Kiara Staley

Dear Social Media

Education EN ↓ 12 episodes

Dear Social Media is a business and educational podcast. The theme is letters by me to social media about the good, the bad, and the ugly since its existence. Discussing nostalgia moments, business 101, and trending topics. Every episode will have tips for creators and entrepreneurs. About me: I am Kiara Staley, a social media (self taught) marketing manager of 9 years. I am transitioning into social media education because I have a lot to teach. I believe in providing free education; gatekeeping is corny to me. May this podcast be entertaining, educational, and a breath of fresh air in contra...

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Kiara Staley

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Dear Social Media: Gary Vee Is Right! 07.07.2026 4:39

Today’s episode is about: Who is Gary Vee? Why is he so impactful yet disliked? What has Gary been right about? Tips for creators and entrepreneurs Substack: https://substack.com/@creatorinsight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staleyinsight/ Contact: staleyinsight@gmail.com

Dear Social Media: Make Social Media Simple Again! 30.06.2026 8:23

Today’s episode is about: How simple social media was back then How social media is more complex now The importance of being simple on social media How to be simple on social media Tips for creators and entrepreneurs Substack: https://substack.com/@creatorinsight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staleyinsight/ Contact: staleyinsight@gmail.com

Dear Social Media: You Are Oversaturated! 23.06.2026 5:28

Today we will discuss: Why is social media viewed as oversaturated? How to thrive in an oversaturated market? Tips to get you started in an oversaturated market Substack: https://substack.com/@creatorinsight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staleyinsight/ Contact: staleyinsight@gmail.com

Dear Social Media: You Made Marketing Become Difficult 16.06.2026 5:03

On today's episode: Why social media has made marketing difficult? 4 ways brand marketing can be simple 3 tips to get you started Share. Follow. Subscribe for weekly episodes! Benjie Bandages: https://www.instagram.com/p/DW41kLcAMel/ Substack: https://substack.com/@creatorinsight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staleyinsight/ Contact: staleyinsight@gmail.com

Dear Social Media: Don't Quit Your 9-5 Until You're Financially Secure 09.06.2026 7:09

Today we will discuss: Let your 9-5 pay for your 5-9 When to turn your side hustle into your main hustle When should you quit your 9-5 Tips to get you started Share. Follow. Subscribe for weekly episodes! Substack: https://substack.com/@creatorinsight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staleyinsight/ Contact: staleyinsight@gmail.com

Dear Social Media: I Wanted a Career Not Trauma 02.06.2026 8:17

Today we will discuss Why social media was forced upon businesses Why social media jobs are undervalued and under appreciated Tips for creators, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants a career in social media Share this episode. Follow/Subscribe for weekly episodes! Substack: https://substack.com/@creatorinsight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staleyinsight/

Dear Social Media: Don't Follow Trends, Be Original 26.05.2026 6:11

Today we will discuss: How chasing trends can create burnout How important it is to be original Tips for creators + entrepreneurs Met Gala: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8pPM4Wr/ Victoria’s Secret: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8pPABmK/ Share this episode. Follow/Subscribe for weekly episodes! Substack: https://substack.com/@creatorinsight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staleyinsight/

Dear Social Media: Which Social Media Platform Is Best For You? 19.05.2026 9:30

Today on Dear Social Media we will discuss: Why brands love using Instagram? The breakdown of all main platforms to get a feel for if you're using the right one Tips for creators and entrepreneurs Share this episode. Follow/Subscribe for weekly episodes! Substack: https://substack.com/@creatorinsight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staleyinsight/

Dear Social Media: Mark Zuckerberg is the Problem 12.05.2026 11:37

Today on Dear Social Media we will discuss: The timeline of the Instagram algorithm 8 tips for creators and entrepreneurs As mentioned here are the links creator Adrian Per: https://www.instagram.com/omgadrian/ startup Benjie Bandages: https://www.instagram.com/p/DW41kLcAMel/ video about learning analytics: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGBRChqxarK/?gsh=a2NhOGVnbXIzZDBw Share this episode. Follow...

Dear Social Media: The Scam Emails Have to Stop!! 06.05.2026 9:53

Today on Dear Social Media we are discussing: How to spot the red flags for scam emails My experience with a influencer scam Tips for creators and entrepreneurs I mention Youtube links to videos I filmed about scam emails which are linked here: https://youtu.be/FRFXyYG3Wm4 https://youtu.be/pDEbFnRdksg Share this episode. Follow/Subscribe for weekly episodes! Substack: https://substack.com/@creator...

Dear Social Media: You Birthed the Internet Trolls 28.04.2026 8:58

This episode is focused on trolling due to how outrageous it can be, but also how important it is for creators and entrepreneurs to navigate through the b.s. On today's episode we will discuss the mean side or the dark side of social media: how social media birthed some really mean people (cancel culture, catfishing, scamming, trolling) 2 recent examples of trolling (Emma grede and Hailey Bieber)...

Dear Social Media: We MISS the Old You 20.04.2026 9:48

First episode of Dear Social Media is in remembrance of how social media use to be. Reflecting back on how MySpace, Vine, and AIM were amazing platforms to the millennials and older. Discussing the fun we had, my thoughts on why Vine no longer exist, and how AIM was the unlimited text messaging before that was really a thing! 3 educational tips to content creators and entrepreneurs on how to use s...