Are You Talking About What You Love?
Are You Talking About What You Love?  
Podcast: Good Content with Shannon McKinstrie
Published On: Tue Apr 29 2025
Description: Let’s talk about self-awareness in marketing and why truly loving your topic is your secret sauce for both content creation and business growth. I have a question for you today: what’s that one thing you could jump on national TV and feel confident sharing? Because when you tap into that area of expertise, your excitement lights up your audience, and your content becomes magnetic. We’ll walk through real examples where you can sense the creator’s passion, and discuss how borrowing popular words, phrases, or brands can help make your content relatable and attention-grabbing. If your social content feels bland or forced, this episode is your permission slip to reset, pivot, or even rebrand if what you’re talking about no longer excites you. In this episode we’ll be covering:Self awareness in digital marketing and creating content you genuinely love.Discovering the one topic you can passionately talk about, even on national TV.Going beyond simple tips and creating genuine connection that your audience can feel.Using popular phrases, brands, and hooks to make your content more relatable.The importance of being the go-to expert in your unique area of expertise.Ways to make content relevant to current events and seasons for increased engagement.Featured content in this episode:Build Your Grown Woman Wardrobe (link expired)Color Combos that Look Expensive in Summer (link expired)McDonald’s Migraine HackNever Order an Uber to the AirportRecommended episodes:Episode 21: Getting Your Audience to Care About Your ContentEpisode 27: Let Your True Personality ShineEpisode 37: Personalization is the Key to Your 2025 Content StrategyEpisode 54: Is There Enough “You” In Your Content?Episode 58: Embrace the Content Creator MindsetSend a message!If you use the send a message option above, be sure to include your email address if you would like a reply! (Please allow 3-5 business days for a response)Join me in the Reels Lab!Love this conversation? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Connect with me on Instagram!