The Social Sunshine Podcast: Social Media & Content Creation

Send us Fan Mail  #204: With over 150,000 social media followers, Shannon McKinstrie is a social media strategist, the founder of Social Boutique, and the co-founder of The Social Squad Society. Listen to this episode to gain a fresh and positive perspective on social media for business owners. And learn how to build and grow a solid community on Instagram.     Follow Shannon McKinstrie on Instagr...

Send us Fan Mail #203: Happy 43rd Birthday to our host, Britney Crosson! Not only are there special appearances by Britney’s kids in this episode, but she also shares four important lessons she’s learned since she posted her very first Peloton bike dancing video back in November 2019. If you want to play the long game on social media so that your brand grows over time, this episode is perfect for...

Send us Fan Mail #202: Your business can (and should) be on multiple social media platforms. Just because you don’t have an entire online marketing department like huge brands do, doesn’t mean you can’t accomplish this. Host, Britney Crosson, shares exactly how you can get your business active on 4 social media platforms without having to do tons of extra work.     Follow The Social Sunshine Podca...

Send us Fan Mail #201: Social Media, cruise buffets, drinking, oh my! We’re sharing Britney’s guest appearance on the Adultish Whines podcast in this episode! This conversation between Britney and Adultish Whines host, Paige Crutcher, was too fun not to share. It’s not our typical kind of episode here at Social Sunshine, which is what makes it extra exciting!     Listen to Adultish Whines on iTune...

Send us Fan Mail #200: In two hundred episodes we have never missed a Monday! We’re celebrating the big 2-0-0 by sharing our behind the scenes podcasting secrets with you. You’ll also hear from some friends of the show that stop by to say Happy 200th!     Follow The Social Sunshine Podcast on Instagram here , Facebook here , TikTok here and LinkedIn here .     Follow Britney on Instagram here , Fa...

Send us Fan Mail #199: I f you’re a pop culture lover, this episode is for you. What do you get when you combine an Emmy Award Winning Actress, a recovering radio DJ music aficionado, and an adorable and talented kiddo? The Brooker Family Popcast!   Heather, Chris and Channing Brooker are on The Social Sunshine Podcast to share with us about their new show. We’re talking movies, television, music...

Send us Fan Mail #198: Everyone wants to know how to grow on social media. If you want to  increase numbers when it comes to views and followers, this episode is for you. But there’s no magical hack. It’s going to take some effort and some patience. Host, Britney Crosson, shares 5 things that your social media content needs to have in order to GROW. Britney also talks about the newest social media...

Send us Fan Mail #197: Civil conversations for real people. That’s what Post. News is all about. Founder of both Waze and Post, Noam Bardin, shares about this exciting new platform that brings together news and social media.  Like many others, he was sick of the toxicity that pops up on social media, particularly related to news and important issues. Post not only encourages a toxic-free environme...

Send us Fan Mail #196: With over 170,000 social media followers, Kyla Jannell is bringing together throwback hip hop and rap music lovers all across the globe on TikTok and Instagram.  She’s a mom of four in Chicago and said that her family and friends always told her she should be on the TV show, Lip Sync Battle. But she never guessed all those years ago that she’d end up with so many people watc...

Send us Fan Mail #195: While reflecting on the loss of her mother-in-law, Britney is sharing the deeper meaning behind her fun phrase, “Post the F-ing Video.”  If you’ve been hesitant to do what you desire due to a fear of judgment or fear of failure, this is the conversation you need right now. lib It’s time to live in your purpose and make the positive impact on the world that you’re meant to. F...

Send us Fan Mail #194: There are 7 values of social media that host, Britney Crosson, is sharing to help her fellow social media managers in this episode. One of the challenges of being a social media manager is helping your clients understand the true value of social media. It’s not all about viral videos and sales transactions. As the owner of Fun Love Media, Britney has years of experience comm...

Send us Fan Mail #193: Is social media f*cking with your mind? If fear of judgment and self doubt are holding you back from posting on social media, this is the episode for you. LauraAura is an Alignment Coach for female entrepreneurs, guiding them to learn how to honor their energy and truly listen to what they want instead of what they’ve been taught they should. Host, Britney Crosson dives into...

