Hey Weirdos! Welcome to Episode 9 where I interview the incredible Chantelle - Owner of Chantie Media, co-founder of Izanti Studios and co-host of The Business Brunch, as well as being mum to FOUR children. This woman is an insane inspiration.

A self-labelled anxiety wreck turned multiple business owner chasing her dreams with the catch that is HAS to work around her family, Chantelle turned her passion for simplistic dreamy marketing and captivating socials to a match made in heaven by helping business owners elevate their brand. Determined to create the dream life she never thought possible, she's now living and breathing it by absolutely smashing her trio of business ventures in the Chantie empire.

In this episode we take a real, raw and honest look at social media, focusing on Instagram - busting myths, uncovering hacks and giving you the answers you need after scrolling through SO much conflicting advice in the online space. Chantelle is here to set things straight, and it is SUCH an informative conversation you don't want to miss.

Join us as we chat about:

• Follows v Unfollows – what is normal?
• Automated and Organic content
• Reels v posts
• Obsessing over numbers
• Lack mindset in social media
• Focusing on the impact you are making IRL
• Optimising your bio
• Outsourcing as a Solopreneur
• Reach, impressions, stats + analytics
• Engagement + story tips
• Supplementing your online persona with networking
• Repurposing content
• Using software and apps
• Finding your unique engagement benchmark

And if that wasn't enough, I also share my own stories of my wins and fails in my attempts to go viral as a passionate business owner. I am literally opening the hood of the car, sharing the engine of how my brain and business works! So please enjoy my fails + wins, and listen to find out how I mentioned King Charles and a Merkin in the same sentence!

CHANTIE'S LINKS:

Website: https://www.chantiemedia.com

Chantie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantiemedia/

Izanti Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izantistudios/

The Business Brunch: https://www.laurabellmentor.com/event-details/the-business-brunch-2-1

The Business Brunch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessbrunchsw/

Gemma Heard - https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmaheard/

Laura Bell - https://www.instagram.com/laurakathrynbell/

Isabella Banks - https://www.instagram.com/isabella_banks_photography/

CASSIE'S REELS

The King Reel success - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr4UJpOorUx/

The King Reel 'failure' - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrtuMlcpbLf/

If you've enjoyed this episode, please rate, review or share to your socials. Don't forget to tag @workitweirdo and give us a follow on Instagram.

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Let's get weird!

Cassie

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Hey Weirdos! I’m braving it this week by putting out my first solo topic episode where I discuss a juicy topic with tips + advice. Something I’d planned to do more of from Autumn, integrating around interview episodes, but that I was compelled to spontaneously record after a recent experience with internet trolling!

Join me as I share my first experiences of negative comments online as a Millennial teenager, as we navigated the internet as Digital Natives, graduating the experience by discussing dealing with your first troll in your business.

To some, getting your first troll can be a good thing (“Look Mom, I made it!”), but the reality for many is that it can also be a negative or stressful experience - especially for Neurodiverse or emotionally sensitive business owners.

I’ll share my experience of what happened to me last week when I unwittingly outed myself as a blonde, middle aged jilted ex-wife to over a million people (note: I’m a happily married brunette 30 something), when I was simply trying to show appreciation to a fellow industry supplier. How did I put my foot in it so badly, what did the trolls say, and what did I do to fix it? Tune in to find out.

Whether you’re dealing with a troll at present, you’ve had your share in the past, or it’s something you’ve yet to experience, I hope my episode helps you to feel like you’re not on your own and gives you the invisible weaponry to tackle those keyboard warriors head on! It may not be the answer you think!

In true ADHD style I also enjoy a side topic discussing goal setting and accountability and how the internet can be a great place for a community of likeminded folk who will have your back. Just make sure you’re prepared if a troll slips in the back door!

Here’s that Red Cross Twitter faux pas article if you were interested too: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/red-cross-rogue-tweet_n_824114

Keep being your amazing weirdo self, and don’t let those trolls get you down!

As always, if you've enjoyed this episode, please rate, review or share to your socials. Don't forget to tag @workitweirdo and give us a follow on Instagram.

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Let's get weird!

Cassie

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Hey Weirdos! In Episode 8 of Work it Weirdo the Podcast, I'm thrilled to be joined by CBBC Animator, Content Creator, Lord of the puns and self proclaimed Man Child, Adam Flanagan, aka Flanamation.

Adam and I connected over an online drawing challenge (obvs) and he's been an absolute joy to follow - a true Poster boy for being your authentic, weird self online, embracing your passions, sharing your joy and acing Personal Branding. As soon as I launched the podcast, I knew he would make the perfect guest and he will hopefully encourage you to be bold and be YOU.

Join 2 passionate Neurodiverse creatives as we chat about Adam's journey from a Toy Story and animation loving kid to a Professional kids' animator, as well as a range of fun topics such as:

• Escaping the 'shirt + tie lifestyle'
• Turning doodles to Dolla!
• Content Creation
• Passion projects
• Shooting your shot with your idols
• Personal Branding on Instagram
• Embracing Neurodiversity
• Special interests + hyperfixations
• The importance of a supportive online community
• Truly being your weird and wonderful self
• Being at one with the cringe
• Feeling shame for how you approach tasks as a Neurodiverse person (+ positive encouragement)
• Plus lots of Disney and Pixar tangents!

For the Millennial Emo Prince with a wardrobe of pure black, Flanamation is such a colourful guy both online and in interview. His passion and joy for what he does are contagious and I hope this episode resonates with Creatives, Neurodiverse superstars, people looking to leave their 9-5, and anyone who wants to show up more online and be their bad self!

It's a super long episode, but that's what happens in the melting pot of 2 Neurodiverse brains discussing their fave things. Please do check my Instagram @workitweirdo for a range of fun Reels including Adam's pun count, a bloopers reel, and the best bits. You must check it out if only to see his impressive Toy Story backdrop!

As always, If you've enjoyed this episode, please rate, review or share to your socials. Don't forget to tag @workitweirdo and give us a follow on Instagram.

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Let's get weird!

Cassie

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FLAMAMATION’S LINKS:

Follow Adam on Instagram - www.instagram.com/flanamation

That cinematic Lightyear Reel - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgyoPdcqmIz/?igsh=eHM2M2xjbjdybm9n

That Steve Backshall Pun - https://www.instagram.com/p/C340pLVsp46/?igsh=Y2NxNWdrZ2NqbWl3

That Hey Arnold Birthday post -

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3U4XPrK56R/?igsh=MW5hMnlvNzdtYXdsdQ==

Bash Street Theatre - https://bashstreet.co.uk/

Sarah Bailey - www.instagram.com/sarahbaileycartoons

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