Coralee here 👋 with a little confession: I thought winning an Emmy would change my life... and not in the "I had a tragic childhood" or "this would be my ticket out of the small town" kind of way, but more in the "me + Emmy = success and happiness" kind of way. Spoiler alert: that's not what happened... but five years later it did inspire this podcast. So in the spirit of clickable titles, this week's episode is the story of how "Unverified" came to be. If you’d like to support the show (yay!) ...
Nov 14, 2023•9 min•Ep. 18
My guest today is Daniel Reese — he is a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist and Assistant Director of Clinical Research at the Arthur Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research at The University of Texas . He’s also a dear friend of mine from high school and I’m so happy he’s here! Today we’re talking all things voice and self compassion — and how that can support your content creation journey. If you’d like to support the show (yay!) please help us get the word out by sharing this epi...
Nov 06, 2023•41 min•Ep. 17
If you are a creative entrepreneur who DIYs your own social, it's time for another monthly game plan! This is a podcast version of an interactive workshop that I lead live every month inside The Unverified Club . The goal is to outline our content strategy for November while taking into account not only our business objectives, but also our lives, schedules, energy levels, and content creation abilities. Feel free to listen all the way through for inspiration or pause and plan along at your own ...
Oct 30, 2023•22 min•Ep. 16
My guest today is Ariel Gonzalez. She is a Latinx artist based in Texas who works with sustainably sourced materials and just opened her new online storefront Thistle & Lore where she she sells cards, notebooks, and stickers. While she loves being creative offline, social media is a new medium and she’s ready to learn all the things so she can better promote her new store — and more specifically, her spooky collections featuring sheet ghosts and poisonous plants on handmade paper. If you’d l...
Oct 23, 2023•41 min•Ep. 15
I think like a lot of people, I had something different planned for this week. But as you might imagine, I haven't had a single client in the last week or so who hasn't wanted to talk about what's happening in Israel/Gaza/Palestine and how that's affecting them and their loved ones personally, and also how it affects what they're trying to post on their business social media accounts. So today I'm talking about what we should be posting on our social media business pages when the world is on fir...
Oct 16, 2023•16 min•Ep. 14
My guest today is Tracy Mazuer! She is a former Hollywood producer, writer, and director turned artist @TreesHaveFeelings . She's also a dear friend of mine and has a Kickstarter launching in a few days for her new children's book "Ravina The All Wrong Raven" and is thinking about her social media promo plan for the first time right now. Let's see what we can do! If you’d like to support the show (yay!) please help us get the word out by sharing this episode with a friend who might enjoy it. And...
Oct 09, 2023•48 min•Ep. 13
Today’s episode is all about the intersection of television news and social media. How reporters use social media, how you can get the attention of reporters, and, of course, lessons from internet trolls and people who disagree with ya. And joining me today is my dear friend Matthew Torres! He is a regional Edward R. Murrow and Emmy Award-Winning general assignments reporter at WUSA9 in Washington DC. He has covered major political events, natural disasters, high-profile trials, and done award-w...
Oct 04, 2021•45 min•Ep. 12
Today’s minisode is all about keeping up with the algorithms! We’re chatting about what they are, how they work, and how you can use them to reach your goals. LINKS FROM THE POD: Unverified on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unverifiedpod/ Be an Unverified guest or submit a question: https://www.unverifiedpod.com/beontheshow Show notes and extras: https://www.unverifiedpod.com/ THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY: Doodle Different , a little book of places to start! With unique drawing prompts and...
Sep 27, 2021•9 min•Ep. 11
Today’s episode is the final in a 3 part series with Makeup By Shannon Marie! She is a TV and film makeup artist in Los Angeles with a strong YouTube and TikTok presence in the makeup education space. In this series we chat about her experience getting started as a digital creator while balancing on set work, the dark side of going viral, and leveling up her social media game. On today’s episode we’re focusing on leveling up -- how to repurpose existing content and create intentional strategies,...
Sep 20, 2021•46 min•Ep. 10
Today’s episode is the second of a 3 part series with Makeup By Shannon Marie! She is a TV and film makeup artist in Los Angeles with a strong YouTube and TikTok presence in the makeup education space. In this series we chat about her experience getting started as a digital creator while balancing on set work, the dark side of going viral, and leveling up her social media game. On today’s episode we’re focusing on her experiences going viral -- the good, the bad, and the ugly. If you’d like to s...
