Hey friends, here’s a quick and easy rundown of what changed in the social world this week. These updates can help you spark more engagement and create smoother content. 🩷Facebook Groups: Nickname Posting Facebook rolled out a new feature that lets you post inside groups using a nickname and a custom avatar. This is a nice chance to encourage more open conversations inside your own group. 🩷Meta’s Edits App: Fresh Creative Tools If you create short videos, this will help you a lot. New upgrades include: Better masking tools for layering clips, Smoother transitions, Automatic volume lowering when someone talks in the video, A new themed font that adds a fun, bold look. These upgrades make it easier to produce clean, eye catching videos straight from your phone. No fancy editing needed. 🩷YouTube Updates: New Improvements YouTube added improvements that help creators connect with viewers more easily and show up better in the feed. This is a good time to: Refresh older videos, Test new formats, Add more personality into your channel. Even small tweaks can help your content stay visible. Small steps, big visibility!

Who’s ready to start the new year feeling organized, confident, and actually excited to show up on social? Because January is stacked with super simple, action-friendly trainings you can binge any time. Here’s what’s coming up: ✨ Jan 5: Use Meta Business Suite to schedule posts ✨ Jan 12: Use Canva to make branded graphics ✨ Jan 19: Make your socials “client-ready” in 10 minutes ✨ Jan 26: Repurpose one piece of content into five types They’ll all be pre-recorded, so you can watch on your own time with zero stress. I am also introducing weekly freebies to help you on your social media and content creation journey! Now, you can get access to all of this for just $10 a month! Insane, I know. So, are you in!?

Okay y’all… I just went down a rabbit hole with this giant social media report and instead of letting your eyes glaze over like mine almost did, I pulled out the good stuff for you. Think of this as the “I read it so you don’t have to” version. If you want the easy, barney-style breakdown, here it is 👇 ✅ AI is becoming a must-use tool: Not to replace your creativity… just to help you work faster and stay consistent. Think scheduling, ideas, planning, editing. ✅ Influencers aren’t going anywhere: People trust real humans more than brands. Even small creators matter. Micro = more connection. ✅ Short-form video is still the #1 content type: Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts… this is where attention lives right now. ✅ UGC (user generated content) is powerful but barely used: Reviews, customer pics, testimonials — businesses say it works, but most don’t post it enough. ✅ Content creators and business owners are burnt out: Streamlined workflows and simple systems matter now more than ever. The big lesson: You don’t need to do everything. You just need a simple plan, a few repeatable systems, and content that feels human. Alright… your turn 👀 Which one of these stood out to you the most?

Quick question... How many of you are actually using Meta Business Suite to manage your Facebook & Instagram content — and know all it can do? Because here’s the thing… a lot of people are sleeping on this free tool! 🧠 What do you know about Meta Business Suite? Have you ever... - Scheduled posts or stories for BOTH platforms in one go? - Used the Content Planner to map out your week/month? - Checked your inbox from FB, IG, AND Messenger in one place? - Dived into your Insights to see what’s actually working? Drop a comment and let me know how familiar you are with it — beginner, intermediate, or pro? 💬 🔑 A Few Power Tips to Make Business Suite Work for You: 1. Use the Planner View Weekly: The calendar layout gives you a bird’s eye view of your content strategy. No more scrambling day-to-day. 2. Set Up Auto-Replies in Inbox: Perfect for after-hours or answering FAQs fast. You can create templates for common questions (think: hours, pricing, etc.) 3. Track Top-Performing Content: Go into Insights > Content to find your posts with the most engagement or reach. Repurpose those winners or build on what’s working! 4. Crosspost Like a Pro: You can toggle on/off where each post goes — so if you want IG-only or FB-only content, you can fine-tune that per post. 5. Invite Followers to Message You: There’s a little CTA feature that can add “Send Message” to your post (great for driving DMs directly from content). 📢 So tell me — How often are you using Business Suite?

When everything goes down at once — ChatGPT, OpenAI, Canva — it’s like the universe sends small business owners a forced “tech timeout.” But honestly? You can still get a ton done without touching a screen. This morning, ChatGPT and all of the apps we use to help run our small businesses were down. I panicked at first, but than I made a list... ✨ What to Do When ALL the Tech Is Down 1. Brain-Dump Content Ideas on Paper Grab a notebook and write down: - FAQs customers always ask - Stories you’ve never shared - Wins, lessons, and mistakes - Hooks and headline ideas 2. Map Out Your Next 30 Days of Content Draw a simple layout: - Week 1: Awareness - Week 2: Value - Week 3: Trust - Week 4: Promotion 3. Plan Your Next Offer Upgrade Ask yourself: - What do customers keep struggling with? - Where do clients get stuck? - What could you simplify, package, or add on? 4. Refresh Your Messaging Write out: - Your brand promise - Your values - The transformation you create - The ONE sentence that explains what you do 5. Batch Shoot Quick Content Clips on Your Phone - B-roll of your workspace - You working - You writing - You packaging - Behind-the-scenes moments If the entire internet is having a meltdown, it’s okay to breathe. You’ve probably been “on” for weeks. A tech outage can double as a reset.