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Have you ever leveraged the power of your online community?In this episode, Megan talks about community. Community has always been at the center of BNL. Engaging with communities both online and offline is how BNL first got started, and to this day building strong communities is what continues to drive growth for both BNL and for BNL’s clients. This is why Megan loves Instagram— for its ability to use the online world to connect real people. Megan considers why listening to your community both online and offline is so important. She runs through how you can listen to your community through the power of social media. Megan stresses why community based approaches will make you successful online. She outlines what to look for online as a service based business and a product based business, and how her recommended social strategy differs between these two sectors. Megan explains how to use the people around you for inspiration: your clients, your staff, and even your competitors all have valuable things to teach you. Focus on the people around you and your business will continue to grow at the pace it’s meant to.  To connect with Megan and the BNL team, head to www.bnlmediaconsulting.com and follow @bnlsocial on Instagram. 

For more social media and business conversations from yours truly (Megan Shallow) you can find me over on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 🦩

And of course if you ever need support with your social media presence you can find all the things at BNL Media Consulting. 🦄

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Have you been moving through big changes in your life? In this episode, Megan gives us a very intimate glimpse into her life as the CEO of BNL. She opens up about how she’s been faced with a huge hit of grief in the last month after some major changes have propelled BNL forward in incredible, yet intimidating ways. Megan considers how grief should be discussed more in business. She goes over some of the strategies she’s implemented to help herself move through the grief, instead of staying stagnant. Megan reflects on losing clients, losing team members, and moving past old ways of doing things—and how she navigated each of these changes by taking the time to grieve first before moving forward. Reflection is key when faced with change, so Megan leaves all of you beautiful flamingos with a few key questions to reflect on when you’re faced with big changes in your life or in your business. No matter how many changes life throws at you, feel the grief, move through it, and continue to build the magical life you’ve always dreamed of.  To connect with Megan and the BNL team, head to www.bnlmediaconsulting.com and follow @bnlsocial on Instagram. 

For more social media and business conversations from yours truly (Megan Shallow) you can find me over on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 🦩

And of course if you ever need support with your social media presence you can find all the things at BNL Media Consulting. 🦄

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Have you ever embraced the power of journaling? In this episode, Megan opens up about the changing effect journaling has had in her life. She talks about how she first began journaling on her first trip to Thailand at the age of 24, and how it has allowed her to let go and let her intuition lead the way in her life and in her business. Megan runs through the things she loves most about journaling, and she gives tips for first-time journalers who are ready to begin documenting their life in this valuable way. Megan reveals her own process for journaling and explains why it’s important to choose a journal brand that aligns with you. She reads an intimate letter she wrote to her future self when she first began writing in her most recent journal— a habit she does at the start of every journal. Megan reflects on how far she’s come in her business and she shares a big change that is taking place in her personal life this fall.  To connect with Megan and the BNL team, head to www.bnlmediaconsulting.com and follow @bnlsocial on Instagram. 

For more social media and business conversations from yours truly (Megan Shallow) you can find me over on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 🦩

And of course if you ever need support with your social media presence you can find all the things at BNL Media Consulting. 🦄

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Are you ready to hop on the Reels train yet? In this episode, Megan chats all things Reels and TikToks. She drives home the fact that vertical video is not going away anytime soon, in fact, it’s rising in popularity across not only Instagram but all social media platforms. Megan talks about the importance of embracing trends to get the liftoff you need on social. She runs through her expert tips for Reels success, and stresses how the power of video can transform your marketing and sales strategy. With the last quarter of 2022 fast approaching, Megan and the BNL team have some exciting new projects coming up the funnel and Megan shares all about them in this episode. For all you fellow flamingos out there struggling to navigate the ever-changing landscape of social media— the BNL team has got your back with an exciting new subscription (FREE!) that’s launching soon, stay tuned! To connect with Megan and the BNL team, head to www.bnlmediaconsulting.com and follow @bnlsocial on Instagram. 

For more social media and business conversations from yours truly (Megan Shallow) you can find me over on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 🦩

And of course if you ever need support with your social media presence you can find all the things at BNL Media Consulting. 🦄

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What is your definition of hope?The contents of this episode came to Megan during one of her daily meditation sessions— the idea of hope and the role it plays in our lives. Megan gives us an intimate glimpse into her personal life and talks about a recent dating experience she had. She ponders the idea that when there is a lot of hope, there is also a lot of hurt. Megan explains how she’s been let down by her hopeful feelings not only in personal relationships, but in relationships with employees and clients as well. Though hope can be a powerful motivator, Megan urges you to reflect on where in your life and in your business you might be holding onto hope instead of looking at the real truth. Though the idea of giving up on hope might sound disappointing, Megan reveals how she has learned to turn let down into positivity and light. For all the beautiful flamingos out there trying to navigate the tumultuous emotions that come with entrepreneurship, this episode is for you!  To connect with Megan and the BNL team, head to www.bnlmediaconsulting.com and follow @bnlsocial on Instagram. 

