Podcast Episodes

One DM Could Shut Down Your Brand: The Legal Mistakes Creators Don’t See Coming with Kailey Jacomet

What if one DM… one cease-and-desist… or one copyright flag could shut down everything you’ve built online?

In this episode of Social Media Decoded, …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Let’s Talk Ragebait: Is It Smart Marketing or Lazy Content?

In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames breaks down the rise of ragebait content and asks the real question most marketers avoid: do…

4 weeks ago

Social Media Manager vs Strategist: Which One Do You Actually Need?

In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames breaks down the real difference between a social media manager and a social media strategist…

4 weeks, 1 day ago

The Top Marketing Trends That Will Matter in 2026 (And What I’m Ignoring)

In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames breaks down the marketing trends that will actually matter in 2026 and the ones she’s intent…

4 weeks, 2 days ago

When You’re Forced to Slow Down, Pay Attention

What if slowing down isn’t a setback — but a signal?

In this episode of Social Media Decoded, marketing strategist and community builder Michelle Tha…

1 month ago

The Instagram Algorithm Isn’t Broken — Your Strategy Is

If you feel like Instagram isn’t working anymore, this episode will change how you think about visibility.

In this episode of Social Media Decoded, M…

1 month ago

Building Community at Scale: Live with Eventbrite CEO Julia Hartz

In this special LIVE edition of Social Media Decoded, host Michelle Thames sits down with Julia Hartz, CEO and co-founder of Eventbrite, for a powerf…

1 month, 1 week ago

Webinars and Live Events Are NOT Dead — You’re Just Doing Them Wrong

In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames explains why webinars and live events still convert in today’s marketing landscape and why m…

1 month, 1 week ago

Grief, Social Media & Visibility: Why You’re Allowed to Pause Without Falling Behind

It’s been a heavy start to 2026. In this real, raw episode, Michelle Thames opens up about navigating deep personal loss while running a business and…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Your Lead Magnet Isn’t Working (and the Relationship Strategy That Converts) with Lauren Najar

If you’ve been posting consistently but still wondering “Why aren’t my lead magnets converting?” or “Where are my aligned clients?” — this episode is…

1 month, 2 weeks ago