The Social Dialogue

What if your business coaching session came with advice from your grandfather... who passed away years ago? This week on The Social Dialogue Podcast, Shane welcomes Brett Chinn, an executive advisor who works with founders, entrepreneurs, and leaders who’ve hit a certain level of success but feel stuck on the hamster wheel. Brett brings the traditional tools: coaching certifications, years in Fort...

If anyone has ever asked who your target audience is and your answer was “everyone,” this episode is for you. (Spoiler: that’s the wrong answer.) This week on The Social Dialogue Podcast, Shane welcomes Chris Bonbright of Curiosity Consulting, a self-described professional research geek who is “nosy for a living.” After years doing market research for big brands like Ford, Bass Pro, and Brown-Form...

This week on The Social Dialogue Podcast, it's another Great Big Client Conversation. Shane welcomes Jill Consor Beck of Go Long, host of the Going the Distance podcast and writer of The Midlife Edit on Substack. Jill is, hands down, one of the most authentic people Shane has ever worked with. She tells it like it is, F-bombs included. Jill is a native New Yorker (go Yankees, go Giants, go Kn...

This week on The Social Dialogue Podcast, Shane and Jenna welcome Rachel Greenberg, First Lady of Louisville, Kentucky.  Before Rachel joins, Shane comes in with a confession: she got kicked out of an IU parent Facebook group over a water bottle. Then Jenna, now a registered New York City voter, is made to raise her right hand and promise not to hound Rachel about city decisions that may or may no...

This week on Great Big Client Conversations, Shane sits down with Terri Page, COO, co-founder, and co-owner of Medical Transformation Center (MTC) in Louisville, Kentucky, and one of Shane's favorite clients and friends. Terri and her husband, Dr. Carl Page, have built MTC into a cellular medicine practice that meets people wherever they are, whether they're chasing an unresolved diagnos...

This week Shane is joined by Margarita Lyadova, host of the podcast People Jew Wanna Know, for a conversation that is equal parts fun and fascinating. Margarita is a Ukrainian Jewish refugee who spent part of her childhood as an actual child pop star in Ukraine, think Hannah Montana, complete with an album, a tour bus, and voiceover work for major brands. Then, almost overnight, her family immigra...

Carin Parcel traded an 80-hour-a-week career as a Chicago lawyer for a life designing fine jewelry, and this week she joins Shane for another Great Big Client Conversation. Carin is the founder of Carin Susann, a Seattle-based jewelry line built around what she calls "everyday elegance"... pieces special enough for a night out, but classic enough to wear every day. In this episode, Carin...

Shane sits down with Cincinnati-based journalist and brand strategist Alex Frost, founder of Frost Freelance, for a chat about what actually makes a brand's story land. Alex has spent 20+ years writing for outlets like the New York Times, Washington Post, Forbes, and Huffington Post, and now helps C-suite leaders and growing companies turn their expertise into real thought leadership. In this...

This week's Great Big Client Conversation features Suzanne Sitrin, founder of Blue Birch Consulting and a leadership coach for more than 30 years. Suzanne has been a Big Voice Social client for a few years, and this conversation is packed with the same coaching wisdom she gives her own clients. Shane and Suzanne dig into what actually separates good leaders from bad ones: setting clear expect...

Ever feel like your to-do list is setting you up to fail? This week Shane sits down with Ronna Belinky, founder of Workflows by Ronna, to talk overwhelm, productivity, and why the system that works for your best friend might be wrong for you. Ronna built her business on a simple idea: teach the process, let people pick their own tool. She and Shane get into monthly vs. weekly planning, why "m...

Shane and Jenna are back after a summer break, and this time they're not alone. Rachel Applefield — the guest everyone remembers from November — returns to the podcast after spending her entire summer living in Shane's basement between her first and second year of law school. What started as a favor between friends turned into Rachel basically becoming a second daughter, complete with he...

We're kicking off season 2 with social media influencer, Chloe Hechter. Join us as Chloe shares her inspiring journey from theater to becoming a content creator. Discover how she navigated college, embraced her passion for writing and comedy, and tackled the challenges of the influencer world. Chloe emphasizes the importance of authenticity, staying true to one's values, and the power of...

