Ascend Podcast where best friends and business partners Megan McCann and Jennifer Ludington have locked arms to create a sacred place for you to mega-manifest and generate your soul’s highest ascension in business, spirituality, relationships, money and health. Remember the slumber parties you used to have when you painted your toes, popped all the popcorn, snuck into your parent’s liquor cabinet and talked about all the things you didn’t want your parents to hear? Think ...
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How Marketing Analytics Helped a 7-Figure Business Owner Know What Marketing Channels Were The Most Profitable with Kiva Slade
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Learn to use marketing analytics to grow your business. In this episode, host Michelle Thames is joined by Kiva Slade to discuss how businesses can use their marketing analytics to identify room for growth and pivot in the right direction of their business goals. Kiva shares how looking at analytics can help businesses determine the right channels …
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River Thames tidal beach, London, UK on 19th September 2022 – by Joe Harvey-Whyte
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“Made on the tidal beach on the river Thames watching people mudlarking just under Waterloo bridge… trains pulling into Waterloo station above and simultaneously waves lapping below… Towards the end you hear a mudlarker say ‘uh oh a shoe, you get a lot of single shoes around here!'”By Field Recordings
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How to Massively Monetize Live Events Part 2
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This episode is part 2 of our event series and in this episode we are going to share with you all about how we make money at events. Some nuggets of gold in this episode: 1. The importance of switching up your mindset around events and where you make your money. 2. How to monetize an event on the back end through sales (aka enrollments) AT the even…
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Whistling wind rattling the windows, inside the library, London, UK in January 2023 – by Siddharth Khajuria
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The Power of Podcasting for Networking and Collaboration in the Creative Industry
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Podcasting is a great way to increase your network and become known as a thought leader in your industry. In this episode, host Michelle Thames discusses the power of podcasting for networking and collaboration in the creative industry. Podcasting has become a popular way for creatives to connect and collaborate, and in this episode, Michelle will …
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Maximizing Your Earnings: Tips and Tricks for Monetizing Your Content
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Learn to monetize your content, whether you're a blogger, YouTuber, podcaster, or any other type of creator. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares her top 7 tips to maximize the earnings from your online content. —— The ultimate make money online biz bundle Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start …
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How I Made My First $10,000 in Passive Income and How I Made My First Digital Product: A Step-By-Step of How Easy It Is To Launch Your First Digital Product on Stan
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Learn to make passive income with your digital products. Host Michelle Thames shares how she made her first six figures in passive income selling a digital product. In this episode, she gives you a step-by-step breakdown of how you can have a profitable business and launch your own digital product to start generating passive income. —— Create your …
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Cadogan Pier, north bank of the Thames, London, Spring 2023 – by Lucy Wood
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“Cadogan Pier, North Bank of the river Thames, beneath Albert Bridge near Chelsea Embankment. Built in 1841 Cadogan Pier has been Chelsea’s only river transport link for over 150 years and currently it is served by the Thames Clipper Uber Boat service to Putney and Canary Wharf. This is a Hydrophone recording (recording under the water) taken on a …
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Going Viral and Being Prepared with Jenell B Stewart
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How to go viral? That's the big question on social media these days. In this episode, host Michelle Thames is joined by Jenell B. Stewart of Stewart Digital LLC. They discuss going viral when you didn't plan on it, as well as intentionally creating content to appeal to large audiences. Jenelle shares her tips for preparing to go viral and the syste…
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How to Massively Monetize Live Events Part 1
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Welcome to Season 4 and our 2 part series on building your next six figure event! We're back and ready to rock because we've learned a lot over our break and cannot wait to share it all with you! You'll even learn about an embarrassing moment Megan had while teaching her last live event. Some nuggets of gold in this episode: 1. Why we put a pause o…
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How To Create A Podcast That Resonates With Your Target Audience
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Connect with your target audience through podcasting using these tips. In this episode, host Michelle Thames explores the steps you need to take when creating a podcast to ensure you create content that your target audience will want to consume. Follow these tips, and you will be well on your way to making a binge-worthy podcast! —— Get the podcast…