Send us Fan Mail #192: Should you be posting every single day? Britney’s answer might pleasantly surprise you. In this episode, host and owner of Fun Love Media, Britney Crosson shares a detailed explanation of how to decide how often you should be posting on social media. Not everyone needs to post the same amount of times every week. By the end of this episode you’ll know how often you should be...

Send us Fan Mail #191: It seems like everyone wants to know how to make fast money from posting on social media. But it’s the brands that play the long game and commit to showing up consistently that win in the end. In this episode, host Britney Crosson answers the question, Will social media really bring you new customers? But most importantly, she tells you all of the other incredibly important...

Send us Fan Mail #190: It’s not too late to get on video! Video has been dominating social media for several years now. And it’s definitely here to stay. Britney welcomes Deven Gillen of Storyy in this episode to dive into a conversation about all things video. They share what apps they’re loving, what’s working well, and what’s not. If you want to nerd out on video talk or get some encouragement...

Send us Fan Mail #189: Why is it ideal for you to shoot the content for your social media client instead of them shooting it and sending it to you? Britney answers that question and dives into the process of shooting and creating content as a social media manager. She talks about the importance of being ultra familiar with your client’s brand and how that will have a positive impact on the content...

Send us Fan Mail #188: Are you ready for a crash course in branding? In this episode, host Britney Crosson welcomes branding expert, Megan Gersch to help you build a brand that represents you authentically. Learn why your branding goes way beyond your logo, fonts and colors. Also discover the most common mistakes Megan sees in branding and how to fix them. Follow Megan on Instagram right here. Lea...

Send us Fan Mail #187: FINALLY an episode for social media managers! The first of this multi-part series is all about mindset. And before you roll your eyes and choose to pass this episode up, give it a shot. According to host Britney Crosson, a social media manager of more than a decade, if you have these two things in your mindset, you’ll be an excellent social media manager. Give yourself 19 mi...

Send us Fan Mail #186: Who doesn’t want a fulfilling business? Nobody! But, the ironic thing is that many people don’t feel fulfilled in their businesses. Artist and decade-long business owner, Emily Kurth, owner of Coco and June, shares her specific formula for a fulfilling business.  With these 3 simple steps you can create a business that feels good to you and to your customers. Emily also shar...

Send us Fan Mail #185: Have you been posting on social media for months, or even years, without seeing success? You’re not alone. A lot of people have this issue. And that’s exactly why Britney is addressing it in today’s show. Social Sunshine Podcast host, Britney Crosson, gives you 5 important questions you need to ask yourself if you’re feeling discouraged on your social media journey. And if y...

Send us Fan Mail #184: Want more Instagram Reels views, but feel like you practically have to sell your soul to get the viewers’ attention? Co-Founder of Social Boom, Travis Brown, is sharing his proven 3 step method to more Instagram Reels views. He gets specific with the exact details that you need to go out and take action right away. Plus, Travis and Britney talk about how to grab the viewer’s...

Send us Fan Mail #183: Turn one podcast episode into 10+ pieces of social media content! Host and owner of Fun Love Media, Britney Crosson, shares exactly what her team does for their podcast clients so that every single episode is promoted thoroughly on social media. Your podcast episodes absolutely need to be shared on social media. Not only will this help bring in new listeners. But it is also...

Send us Fan Mail #182: When you stop fearing the judgment from others you’re going to feel so free! In this quick solo episode, host Britney Crosson reminds you that you do deserve to be seen and heard. And you are not selfish for posting photos and videos of yourself on social media. She also has some specific words of wisdom on how to stop letting your friends and family’s opinion of your conten...

Send us Fan Mail #181: Does social media feel hard for you? That’s understandable. Most people aren’t naturally gifted social media marketers. Yet social media is something that’s so crucial to build brands and businesses in 2023. That’s why we’re excited to bring you this episode with host, Britney Crosson, and show producer, Megan Colwell.  Britney and Megan are sharing their top tips with you o...

Send us Fan Mail #180: Is TikTok going away? Host, Britney Crosson, kicks off this episode with a chat about this trending and controversial topic. She’s giving her two cents on it and offering up some detailed tips on how you can prepare, just in case. Also, go inside the life of owning a social media agency with guest Dan Peterson, owner of Flip Switch Media in Chicago. This is Dan’s third time...