132 episodes
I Shouldn't Say This, But... Katy Leeson
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Think of all the things you wouldn’t expect a Managing Director to say. This podcast is all about sharing those thoughts. Katy Leeson is the Managing Director of Social Chain, one of the fastest growing social media marketing agencies in the world. This podcast is an honest and frank dive into working life, but also highlights the importance of life outside of work. With an array of guests that are exceptionally open about their experiences and a feature from a fantastic therapist to help unpack all the important points, ‘I Shouldn’t Say This, But…’ is one of the most honest podcasts out there.
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How to harness the power of YOU: Tiwalola Ogunlesi
Tiwalola Ogunlesi is using her platform to fight the generation cycle of low self-esteem, making sure that this generation of women and girls grow to be the most confident yet.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How to harness the power of you
- Tips for improving your self-confidence, combatting imposter syndrome and getting to grips with your self-worth
- How social media can be used to create communities of empowerment
- Tiwa’s business - Confident and Killing It
Tiwa:
https://instagram.com/tiwalowla?utm_medium=copy_link
https://instagram.com/confidentandkillingit?utm_medium=copy_link
http://confidentandkillingit.com/ig-cki
https://open.spotify.com/show/20Brb9BbmjLAv7L3SpS4Hc?si=ATdhMh2oRaOHrqeZKpc_WQ
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/confident-and-killing-it-podcast/id1509409221
Me:
https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53
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Behinds the Scenes of Social Media: Alex Holmes
Alex Holmes has dedicated his career to making both schools and the digital sphere a safe space for young people. Deputy CEO at the Diana Award and advisor to the likes of TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Alex’s knowledge of social media and the issues facing young people today is second to none.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The power and legacy of young people today
- What social media companies are doing to fight the rise in online abuse - and what they aren’t
- Whether the issue of online abuse is a digital problem or the continuation of a real-world problem
- Why it’s time to cancel, cancel culture
Alex:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abcholmes/
https://twitter.com/abcholmes?s=20
https://instagram.com/abcholmes?utm_medium=copy_link
Me:
https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53
https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21 -
The Importance of Authenticity: Gary Neville
There’s no social media presence more authentic than Gary Neville’s.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The importance of Footballers having an authentic social media presence
- THAT Manchester United interview
- His hopes for the digital world his daughters are growing up in
- Where the curriculum is failing young people
- Why the Glazer family are a threat to the soul of Football
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.
Gary:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-neville-036502211/
https://twitter.com/GNev2?s=20
https://www.instagram.com/gneville2/
Me:
https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53
https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21 -
Ending Online Abuse: Seyi Akiwowo
Seyi Akiwowo is an absolute powerhouse. Through her charity Glitch, she is working hard to create a kinder, safer, more robust digital sphere.
In turn, Seyi is empowering people to advocate for others whilst raising a generation of digital citizens who will carry these lessons into the future.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The online space as a continuation of our offline realities
- The duty of care platforms owe to their users
- The inadequacy of the Online Safety Bill
- The concept of digital citizenship
- The importance of digital self-care
- Why we’re all recovering dickheads
Seyi:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seyiakiwowo/
https://www.instagram.com/seyiakiwowo/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/seyiakiwowo?s=20
https://seyiakiwowo.com
https://glitchcharity.co.uk/about/
Me:
https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53
https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21 -
Comparison Culture: Lucy Sheridan
Lucy Sheridan is the world’s first and only comparison coach, using her work and the online community she has built to to empower others into live comparison free lives.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The role social media plays in fuelling comparison culture
- The importance of getting to know your values
- Defining your own success
- Why leaders need to be conscious of the energy they bring
- How social media can be used to overcome comparison culture
Lucy:
https://www.instagram.com/lucysheridan/?hl=en
http://www.proofcoaching.com/about-lucy
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comparison-Cure-Lucy-Sheridan/dp/1409191214
Me:
https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53
https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21 -
Social Media and Personal Branding: Ash Jones
Ash is the Founder of personal branding agency Great Influence, and part of Social Chain’s founding team. The man behind the personal brands of the likes of Steven Bartlett and Julian Hearn, his experience and knowledge of social media as a tool for good is second to none.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The value in personal branding
- The social media shift we’ve seen over the past decade
- The life shift that comes with taking on a leadership role
Ash:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-jones-85363975/
https://greatinfluence.co.uk
Me:
https://instagram.com/katyleeson?utm_medium=copy_link
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-leeson-39931a53
https://twitter.com/katyleeson?s=21