The Social Strategist

The Social Strategist

By Michelle GiffordBusiness
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The Social Strategist episodes

  • The ChatGPT Prompt That Will Change Your 2026

    I don't use ChatGPT to "look things up." I use it like a business coach. (Yes, I talk to it in the car. Yes, its name is Chad. 😂)

    "Hey Chad, poke holes in my assumptions, ask better questions, and map out my identity, content, offers, and revenue."

    Game. changer. ✨

    With 2025 wrapping up, it's officially planning season—and this year I used ONE ChatGPT prompt that completely shifted how I'm looking at 2026.

    It helped me: ✔️ clarify what I want to be known for ✔️ simplify my platform strategy ✔️ tighten my offer suite ✔️ map out realistic revenue ✔️ build a 2026 plan that actually fits my life

    2026, we're coming for you! Keep scrolling to grab the 10-part prompt that helped me map my content, niche, offers, and revenue with clarity.

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    Copy + paste the entire prompt below into ChatGPT, hit enter, and answer its first question to start your strategy session:

    CHATGPT PROMPT: I want you to act as my strategic business coach and help me create clarity in my content, niche, and long-term business vision. Please do the following: Ask me deep follow-up questions instead of just agreeing with me. Poke holes in my assumptions and challenge my thinking. Help me identify the ONE thing I should be known for in the next 12–24 months. Help me separate my platform strategy (Instagram, YouTube, podcast, blog, etc.) and clarify what belongs where. Help me design a long-term identity arc—what I'm known for now vs. what I want to be known for in 2–3 years. Help me build a clear 6–12 month plan for my content, offers, and positioning. Help me create a revenue roadmap that matches my goals. Make sure your questions and your advice align with my actual goals—not what you think they should be. Throughout the process, continually ask: • "Why this?" • "Is this aligned with your real goals?" • "What would feel light, joyful, and sustainable?"Help me create a final strategic plan broken into: • Identity & positioning • Platform roles • Content cadence • Offer suite • Revenue plan • Next 6 months • Year 2 vision

    Start by asking me: "What do you want to be known for 12 months from now, and what do you want to be known for 3 years from now?" Then continue coaching me through the rest of the process, one question at a time.

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    24 min
  • 2026 Instagram Predictions

    Get ready, friend—2026 is right around the corner, and big shifts are coming to Instagram, social strategy, and the way businesses grow online.

    In this episode, I pull out her crystal ball and share my top predictions for the year ahead: from the rise of storytelling content and search-driven discovery to live selling, community-building, in-person events, and the continued surge of carousels and long-form content. I also break down what you should be doing now—tightening your systems, getting serious about content strategy, leaning into Stories, using AI the right way, and finally letting go of "the way Instagram used to be."

    If you're ready to stop complaining, start creating, and build a business that thrives in 2026, this episode is your pep talk, your plan, and your pat on the buns. Let's get to work.

    Come join Club 10 and grow your next 10K followers with daily Instagram prompts, trending audio, and a supportive community — so you can spend less time guessing and more time growing.

    Let's hang out on Instagram!

    And as always, please leave a rating and review! It means the world.

    30 min
  • How to Build Real Confidence: Stop Waiting for the "Magic Switch Flip"

    Ever wonder how truly confident people got that way? Is it a gift? A switch they flipped? Or something they just are?

    In this eye-opening episode, we're challenging the common—and often misleading—definition of confidence. I share my personal journey and reveal a powerful truth: building self-assurance is a process of becoming, not an event.

    What You'll Discover:
    • Why instant results are a myth and long-term, disciplined commitment is the real magic bullet.

    • The danger of sitting on the "fence of decision"—and how to finally get off it and start moving your business forward.

    • Why you need the willingness to be bad at something (like creating new content) to eventually become great.

    • The game-changing importance of having a fun, compelling vision for your goals.

    • Practical, actionable systems to reduce friction and boost your consistency in showing up for your business.

    • The critical role of finding a supportive community (and how to stop letting "mom guilt" sabotage your ambition).

