The Social Sunshine Podcast: Social Media & Content Creation

Send us Fan Mail #179: Bryan Martin, the man behind Sea Lion Bryan on social media, is a marine biologist, educator, author and widower. In 2018, he lost his partner, Clayton, to a terminal illness just 10 months after his father passed away. After experiencing such tremendous loss, he could feel the loneliness and depression sinking in. Watching others post about their pandemic grief reminded him...

Send us Fan Mail #178: Have you ever re-shared a piece of content? It’s not exactly the same as re-purposing. Re-sharing means that you share the exact same thing again at a later time. In this episode, Britney shares a quick story about a video that got 2300 views the first time she shared it and 266,000 views the second time. Sometimes timing really is everything. Get Britney’s free guide, How t...

Send us Fan Mail #177: If your Instagram Reels views are low, your posts aren’t reaching many people, and there are crickets in your comments, you might be in an Instagram rut. This has happened to everyone, including host, Britney Crosson. So today Britney is sharing some specific tips on exactly what you can do to help get out of the Instagram rut. Get Britney’s free guide, How to Build a Missio...

Send us Fan Mail #176: Erica Reitman is back on the show to remind you that your brain is still a d*ck and that you CAN be the millionaire CEO version of yourself that you’ve always dreamed of. She’s the owner of The Icon Agency, which combines 1:1 coaching, done-for-you services, mindset work and accountability to help each client create the dreamiest version of their business. She’s the business...

Send us Fan Mail #175: Ready to feel good *and* nerd out on social media?! The TikTok Teacher, Helen Polise, and her awesome social media strategist daughter, Juli Polise, are sharing so much goodness in this episode of The Social Sunshine Podcast. Not only did Juli support Helen during her cancer experience that they shared on social media - definitely go give those videos a watch. But they’re no...

Send us Fan Mail #174: Although going viral and gaining a lot of followers in a short period of time can involve some luck, there are also things you can do to increase the odds of it happening. In this podcast episode, host, Britney Crosson, shares the story of how she recently gained 5,000 Instagram followers in 30 days after having a video go mini-viral. Are you ready to be seen by more social...

Send us Fan Mail #173: Ready to grow your TikTok following? In this podcast episode, host, Britney Crosson, shares exactly what her company, Fun Love Media, has done to help their client gain 1800 TikTok followers in 2 months. And they did it without going viral! This is a simple, yet thorough, approach to gaining momentum on TikTok. Grab a pen and paper and get ready for detailed actionable ideas...

Send us Fan Mail #172: Think you’re bad at selling? You’re not alone. Many people think that. But the cool news is that there’s a way to start the “selling conversation” on social media that’s super simple. In this episode of The Social Sunshine Podcast, guest, Candice D’Angelo, founder of the Selling Lab, tells us exactly how to use polls on social media as lead generation. She even shares what N...

Send us Fan Mail #171: Think you can’t post on four social media platforms in one day? Think again. In this super quick podcast episode host, Britney Crosson, shares exactly how you can take two pieces of content that you’re already sharing and share them on a total of 4 platforms. Get Britney’s free guide, How to Build a Mission-Driven Personal Brand on Social Media here . Follow The Social Sunsh...

Send us Fan Mail #170: Does the algorithm make you feel frustrated sometimes? We get it! Sometimes a great piece of content doesn’t get seen by many people at all due to the nature of the beast. But the good news is that we have a way for you to take back your power and grow your following! Megan Colwell is the Director of Design at Fun Love Media and has years of experience on social media. Her p...

Send us Fan Mail #169: Carley Zuercher is a successful multi-business owner with a wonderfully balanced mindset and approach to business. She understands the need for hard work and effort. But she also doesn’t think that your business should actually feel “hard.” In this episode, learn how to shift your mindset as a business owner so that you can start leaning in to what feels best for you and avo...

Send us Fan Mail #168: You’ll see a positive change in your social media in 2023 if you try out some or all of the things that Britney is predicting to be game changers in the new year.  From TikTok to business brands to Instagram posts and Facebook pages, Britney is giving you an extremely detailed jam-packed podcast episode that’s going to help you dominate on social media in 2023. It’s almost o...

