Social Media Decoded

What Going to the KIT Conference Actually Taught Me About Visibility


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I almost didn’t go to the KIT Craft + Commerce conference.

Before the trip, I was overwhelmed, anxious, questioning everything, and honestly wondering if I should stay home and work instead. But what happened after I got in the room reminded me of something I deeply believe:

Visibility is bigger than social media.

In this episode of Social Media Decoded, I’m sharing the real lessons I learned at the KIT Conference in Boise—from meeting creators in real life, hearing powerful talks from leaders like James Clear and Jay Papasan, giving James Clear my book (!), and realizing that the biggest opportunities often happen outside of social media and inside real conversations.

Because here’s the truth:

At a certain level, opportunities don’t come from algorithms. They come from relationships.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

Why I almost skipped the conference

Anxiety, overwhelm, and showing up anyway
What happened when I gave James Clear my book
My biggest takeaway from Jay Papasan’s talk
Why relationships matter more than follower count
The power of getting in the right rooms
Why proximity is one of the most underrated visibility strategies
How real conversations lead to partnerships, referrals, and opportunities

Key takeaway from this episode:

“The biggest shift wasn’t what I learned on stage. It was what happened in the conversations.”

If you’ve been feeling stuck in business, overwhelmed with content creation, or wondering why visibility isn’t translating into opportunities—this episode is for you.

Because sometimes your next level isn’t another strategy.

Sometimes it’s the room.

Connect with Michelle:

DM the word ROOM on Instagram @MichelleLThames


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