    Confidence isn't given; it's earned through consistent action. If you're tired of waiting to feel ready, this episode gives you the exact steps to start becoming the person and business owner you know you're meant to be, inch by inch, win by win.

    Come join Club 10 and grow your next 10K followers with daily Instagram prompts, trending audio, and a supportive community — so you can spend less time guessing and more time growing.

    Let's hang out on Instagram!

    And as always, please leave a rating and review! It means the world.

    33 min
  • Jill Coleman @jillfit on Niching Down, Beating Perfectionism & Growing a Coaching Business

    In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jill Coleman of @jillfit to talk about the evolution of the online coaching space, why niching down matters more than ever, and how to overcome perfectionism so you can actually grow your business.

    Jill shares her journey from fitness blogger to business coach and gives practical advice for coaches at every stage whether you're just starting out, stuck in the messy middle, or scaling to the next level.

    Find Jill on Instagram @jillfit

    Join my Free Hooks Masterclass October 6-8 HERE

    Let's hang out on Instagram!

    And as always, please leave a rating and review! It means the world.

    24 min
  • Stop Being Weird About Money

    Money. Let's not be weird about it, okay? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the stories we tell ourselves about money—the guilt, the shame, the fear—and showing you how to rewrite those thoughts so you can finally step into abundance. You'll hear real struggles women have shared with me, the money stories I've had to overcome myself, and the practical steps you can take to shift your mindset and actually welcome more money into your life and business. Because here's the truth: we need more good people with more money.

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    Let's hang out on Instagram!

    And as always, please leave a rating and review! It means the world.

    27 min
  • We're back, baby!

    The Social Strategist Podcast is back, baby! We're jumping back in to talk about what it actually takes to grow a business, the tools that make it easier, building systems that keep you sane, and the mindset shifts you to step into being a full blown CEO. This is the place where we make Instagram your mic, grow a business that feels good, and talk honestly about what it takes to build success while holding onto the life you love. Let's get to work!

    Come check out my Viral Hooks Masterclass HERE

    Grow the Gram is OPEN! Sign up HERE and use code PODCAST100 for $100 off today!

    Let's hang out on Instagram!

    And as always, please leave a rating and review! It means the world.

    15 min
  • Permission Granted

    Building a business when no one around you really understands it can feel lonely. In today's quick episode, I'm talking about one of the biggest mindset blocks I see: waiting for permission. If you're building a personality-led brand while juggling real life, this one's for you. You don't need to shrink or wait for someone to say it's okay. This is your permission slip—let's go.

    Come check out my Viral Hooks Masterclass HERE

    Grow the Gram is OPEN! Sign up HERE and use code PODCAST100 for $100 off today!

    Let's hang out on Instagram!

    And as always, please leave a rating and review! It means the world.

    5 min
  • Top Influencer Secrets From Lindsay Nead From Parker Management

    In this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Nead, founder of Parker Management, to talk about the real behind-the-scenes of influencer life. We dive into burnout, comparison, setting boundaries, and what it really takes to turn content creation into a sustainable, thriving business. Whether you're just starting out or an Instagram OG, this one's packed with real talk and practical insights.

    Come check out my Viral Hooks Masterclass HERE

    Grow the Gram is OPEN! Sign up HERE and use code PODCAST100 for $100 off today!

    Let's hang out on Instagram!

    And as always, please leave a rating and review! It means the world.

    36 min
  • Pass Me the Cannoli: How to Quiet the Inner Voice

    What does a missing cannoli have to do with fear and personal growth? In this 5-minute episode, Michelle shares how a simple moment at dinner revealed two very different inner dialogues and why understanding your own internal voice matters more than you think. If fear has been quietly calling the shots in your life or business, this episode will help you pause, reset, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

    Come check out my Viral Hooks Masterclass HERE

    Grow the Gram is OPEN! Sign up HERE and use code PODCAST100 for $100 off today!

    Let's hang out on Instagram!

    And as always, please leave a rating and review! It means the world.

    6 min

About The Social Strategist

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The Social Strategist is your marketing podcast to keep you up to date with all of the changes, trends, and best marketing strategy for social media. If you are using Instagram, blogging, TikTok,…

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