Rethinking Social Media: Balancing the Attention Economy with Entrepreneurial Success

Messy Liberation: Feminist Conversations about Politics and Pop Culture

In this episode of Messy Liberation, Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown discuss the complexities of balancing business growth and personal well-being in the digital age. They dive into strategies for embracing digital minimalism, reflecting on how social media impacts mental health, energy, and productivity. Becky shares her journey toward reducing her digital footprint, including her move to BlueSky and creating a nine-grid on Instagram, while Taina reflects on her relationship with social platforms. This candid conversation is filled with practical insights, personal anecdotes, and recommendations for anyone seeking to rethink their digital presence.

Discussed in This Episode:

• Becky's digital detox journey
• What is a nine-grid on Instagram?
• Exploring BlueSky as a Twitter alternative
• The emotional and energy costs of social media
• Practical steps to audit your digital presence
• Hallmark holiday movies as escapism
• Balancing entrepreneurship and visibility without social media
• How social media shapes parasocial relationships
• Digital minimalism for business owners

Resources Mentioned:

• ”Digital Minimalism” by Cal Newport
• ”Stolen Focus” by Johan Hari
• Off the Grid podcast
• Alexandra Franzen
• Chatbooks photo book printing
• Kelly Mosser’s content capsule webinar
  
  

This episode is a thoughtful reflection on how to embrace digital minimalism and build a healthier relationship with technology, whether you’re a business owner or a social media user.