Maggie Nichols: From Athlete A to NCAA Gymnastics Champion
Release Date: 07/16/2024
From Social Skeptic to Executive Influencer with Mark Peters
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Many leaders wonder if a social media presence is worth the effort, but Mark Peters believes it's one of today's most powerful leadership tools. As CEO of Butterball Farms, founder of The SOURCE and author of The Retention Trap, Mark has embraced social media to build trust, share meaningful insights and elevate others. In this episode of Flip Your Script, he shares his journey from a social media skeptic to executive influencer and explains why showing up online is no longer optional for today's executives.
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Bring the Joy on Social Media with Jessica Janzen
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When her infant son Lewiston was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Jessica Janzen turned to social media to share updates and let others know how they could support her family. After his passing, it became a space to process grief, find hope and connect with others navigating life's hardest moments. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Jessica shares how using social media with intention can foster healing, build authentic community and inspire others through the power of our stories.
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The Veg King: Big Veg, Bigger Life Lessons with Gerald Stratford
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Gerald Stratford never expected a photo of his giant vegetables to change his life. Known today as the Veg King, he built a global following by sharing his passion for gardening and spreading positivity. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Gerald shares how gardening helped him through cancer and the pandemic, why authenticity matters and the simple mindset that guides his life: keep your glass half full, say yes and "try hard with a smile on your face."
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Meet Me in the Media Center: Turning a Library Into a Platform with Jen Miller
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Most people don't think "school librarian" and "social media influencer" belong in the same sentence, but Jen Miller is changing that. As the creator of Meet Me In The Media Center, Jen has built a positive online community that has garnered millions of views while advocating for libraries and supporting global book donation efforts. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Jen shares her journey to viral success, the power of taking chances and how she balances life as an educator and content creator.
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Wonderful Life with Bedford: Finding Connection Through Social Media with Jesse & Hollie Erickson
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Jesse and Hollie Erickson are the parents behind the viral Instagram and TikTok account Wonderful Life with Bedford. After their son Bedford was diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome (SJS), they turned to social media searching for connection, support and other families who understood their journey. In this episode of Flip Your Script, they share how their platform became a source of healing, inspired millions through Bedford’s joy and resilience and helped launch an inclusive playground project.
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From Teacher to Creator: Building a Digital Legacy with Matt Eicheldinger
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Matt Eicheldinger is a middle school teacher turned bestselling author and viral creator. He built his platform by sharing classroom stories and middle school humor. During the pandemic, he began posting on TikTok and everything changed. A viral video in a flooded parking lot brought millions of views and expanded his reach far beyond the classroom. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Matt shares why he chooses authenticity over trends and how he thinks about his digital legacy in everything he posts online.
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The @simonsits Story: Impacting Millions with Isabel Klee
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Isabel Klee started using social media to share her journey fostering rescue dogs and daily life with her dog, Simon. What began as a personal outlet on her @simonsits account grew into a viral storytelling platform, a bestselling book and a TV show that is now in development. Her authentic, unfiltered fostering content built a deeply engaged audience that follows each foster like a new season of a TV series. In this episode, she shares how honesty, storytelling and a love for dogs connect people across backgrounds and experiences.
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Building Confidence, Community and Careers with Joyce Toti
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Joyce Toti is the founder and CEO of Collective Women’s Leadership, a community helping women build confidence, connect authentically and grow their careers. She began using social media to share personal updates, but during grad school realized younger generations needed mentorship. Now she uses it for connection, empowerment and leadership. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Joyce shares tips on networking, consistent content, authenticity and stepping confidently into leadership and influence.
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Words Matter with McKenna DeVelbiss
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McKenna DeVelbiss, better known as Cowboy Kenna, is on a mission to prove that choosing kindness can be revolutionary. Her simple, positive TikTok videos even grabbed the attention of The Today Show. From painful childhood comments to unexpected compliments from strangers, she is passionate about the power of words. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, McKenna shares how she’s using her social media platform to build a supportive online community and ensure no one feels alone.
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Feeding People, Fueling Change with Maddy Goldberg
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Maddy Goldberg has always been a foodie. A trained chef with high-end restaurant experience, she started sharing simple, affordable meals through her Cook Eat account, and her online following began to grow. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Maddy shares how she uses social media to educate others about the realities of food insecurity by pulling back the curtain and bringing her online audience into the kitchen as she volunteers at a food shelf.
info_outlineMaggie Nichols trained as an elite-level gymnast with hopes of competing in the 2016 Olympics. Her dreams were crushed when she didn’t make the team, but she went on to become an 8-time NCAA national gymnastics champion. She’s now an advocate for young athletes after bravely speaking out about years of sexual abuse by her team physician. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Maggie talks about her memoir, Unstoppable!, the sexual abuse scandal and her relentless pursuit of justice.