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3 Ways A Fractional CMO Can Help You In Your Business
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If you want a chief marketing officer on a budget, you should look into getting a fractional CMO. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares how small businesses can get ahead in their marketing efforts by hiring a fractional chief marketing officer. Make sure to tune in if a full time chief marketing officer is out of your budget but you still w…
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The Mistakes I Made that Cost Me Thousands In My Online Business
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If you want to maximize your profit and minimize your business costs, you have to listen to this episode. Host Michelle Thames shares the business mistake that cost her thousands of dollars and what she did to ensure she never makes that mistake again. Learn from Michelle's mistakes and increase your conversion rates and customer satisfaction. —— C…
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Outside the Houses of Parliament during the second reading of the bill, Parliament Square, London, UK on 13th March 2023
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“Hundreds of people gather to demonstrate outside the Houses of Parliament whilst MPs hold the second reading of the ‘Illegal Migration Bill’, a piece of legislation that denies asylum to anyone risking their lives to cross the Channel in ‘small boats’. The government has itself admitted that the legislation might breach the European convention on …
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Instagram Prioritizing Photos Again And How You Can Work With The Algorithm And Not Against It
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The latest updates from Instagram. Host Michelle Thames talks about how you can work with the Instagram algorithm to grow your Instagram. She digs into the latest shift back into photos and what that means for your content strategy. She shares her top 3 tips for always staying on the algorithm's good side. —— Create your own podcast Book a growth a…
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The Benefits Of Starting A Podcast For Creative Entrepreneurs
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Have you been wondering how a creative entrepreneur can grow their business? Host Michelle Thames shares five ways a podcast can help you grow your business. Podcasting is a great way to share your ideas, connect with like-minded individuals, and grow your business. Michelle also shares a discount code for her favorite podcasting platform to help y…
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Understanding The Psychology of Sales and Marketing
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The key to a successful marketing campaign is to understand the psychology of sales and marketing. In this episode, host Michelle Thames discusses key aspects you need to know about your audience before you can convert them into customers. Michelle dives into the big three you need to know when marketing: persuasion, emotion, and motivation. Tune i…
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Underwater, Førdefjord, north of Bergen, Norway in February 2023 – by Jay Richardson
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“Myself and my co-editor (at The Sonification) went to cover a story about a mining company that has permits to start an open pit project in a rural area about 150km north of Bergen, with all the waste rock and process chemicals to be deposited in the nearby fjord—which also happens to be a pristine National Salmon Fjord. To a lot of local people w…
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Bacău, Romania at 10am on 27th December 2022 – by Cosmin Sandu
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“A soundscape recorded on December 27, 2022 at around 10 a.m. in Bacău. It immortalises ‘Alaiul datinilor’ 56th edition, a special day when people from all over the Moldova region come to the city of Bacău to show off their own traditions, songs and dances. Everyone is wearing a costume with different kind of masks and is making a different kind of…
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Building Brand Awareness and Engagement on Social Media with Leila Taha
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If you want to see growth on your client's social media, you must stay true to their brand and vision. Host Michelle Thames is joined by Leila Taha to discuss brand identity and why it's crucial on social media. Leila shares how to take the community aspect to the next level to create a loyal following on social media. Stay true to your (or your cl…
If you want to grow your business, you can't rely on social media or email marketing alone. The secret sauce is to have both. Host Michelle Thames shares how having a weekly newsletter can help keep you and your business relevant to your community. —— Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan…
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Thunderstorm, the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica on 22nd May 2022 – by Ted White
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3 Ways To Use Live Streaming Video For Your Business
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Here's why you should use live streaming to grow your business. Host Michelle Thames shares the benefits of incorporating video content in your social media strategy, and how to make the most of live streaming for your business. —— Join the Online Biz Growth Society Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Star…
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How Your Health Can Impact Your Business with Amanda Hinman
