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. His perspective was especially interesting, given his close-knit relationship with social media as the Managing Director of Digital Strategy at his agency.
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 stories. One of my favorite parts of our discussion was talking about the pressure to maintain a polished online persona. Caleb and I covered the growing demand for authenticity, both from individuals and brands, and how he balances his personal and professional identity.
In lieu of promoting himself, Caleb would like you to read these books:
All the Truth is Out, by Matt BaiThe Nature Fix, by Florence WilliamsThe Chaos Machine, by Max Fischer
***
The Unobstructed Podcast: Listen in on conversations about navigating daily life with more agency and clarity. Sometimes, a new way of seeing things is all it takes to get unstuck. New episodes every month.
About the hosts:
Derek MacDonald — Editorial leader sharing the small, but meaningful, moments of daily life. Started Unobstructed after a 15+ year journey in marketing, outdoor education, and leadership development.
Rachael Sink — owner and business consultant at Rachael's Ink, LLC, a HubSpot Gold Solutions Partner agency.
Visit Derek’s website: derekmacdonald.com
Visit Rachael’s website: rachaelsink.com
