🎙 Episode Title: ADHD & The Digital Age: Challenge to Superpower 🧠 Episode #: 6 📅 Release Date: 06/24/2025

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In this powerful and personal episode of The Digital Collective, host Jarika Moon dives into a topic that hits close to home — ADHD. Often misunderstood and misrepresented, ADHD can feel like a roadblock in the fast-paced world of digital marketing. But what if it's actually your superpower?

💡 From rising diagnosis rates to video game-based therapies and a surprising link between marketing professionals and neurodivergence, this episode unpacks the latest headlines and what they mean for creatives in the digital space.

Jarika shares her own journey — from self-doubt and overwhelm to embracing her neurodivergent brain as a source of creativity, innovation, and resilience.

You'll hear:

• 🔍 The latest ADHD + digital trends shaking up the conversation

• 💭 Personal stories of struggle, strength, and self-acceptance

• ✅ The real pros and cons of working in marketing with ADHD

• 🛠 Tools and mindset shifts to help neurodivergent creatives thrive

• 💬 Words of encouragement for anyone learning to work with their mind, not against it

Whether you're navigating ADHD yourself or want to better understand the minds behind the marketing, this episode is a reminder: You're not broken — you're built differently. And that difference might be your biggest strength.

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🎙️ The Digital Collective Podcast Episode: Logic, Strategy, & Remaining Teachable: Marketing

Host: Jarika Moon

By: Lunar Innnovations

Welcome back to The Digital Collective — I'm your host, Jarika Moon, and this podcast is powered by Lunar Innovations 🌙

In this episode, we dig into the roots of marketing — what it actually is, how it evolved, how it differs from branding, and how it's shaping the culture we live in. From TikTok replacing Google for Gen Z, to Barbie still winning campaigns, to small businesses going viral with lo-fi authenticity — we explore marketing as connection, culture, and purpose.

You'll walk away understanding:

• The difference between marketing & branding (and why both matter)

• How marketing went from word-of-mouth to AI-driven strategy

• How storytelling can spark change — not just sales

• 4 simple tips to start your own digital journey

✨ Luminary Local Highlight: Nordic Fox Farm

Meet Sara & Mike Neil, the powerhouse duo behind Nordic Fox Farm in Hotchkiss, Colorado. From herb-based culinary magic to tattoo artistry, they're masters of soulful branding and grassroots marketing. Their work is a reminder that authenticity is the ultimate strategy — and that storytelling can grow more than just followers, it can grow community.

🌿 Explore more: nordicfoxfarm.com 📲 Follow: @nordicfoxfarm on IG, TikTok & FB 🎧 Hear Sara on the Tending Seeds podcast

🎧 LISTEN IN if you're…

• A creative entrepreneur looking for purpose-driven marketing tools

• Curious about how branding and strategy intertwine

• Needing real talk and real tips on how to start where you are

🔗 Stay connected with me, your host: All the links, resources, and socials ➡️ https://linktr.ee/lunarinnovationsdmarketing

Link to Discord Chat is in the linktree link above ^^^

👥 Join the movement. Share this episode, follow the pod, and come build this digital landscape with us — together, as a collective.

🎙️ The Digital Collective Podcast Episode Title: The Pride, Protection, & Digital Allyship: Showing Up Loud & Safe Online Host: Jarika Moon By: Lunar Innovations

Description:

In this heartfelt and timely episode of The Digital Collective, we explore what it truly means to show up with intention and integrity during Pride Month—especially in the digital space.

🏳️‍🌈 How do we celebrate Pride online in a way that's safe, meaningful, and inclusive? 💻 What does digital allyship actually look like in an age of performative posts and real-world threats? 🧠 How can we stay informed, compassionate, and active without burning out or disengaging?

Jarika opens up about navigating online spaces as an activist and advocate, offering practical tips for queer creators, mindful support strategies for allies, and resources for families and communities who want to learn, uplift, and protect.

Whether you're a loud-and-proud advocate or a quiet supporter eager to do better, this episode invites you into the deeper work of honoring Pride—not just with rainbows, but with real care.

✨ In this episode, you'll find:

Digital safety tips for LGBTQIA+ creators and allies

Resources for families and educators

Thoughts on performative allyship vs. true support

Mental health check-ins and burnout prevention

Ways to support the queer community year-round

📢 This one's for the truth-tellers, the bridge-builders, the curious, and the compassionate. Join us as we grow, unlearn, and rise—together.

