Description

Subtitle: Extra Awkward

Summary:

In this episode, Amanda shares a rant about TikTok and how some content feels overly produced, while Katie points out that most garden center owners aren’t content creators, it’s just a means to an end ($$$). They also discuss how Facebook and Instagram have become “pay to play,” with algorithms favoring discovery over showing content to followers. Meanwhile, Katie has been enjoying spending less time on her phone and more time crocheting. Oh, and in a twist of real-life drama, Amanda got her water turned off, You gotta tune in to find out what happened!

Highlights:

• Should you Substack?
• The difficulty with social media
• Little Red Book app
• Embracing the little things
• Dill pickle soup
• The awkward part of life

Links:

Power User Podcast w/ Taylor Lorenz - Patreon’s CEO: Social media is killing creators

Enshittification

Katie and Amanda's Stealth Workshop at Cultivate

Jump on over toThe Garden of Words website for Amanda's Dill Pickle Soup Recipe and to see pics of the soup party.

The Stuff at the End

Amanda’s Work Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shop.aster.gardens

Katie’s Work Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegardenofwordsagency

Katie’s Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie_gardenofwords

Amanda’s Website: https://kissmyaster.com/

Katie’s Website: https://thegardenofwords.com/