Jia Shares Her Journey into Marketing and Branding Our guest on this episode is Juwayria Elhassan, or as she goes by, “Jia.” She tells a little story about how she got her name, “Jia,” during the podcast. Jia is an individual who has a remarkable backstory both in life and career. She has lived in several regions of the world and now is in Malaysia. We had to work out the time differences for the interview. Her career has spanned many interests including the medical field. Jia is now an entrepre...
Jan 30, 2023•37 min
On what is becoming a semi-regular show for the Billy Dees Podcast on the media platform Fireside, “All Things Media,” Graciela Moore is the central guest on this episode recorded live Friday January 27, 2023, at 8:00pm EST. How do you apply your social media and social audio content to what is central to what you do? For example, if you are a poet, how is your social media stylized to direct traffic to your work? On this episode, Graciela Moore first shares insights into her work. Graciela is a...
Jan 28, 2023•44 min
“Sleeping between Giants Book 2, Ask a Terrier: Professional Advice from a Licensed Dog” by Dave Jaffe This title was released in December 2022 from Cray-Cray Publishing in association with HumorOutcasts Press. The first edition was titled, “Sleeping between Giants Book 1: Life, If You Could Call It That, With a Terrier.” · 2021 International Book Awards Winner: Humor · Indies Today 2019 Best Humor Book Award Winner In “Sleeping between Giants Book 2,” Budleigh, the Terrier with ‘Tude, is back; ...
Jan 22, 2023•34 min
As a content creator or as someone who spends time consuming digital media, how does social media influence your behavior online? What platforms work well for you? Do you use social audio? Do you create content specifically for social audio or social media that sometimes replaces what you create on your main mediums? There are no right or wrong answers that match everyone universally. However, Billy Dees talks about some of his strategies and experiences on this episode. The conversation then op...
Jan 21, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Kitt O'Malley, author of "Balancing Act: Writing Through a Bipolar Life," is a mental health advocate, public speaker, and former psychotherapist who lives with bipolar disorder. Her personal experience and clinical background inform her advocacy and enable her to help herself and guide others toward mental health recovery. Over the years, Kitt has struggled with bipolar, experiencing depression so deep that it was a living hell and mania so severe that she was psychotic. However, there is help....
Jan 10, 2023•36 min
What decides when political ideologies and partisanships become cults? What exactly is the tipping point? Recorded live on Fireside, this episode examines several general red flags about cults, and contrasts them with what is going on with extreme political ideologies during recent times, especially post pandemic. You can find Billy Dees on Twitter @BillyDees
Jan 07, 2023•32 min
We often hear about the skills of an interviewer, but what does the guest bring to the table? We’ve touched on this topic before but will revisit it every so often, especially this time of year when bookings for the new year are in full swing. How should you approach a show? How should you mold your content? What about following up on social media after the interview? This episode was recorded live on Fireside December 28, 2022.
Dec 29, 2022•29 min
This episode was recorded LIVE on Fireside Wednesday December 21st, 2022 at 7pm EST. Billy Dees introduces himself to the Fireside audience and brings up two guests from the studio audience to talk about podcasting and content marketing strategies. You can follow Billy on Twitter @BillyDees https://twitter.com/BillyDees?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Dec 22, 2022•45 min
What to do about content during the holidays? It’s not as easy of a question as it may seem. There is plenty of holiday material available and most of it is pretty cliché. Also, the normal patterns people may have of consuming content gets disrupted during the holiday season. Therefore, much of your regular quality content may get missed by a large percentage of the audience. On the other hand, many of your regular listeners and subscribers will follow your content during this time. What are som...
Dec 12, 2022•29 min
Dorothy Rosby is an author, speaker and syndicated humor columnist whose work appears in publications throughout the West and Midwest. We are happy to have her on this episode talking about writing humor and the pressure of the holidays. Her new book is: ‘Tis the Season to Feel Inadequate: Holidays, Special Occasions and Other Times Our Celebrations Get Out of Hand The book is described on her website “as a collection of humorous essays about holidays, special occasions and other times our celeb...
