Get a Handle on Social Media

By Chandra Spangler, Social Media Strategist

Feeling overwhelmed by social media marketing? Get A Handle is the podcast for business owners, entrepreneurs, and small business leaders who want a smarter, simpler approach to marketing their bus

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How many episodes does Get a Handle on Social Media have?

The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.

Get a Handle on Social Media episodes:

July 16, 2026 The On-Camera Confidence Wall (And How to Get Over It)
You've got the plan. You've got the caption. And now you're to the hardest part: hitting the record button.
In this episode, we're talking about the on-camera confidence issues we all face, and why it feels so uncomfortable to show up on video, what your audience actually wants to see, and why confidence on camera is a skill you build, not a personality trait you're either born with or not.
We'll also walk through five practical ways to start showing up on video this week, even if the idea of watching yourself back makes you want to shrivel up and never open the camera again.
Whether you're a small business owner, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, or marketer, this episode is your little therapy session to encourage you to start before you feel ready.
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ABOUT GET A HANDLE
Get a Handle is where social media strategy meets storytelling, helping business owners turn their expertise into content that connects and converts.
Hosted by Chandra, each episode breaks down social media, marketing, and content creation into practical conversations you can actually use in your business.
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CONNECT WITH ME
Sign up for the newsletter for more tips on content planning, marketing strategy, and storytelling, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/brightmeadowsmarketing/bmm-e-newsletter-sign-up
Website: https://brightmeadowsmarketing.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightmeadowsmarketing/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-meadows-marketing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightmeadowsmarketing/

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/get-a-handle/donations
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20min
July 09, 2026 How to Write Captions That Stop the Scroll and Sound Like You
You’ve finished up the planning, so you know what you’re posting and why. Yet, you’re still staring at a blank caption box and a blinking cursor.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the hardest part - actually writing the thing. We’ll talk about why captions feel harder than they should, the four ways to write a hook that stops the scroll, and what you owe your reader after they’ve got your attention.
Then I’ll build a full caption in real time, starting from an idea on the content calendar and turning it into a post that connects with other humans.
Whether you’re a small business sower, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, or marketer, this episode helps you actually hit publish on your social media posts.
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ABOUT GET A HANDLE
Get a Handle is where social media strategy meets storytelling, helping business owners turn their expertise into content that connects and converts.
Hosted by Chandra, each episode breaks down social media, marketing, and content creation into practical conversations you can actually use in your business.
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CONNECT WITH ME
Sign up for the newsletter for more tips on content planning, marketing strategy, and storytelling, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/brightmeadowsmarketing/bmm-e-newsletter-sign-up
Website: https://brightmeadowsmarketing.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightmeadowsmarketing/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-meadows-marketing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightmeadowsmarketing/
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If this episode helped you, give it a five-star rating and send it to business friend who’s ready to write scroll-stopping captions.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/get-a-handle/donations
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16min
June 29, 2026 Ditch the Content Calendar Spreadsheet and Try This Instead
Ever opened your laptop to plan content, looked at a blank calendar, and immediately wanted to close it again?
In Episode 1, we talked about why planning ahead matters. But planning ahead doesn't have to mean a complicated content calendar. In this episode, I'm sharing a simpler alternative, the Running List Method, for business owners who find that the "proper" planning tools create more overwhelm than they solve.
We'll talk about why Excel-style calendars backfire for some people, how a simple list keeps the same strategy without the pressure, and a real walkthrough of how to turn a flat list of ideas into ready-to-post content, one step at a time.
Whether you're a small business owner, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, or marketer, this episode will help you find a planning process that actually works for how your brain works — not just the one everyone else recommends.
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ABOUT GET A HANDLE
Get a Handle is where social media strategy meets storytelling, helping business owners turn their expertise into content that connects and converts.
Hosted by Chandra, each episode breaks down social media, marketing, and content creation into practical conversations you can actually use in your business.
⸻
CONNECT WITH ME
Sign up for the newsletter for more tips on content planning, marketing strategy, and storytelling, straight to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/brightmeadowsmarketing/bmm-e-newsletter-sign-up
Website: https://brightmeadowsmarketing.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightmeadowsmarketing/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-meadows-marketing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightmeadowsmarketing/
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If this episode helped you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another business owner who could use a little less content stress and a little more clarity.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/get-a-handle/donations
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16min
June 05, 2026 Why Social Media Is Taking Up So Much Brain Space
Welcome to the very first episode of Get a Handle! 🎙️
If you've ever sat down to create content and immediately thought, "What am I even supposed to post?" You're not alone.
In this episode, we're talking about one of the biggest reasons social media feels overwhelming for business owners: constantly starting from scratch. I'll walk you through a simple mindset shift that can help you stop scrambling for content ideas and start creating content with more clarity, confidence, and consistency.
Whether you're a small business owner, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, or marketer, this episode will help you get a handle on your content planning process.
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ABOUT GET A HANDLE
Get a Handle is where social media strategy meets storytelling, helping business owners turn their expertise into content that connects and converts.
Hosted by Chandra, each episode breaks down social media, marketing, and content creation into practical conversations you can actually use in your business.
⸻
CONNECT WITH ME
Website: https://brightmeadowsmarketing.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightmeadowsmarketing/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-meadows-marketing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightmeadowsmarketing/
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If this episode helped you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another business owner who could use a little less content stress and a little more clarity.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/get-a-handle/donations
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12min

FAQs about Get a Handle on Social Media:

How many episodes does Get a Handle on Social Media have?

The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.