Do you have to be on social media to attract the people your dream is meant to serve?
My guest Mary Kathryn Tiller—a writer and co-founder of “Writing Off Social”—shares her transformative journey of leaving social media behind. “Writing Off Social” empowers Christian women writers to grow their audience without the burnout that comes with being on social media.
IF YOU’VE EVER FELT TRAPPED BY SOCIAL MEDIA, THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU!
Many of us have a love/hate relationship with social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, X, or Tik Tok. We can’t live without them when it comes to keeping in touch with friends and family or connecting with brands and influencers we love.
But what about building an audience for your dream? Is jumping on the hamster wheel of social media content creation just the reality of having a dream? Is the time you’ve spent providing the return on investment you expected?
Maybe you love creating Canva graphics but you get stuck writing the captions. Or Reels looked like fun, until you tried to come up with a unique idea every single week. Maybe you are constantly asking questions like, “How often do I need to post in order to really grow?” or “What are hashtags really for?”
If that’s you and you’re also thinking “There has to be a better way!” you’re going to love this conversation with Mary Kathryn.
Packed with practical tips, faith-based insights, and inspiring reflections on community and God’s timing, this episode offers a refreshing take on balancing modern technology with your life’s calling. