Impact through Social Media

Kjell Vandevyvere
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The Impact through Social Media Podcast dives into the social media journeys of impact-driven entrepreneurs who are building businesses that prioritise people, planet, and purpose. In each episode, we ask these entrepreneurs how they use social media in a positive way. These are candid conversations with founders who are leading with values, scaling with intention, and leveraging digital platforms to amplify change. With this podcast, we hope to make purpose-driven entrepreneurship more visible, and show how the right tools can help you share more of your own journey as well. Whether you’re looking to refine your voice, find your rhythm on LinkedIn, or just remind yourself why this work matters, The Impact Trough Social Media Podcast is your brief encounter with an entrepreneur who contributes to a better world and a better social media experience for all. itsmpodcast.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Episode 7: Tim Dhondt - Goodshift

    03/12/2025

    Episode 7: Tim Dhondt - Goodshift

    In this episode, we sit down with Tim Dhondt, founder of Goodshift, a new platform connecting purpose-driven talent with impactful career opportunities. Tim shares how his experience leading sales and social media strategy at Dripl—an eco-startup—laid the groundwork for launching his own mission-focused venture. We explore: * Why Goodshift aims to fix what’s broken in traditional job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed * How social selling at Dripl generated 25% of their sales pipeline—organically * The shift from being the face of someone else’s startup to owning his narrative as a founder * Building social media habits across the entire growth team (not just sales) * Leveraging LinkedIn and Instagram differently for reach vs engagement * His take on using AI to shape your voice online—and why bad prompting is the real problem Tim also shares candid reflections on social media “cringe,” balancing authenticity with strategy, and why consistency always beats the perfect post. Whether you’re a founder, jobseeker, or sales lead—this episode offers real-world insights into building a meaningful brand and community online. PS: Follow Goodshift on LinkedIn and Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit itsmpodcast.substack.com

    36 min
  2. Episode 5: Zach Weismann - The Impactful

    03/12/2025

    Episode 5: Zach Weismann - The Impactful

    In this episode of The Impact through Social Media Podcast, we sit down with Zach Weismann, founder of The Impactful, a global community of creatives and strategists helping purpose-driven organizations tell their stories. From being one of the first users on Facebook to now deleting his account, Zach reflects on the evolution of social media — both its power to connect and its darker sides.We dive deep into:The love-hate relationship many of us have with social platforms.How social media has transformed business, privacy, and personal identityWhy smaller, values-driven organizations often make the best clientsThe impact of authentic connections over vanity metricsAnd yes, a hilarious story involving burner accounts and neighborhood dramaIf you’ve ever questioned your relationship with social media — as a person or a brand — this one’s for you.Connect with Zach here: www.theimpactful.comwww.linkedin.com/in/zachweismann🎙 Sponsored by www.heywill.ai, the social media assistant in your pocket. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit itsmpodcast.substack.com

    37 min
  3. Episode 6: Kenneth Van den Bergh - Carbon Alt Delete

    01/12/2025

    Episode 6: Kenneth Van den Bergh - Carbon Alt Delete

    In this episode, we dive into the intersection of sustainability, social media, and personal branding with Kenneth, co-founder of Carbon-Alt-Delete, a carbon accounting software company helping consultants across Europe reduce business emissions. Kenneth shares his hesitation around being seen as an “influencer,” despite building a strong personal brand with over 15,000 LinkedIn followers. He explains how Carbon-Alt-Delete carved out a niche in B2B sustainability by targeting consultants rather than end clients, and how LinkedIn became their most powerful channel—from organic outreach to brand-focused ad campaigns. The conversation covers: * The carbon footprint of AI and social media tools (and why it’s still a small piece of the puzzle) * Why personal profiles outperform company pages on LinkedIn * The importance of niche targeting and staying consistent with content * His take on the future of LinkedIn and risks of it becoming too video/ad-driven * The power of personal posts, including the viral impact of his family trip in an electric car Kenneth also reveals how traditional media—a single radio and newspaper feature—still generated more traffic than any social media campaign, and he wraps with two key lessons for growing on social media: play the long game, and be yourself. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit itsmpodcast.substack.com

