Pitfalls Of A Polished Social Media Profile

The Unobstructed Podcast: Episode 29

Social media went from shooting the shit online to framing it and forcefully handing out signed copies. I’m just not interested in trying to polish myself up shinier than everyone else. But plenty of people are. Some call it being professional, others insist it feels phony. Both are true. We’ve all felt pulled to put a smile on while screaming on the inside, or to impress a boss, date, or family member for reasons we couldn’t quite place. It takes a toll. There’s merit to sharing about yourself with dignity. And then there’s presenting an impossible veneer.

Introducing yourself to people should be an afterthought—something stitched into the fabric of existing.

But it’s not.

In this episode of The Unobstructed Podcast, Caleb Walker and I chat about the crotchety complexities of social media. Specifically, with regard to personal identity. This conversation hit home for me, as I’ve often found myself wrestling with how to present my true self in a world that seems to prioritize professional titles over personal tidbits.

Caleb and I covered the growing demand for authenticity, both from individuals and brands, and how he balances his personal and professional identity. His perspective was especially interesting, given his close-knit relationship with social media as the Managing Director of Digital Strategy for his agency.

You can listen via Substack and also on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

onward.

-dmac

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