Social Media Decoded

Updated: 03 Oct 2025 • 569 episodes
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Social Media Decoded is your go-to podcast for marketing, visibility, and monetization strategies to grow your business online. Hosted by marketing expert Michelle Thames, this show breaks down social media, content marketing, and business growth into actionable steps for entrepreneurs, creators, and brands. Tune in for expert insights, real-world strategies, and inspiring success stories to help you get visible, attract clients, and build a profitable brand. 🎙️✨

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In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames pulls back the curtain on her recent experience at Bloom & Grow Live in Nashville. Forget the picture-perfect Instagram moments—Michelle gets real about the messy truth of entrepreneurship, the guilt of working hard, and why getting “in the room” with other women

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Entrepreneurs everywhere stress about finding the “perfect niche” before they start creating content — but that mindset is holding you back. The truth is, your niche doesn’t need to be flawless to grow your audience and attract paying clients. What actually moves the needle is how clear you are in your message, how con

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Most entrepreneurs are sleeping on Threads — but it’s one of the most powerful, untapped platforms for building visibility, attracting collaborations, and even selling event tickets. In this episode of Social Media Decoded, host Michelle Thames breaks down exactly how she’d build an audience from scratch on Threads in

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What happens when you invest in visibility strategy? Real results. In this episode of Social Media Decoded, host Michelle Thames shares a client spotlight with Genny Mack, who worked with Michelle to refine her Instagram strategy. Genny’s story is proof that clarity, confidence, and authority come when you stop posting

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Planning an event looks glamorous on Instagram — but what happens behind the scenes? In this episode of Social Media Decoded, host Michelle Thames shares the honest truth about what it takes to bring Elevate & Empower LIVE to life. From vendors ghosting to contracts and last-minute surprises, Michelle walks through the

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Sundays are for resetting, reflecting, and refocusing. In this episode of Social Media Decoded, host Michelle Thames looks back on the week to highlight the biggest visibility lessons entrepreneurs can use right now — from consistency and follow-up to building authority both online and offline. Michelle also shares wha

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