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

Hey there, biz bestie. If you (like me) have never discovered a milestone or a metric that makes you a Success™️….today’s episode is for you!
Tune in to hear:
Why I hate SMART goalsHow to FEEL successfulWhen to embrace fluctuation + failureWhat alignment’s got to do with itThe exact definition of success that guides my work + life& How to write your own definition (then send it to me!) And if you enjoy this episode, join me in the Off the Grid Clubhouse! Doors officially open on Monday, and it’s already vibrant community of folks embracing the cycle of success. We’d love to have you. 🫶
👋  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.

 🌸 Ready for your own on-call brand expert + creative director? Book a Spring Fling with Neets today.  (sponsored)

This week I’m joined by Kening Zhu, an artist, web designer, and dear friend who I’ve known for over 15 years. Together, we have a deep and thoughtful conversation about money, energy, human design, creative practice, and the magical nature of the world wide web. This episode is for anyone craving connection, expansion, and deeper meaning in their creative work and daily life. Spend 75 poetic minutes with us as we explore:
Kening’s journey as an artist-entrepreneurDissolving the binary of art vs moneyHuman design & business success as a ProjectorThe internet as a creative practiceBuilding a beautiful world with your websiteAllowing yourself to want more& Re-conceiving the personal brand  👋  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.

 🌸 Ready for your own on-call brand expert + creative director? Book a Spring Fling with Neets today.  (sponsored)

Today I’m joined by Cody Cook-Parrott, a writer, artist, dancer, and teacher who’s here to share how they grew their Instagram account to over 80k followers while navigating big feelings, multiple book deals & many social media breaks in the process. 
In this conversation, Cody and I meet deep in the both/and of when being ON social media feels bad and being OFF social media feels bad. Tune in to hear about:
How Cody grew their creative business with the help of IGWhat it’s really like to quit Instagram as a public personThe relationship between social media & activismOnline presence VS offline “peace”How Cody made more money while off InstagramCody’s shift from Instagram to Substack If you enjoy the episode, make sure to grab Cody's new Weaving In Our Values Toolkit and sign up for The Shape of Our Offerings, which starts on June 8th!    👋  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.

 🌸 Ready for your own on-call brand expert + creative director? Book a Spring Fling with Neets today.  (sponsored)

Welcome to our #summertime June Biz Forecast episode! This is a pod-feed-exclusive where I check in at the start of the month to share a few fun marketing trends, this month's biz-care to-dos, a preview of upcoming episodes, and more!
This month, you’ll hear:
the many ways we’re slowing down for summer 🐢how I’m implementing a sliding scale in my business ⚖️different ways to redistribute our wealth ♻️& how I'm clearing out my expenses this season 😬 Plus! Listen to the end for news about our season three sponsors and ways we can collab in season four.
Get in touch with Amelia:
💌 Email hi@softersounds.studio
☎️ Leave a voice message at speakpipe.com/offthegrid
  Link love 💕 Off the Grid Clubhouse | The Sliding Scale: A Tool of Economic Justice by Alexis Cunningfolk | Your Podcast Is A Portal | DIY Podcast Marketing & Monetization | Off the Grid Ad Opportunities
 Sponsor love 💕 Future You Portraits with Will | Nicole Cloutier | Jessica Lackey | Feminist Thriller Club | Lettering Works x Off the Grid | Cody Cook-Parrott | Jess Jackson & Soft Path Healing | Sarah McColl & Summer Camp | Neets & Spring Fling | Send It! Newsletter Group & Write A Winning Welcome Email Mini-Course

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Finally! An episode for all the social-media-ambivalent among us. Today I’m resharing a conversation I had with Becca Piastrelli for her podcast Belonging — where we go DEEP into how social media makes us feel, including unpacking why I left Instagram AND why Becca has stayed on the platform.
 Tune in to hear about:
My journey with social media, including how it felt to invest thousands of hours & $$$ on the appsAnxious attachment & my decision to leave InstagramThe creative inspiration AND loneliness I felt after I leftWhy we find community on social mediaHow our personal & emotional wellbeing are connected to our online presence.Misinformation, toxic algorithms, and capitalism  👋  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.

 🌸 Ready for your own on-call brand expert + creative director? Book a Spring Fling with Neets today.  (sponsored)

It’s radical generosity week here at Off the Grid!
Today on the pod, I welcome Chelsie Tamms of Lettering Works for a conversation about how our businesses become more profitable through creative collaborations.
This one is packed with self-employed wisdom, so pop in your airpods and tune in to learn:
How Chelsie uses passion projects to pitch (and book!) her dream clientsThe clarity + generosity of Lettering Works’ Artist Trade ProgramChelsie's FREE branding challengeHow we structure trades so they’re mutually beneficialThe benefits of fully committing to your collaborationsWhy you should focus on the right thing instead of the urgent thing& How to create your own “job perks” when you’re self-employed If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out the Lettering Works x Off the Grid sticker collab!   👋  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.

 🌸 Ready for your own on-call brand expert + creative director? Book a Spring Fling with Neets today.  (sponsored)