Episode 15: The Social Media Evolution - Molding Digital Identities

I Figured Out, I'm Grown

Remember the days when updating your MySpace page with the perfect song felt like the most crucial decision of the week? As we ride the wave of nostalgia, Ben Ford and I, Leander Kelsey Jr., throw it back to those early digital days and chart the rise of social media from its innocent roots to the complex giant it's become. Our candid tales and personal evolutions underscore how these platforms have shaped our lives, careers, and the way we present ourselves to the world.
Join us as we pull back the curtain on the strategies and stumbles we've experienced in molding our online personas – from my journey as a fitness trainer turned gym owner to Ben's careful orchestration of his music career. We tackle the thorny issues of privacy, the generation gap, and question why we choose to share certain slices of life while keeping others under wraps. Plus, we'll share a laugh as we discuss the quirks of aging with social media, from dodging TikTok trends to curiously eyeing the Facebook Marketplace.
To cap off this digital odyssey, we reflect on the content creation hustle, the struggles of monetization, and the ethical quagmires of targeted advertising to younger audiences. As parents and creators, we're not just talking shop; we're questioning the fabric of this social media tapestry and its implications for future generations. So, whether you're a fellow digital denizen or just curious about the social landscape, there's a place for you in our conversation, as we ponder the future of our interconnected, digital lives.

Capitole

1. Social Media Evolution and Generation Divide (00:00:00)

2. Evolution of Social Media Use (00:09:48)

3. Social Media Trends and Privacy (00:18:28)

4. Evolution of Social Media Engagement (00:25:42)

5. Content Creation and Monetization Struggles (00:32:19)

6. The Impact of Social Media (00:36:49)