# episode social (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode social. Page: Feed: --- ## [Superintendent candidate Robert Franklin wants ‘political rancor’ out of Oklahoma education](https://stateimpactoklahoma.org/) _2026-08-20 · StateImpact Oklahoma_ The Republican runoff election for the state superintendent is Aug. 25. StateImpact’s Beth Wallis sat down with candidate Robert Franklin to talk Oklahoma education. Candidate James Taylor’s campaign canceled his interview with StateImpact and did not respond to requests to reschedule. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9962825c-aa44-4eef-840a-b8f5f66e4bc8.mp3) ## [I Lost Clients, Went Back to Creating Content, and Rebuilt My Business](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/i-lost-clients-went-back-to-creating-content-and-rebuilt-my-business/) _2026-08-19 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ What happens when business slows down, clients leave, and you have to figure out how to become visible again? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle Thames shares the real story behind her recent business rebuild, her return to content creation, and the visibility strategy that helped create more than 2.1 million video views in roughly 90 days . Michelle breaks down how going back to… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/89df6d5b-084b-4621-b195-59a67c4f4037/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=89df6d5b-084b-4621-b195-59a67c4f4037&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [Broken Arrow nature center trains citizen scientists to preserve firefly magic](https://stateimpactoklahoma.org/) _2026-08-13 · StateImpact Oklahoma_ Nostalgic Oklahomans may reminisce about running through their backyards on hot summer evenings, cupping their hands to catch the flying, glowing insects twinkling in the air. On a muggy evening in late July, supervisor Miranda Adams led a small group of citizen scientists through the dense forest at the Ray Harral Nature Center to search for the glowing beetles. Mentioned in this episode: Social… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d20cdc4e-c8a6-44c6-9a65-25ee99087f5e.mp3) ## [Why My Hidden Gem Videos Actually Work (It’s Not the Food)](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=763) _2026-08-10 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ Why do some local business videos generate thousands of views, shares, comments, and real customers while others barely get noticed? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle Thames breaks down the strategy behind her viral Hidden Gem videos and explains why their success has very little to do with food. From storytelling and curiosity to local pride, community sharing, strong hooks, and… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/0851d538-b62f-4601-82d3-ebb8f7381a03/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=0851d538-b62f-4601-82d3-ebb8f7381a03&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [Some data centers are building their own power plants. In Oklahoma, most want to plug into the grid](https://stateimpactoklahoma.org/) _2026-08-06 · StateImpact Oklahoma_ Oklahoma passed a law last year allowing energy-hungry facilities to build their own power. But as data center announcements sprout up across Oklahoma, most include plans to work with local utilities. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8ccb2f91-7f05-4126-82a5-7b26c57a474a.mp3) ## [Ascension St. John plans to end inpatient care at Nowata hospital. Residents are fighting back.](https://stateimpactoklahoma.org/) _2026-07-30 · StateImpact Oklahoma_ Ascension St. John is seeking federal approval to turn its Nowata hospital into a rural emergency facility, which would mean ending acute inpatient and swing-bed services. The model provides enhanced support to hospitals to maintain local access to emergency and outpatient services. The nonprofit health system said the move would support the long-term viability of local health care. But many… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/27debb92-0b12-4017-90a0-8eb10522a112.mp3) ## [Why Email Marketing Still Matters: How to Turn Subscribers Into Customers with Melissa Seideman](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/why-email-marketing-still-matters-how-to-turn-subscribers-into-customers-with-melissa-seideman/) _2026-07-27 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ Is your email list helping you grow your business—or is it collecting dust? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle Thames sits down with award-winning email marketing strategist Melissa Seideman to discuss how entrepreneurs can use email marketing to build stronger relationships, increase sales, and create long-term business growth. Melissa shares how one client grew from $8,000 per… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/2c889612-24be-46ce-a4a0-532bb5d4f9b7/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=2c889612-24be-46ce-a4a0-532bb5d4f9b7&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [What is ONE Transit's role in adapting to the Oklahoma City metro's rapid growth?](https://stateimpactoklahoma.org/) _2026-07-22 · StateImpact Oklahoma_ The Oklahoma City metro is growing at a rapid pace. But public transportation is lacking. ONE Transit aims to transform how residents move around the city. