Flip Your Script

Opera singer Anna Trombetta is changing the way people discover and experience opera. Through her social media channels, OperaAnna, she gives people a behind-the-scenes look at life as a professional opera singer while making it more approachable and relevant to younger audiences. In this episode, Anna shares why people may already know and love opera without realizing it and how authenticity can help new people connect with it. She also discusses using social media to educate, inspire and introduce the next generation to the world of opera.

Mike Schulte has spent more than a decade turning his love of food, travel and local businesses into a social media career rooted in authenticity. By staying true to himself and focusing on neighborhood corner stores, he has generated millions of dollars for mom-and-pop shops across Philadelphia. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Mike shares why authenticity matters, what goes on behind the scenes of creating content and how businesses can use social media intentionally to connect with audiences, drive sales and build lasting impact.

What happens when you stop performing for others and start showing up as yourself on social media? Celeste Moore is a Global Certified Image Consultant, celebrity stylist and luxury personal branding expert who helps people connect who they are with how they show up. Celeste shares her journey from people-pleasing as a dancer and chasing a faux image of success to embracing vulnerability and owning her story. Celeste and Kristi talk about how authenticity can build confidence, trust and meaningful connections on social media.

Imagine fitting two years of household trash into a single 16-ounce jar. That personal challenge helped Kathryn Kellogg turn her passion for zero-waste living into a message that reached millions. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Kathryn shares how social media transformed her experiment into a career and led her to launch Going Zero Waste, a global community focused on sustainability and practical, everyday choices. She explains how small changes can reduce waste, save money and make a meaningful impact.

What happens when social media becomes more than a place to scroll? For Hannah Heidel, known online as @nourisheddgirl, it became a space to navigate her own health journey, connect with others and build a community centered on health and wellness. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Hannah shares how opening up about her mental and physical health struggles helped her become more comfortable with vulnerability and authenticity, while also learning when to set boundaries to keep parts of her life private.

Many leaders wonder if a social media presence is worth the effort, but Mark Peters believes it's one of today's most powerful leadership tools. As CEO of Butterball Farms, founder of The SOURCE and author of The Retention Trap, Mark has embraced social media to build trust, share meaningful insights and elevate others. In this episode of Flip Your Script, he shares his journey from a social media skeptic to executive influencer and explains why showing up online is no longer optional for today's executives.

Gerald Stratford never expected a photo of his giant vegetables to change his life. Known today as the Veg King, he built a global following by sharing his passion for gardening and spreading positivity. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Gerald shares how gardening helped him through cancer and the pandemic, why authenticity matters and the simple mindset that guides his life: keep your glass half full, say yes and "try hard with a smile on your face."

Most people don't think "school librarian" and "social media influencer" belong in the same sentence, but Jen Miller is changing that. As the creator of Meet Me In The Media Center, Jen has built a positive online community that has garnered millions of views while advocating for libraries and supporting global book donation efforts. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Jen shares her journey to viral success, the power of taking chances and how she balances life as an educator and content creator.