How to influence for good (without being performative)

How to Protect Your Peace Online (ft. Sydney Duarte)

This week Meredith & Elena sit down with International Muralist, Immersive Installation Artist, TEDx Speaker, Adventure Retreat Leader, Nature Advocate and all-around incredible human, Sydney Duarte to talk about shining your inner light and protecting your peace in a world that never stops scrolling. We get into Sydney’s creative projects across Charlotte — from the TAOH Outdoor Gallery and Luminous Lane to the Global Piece for Peace Movement — plus ways to get involved, build community, and create with intention. We also talk about the messy side of social media: staying informed without spiraling, using social to spread your message without letting it consume you, and how to protect your peace when the chaos inevitably shows up online. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the internet, struggled to keep creating when the World feels heavy, or needed a reminder that your voice matters — this episode is for you ✨ Follow us & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! @socialseenpod [https://www.instagram.com/socialseenpod/]@merenator [https://www.instagram.com/merenator/]@queencityyy.e [https://www.instagram.com/queencityyy.e/]@traveling_gypsy [https://www.instagram.com/traveling_gypsy/] ---- Additional resources: * Piece for Peace Movement -  [https://lnkd.in/eqbHjW5g]www.instagram.com/p/DV8W38oDj_J/?igsh=ZnZsOXlobnFqaXRp [https://www.instagram.com/p/DV8W38oDj_J/?igsh=ZnZsOXlobnFqaXRp] * Luminous Lane -  [https://lnkd.in/ejAdRdqq]www.thetravelinggypsy.org/luminouslane [https://www.thetravelinggypsy.org/luminouslane] * TAOH outdoor Gallery - www.taohoutdoorgallery.com/our-team [https://www.taohoutdoorgallery.com/our-team] * Benki Piyãko - Yorenka Tasorentsi - www.yorenkatasorentsi.org [http://www.yorenkatasorentsi.org/] * Free Mindfulness Toolkit -  [https://lnkd.in/eXAzq4Qe]www.thetravelinggypsy.org/mindfulness [https://www.thetravelinggypsy.org/mindfulness] * Trees Charlotte - www.treescharlotte.org [http://www.treescharlotte.org/] * Serenity Garden -  [https://lnkd.in/ewgmQhNi]www.charlotteserenitygarden.com/ [https://www.charlotteserenitygarden.com/] * McGill Rose Garden -  [https://lnkd.in/eyftp-Ec]https://mcgillrosegardenevents.com/ [https://mcgillrosegardenevents.com/] * TEDx Talk - (video recap will be available online in late May) -  [https://lnkd.in/eDH8GQMf]www.tedxsugarcreekwomen.com/ [https://www.tedxsugarcreekwomen.com/]

Should you separate your personal and professional brand? (ft. Ohavia Phillips-Reed)

Should you separate your personal and professional brand? This week, hosts Meredith Dean and Elena Kacan are joined by one of their besties, Ohavia Phillips-Reed — emcee, author, and Hornets host — to talk about building a personal and professional identity in a very public world. From married life to growing her career in Charlotte, Ohavia shares how she posts in real time, keeps it authentic, and why there isn’t much separation between her personal and professional brand. If you’ve ever questioned how much to share, how to stay real online, or how to show up consistently without overthinking it — this one’s for you. Plus: we wrap with a rapid-fire round you won’t want to miss. -- SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes on culture, community, creators, and the social world shaping our lives. Follow us on social: @socialseenpod @ohaviaphillipsreed @merenator @queencityyy.e

Being invisible is not an option (ft. Shannon Evans)

In this episode, hosts Elena Kacan and Meredith Dean sit down with Shannon Evans — a powerhouse builder, creator, and educator transforming women’s lives and the spaces they live in. From starring in HGTV show's like Renovation Resort, Honest Renovations, and Rock the Block to hosting Ryobi Tools USA’s Tools 101, Shannon shares what it’s really like creating content in your 40s, showcasing your expertise, and turning what you know into real opportunities. We talk about: * How to show up online without chasing likes or trends * Why social media often feels like a highlight reel — and why authenticity attracts the right people * Social as your digital business card and the new résumé * How being yourself builds trust, credibility, and long-term momentum If you’re ready to use social media with more intention and let your experience speak for itself this episode is for you.

How to influence for good (without being performative)

Influence isn’t about being perfect — it’s about showing up with intention. This week, we’re digging into how creators and community leaders are using social media as a lifeline in Charlotte during a moment of real fear and urgency. We share what we’ve seen on the ground, how fast information moves online, and why progress is better than perfection when your community needs you. Featuring a spotlight interview with Charlotte Star Room, we explore the role of visual storytelling, creator culture, and what it really means to influence with impact.✨ SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes on culture, community, creators, and the social world shaping our lives.