Welcome to season two of Off the Grid! To kick things off, this week we’re diving into the emotional depths of breaking ties with social media. Turns out, it’s a process.

Tune in to hear more about:

• The stages of grieving that come before the stages of leaving
• Our 5 stages of leaving: burn out, content creation, return to human pace, loving it + relationship renewal
• The magic that can happen when the space currently filled with social media is free again
• My personal experience of loneliness setting in two years after leaving social media

Know someone who’s thinking of taking the leap? Share this episode with them! 👋 And if you're thinking of leaving yourself, make sure to download our free Leaving Social Media Toolkit!

🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨ 
 

  
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How can we release ourselves from the outer forces, inner voices, and productivity gurus driving us toward more-more-more? 

And when we do choose another path, how do we set up our work so that we actually bring our dreams to life — without getting lost in ambiguity, confusion or overwhelm?

In this episode, I’m joined by grace allerdice, my friend, mentor + co-teacher of our upcoming course Living Systems. Together we discuss how we live + work in alignment with our internal rhythms, energetic capacities + ever-changing seasons.

We dive deep into:

• Creating systems where we can’t help but flourish
• The difference between productivity culture (boo) + regenerative systems (yay)
• How to identify + resolve friction points in your work
• The foundational, resilient, clarifying power of the Earth element
• Why we love Projects + how Projects help us bring our purpose to life

This episode is for anyone who wants to do life, work + business your way, and needs support figuring out what your way really is. 🌱
 

Links & resources—

• Want to get on the mailing list for Living Systems? Sign up for messages here
• 🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨ 

  
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What does leaving social media look like when you’re used to using it for collaboration & business growth? And is it really possible for coaches and service providers to find new clients offline?

In this episode, I’m joined by D’Ana Joi, a coach for multi-passionate creatives. Together we discuss our journeys leaving Instagram and embracing more aligned ways of creating community and growing our businesses.

We dive deep into:

• The fears that come up when you think about leaving social media
• All the ways your creative energy returns once you get offline
• How Joi finds coaching clients without social media — and exactly how many she’s booked since she left IG with the help of Off the Grid!
• The joy of creating organic community in your daily life & work

This episode is great if you’re considering leaving social media, but aren’t sure that the benefits will outweigh the drawbacks. Tune in for a big ole permission slip to do business your way. 🎟

Links & resources—

• 👋 Ready to get your business off social media? Download your free Leaving Social Media Toolkit
• 💌 Want a gorgeous email service provider with easy segmentation options? Use my affiliate link to get 50% off your Flodesk subscription
• 🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨ 

  
🏴‍☠️ ​Ready to join a merry band of creative entrepreneurs? Doors to CARE (the Consortium of Arts Related Entrepreneurs) are open through April 25. Head to rachelropeik.com/care to find out more. (sponsored)

The season one finale is here! In this episode, Amelia answers more of your questions about leaving social media & wraps up the first season of Off the Grid. 

Tune in to hear her respond to Qs like— 

• What are your daily log-on & log-off procedures?
• Does your Human Design impact your relationship with social media?
• How can I get support when I like to have control?
• How do you launch a business without social media?

Links & resources—

• 👋 Ready to get your business off social media? Download your free Leaving Social Media Toolkit
• 💌 Want a gorgeous email service provider with easy segmentation options? Use my affiliate link to get 50% off your Flodesk subscription
• 🃏 Need help stopping the scroll? Use the code OFFTHEGRID for 10% off the Instead deck from Inner Workout
• 🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨ 

  
🏴‍☠️ ​Ready to join a merry band of creative entrepreneurs? Doors to CARE (the Consortium of Arts Related Entrepreneurs) are open through April 25. Head to rachelropeik.com/care to find out more. (sponsored)

The moment has finally arrived! In this two-part episode, Amelia answers your questions about leaving social media. 

Tune in to hear her respond to Qs like— 

• How do you deal with the FOMO of being off socials?
• What do I do if I ghosted my social media followers?
• Are things like Pinterest and LinkedIn social media?
• Are there points where it makes sense for a business to leave social media?

Get your Qs answered then check back next week for part two! ✌️

Links & resources—

• 👋 Ready to get your business off social media? Download your free Leaving Social Media Toolkit
• 💌 Want a gorgeous email service provider with easy segmentation options? Use my affiliate link to get 50% off your Flodesk subscription
• 📖 Looking for your next read? Check out our curated list of books to help you reimagine your relationship with technology
• 🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨ 

  
🏴‍☠️ ​Ready to join a merry band of creative entrepreneurs? Doors to CARE (the Consortium of Arts Related Entrepreneurs) are open through April 25. Head to rachelropeik.com/care to find out more. (sponsored)

We’re back behind-the-scenes, babe! In this episode, Amelia revisits Softer Sounds’ top ten marketing practices to update us on what’s going great & what’s not working anymore.