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/51c26c72-4cc1-4147-b64c-f3aef259e0fe.mp3) ## [The Visibility Strategy That Got Me on TV (It Wasn't Luck)](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/the-visibility-strategy-that-got-me-on-tv-it-wasnt-luck/) _2026-07-20 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ What does it really take to land media opportunities, build a recognizable personal brand, and become the person people think of when opportunities arise? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle Thames shares the real story behind her recent appearance on WGN Spotlight Chicago and why it had nothing to do with luck. She explains how one relationship that started in 2024, combined with… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/66bc2671-a13a-441e-99f6-7e14293aa617/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=66bc2671-a13a-441e-99f6-7e14293aa617&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [The Biggest Business Decision I Made This Year (Hint: It Wasn't Social Media)](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=760) _2026-07-19 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ Have you ever felt like you're doing everything you're "supposed" to do in your business—creating content, growing your audience, chasing the algorithm—but something still feels off? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle Thames shares the biggest business decision she made this year and why it completely changed the direction of her business. Instead of focusing on creating more… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/fd09abb4-2c46-41e8-b9da-adadbcc65b56/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=fd09abb4-2c46-41e8-b9da-adadbcc65b56&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XIJZl1jjmMu4) _2026-07-19 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [What I'm Really Building: Why I Chose Community Over Content | CEO Diary](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/what-im-really-building-why-i-chose-community-over-content-ceo-diary/) _2026-07-18 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ Have you ever felt like your business was evolving, but no one understood the vision? In this first CEO Diary episode of Social Media Decoded , I'm taking you behind the scenes of my business to share what I'm really building—and why I've shifted my focus from creating more content to building meaningful community. I talk about why relationships have become my greatest business strategy, how… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/d1d28ba4-1f04-4468-8575-5aea115a9dde/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=d1d28ba4-1f04-4468-8575-5aea115a9dde&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [Why I Stopped Trying to Build an Audience | The Power of Community Over Followers](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/why-i-stopped-trying-to-build-an-audience-the-power-of-community-over-followers/) _2026-07-13 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ What if the goal isn't to build a bigger audience—but to build meaningful relationships? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle Thames shares the mindset shift that completely changed how she approaches social media, networking, and business growth. After years of chasing followers and viral moments, she realized the real opportunities weren't coming from her follower count—they were… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/0c19f32f-c316-4ab3-8767-eaea70bac1a0/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=0c19f32f-c316-4ab3-8767-eaea70bac1a0&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [The Hidden Cost of Visibility: Why Your Business Needs Systems Before More Followers](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/the-hidden-cost-of-visibility-why-your-business-needs-systems-before-more-followers/) _2026-07-09 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ Everyone tells you to get more visible. Post more content. Start the podcast. Book the speaking engagement. Land the collaborations. But what happens after the visibility? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , I'm joined by Annie Mossbacher, Chief Growth Officer at Dubsado , for an honest conversation about what happens when your business starts growing faster than your systems can support. If… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/4070b216-16cc-4b7b-9526-bc1de20c7b9d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=4070b216-16cc-4b7b-9526-bc1de20c7b9d&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [Rejected for Oklahoma funding, an anti-abortion group helped rewrite state law](https://stateimpactoklahoma.org/) _2026-07-09 · StateImpact Oklahoma_ An out-of-state anti-abortion group successfully lobbied to change Oklahoma law after it was rejected for public funding from a program to encourage women to keep their unplanned pregnancies. The Texas-based nonprofit Human Coalition lobbies for anti-abortion programs and gets millions of dollars in funding from other states. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ee662925-94b0-427c-b4bc-2cfa6a04bc71.mp3) ## [My Visibility Stack: The 4 Business Tools I Use Every Week to Grow My Brand](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/my-visibility-stack-the-4-business-tools-i-use-every-week-to-grow-my-brand/) _2026-07-06 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ What tools does Michelle Thames actually use to run her business every week? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle takes you behind the scenes of her visibility stack and shares the four platforms that power her podcast, email marketing, client management, and website. From creating content to automating workflows and building stronger customer relationships, these are the tools she… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/94dc079f-3ad9-4cb9-b0ea-1e6ededd2e4a/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=94dc079f-3ad9-4cb9-b0ea-1e6ededd2e4a&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [Why Opportunities Keep Finding Me (And How You Can Make Them Find You Too)](https://bleav.com/shows/social-media-decoded/episodes/why-opportunities-keep-finding-me-and-how-you-can-make-them-find-you-too/) _2026-07-02 · info@thamesmediasolutions.com (Michelle Thames) · Social Media Decoded_ What if your next client, speaking engagement, sponsorship, or brand partnership isn’t waiting for another cold pitch—but for you to become more visible? In this episode of Social Media Decoded , Michelle Thames takes you behind the scenes of how her recent local business videos, community events, speaking opportunities, and brand partnerships are creating momentum in her business. She shares why… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5/episodes/ef2e34ff-6c26-47d5-ac81-f84ad7292ba5/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ac977e27-d4e6-4b80-ab64-5cc709e300b5&awEpisodeId=ef2e34ff-6c26-47d5-ac81-f84ad7292ba5&feed=sXf_AsM6) ## [‘Playing with my heart’: Student musicians celebrate America’s 250th alongside Army Band](https://stateimpactoklahoma.org/) _2026-07-02 · StateImpact Oklahoma_ As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, Oklahoma musicians of all ages took to the stage in commemoration. Inside a performing arts center at scenic Quartz Mountain State Park in late June, the 145th Army Band warmed up before a concert. Outside, students with the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute played frisbee, caught up with friends or awaited their turn to hit the stage later that night.… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/415e019e-43a3-4e34-b15f-2a3d12687f79.mp3) ## [As data centers eye Oklahoma, tribes weigh the costs](https://stateimpactoklahoma.org/) _2026-06-24 · StateImpact Oklahoma_ Tribal nations in Oklahoma are navigating an influx of corporate interest in Indian Country. Thomas Pablo reports on their leaders’ responses to an A-I data center development boom. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0ded4eb1-d8a8-4357-aefc-7b3197115781.mp3) ## [New Oklahoma law disrupts gender-affirming care for transgender adults](https://stateimpactoklahoma.org/) _2026-06-18 · StateImpact Oklahoma_ A new law is restricting gender-affirming care for Oklahoma adults if those services were covered by Medicaid and public funds, or provided on state property. Transgender Oklahomans and the already-limited providers offering gender-affirming care in the state are now being forced to adapt to the new policy with little time to prepare. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4f393f3f-57a1-451a-a351-e225e03e2648.mp3) ## [Oklahoma author celebrates state's thousands of plant and animal species in new book](https://stateimpactoklahoma.org/) _2026-06-11 · StateImpact Oklahoma_ Oklahoma's natural world is the subject of a new book from author Priscilla Crawford. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e8e26436-0739-4e1d-b554-8b4b4d99eb10.mp3) ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WevsmFHCX6QU) _2026-06-11 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [The cost of childcare is too high for many Oklahoma families. How are lawmakers responding?](https://stateimpactoklahoma.org/) _2026-06-04 · StateImpact Oklahoma_ Childcare costs are soaring. Infant care at childcare centers rose 27% from 2023 to 2025, according to the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness. As daycare prices skyrocket to all-time highs, state lawmakers are deploying a patchwork of measures to change the industry. But some Oklahomans say the state should do more to prioritize affordability for families. Mentioned in this episode: Social… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/406c1cdb-6a63-4cbf-9bbe-65ea57a4f582.mp3)