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Making It In Social Media: Unfiltered Advice for Aspiring Influencers & Marketers


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What does it really take to turn your passion for content into a dream career?


In this episode, go behind the scenes with digital marketing pro and Colorado Springs influencer Meagan Thomas.


She shares hard-won lessons for Gen Z and career changers—covering the realities of building a personal brand, getting paid as an influencer, nailing your first digital marketing job, and using your authentic voice online.


Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • How to break into social media and influencer marketing in 2025

  • Why business skills and analytics matter more than follower counts

  • Real talk on rates, brand deals, and earning what you’re worth

  • Strategies for building trust, community, and lasting impact—not just clout

  • The role of AI, flexibility, and honest hustle in today’s digital landscape

Listen for actionable career tips, inspiring entrepreneurial stories, and advice you won’t find in textbooks.


Whether you’re a student, a side-hustler, or simply “career curious,” get practical insight on landing opportunities and creating a life—and job—you love.


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Get Career CuriousBy Marita McCahill