Podcast Episodes

From Chaos to Clarity: How Eternity Sledge Built a Purpose-Driven Brand That Heals and Empowers

In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames sits down with Eternity Sledge — multi-passionate entrepreneur, community leader, and founder of the Multifaceted Collective — to talk about h…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

How to Turn 15 Minutes of Content into 15 Daily Leads (Multi-platform)

Michelle Thames teaches a simple 3-step lead engine that turns short daily content into 15 qualified leads per day using a DM keyword, a saved replies stack, and a clear offer line you can write in t…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Ditch the 9–5, Keep the Money: How Lindsey Wagnon Scaled Her Marketing Without Burning Out

In this Social Media Decoded episode, marketing strategist Lindsey Wagnon breaks down how women founders can ditch hustle culture, simplify their marketing, and scale sustainably—especially in the fi…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Your Social Media Content is Flopping (And How to Fix It!) with Kaelyn Urena

In this fun and insightful episode of Social Media Decoded, host Michelle Thames chats with Kaelyn Urena, Founder & CEO of Socially Smooth, to uncover why so many entrepreneurs and brands are struggl…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

PR Like a Pro: How to Make Yourself Famous (Even Without a Huge Following) with Katrina Owens

Think PR is only for big brands with big budgets? Think again. In this episode of Social Media Decoded, host Michelle Thames sits down with Katrina Owens, founder of Knockout Directive and a top bran…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Stop Linking Out: The DM Automation Fix That Boosts Instagram Sales Fast

If you’re still telling people to “click the link in bio,” you might be losing sales. In this powerful Fast-Fix Friday episode, host Michelle Thames breaks down why DM automation is outperforming tra…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

From Classroom to CEO: How Educators Can Build a Profitable Personal Brand with Deidra Fogarty

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In this inspiring episode of Social Media Decoded, host Michelle Thames sits down with Deidra Fogarty, business coach, marketing strategist, and founder of Black Girls Teach. Deidra shares how educat…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why I’m Pivoting My Business in Real Time (And What I’m Building Now)

In this real and raw episode, Michelle Thames shares her behind-the-scenes journey of pivoting her marketing agency while actively building a personal brand media company in real time.

She dives into …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

How to Pack Out Your Next Event: Real Strategies, Speaker Secrets & My No-Fluff Playbook for 2025

Ever wondered what it really takes to sell out a women’s business event? In this no-fluff episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames takes you behind the curtain of Elevate & Empower LIVE 2025—…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

From Expo Stage to Instagram: How I Landed & Leveraged An Expo Talk

Michelle Thames breaks down the exact email pitch and follow-up cadence that secured her speaking slot at the Black Women’s Expo—and then hands you her “Stage-to-Story” workflow for turning one talk …

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago