329. Social Media Hot Takes: What Works Now & What’s Overrated with Shannon McKinstrie Part 1

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning

Are you ready for some Social Media Hot Takes? We brought on social media strategist Shannon McKinstrie, and her takes are on fire! And yes, informative, educational, and actionable as well.

Episode Timestamps:

• 00:05:00 – The most overused trend on Instagram (and why you should sometimes use it).
• 00:07:00 – The "random thought reel" idea that always works when you are stuck.
• 00:13:00 – The worst advice you see about growing on Instagram.
• 00:15:00 – When to take down content that tanks (and why).
• 00:18:00 – The key language shift: Moving from "How To" to "How I."

About Shannon McKinstrie:

• Website: https://shannonmckinstrie.com/
• Podcast: Good Content - https://shannonmckinstrie.com/good-content-podcast

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