Tune in to hear about— 

• The difference between marketing and sales
• Shifting your marketing focus from growth to nurturing
• How direct sales, SEO, online communities, lead magnets, free workshops, paid ads & podcasts are working for Softer Sounds
• Why we quit Pinterest ads (…for now)

Then, please share this episode with a friend! And let us know what marketing channels & strategies are working (or not working) for you lately.

Links & resources—

• 👋 Ready to get your business off social media? Download your free Leaving Social Media Toolkit
• 💌 Want a gorgeous email service provider with easy segmentation options? Use my affiliate link to get 50% off your Flodesk subscription
• 🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨ 

  
🏴‍☠️ ​Ready to join a merry band of creative entrepreneurs? Doors to CARE (the Consortium of Arts Related Entrepreneurs) are open through April 25. Head to rachelropeik.com/care to find out more. (sponsored)

We all know social media makes us feel bad sometimes…but is something more problematic happening on these platforms? 🌪

In this episode, Vickie Curtis, writer of The Social Dilemma, joins Amelia to talk about how social media algorithms cloud the truth and misdirect our attention, with devastating effects for our global communities.

Together, they discuss— 

• What the attention economy is and how it impacts our lives 🧠
• Why Vickie wrote The Social Dilemma & how it changed her social media habits 👩‍💻
• How algorithms & advertising impact our decision-making and global politics 🌪
• PLUS Vickie’s recommendations and resources 

This episode is a must-listen for anyone thinking about the bigger picture consequences of our social media use. Tune in for a whole lot of smarts & some gentle social critique. And don’t forget to download the Leaving Social Media Toolkit to start doing business differently!

Links & resources—

• 👋 Ready to get your business off social media? Download your free Leaving Social Media Toolkit
• 💌 Want a gorgeous email service provider with easy segmentation options? Use my affiliate link to get 50% off your Flodesk subscription
• 🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨ 

  
🏴‍☠️ ​Ready to join a merry band of creative entrepreneurs? Doors to CARE (the Consortium of Arts Related Entrepreneurs) are open through April 25. Head to rachelropeik.com/care to find out more. (sponsored)

We’re all about leaving social media, but we know that’s not the right choice for everyone! 😬

So in this episode, Taylor Elyse Morrison of Inner Workout joins Amelia to talk about how she approaches social media mindfully, why she developed the Instead deck for scrolling less, and how she takes care of herself and her business while posting & engaging on social media.

Together, they discuss— 

• Taylor’s social media journey & what her Instagram experience feels like ❤️‍🩹
• How Taylor differentiates between her personal Instagram presence & her business Instagram presence 🙏
• Why Taylor created the Instead deck & how you can use it to support your well-being 🌷
• PLUS Taylors advice for hiring social media support 👯‍♀️

This episode is great for anyone who wants to stay on social media and feel better at the same time. Tune in for lots of inspiration to take care and scroll less.

Links & resources—

• 👋 Ready to get your business off social media? Download your free Leaving Social Media Toolkit
• 🃏 Need help stopping the scroll? Use the code OFFTHEGRID for 10% off the Instead deck from Inner Workout
• 🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨ 

 
🙈 Quick note — Amelia encountered some audio gremlins while recording this episode, but we hope you’ll listen anyway! And rest assured that professional podcasters have audio issues, too.
 

  
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How can we handle the feelings that arise when we’re on social media? And what happens to our bodies when we log off temporarily or for good? 🤯

In this episode, Elle Bower Johnston joins Amelia to talk about how social media impacts our nervous systems and our lives. Together, they discuss— 

• How our bodies felt when we were on social media & how they told us to leave  📣
• Nervous system 101 💓
• How to handle the panic and the peace that comes when you leave social media  😅
• PLUS Elle’s advice for healers, yoga teachers, energy practitioners & online business owners who want to market their work in new ways 🔮

This episode is great for anyone grappling with anxiety, stress, panic, dread or other bad vibes on or about social media. Tune in for the nervous system support you need to scroll less.
 
Links & resources—

• 👋 Ready to get your business off social media? Download your free Leaving Social Media Toolkit
• 💌 Want a gorgeous email service provider with easy segmentation options? Use my affiliate link to get 50% off your Flodesk subscription
• 🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨ 

  
🏴‍☠️ ​Ready to join a merry band of creative entrepreneurs? Doors to CARE (the Consortium of Arts Related Entrepreneurs) are open through April 25. Head to rachelropeik.com/care to find out more. (sponsored)