Links:

The Trevor Project:

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

PFLAG:

https://pflag.org/?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=cbc_gsearch_pflag_branded&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21861598045&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_e6T_NLnjQMVN9XCBB0D7zTSEAAYASAAEgJrefD_BwE

Gender Spectrum:

https://www.glsen.org/

GLSEN:

https://lgbthotline.org/

The Lab:

https://www.instagram.com/the_labcedaredge?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=N2Rqd283emttbTdi

Jarika Moon's Social Media:

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🎙️ The Digital Collective Podcast Episode Title: Branding: More Than a Logo Host: Jarika Moon By: Lunar Innovations

Welcome back to The Digital Collective — the podcast where we explore the intersections of tech, storytelling, and purpose. I'm your host, Jarika, a passionate digital marketer on a journey to learn, unlearn, and grow out loud.

In this episode, we're breaking down a buzzword that gets thrown around a lot in the marketing world: branding. Spoiler alert — it's not just your logo. We explore:

✨ What branding really is (and isn't) 📣 How it differs from marketing 🌱 The 5 steps to building a brand that actually matters 🔥 A brief history of branding — from cattle to Coca-Cola 🧠 How branding influences what we trust, wear, and buy

Plus, in our Local Luminary Highlight, we spotlight Aspen's Skin Bar — a local beauty business that nails branding through authenticity, consistency, and heart. Trust us, you'll want to check out her magic (and her visuals).

Start time for Local Luminary Highlight: @ 8:00 mins

💡 Whether you're just launching or evolving your digital presence, this episode will help you brand with purpose, not just polish.

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📲 Let's connect!

Instagram: @jarikamoon_innovations

Facebook: Lunar Innovations 📧 Email: [email protected]

You can explore Aspen's Skin Bar: Instagram: @estie.af Website: aspensskinbar.com Facebook: Aspen's Skin Bar https://www.facebook.com/share/1E2Ns4rjjL/?mibextid=qi2Omg

Studio Rowe Design – Instagram: @studiorowe.design

Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/VatNCNsN

🎙️ The Digital Collective Podcast Episode Title: Ownership: Protecting Creativity in the Digital Age Host: Jarika Moon By: Lunar Innovations

In this powerful episode of The Digital Collective, host Jarika dives deep into the pressing issue of AI art theft and what it means for creatives in today's digital world. We kick things off with a high-energy "Jump Start," highlighting 3 must-know headlines shaping the tech and creative industries this week. Then, we explore three real-world ways artists can protect their work from unauthorized AI use — from watermarking to licensing. But it's not just about strategy — it's about heart. Jarika shares the real concerns artists are facing, the emotional toll of AI mimicry, and why empathy and ethics matter more than ever in digital spaces. To wrap up, we leave you with an inspiring reminder: AI can be a powerful ally to artists when used with integrity and intention. Let's build a digital world where innovation and creativity coexist with respect. 📩 Have questions or want to connect? Email: [email protected] 📱 Follow us on social media: Instagram: @jarikamoon_innovations

Facebook: Lunar Innovations

https://linktr.ee/lunarinnovationsdmarketing?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Discord Chat for Digital Collective: https://discord.gg/VatNCNsN

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/lunarinnovationsdmarketing 🎧 Listen. Reflect. Share. Let's protect creativity — together.

Connect at The Lab | Co-working Space (@the_labcedaredge)

🎙️ The Digital Collective Podcast Episode Title: The Beginning: Headlines to History of Marketing Host: Jarika Moon By: Lunar Innovations

Host Jarika takes you on a journey through today's most talked-about digital developments and how we got here — from current trends to the origins of artificial intelligence. Plus, she shares an inside look at The Digital Collective's local meetups and how we're building real community around digital innovation.

Grab your favorite drink and join us as we connect the dots between headlines and history, and explore where it's all going.

🧩 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

🔥 Segment 1: Jump Start — Digital Headlines to Know

Meta's plans to fully automate ad campaigns using AI by 2026

New creative tools in Instagram's 'Edits' app for mobile video creators

Adobe Photoshop's latest AI-powered enhancements

TikTok's expansion of Search Ads for high-intent marketing opportunities

🧠 Segment 2: A Brief History of AI

The origins of AI at the 1956 Dartmouth Conference

Milestones in AI: from IBM's Deep Blue to today's generative AI tools

What generative AI means for creators, businesses, and everyday users

🌐 Segment 3: The Local Connection

The Digital Collective's monthly meetups for digital marketers, creators, and tech lovers

How in-person and online communities are coming together to share resources and spark meaningful growth!

🌙 Follow the journey: 📸 Instagram: @jarikamoon_innovations 📘 Facebook: Lunar Innovations

Let's rise — together, as a collective.

Links mentioned in the show:

Instagram for Co-Working Space: the_labcedaredge

Discord Chat Digital Collective Meet-Up: https://discord.gg/VatNCNsN

6 minute video on the history of AI: Youtube

https://youtu.be/eSj80Zr6TEE?si=AkjxaU8eiJQ9m9_G