Send us Fan Mail #167: We had a hell of a year at The Social Sunshine Podcast in 2022 and welcomed some amazing social media creators as guests. Together they have more than 2.6 MILLION social media followers! Listen to the best moments from DuraFest 2, episode 123, That Brazilian Couple, episode 126, Cayla Craft, episode 127, Josh Johnson, episode 139, and Lanier Young, episode 145. Which one was...

Send us Fan Mail #166: We’re getting woo up in here, friends! Britney is helping you manifest your dream social media presence with specific tips to help you get your mindset shifted. From helping you deal with doubters and social media trolls to helping you act like the most badass version of yourself, this episode is full of exactly what you need to start the new year! Enrollment is open for Bri...

Send us Fan Mail #165: Sandra Mikulic is a plus size runner that has completed 5 marathons and is on a 4 year 5K a day streak! She’s here to share her self healing story and encourage women that are suffering in the body they’re currently living in to start their healing journey as well. Sandra has also grown her Instagram following to over 40,000 as of the release date of this episode. And there’...

Send us Fan Mail #164: Are you worried that you won’t be considered successful because your social media numbers aren’t huge? Please know that your social media numbers are not a direct representation of your success or income level. Big numbers are fun! Let’s celebrate them! But they don’t define our figurative or literal worth, k? Britney gets passionate in this episode in an effort to encourage...

Send us Fan Mail #163: Somebody call Elle Woods, because we’re getting legal up in here! Guest, Maria Spear Ollis, is your friend with a law degree. And she’s here to make law less scary and help content creators watch for potential legal issues within their content. Also, Britney shares about YouTube’s upcoming ad revenue share program for creators and how you can get in on the money! Subscribe t...

Send us Fan Mail #162: Social Media and Email Marketing are a match made in heaven! In today’s quick solo episode, Britney shares 4 things you can do right now in your social media and email marketing to set yourself up for success in 2023. Even if you’re not a beginner, this episode is packed with important information about laying a solid foundation for your online marketing journey. Listen, tak...

Send us Fan Mail #161: She skyrocketed to over 20,000 Instagram followers this year after consistently showing up for her audience full of fellow backyard gardeners month after month after month. Rosanne Green of Greenish Texas is devoted to her passion of growing her own food, and she now helps thousands of others do the same, thanks to her successful brand on social media. She also juggles a ful...

Send us Fan Mail #160: Things get a bit emotional in this episode as host, Britney Crosson, shares her social media story and how social media has helped her childhood dreams come true. You won’t need a pen and paper. But you might need a tissue or something to cuddle with. Because this episode will hit you in the feels. Listen in as Britney shares how social media can help your childhood dreams c...

Send us Fan Mail #159: Best friends for 44 years, Cheryl Baxter and Beth Bowles, have impressive Hollywood resumes as dancer/actor/singers. And after their 2021 performance at The Grammys they decided to embark on a social media journey as DaBabyBoomers. Get ready to be majorly inspired by these two smart, creative, beautiful women that, with over 350,000 followers, are giving everyone on social m...

Send us Fan Mail #158: Stories sell! Have you ever heard that popular phrase? It's popular because it's true! In this quick episode, Britney shares exactly how storytelling can transform your social media presence. She walks you through the process, step by step, of her own storytelling method for Instagram Reels and TikTok videos.  Grab Britney's latest free guide, How to Build a M...

Send us Fan Mail #157: Before you start or restart your online marketing journey, listen to this episode! Guest, Aubree Malick, helps moms and teachers experience the freedom and joy that comes from designing a freelancing business from home with the skills they already have. In this episode Aubree talks with host, Britney Crosson, in detail about how to set your business goals and then create con...

Send us Fan Mail #156: Expand your reach on LinkedIn by listening to this quick 15-minute episode where Britney shares her LinkedIn Newsletter hack. Learn, step by step, how to transform your regular email newsletter into a LinkedIn Newsletter and take advantage of the great features that LinkedIn has to offer.  LinkedIn is the best social media platform to reach decision makers in businesses, big...

Send us Fan Mail #155: Fun Love Media's Director of Design, Megan Colwell, is back for part 2 of Social Media Marketing for Artists!  Megan is also an incredibly talented wood burning artist that has lived the artist life for years. She knows what it takes to market yourself on social media as an artist. And she knows that marketing doesn't always come naturally to creatives. Megan'...