In this episode of The Social Dialogue , we sit down with Elizabeth Weprin, better known as TikTok’s “Boca Mom,” a content creator who has built a loyal following by sharing the real, unfiltered side of motherhood, college life, and everything in between. From camp culture and sorority rush to the chaos of college parent Facebook groups, Elizabeth brings humor, honesty, and a refreshing perspectiv...

Summary In this episode of the Social Dialogue Podcast, hosts Shane and Jenna Shaps welcome marketing expert Lindsay Pinchuk. They discuss the evolution of social media marketing, the importance of building community through in-person connections, and the balance between personal and professional life on social media. Lindsay shares valuable insights on networking and career advice for the next ge...

In this episode of The Social Dialogue Podcast , mother-daughter co-hosts Shane (Gen X) and Jenna (Gen Z) sit down with another dynamic mother-daughter duo: Kate and Lindsey Latts . Kate Latts is the Co-president and third-generation owner of Heaven Hill Brands , the nation’s largest family-owned and operated distilled spirits supplier - and Lindsey is her daughter, currently building her own care...

In this installment of Great Big Client Conversations , Shane sits down with Suzanne Scheer, family law attorney turned long-term care insurance specialist whose passion was forged by her own journey caring for her aging parents while raising a toddler. Suzanne pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked pieces of financial planning for Gen X: long-term care. She explains why Medicare and...

What does it really take to reach the top? According to Pattie Dale Tye, you do not need an Ivy League degree, an MBA, or a perfect pedigree. You need to know your aptitudes and then have the courage to follow them. In this episode, Shane sits down with Pattie Dale Tye, Chief Operating Officer of Stoll Keenan Ogden, Forbes bestselling author, and national speaker with more than three decades of C-...

Welcome to the very first episode of our new series, Great Big Client Conversations , a new series within The Social Dialogue Podcast where Shane sits down with clients of Big Voice Social to talk business, branding, storytelling, and why outsourcing social media can make all the difference. First up is Benji Rosenzweig, creator of Storied — the wildly fascinating live show and recorded podcast un...

Shane and Jenna are joined by social media strategist and L Studio Media founder Lisi Metzger for a conversation that feels like catching up with an old friend… if that friend also happens to be a walking brainstorm machine. From the moment the episode starts, things go off the rails in the best way possible as Shane and Jenna battle over one very important question before Jenna’s move to New York...

Two generations, one conversation… well, almost. This week, it’s just Shane - because Jenna is officially in graduation chaos mode (finals, celebrations, moving to NYC… all of it). But the timing couldn’t be more perfect for this conversation. Shane sits down with recruiter, career coach, and author Nicki Perchik to talk about what’s actually happening in today’s job market - and what Gen Z (and h...

Two generations - one converation, and this one feels full circle. In our very first episode of The Social Dialogue Podcast , we talked about something every college student (and every parent) struggles with… finding your people. Jenna was a freshman, in the thick of it. The uncertainty, the friend groups that didn’t stick, the feeling of being left out, and the question everyone quietly asks them...

Two generations, one conversation—and this one hits at exactly the right time. In this episode of The Social Dialogue Podcast , Shane and Jenna sit down with content strategist and marketer Amy Fair to talk about something that’s very real for both Gen Z and Gen X right now: the job search. Jenna is preparing to graduate college and step into the workforce. Amy is navigating her next opportunity a...

What does it actually take to build real self-confidence in today’s world - especially for teen girls growing up on social media? In this episode of The Social Dialogue , Shane and Jenna sit down with Leslie Randolph, a self-confidence coach for teenage girls, to talk about what confidence really looks like behind the scenes - and why it has nothing to do with perfection. Leslie breaks down how co...

In this episode of The Social Dialogue Podcast , Shane and Jenna sit down with Lauren Popkin Herschthal, third-generation owner and director of Blue Star Camps, to talk about one of the most formative experiences in a young person’s life: sleepaway camp. From building independence to navigating parenting in a hyper-connected world, this conversation explores why stepping away from screens and into...

In this episode of The Social Dialogue Podcast , Shane and Jenna sit down with marketing strategist and founder of Amplified Marketing, Anh Nguyen, for a conversation that blends storytelling, strategy, and purpose in today’s social media landscape. Anh’s journey - from her parents’ beginnings in a Vietnamese refugee camp to building a purpose-driven marketing business - shapes how she helps brand...