The Joy of Content

Welcome to The Joy of Content, the show for online creatives who want to improve their content and create a more meaningful relationship with their audience. Your host, blogger and influencer marketing coach Mindy Marzec, takes you through a variety of topics online marketers need to know about in order to be successful in this industry.

51. Doing Creative Work You Love 07/27/2022

Find Clarity in Your Business with Creative Wayfinding 07/06/2022

Preparing Your Creative Business for Time Off 06/22/2022

Using Your Platform for Good 06/08/2022

47. How to Capture Amazing Video with Your Phone 05/25/2022

47. How to Capture Amazing Video with Your Phone Tell me if this sounds familiar: You *just* mastered taking great photos with your phone, and now Instagram announces it's becoming a "video first" platform. Ugggghhhh! But, never fear ... Dan is here! Dan Bennett is a video content expert and is on the show today to share his best tips for creating great video with our phones. Don't worry, the majority of these tips and extremely simple and easy to implement, even if you film videos by yourself at home. For even more video creation resources, visit Dan's website at 1minmedia.com. Special Guest: Dan Bennett, Dan Bennett is the Founder of 1 Minute Media, a company that empowers individuals to tell their stories with great video through coursework and private community membership. He is also a digital media freelancer who offers direct consultation for companies as well as decades of experience in video production, video editing, motion graphics, sound design, graphic design and digital content development. He is also a public speaker who has been flown all over the United States to share his knowledge and expertise on storytelling in business “and” the power of video. www.1MinMedia.com is video coursework and private community membership that shows people how to create awesome video content with something as simple as a smartphone. The private membership group includes other students, alumni who have been there before (And had success) and video professionals to help you every step of the way. Dan’s personal brand uses the moniker “The #Antipreneur” which encompasses his Podcast (The #Antipreneur Show) His YouTube Channel (TheAntipreneur) and all his social media platforms (@ImTheAntipreneur) + (twitter is @realantipreneur). The #Antipreneur focuses on taking a “no magic pills”, “no silver bullets”, “no BS” approach to helping people build their businesses and personal brands through great storytelling and powerful videos. And we aim to have a little fun along the way. Key Topics: The easiest way to improve your video quality (and you don't even need to purchase anything!) How to avoid the ring light reflection in your pupils. Why good audio is more important than video quality. What is AE/AF and why we should use it! Mentioned in this Episode: (The following links may contain affiliate links and I may earn a commission if you make a purchase) >>> (ends June 8, 2022) - Dan's website and podcast - Dan's course and community Thank You for Listening! If you loved this episode of The Joy of Content, please ... Join the Facebook Group – to get updates on future episodes (and get a free gift!) with topic suggestions, guest inquiries, or general feedback Share this article on social media or send it to a friend! /episode/index/show/influencereducation/id/23193221

46. Reaching Your Goals with Tiny Habits 05/11/2022

45. Creating Irresistible Landing Pages 04/27/2022

44. Empathy and Social Media 04/13/2022

44. Empathy and Social Media What is empathy, and why is it so important on social media? That's the question I'm asking our guest today. Nōn Wels is a writer and speaker with his company Feely Human Collective, and podcast host of You, Me, Empathy, a show that explores emotional curiosity and vulnerability. While working in the social media space, it's so easy to become emotionally disconnected from others, as well as from ourselves. This is why practicing empathy is so important for content creators. This episodes talks about what it really means to have empathy for others online, and how it starts with having empathy for ourselves. Special Guest: Nōn Wels, Nōn Wels is a writer, dog lover, creator of the mental health podcast, You, Me, Empathy, and founder of The Feely Human Collective — a place to grow your capacity for empathy, vulnerability, and emotional curiosity. He leads workshops, both virtually and in person, on empathy, fostering safe spaces, and emotional intelligence for businesses, schools, and organizations. Right now, he's pre-selling the Dear Childhood Me journal, which is a love letter to your inner child. Grab yours before the pre-sale ends on May 4 at ! Key Topics: Defining empathy How empathy begins with self love and understanding Practicing empathy offline to have more empathy online Investigating our feelings before posting on social media Mentioned in this Episode: (The following links may contain affiliate links and I may earn a commission if you make a purchase) - Nōn's community - Nōn's podcast - Nōn's journal (available through May 4, 2022) - Get one week free when you sign up using my referral link! Thank You for Listening! If you loved this episode of The Joy of Content, please ... Join the Facebook Group – to get updates on future episodes (and get a free gift!) with topic suggestions, guest inquiries, or general feedback Share this article on social media or send it to a friend! /episode/index/show/influencereducation/id/22724672

43. Working with Brands as a Small Creator 03/30/2022

42. Turn Your Passion Into a Paycheck 03/16/2022

41. How to Build Your Community on TikTok 03/02/2022

41. How to Build Your Community on TikTok Curious about building a community on TikTok? Ida has all the answers! Meet Ida from @ToEveryMom, an account that promises to give moms a place to take a break and have a laugh. On this episode of The Joy of Content, Ida is spilling all her marketing secrets, as well as taking us on her journey of growing her account from 0 followers to over 200,000! Learn how Ida started creating TikTok content while she was a single mom and still working her 9-5 job, and the surprising way she first started monetizing her influence. Lots of gems in this one, especially if you're interested in using short-form video to grow your community! Special Guest: Ida, similar to the majority of the adults that joined the Tiktok in 2020, was reluctant at first. However, when she heard a famous podcaster say, “If you don’t have an audience, you don’t have a business, and Tiktok is the place to grow an audience”, she immediately made her way to the app to see what she could build. She now has a community of almost 300,000 across Tiktok & Instagram and is still growing strong. She is now a Speaker, a Bestselling Author and a Tiktok & Instagram Reels Coach. She has helped other entrepreneurs, medical practitioners, social media influencers, authors and more, grow their audiences and promote their products using the strategies that propelled her to where she is today. Ida has over a decade in traditional and online marketing experience working in organizations in both the U.S and the United Kingdom. Show notes: Key Topics: Getting views on Tiktok versus growing community. The importance of consistency. Copy Ida’s TikTok strategy! Find out the different ways you can monetize your Tiktok influence. Mentioned in this Episode: If you loved this episode of The Joy of Content, please … Join the Facebook Group – to get updates on future episodes (and get a free gift!) with topic suggestions, guest inquiries, or general feedback /episode/index/show/influencereducation/id/22306079

40. 10 Steps to Perfect Your Instagram Profile 02/16/2022