For more social media and business conversations from yours truly (Megan Shallow) you can find me over on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 🦩

And of course if you ever need support with your social media presence you can find all the things at BNL Media Consulting. 🦄

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Welcome to season 2 of Fly Flamingo Fly! With season 2 of the podcast comes an exciting new era for Fly Flamingo Fly and for BNL. In this first episode, Megan reminisces on her journey of growing BNL and the winding road she took to get where she is today. As BNL is in the middle of its scaling phase, Megan shares the rollercoaster of emotions she’s feeling at this stage and how she has relinquished control and simply trusted her intuition to begin steering her and her business in the right direction. Megan opens up about the biggest shift BNL has gone through over the past year and how it has affected her business for the better. She illustrates why entrepreneurs need to release control and learn to delegate all the things in order for their businesses to truly experience exponential growth. BNL has just experienced an internal restructuring that will allow the company to move into its next stage of growth— and Megan will be sharing all about it right here on season 2 of Fly Flamingo Fly! To connect with Megan and the BNL team, head to www.bnlmediaconsulting.com and follow @bnlsocial on Instagram. 

For more social media and business conversations from yours truly (Megan Shallow) you can find me over on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 🦩

And of course if you ever need support with your social media presence you can find all the things at BNL Media Consulting. 🦄

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Are you an entrepreneur striving to build a life of true freedom? This reflective episode comes just before Megan’s 31st birthday, as she reflects on the enormous strides she’s made in both her personal and professional life since her 30th birthday. Megan opens up about how she’s building the life she wants, on her own terms, and how she’s learned to release the things and the people that no longer serve her. Megan explains the newfound freedom she’s found now that her business can run itself and she is no longer tied down by her schedule. She shares 4 things she’s recognized in her journey to freedom. Megan talks about the Living In Balance mentorship space that has come alongside her on her entrepreneurial journey and has been an integral part of pushing her to reach outside her comfort zones and manifest the life she always dreamed of. This episode will inspire all the other flamingos out there who are working towards their own version of freedom and joy.  To connect with Megan and the BNL team, head to www.bnlmediaconsulting.com and follow @bnlsocial on Instagram. 

For more social media and business conversations from yours truly (Megan Shallow) you can find me over on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 🦩

And of course if you ever need support with your social media presence you can find all the things at BNL Media Consulting. 🦄

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Have you ever felt a deep desire to make a lasting impact through your career? In this episode, Megan interviews Karen Mason, one of the awe-inspiring co-founders of SOAR Project and a very influential woman in the Kelowna community. SOAR Project is a research partnership between the University of British Columbia Okanagan and the Kelowna Women’s Shelter. The project explores the incidence and effects of brain injury in women survivors of intimate partner violence. Karen shares the powerful and inspiring story of how she first started SOAR Project with her partner. She talks about the deep need she felt to make a larger impact on her community and why she knew she needed to do something that aligned with her values. Karen explains the tragic connection between brain injury and intimate partner violence. Megan and Karen discuss the remarkable ways in which social media has benefited SOAR Project. They both reflect on the privilege of doing work that feels meaningful and impactful. Karen is truly a flamingo making an outstanding difference in our community, tune in to hear her full story. Want to learn more about SOAR Project?Follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Check out their website.To connect with Megan and the BNL team, head to www.bnlmediaconsulting.com and follow @bnlsocial on Instagram. 

For more social media and business conversations from yours truly (Megan Shallow) you can find me over on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 🦩

And of course if you ever need support with your social media presence you can find all the things at BNL Media Consulting. 🦄

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Are you currently looking for a social media manager? In this episode, Megan shares the top 5 qualities to look out for when hiring a social media manager. She describes her tactics for recognizing these unique qualities during interviews. Megan explains what red flags to be aware of when hiring for this complex and creative role. She illustrates why it’s important to take the time to shop around and make sure you find someone perfectly aligned to your business. Megan urges you to listen to your intuition and hold out until you come across a social media unicorn who you can trust to bring your beautiful business to life on social. To connect with Megan and the BNL team, head to www.bnlmediaconsulting.com and follow @bnlsocial on Instagram. 

For more social media and business conversations from yours truly (Megan Shallow) you can find me over on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 🦩

And of course if you ever need support with your social media presence you can find all the things at BNL Media Consulting. 🦄