Sep 13, 2021•44 min•Ep. 9
Today’s episode is the first in a 3 part series with Makeup By Shannon Marie! She is a TV and film makeup artist in Los Angeles with a strong YouTube and TikTok presence in the makeup education space. In this series we chat about her experience getting started as a digital creator while balancing on set work, the dark side of going viral, and leveling up her social media game. On today’s episode we focus on her YouTube origin story -- the inspiration for getting started, how she found her voice,...
Sep 06, 2021•41 min•Ep. 8
Today’s episode is all about how to get started creating organic video content for social media and how it can support your new, small, and whimsical business -- even if some people already have a preconceived notion of what that should look like. And joining me today is my dear friend Alicia also known as Mellie from Mellie’s Terrace! She is an intuitive card reader and creative soul who is here to celebrate and offer guidance for self-awareness, personal empowerment, and inner clarity. She is ...
Aug 30, 2021•57 min•Ep. 7
Today’s minisode is all about hashtags — or for us OG landline users — the pound sign! We’re chatting about what they are, my favorite ways to use them, and how you can leverage them to reach your goals. LINKS FROM EPISODE: Unverified on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unverifiedpod/ Be an Unverified guest or submit a question: https://www.unverifiedpod.com/beontheshow Show notes and extras: https://www.unverifiedpod.com/ THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY: Doodle Different , a little book of pla...
Aug 23, 2021•13 min•Ep. 6
Today’s episode is all about how to leverage digital media to support your business -- even if you didn’t grow up with it (or just kind of hate it!) And joining me is my wonderful guitar teacher Ellen Britton! In addition to being a delightful human being, she is a veteran musician with decades of experience performing, writing, and teaching. Her digital goals are all about growing attendance for her virtual guitar classes while not getting sucked into the vortex that is social media. On today’s...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 5
It’s time to spill some tea!! On today’s episode we get into unethical requests from clients and employers, unrealistic expectations, our biggest digital fears (some realized!), pet peeves, and more! And we can’t have a dramatic gossip session without a full house! First up — Aaron Greene, a Social Media Manager for non-profits around the country and a part-time food blogger. Also joining us — Abbey Weit, a Community and Content Manager at WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers). She also has exp...
Aug 09, 2021•44 min•Ep. 4
Today’s episode is all about the relationship between social media and television -- and today's guest is Sarah Kunin! She’s a 3X Emmy and Edward R Murrow Award-winning television producer, a former Supervising Producer at Good Morning America, and is currently the Head of Unscripted Development at Riverside Entertainment where she also serves as the showrunner and executive producer for “Making Modern with Brooke & Brice” a new show coming soon to Discovery+. Her digital goals are all about...
Aug 02, 2021•50 min•Ep. 3
Today’s episode is all about you! You called in and left voicemails with questions about everything from finding your white space and growing an email list to feeling old on TikTok and how to optimize your Instagram. Let's get them answered! If you’d like to support the show (yay!) please subscribe, rate, and review! LINKS FROM EPISODE: Abbey Weit: Instagram Tracy @ Trees Have Feelings: Instagram , Website Makeup by Shannon Marie: YouTube , TikTok , Instagram , Website UNVERIFIED LINKS: Unverifi...
Jul 26, 2021•35 min•Ep. 2
Today's guest is Julie Lee Simpson! She is an Oprah Show producer turned Nashville realtor who is learning about the social media landscape for the first time in a new career. At Unverified we believe the best digital strategies are based in storytelling, so we had to hear Julie Lee’s -- she talks about growing up rearranging furniture, what it was like producing home makeover episodes with Nate Berkus on The Oprah Show, and beginning her career as a Nashville realtor. And then of course, we get...
Jul 19, 2021•48 min•Ep. 1
Think being successful online looks like being verified, having tons of followers, and going viral? Think again. Join Coralee Trigger (Emmy-winning digital creator and self-appointed social media myth buster) and special guests for stories, strategies and a little sass to help you redefine success on social media. Interested in creating simple and stress-free social media practices that support your goals IRL? This is the show for you! New episodes every Monday. If you're excited for what's to c...
Jul 05, 2021•5 min