Nov 30, 2022•40 min
We had a great visit on location with Sam from Erie St. Vinyl in Massillon, Ohio. Do you remember the feel of old record stores back in the 1970s? In addition to vinyl record bins around the store, Erie St Vinyl is decorated with vintage audio gear and décor. They even burn incense so that the aroma of the store has a classic record store vibe. During this interview we discuss how people’s listening habits to music has changed, and how a new generation of music fans are discovering vinyl. We als...
Nov 17, 2022•35 min
If you are a follower of social media and politics the week ending Nov 12, 2022, was a full week! The Red Wave was more of a Red Trickle, and Twitter Blue was a Blue Wave on Twitter. What does all this mean for the changing models of social media and politics? Please listen in on this Bonus Weekend EP of the Billy Dees Podcast recorded LIVE on the Wisdom audio app.
Nov 12, 2022•45 min
What have you enjoyed LESS as you have become older? We noticed that subject being discussed on BuzzFeed the other day. On this episode, Billy takes some of the general points and adds his own commentary and analysis. This episode was recorded LIVE Nov 7, 2022 on the Wisdom audio app.
Nov 08, 2022•38 min
What will Elon Musk do with Twitter? Why did he buy it? Simply put, I don’t know. However, I am a fan of Elon Musk, and I am optimistic about the future of Twitter. It needed a reset. Musk has often stated that he wants to champion “free speech” on the platform. Elon has suggested he would reconsider Twitter’s approach to content moderation and permanent bans from the platform, all of which could impact the political landscape. At the same time, Musk has reassured advertisers that he doesn’t pla...
Oct 30, 2022•38 min
Ananda is a host of a Twitter Space titled “Soul Space.” Zach is a frequent guest on her Space. Both individuals are guests on this episode of the Billy Dees Podcast. Ananda specializes in curriculum & instruction leadership, is a seeker of life-changing narratives & the Universe's Heartbeat. Zach is passionate about the field of mental health and (according to his Twitter bio) uses comedy as an ego defense. He is also a poet. We discuss many topics on this episode including Twitter Spac...
Oct 26, 2022•57 min
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Oct 18, 2022•31 sec
In the constant battle of life balance, it is a common question, “How do you define success?” It can certainly mean different things to different people and in varying contexts. I find that question will often bring up matters related to how we value our own life purpose. This episode was recorded live Friday October 14, 2022. I had several listeners come forward to share their opinions via the Wisdom app. The episode runs longer than one of our standard episodes but can be perused at the listen...
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Although some people may say social audio existed before, the pandemic gave rise to a new spin on social media, that being social audio. Audio “rooms” or “spaces” were created on apps such as Clubhouse and this concept exploded in popularity. It seems we are now on the precipice of a new medium. Twitter has incorporated Twitter Spaces into its app, the Wisdom app recently celebrated a one-year anniversary, and Fireside has the feel of a production/broadcast app for audio and video. There are num...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Angie Berrett (she/they) is an Intuitive Movement Coach, Registered Nurse, Advanced Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor and Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Instructor who understands the human body and how it works. Angie helps people relieve stress, anxiety, depression and trauma through play, movements and fun so they can have healing and peace in their lives. After going from child abuse survivor to registered nurse to yoga instructor, she has spent much of her life caring for others. In 2017 she hit r...
Sep 29, 2022•33 min
Laurisha Fant is a visionary with a background in entrepreneurship consulting, who entered into being a creative during the pandemic when her commercial painting business slowed down. Laurisha began to paint in an artistic expression and eventually began creating poetry to unpack her thoughts on life and her past. Laurisha eventually created a live class for organizations to help them to understand the basics of crypto and Web3. During this podcast episode we discuss entrepreneurship, ideas for ...
