Shift Happens with Litty Samuel

You've been laid off. Now what?

Getting laid off can knock the wind out of you. I’m joined by Melanie Ehrenkranz, the creator of Laid Off, to share real advice from hundreds of people navigating job loss and figuring out what’s next.

Did social media become the new third space?

Somewhere along the way, the internet became the closest thing many of us have to a community. I talked with Hanna Horvath, financial planner who studies how people behave about why third spaces disappeared, how that changed our behavior, and what it means for the future of media and connection. It’s a conversation that made me rethink how we show up for audiences.

Is Gen-Z leading a digital reset?

In this episode of Shift Happens, we dive into the world of social media burnout, the rise of Gen Z’s digital detox, and how the game is changing. I sit down with Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis, to talk about the addictive power of algorithms, why we can’t seem to stop scrolling, and how the future of digital consumption is shifting right under our noses. From slot machines to social media, we explore how tech companies are shaping our habits and why real, authentic experiences are becoming more valuable than ever.

How THIS podcast Hit 250K downloads in 7 Episodes!

Tim Fullerton is the co-creator and host of Find Out, a new podcast that pulled in over 250,000 downloads in just seven episodes — without celebrity guests or media backing. In this episode, we dig into how he did it, what makes Find Out different from traditional media, and why he believes this show can evolve into a full-fledged media company. Can they do it?

So We’re Back on YouTube Again. What’s Next?

Ryan Hashemi helped build Jubilee into a YouTube powerhouse. Now, he’s helping brands do the same at Snowball — and what he has to say about platform whiplash, short-form myths, and long-term content strategy is something most execs aren’t ready to hear. We talk about why TikTok fame doesn’t translate to business, why your thumbnails are killing your content, and why dipping into YouTube never works. If you're ready to commit, everything you need to know is in here.