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Breaking Free: My Social Media Disillusionment

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The seductive promise of social media—build your brand, expand your reach, connect with an international audience—often masks a more complicated reality. After years of dedicated platform engagement, I've come to understand the profound disconnect between social media's marketed potential and its actual impact on genuine business growth.
When I first joined TikTok, I envisioned it as a gateway to new audiences for my coaching practice and product offerings. Instead, I discovered my content consistently funneled to viewers in countries where my UK-specific services weren't relevant. Despite investing countless hours in livestreams, content creation, and community engagement, the algorithmic segregation of users into demographic "hubs" prevented the very connections I sought to establish.
Most striking was my realization upon leaving the platform: of the thousand followers I'd accumulated, there wasn't a single one I genuinely missed. Those who became true friends had already exchanged contact details outside the app, highlighting the profound difference between platform metrics and authentic relationships. This explains why micro-influencers often generate more meaningful

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Chapters

1. Welcome and Social Media Journey (00:00:00)

2. Challenges with Platform Algorithms (00:09:05)

3. Reality vs Expectations (00:17:49)

4. False Promises of Monetization (00:18:03)

5. Moving Forward Beyond Social Media (00:21:51)

6. Future Plans and Community Building (00:24:34)

34 episodes

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The seductive promise of social media—build your brand, expand your reach, connect with an international audience—often masks a more complicated reality. After years of dedicated platform engagement, I've come to understand the profound disconnect between social media's marketed potential and its actual impact on genuine business growth.
When I first joined TikTok, I envisioned it as a gateway to new audiences for my coaching practice and product offerings. Instead, I discovered my content consistently funneled to viewers in countries where my UK-specific services weren't relevant. Despite investing countless hours in livestreams, content creation, and community engagement, the algorithmic segregation of users into demographic "hubs" prevented the very connections I sought to establish.
Most striking was my realization upon leaving the platform: of the thousand followers I'd accumulated, there wasn't a single one I genuinely missed. Those who became true friends had already exchanged contact details outside the app, highlighting the profound difference between platform metrics and authentic relationships. This explains why micro-influencers often generate more meaningful

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Launch your podcast with Buzzsprout! Easy tools, reliable hosting, and growth tips. Start today! 🎙️
£17 Bundle for £6 Eco-Friendly
Try smol’s eco-friendly cleaning! Effective, sustainable, and delivered to your door. Try today 🌱
£100 for you and a friend Sky
Join and benefit from the refer a friend to Sky bonus voucher of £100.
20-30% off Tymo & Seasonal Offers
Enter the URL below for your discount ranging from 20% upwards
£5 off First Purchase Adaptogenic Coffee
London Nootropics great tasting Adaptogenic Coffee and a purchase means joining a warm community.
Estee Lauder 20% off your first purchase
You are going to love one of my favourite brands, Estée Lauder 20% off your first £50 online order.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show

Thank you for listening to and supporting Empowerment Diaries! Your subscriptions help me maintain a consistent presence and continue creating meaningful content. As a token of gratitude, exclusive discounts are available to friends and supporters—be sure to check out the links in the show notes. Together, we can keep the conversation going and empower lives through every episode. Stay inspired, and thank you for being part of this journey!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome and Social Media Journey (00:00:00)

2. Challenges with Platform Algorithms (00:09:05)

3. Reality vs Expectations (00:17:49)

4. False Promises of Monetization (00:18:03)

5. Moving Forward Beyond Social Media (00:21:51)

6. Future Plans and Community Building (00:24:34)

34 episodes

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