Sep 23, 2022•46 min
This episode discusses numerous aspects of being interviewed as a guest on podcasts as well as other types of shows. •What should guests bring to the table in terms of content? •How should you query the shows you want to be on? •In what ways should you support the show after your interview? Billy Dees and then Kristy Mickelsen each give their core presentations which together run approximately 40 minutes into the episode. Then, a conversation opens up with a live studio audience which was facili...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 18 min
This episode covers several topics. First, we discuss the eerie sounds that were recorded from a black hole. This sonification, or what may be referred to as a translation of astronomical data into sound, is being released for NASA’s Black Hole Week this year. We also mention the new moon mission being launched August 29, 2022, as it is currently scheduled. Have you heard of Quiet Quitting? It is a new term buzzing around social media. We cover what it is and some of the principles behind what i...
Aug 26, 2022•32 min
“Walking with Fay - My Mother’s Uncharted Path Into Dementia” by Carolyn Birrell Carolyn Birrell retired to Bonners Ferry, ID, in 2006, after living in Atlanta, GA, for 20 years where she worked for the American Cancer Society National Headquarters and then as a real estate agent and a new home builder. She began caring for her aging mother shortly after her move and started chronicling her journey. What began as a written collection of her mother’s difficult behaviors during dementia’s earliest...
Aug 19, 2022•27 min
The Cleveland Browns are evidently standing behind the Deshaun Watson trade for the long haul. The Browns are not reconsidering the $230 million contract and do not want back the six draft picks they sent to the Houston Texans for Watson. The commentary in this podcast covers two facets. One, the banter on social media and sports talk radio has been very much misguided regarding the various allegations that were put forth against Watson. Also, what this trade has done to the brand that is the Cl...
Aug 15, 2022•28 min
How important is it to zoom in on someone’s pain and suffering on live TV? Whether it is an accident or sports injury, the sensationalism of live TV is forgetting the human suffering that is playing out behind the images. The tragedy of Anne Heche, whose rescue from a fiery crash played out on live TV and has been recirculated on social media, is a perfect example. Her final moments have been reduced to social media fodder at the expense of her family and loved ones. This was a human being. We c...
Aug 13, 2022•29 min
On this episode we are talking with Maria Humphreys from the Strong Body Strong Soul Podcast. Maria is passionate about inspiring stories and is very enthusiastic about all topics related to audio, including the emergence of social audio. Maria has been able to combine her meditation practices with the nuances of spoken word communication. You can find Maria on Twitter and Twitter Spaces @sbssforme https://mobile.twitter.com/sbssforme...
Aug 06, 2022•45 min
Dive into Healing: Rachel Thompson on "Broken People" and Empowering Survivors There's a powerful conversation waiting for you on this episode. Join us as we sit down with Rachel Thompson, acclaimed author and passionate advocate for survivors of abuse. In this episode titled "Rachel Thompson Talks About Her Book, 'Broken People' and Marketing," Rachel shares her journey from silence to empowerment and unpacks the complex realities of healing from trauma. Have you ever wondered how trauma shapes...
Aug 02, 2022•34 min
Graciela Moore is ICF certified, a transcendental hope coach, and author. Graciela also helps HSIP thrive into soul-alignment and is a public speaker. On this episode Graciela talks about hope, the different ways we consider hope, and how important it is in our daily lives. Please listen in for some great insights into personal growth, happiness, and hope! You can find Graciela Moore on Twitter @SoMCoaching https://mobile.twitter.com/somcoaching...
Jul 19, 2022•38 min
Whether you want to improve your content marketing strategy or simply want to build your brand, social media is almost always a major tool in your toolbox. In this episode we are talking with Keith Keller who has been a Twitter strategist since the early days of the platform. Keith discusses how to Amplify Your Message, Build Your Brand, and Create a Community via Twitter and Twitter Spaces. We also ask him about Social Audio, what it is, and how Twitter Spaces approaches the medium of social au...
Jul 08, 2022•43 min
During this episode we are talking about using Twitter and Twitter Spaces for authors. Many of the topics we cover are applicable to any social media or content marketing strategy in general. Our guest is Ruth L. Snyder who is the author of, “Learn Twitter” which is geared toward writers. Ruth is also a speaker and a book coach. You can find Ruth on Twitter at @RuthLSnyder https://mobile.twitter.com/ruthlsnyder
Jun 28, 2022•31 min
