Content Tea with G | Content Tips and Ideas

Have you stopped posting on social media? Do you feel like you have a blocker, but are not too sure why that is or what to do about it? This episode is for you! You will learn some practical things you can do to help you love your social media again (and no, it doesn't just involve giving it to someone else to do!) If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean the world to me if you could like, rat...

If your social media seems to be growing at a SNAILS pace - well this episode is for you. Learn 3 proven ways to keep that motivation alive and help your socials grow - I know because, I do them too and they work chuffing brilliantly! Enjoyed this podcast episode? It would mean the world to me if you could like, rate or share it on your socials. Come say hey and tell me what you think. Instagram i...

Well hey there 🫶🏻 - if you are new here... well come on in love! Welcome to Content Tea with G - the podcast with me, G from Ray of Social. I started this podcast in January 2024 and my intention for every episode is that you receive a little bit of friendly advice to help you create better content. Think of me as your Canva loving Content Cheerleader, in your pocket whenever you need some fresh...

Predictions for 2025 are coming in thick and fast BUT have we thought about what worked well in 2024? In this episode, I am re-capping and reminiscing on all the GREAT bits of last year and also... what my hot take is on things you should focus on for 2025! If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean the world to me if you could like, rate or share this episode. Come say hey and tell me what you thin...

In today's episode you will find 5 content formats that you *may* have not yet created or even considered for your content creation. My hope is that they inspire you to try some new formats for 2025 and diversify your marketing. Tried any of these already? I would love to know how you got on - feel free to come say hey and let me know too! Want to learn how to batch your content? Click here to get...

Feeling a bit meh, blah or lethargic when it comes to creating content? If so, this episode is for you! Today, we are talking all about quicker and easier ways to create content especially if you are feeling a little uninspired. If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean the world to me if you could like, rate or share this episode. Come say hey and tell me what you think. Instagram is mainly where...

This year (2024) I have been on a mission to focus inwards, stop comparing myself and more than anything - resist from looking at the content of my competitors! Today's episode is an update on how that has been for me and what I have learn't along the way - I urge you to try it, you won't regret it! If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean the world to me if you could like, rate or share this epis...

In today's episode, we are talking about how to organise your Canva, giving yourself a mental de-clutter. I'll be sharing the exact process I follow to make sure my own Canva hub is ready to use every time I open up the app! Found this useful? Please do let me know over on Instagram as I love to hear from listeners! Mentioned in this episode: Canva If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean the worl...

WHAT has love got to do with it? If you loathe your social media rather than love it, well this could be the quick pick me up you need to hear today! We are chatting about how to use social media to help you market your service in a way that feels good for you and how to re-frame things to help you get there. If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean the world to me if you could like, rate or share...

Are you guilty of selling "all of the stuff that is included" when you talk about your service or offer? If so, then this episode is for YOU! Today, we are talking about how real life people describe something they have purchased and how you can adopt the same technique to help you sell better. If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean the world to me if you could like, rate or share this episode....

Do you spend a LOT of time creating "free content" for your business but wonder where it slots in or how it fits with your overall marketing strategy? In todays episode, we are discussing lead magnets, value driven content and how creating accessible content can lead to growing your audience. If you are for OR against free content, leave me a comment and let me know! Mentioned in this episode is m...

Have you ever had the fear of missing out (commonly known as FOMO) - well if you have, today we are chatting about how Netflix used this very clever strategy during their recent release of UK's Love is Blind... and how YOU can use it in your marketing as well! If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean the world to me if you could like, rate or share this episode. Come say hey and tell me what you t...

Are you prepared to do what it takes to get your content and your business to where you want it to be? In today's harsh (but needed) lesson - we discuss why you have more time than you think you do and why you should have a word with yourself so that you can create more time to create better content!! If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean the world to me if you could like, rate or share thi...

Putting personality into your content is HARD - I get it! In this episode, we will go through the exact things I think about when I want to be more personable in my own content and how you can implement them too. Personalities are like art... they are subjective! So remember that just like art... you cannot possibly be for everyone. If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean the world to me if you c...

How easy do you find it to talk about what you love? If you know a lot about the service that you offer (which I hope you do) it can be easy to overload people with information whenever you post on social media. In this episode, I challenge you to take it right back to basics AND we will brainstorm 15 pieces of content together so that you can deliver what you know in bite sized chunks. If you enj...

Every man and his dog seem to be selling something in September each year - so naturally, it feels like we have to create salesy or promotional content. But, what if there was an alternative? In this episode, you'll learn about how to create other forms of content, how they slot in over quarter 4 and suggestions for some topics you can test out too. Remember - every piece of content you post o...

"It's easy for you - you're confident G" I hear this a lot, but it wasn't (and still isn't) always that way. Becoming more confident is a journey and one that is well travelled. However, anybody - absolutely anybody - can tap into this super power. In this episode, I share with you a tried and tested tactic that I use every single time I get stage fright or second guess i...

SO you wanna create content? Great! Here are three important things you need to be thinking about before you go any further. You don't have to get these nailed on, but it will help you and save you a load of time if you brainstorm some ideas around these three things before you get going. In this episode, we discuss the basics, the foundations, the things that you should have some knowledge on...

Do you find it hard staying on track whenever you head on into Canva? ME TOO! But it doesn't have to be that way, I promise. In this episode, I am giving you my top three tips that I use to help you stay productive and focussed whenever you open up Canva. You can listen on the go or whenever you have the Canva app open too. Faffing in Canva is cool... but focussing in Canva is better! If you e...

Ah TikTok, the yapping dog of social media. If you find the constant noise of social media irritating, this episode is for you. In the spirit of testing out a new strategy (love that for me) - I decided to download the TikTok app for my business and trial regular posting with a loose strategy behind it for the next 7 months. I'll also talk about my love (and hate) for the app and how you can u...

If you are a fan of reels or tiktoks or just video in general on social media, you may have noticed that some people just know how to create really great videos! Even though it may not be obvious to you, most of these creators follow a steady and simple strategy when they create content. In this episode, I will be sharing the three things I make sure I include whenever I create video content. So g...

Over the last 2 years, I have created over 8 thousand graphics in Canva - it's safe to say that I have worked with a lot of different businesses and learnt even more along the way. In this episode, I talk about some key things I have noticed and learnt from creating content for strangers on the internet. Have you done any of these too? If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean the world to me i...

If you are a small business owner looking to try switch your socials off for the summer - this episode is for you. There are no sexy hacks here, just a really good plan. You'll hear about how I navigate each summer in my own business as well as how you can switch your content to match. Over the last four years, I have worked throughout a summer, taken the entire summer off work and shut my bus...

Ray of Social, my business is FOUR! In this rare, personal (and vulnerable) episode, I give you the low down on my story from employed social media manager to freelancer business owner. A HUGE thank you to all of my clients, past present and those of you yet to come because I really do appreciate you! If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean the world to me if you could like, rate or share this ep...

Grab a pen and paper or open up the notes in your phone because in this episode, I am walking you through step by step an easy way to create 48 content ideas in less than 15 minutes (ish!) It's a simple, easy to follow formula that I rinse and repeat in my own business - try it and see if it works for you too. Wanna learn how to batch your content without the overwhelm? Get your free guide her...