Episode 22: From Startup to Social Impact — Shawn Whitson on Growing ActsSocial and His New Podcast
Release Date: 09/25/2025
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info_outlineRed House Productions | Episode 22: “From Startup to Social Impact — Shawn Whitson on Building ActsSocial and Launching a Purpose-Driven Podcast”
Think you need a perfect plan before you start podcasting? Think again.
In today’s episode, Heidi Kay Begay sits down with Shawn Whitson, founder of ActsSocial—a faith-driven social media platform with a purpose. Shawn shares how a Holy Spirit prompting led him to create ActsSocial, the hurdles his team faced in building a platform from scratch, and why podcasting became an essential extension of his mission.
You’ll hear:
- How Shawn turned a vision into a global platform serving thousands in just months
- The surprising way ActsSocial grew an email list of 130,000 before launch
- Why “starting backwards” with a podcast can actually accelerate growth
- The importance of transparency, storytelling, and faith in building authentic communities
- Practical advice for podcasters struggling with fear, imposter syndrome, or where to begin
This conversation is equal parts entrepreneurial wisdom and spiritual encouragement. Whether you’re a podcaster, business owner, or creative, you’ll walk away with actionable insights and the courage to start—even when you don’t have all the details figured out.
Guest Information:
Shawn Whitson is the founder of ActsSocial, a faith-centered social media platform designed to build positive, uplifting community online. Learn more at ActsSocial.com and connect with him on LinkedIn. Listen to the ActsSocial Podcast - click here!
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