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If you want to optimize your energy, mental clarity, and vitality so you can show up in life and business to maximize your positive impact, this episode is for you. Host Michelle Thames is joined by Amanda Hinman to speak about holistic health and how your internal health impacts your mental health and clarity. Amanda shares how you can improve you…
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Walking in the snow, Vancouver, Canada on 25th February 2023 at 11.30pm – by Martin Zaltz Austwick
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Unlock the Secrets to Monetizing Your Creative Passion: Join the CEO Summit 2023 with 30+ Inspiring Speakers
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I am so excited to be hosting the 1st inaugural CEO Summit! This year's summit features over 30 inspiring speakers who will share their insights and strategies on how to monetize your passion and grow your business in the creator economy. From successful creators to industry leaders and marketing gurus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from the…
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Sounding stairs, Kaunas, Lithuania on 19th January 2023 – by Marta Medvešek
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“I was fascinated by these sounding stairs on the entrance / exit of a park in Kaunas, Lithuania. I heard the sound from afar, and thought it was in my head until I came closer…”By Field Recordings
There are many ways you can make money online as a creator. Host Michelle Thames shares different ways creators with varying skills can make money in the creator economy. These tried and true methods can help you make a living as a creator and even help you start your own online business. —— Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle St…
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How To Establish Yourself In The Influencer Space And The Business Of Blogging with Sydney Socias
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Here's how you can establish yourself as an influencer. Host Michelle Thames is joined by Sydney Socias who shares actionable tips for aspiring influencers across various industries. Sydney shares her advice on building credibility as an influencer and how blogging can elevate your business and online presence. Sydney started her blog in 2014, afte…
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Applause after the set – before the encore, Princess Theatre, Brisbane, Australia on 17th October 2022 – by Michelle Ransom-Hughes
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“I was way up in a crows nest style ‘box’ at the back of the mezzanine in the Princess Theatre for Aldous Harding’s concert. I recorded the crowd trying to lure her back for an encore after a brilliant set.”By Field Recordings
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How Podcasting Can Help Grow Your Business
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An easy way to grow your business is through podcasting. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares why podcasting is good for business growth and what you need to get started with your own podcast. Tune in to get some actionable tips for your own podcast. —— Ultimate Podcast Playbook Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity ca…
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Last leaves of Autumn, on a road in suburban Pittsburgh, USA, 26th October 2022 – by Dennis Funk
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“A really windy night in the days just before Halloween swept what was left from the old silver maple trees in the neighbourhood. As the final few fell to earth, […]By Field Recordings
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Podcasting & Email Marketing and How They Go Hand in Hand with J. Immanuel
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Debating if you should have a podcast or email list for your business? Host Michelle Thames and J. Immanuel chat about why you should have both. They discuss the benefits of having a podcast and how email marketing can go hand in hand with it to help you grow your business. J also shares tips and resources that have helped him over his 11+ years as…
Make money with a podcast using these simple tips from host Michelle Thames. In this episode, Michelle gives you a step-by-step breakdown of how to create your own podcast and start monetizing it. If you want to create passive income, a podcast is a great way to make some money. —— Ultimate Podcast Playbook Create your own podcast Book a growth and…
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Department of Education, Westminster, London, UK on 15th February 2023 – by Tash Walker
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“I went to Brianna Ghey’s vigil last night outside the Department of Education. It was a very emotional and affecting time, with people standing together holding candles and lighters, whilst […]By Field Recordings
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Plymouth nighttime, Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts, USA on 31st August 2022 – by Jon Moskowitz
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“Plymouth Nighttime — Recorded August 31, 2022 in Plymouth, MA. We were staying at a house on a bluff overlooking Cape Cod Bay. At night you could see the lights […]By Field Recordings
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Setting Yourself Apart As An Online Coach By Harnessing Your Coaching Superpower with Jess Glazer
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You can turn your side hustle into a profitable business. In this episode, host Michelle Thames is joined by former celebrity fitness trainer Jess Glazer. Jess shares how social media played a role in the successful launch of her business. She shares her best tips for entrepreneurs and creators who want to level up in their businesses or create the…
Maximize the potential of every piece of content you create. Host Michelle Thames is a huge fan of repurposing content, as it is a more efficient way to create content, including for multiple social media channels. Michelle shares three genius tips for how you can repurpose your content online. —— Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing…
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Orthodox Christmas service, Catholic Church of St. Johns, Vilnius, Lithuania on 7th January 2023 – by Vaida Pilibaitytė
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“On January 7th I went to an unusual Orthodox Christmas service at the Catholic Church of St. Johns in Vilnius where the service was led by a chaplain father Heorhiy Kovalenko visiting […]By Field Recordings
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Thawing ice, Tammisalo canal, Helsinki, Finland on 4th February 2023 – by Miia Laine
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“The February full moon had just come up and I was on a stunning Saturday afternoon walk around sunset, the sky was a beautiful red. I stopped by the Tammisalo […]By Field Recordings
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Creating Quality Content As A Beginner with Tiffani Denham
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Learn how to create high-quality social media content even as a beginner. In this episode, host Michelle Thames is joined by Tiffani Denham to chat about how new creators can show up on social media and level up their content creation. Tiffani Denham is an expert traveler and digital content creator. She helps travelers identify unique travel desti…
You don't have to have a website to sell your products or services! In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares alternatives to a website you can use to sell your offers, including some free ways to market and sell for your business. —— Ultimate Podcast Playbook Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start y…
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Goose night, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK on 24th January 2023 – by Geoff McQueen
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“It gets really dark in Eskdalemuir. In winter it is sometimes so dark and foggy that you can literally see nothing. Once or twice a winter I step out my […]By Field Recordings
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How To Use YouTube As A Way To Grow An Organic Reach & The 4 Video Strategies Every Entrepreneur Should Have with Gulce Onganer
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Grow your audience organically through YouTube. Host Michelle Thames is joined by Gulce Onganer, who shares how she took YouTube by storm to grow her community. She also shares the video strategy she uses that every creator and entrepreneur should adopt to grow their business. Gulce Onganer is a YouTuber, YouTube marketing strategist, and the found…
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Crows, Vancouver, Canada on 27th January 2023 at 4pm – by Martin Zaltz Austwick
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“Walking down the street and a shitload of crows tipped up. #crowzone”By Field Recordings
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Ideal Posting Schedule For Social Media Growth In 2023
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The secret to growing your social media account in 2023 is out. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares the ideal posting schedule you should adopt across all your social media platforms if you want to see growth. —— Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Follow Michelle on Instagra…
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How to Protect Your Small Business Online with Andrea The "Legalprenuer"
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Every business should have legal protection from the beginning rather than waiting for their business to blow up. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Legalpreneur Andrea Sager about the legal side of running a small business and what resources entrepreneurs can benefit from. Andrea Sager is the CEO and founder of Legalpreneur, a legal…
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Whats The Difference? Social Media Strategist vs Social Media Manager
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Do you know the difference between a social media strategist and a social media manager? Many business owners think that it's the same job, and while some social media strategists are also social media managers, that's not always the case. Host Michelle Thames dives into the differences between the roles to help you determine what you need for your…
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Being Profitable On Social Media Through Organic Marketing
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You can make money on social media without running ads! Host Michelle Thames shares how you can connect with your ideal client on social media using organic content to grow your business and increase sales. Michelle dives into how she used social media to make $20,000 in a single month using only organic marketing. —— Book a growth and marketing cl…
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Tuning the organ, Peterborough Cathedral, UK on 24th October 2022 – by Paul Ridout
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“We had walked into Peterborough Cathedral at lunchtime on 24th October 2022 and it took us a while to work out that the sound we were listening to was two […]By Field Recordings