    30 min

  4. 03/11/2025

    Episode 4: Lars Veelaert - XFA

    In this episode, we dive into the complex world of B2B cybersecurity and explore how Lars from XFA.tech uses social media in this industry. We talk about the importance of building trust, the challenges of differentiating personal and company brands, and strategies for content creation. We also address the impact of AI on social media, the importance of a well-written narrative, and the balance between transparency and celebration in business achievements. Finally, Lars shares some valuable tips for founders who are getting started with social media. What else? * Social Media Strategy for Cybersecurity * Personal Insights on Social Media * Challenges and Regrets in Social Media * Advice for Founders on Social Media * Memorable Social Media Moments Sponsored by www.heywill.ai, your writing assistant for genuine LinkedIn content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit itsmpodcast.substack.com

    18 min
  5. Episode 3: Sarah Parent - Go Forest/Go Ocean.

    03/11/2025

    Episode 3: Sarah Parent - Go Forest/Go Ocean.

    In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Parent, founder of Go Forest and co-founder of Go Ocean, to discuss how she uses social media to grow environmental impact projects. Sarah shares how LinkedIn drives B2B engagement, why authenticity is key in content creation, and how AI tools can support—but not replace—human storytelling. They explore the pros and cons of social media, the power of going viral unexpectedly, and the importance of being bold, personal, and honest online. Learn how to make a difference through social media and stand out in a noisy digital world. Visit www.goforest.be and www.goocean.be to learn more about Sarah’s work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit itsmpodcast.substack.com

    14 min
  6. Episode 2: Tibbe Verschaffel - Planet B.

    03/11/2025

    Episode 2: Tibbe Verschaffel - Planet B.

    In the second episode of The Impact Through Social Media Podcast, we talk with Tibbe Verschaffel, one of the co-founders of Planet B. Planet B is an FMCG company focused on developing healthy and sustainable products such as WONDR and KLAAAR. They just announced a merger with a similar impact company after a somewhat controversial social media campaign. In this episode, we discuss: * Who is Tibbe? And what’s his mission? * What role does social media play for him? * Tibbe’s first experience with social media as a 16-year-old entrepreneur * His personal strategy vs brand strategies * The importance of social media in Planet B’s marketing mix * Reflecting on their controversial marketing campaign * The downsides of social media and what it should be about * Tibbe’s favourite tools and why he encourages people NOT to use ChatGPT * TikTok is big. Just effing go for it. If you’re a founder, strategist, or changemaker looking to amplify your impact through smarter content and smarter tools, this conversation is for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit itsmpodcast.substack.com

    10 min
  7. Episode 1: Koen Vanpraet - Auric

    13/10/2025

    Episode 1: Koen Vanpraet - Auric

    Welcome to the very first episode of the Impact through Social Media Podcast! In this premiere, we sit down with Koen Vanpraet, CEO and co-founder of Auric, a B2B platform offering embedded financial services to non-financial institutions. Formerly known as Bonsai, Auric has evolved from a direct-to-consumer fintech app, where users’ transactions helped plant over 700,000 trees, into a white-label solution now powering major organisations and sports teams. We talk about Auric’s impactful initiatives, Why Koen uses social media, the main challenge with social media/LinkedIn these days, and what changes LinkedIn needs according to Koen (Hint: inbox filters). If you’re a founder, strategist, or changemaker looking to amplify your impact through smarter content and smarter tools, this conversation is for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit itsmpodcast.substack.com

    12 min
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The Impact through Social Media Podcast dives into the social media journeys of impact-driven entrepreneurs who are building businesses that prioritise people, planet, and purpose. In each episode, we ask these entrepreneurs how they use social media in a positive way. These are candid conversations with founders who are leading with values, scaling with intention, and leveraging digital platforms to amplify change. With this podcast, we hope to make purpose-driven entrepreneurship more visible, and show how the right tools can help you share more of your own journey as well. Whether you’re looking to refine your voice, find your rhythm on LinkedIn, or just remind yourself why this work matters, The Impact Trough Social Media Podcast is your brief encounter with an entrepreneur who contributes to a better world and a better social media experience for all. itsmpodcast.substack.com

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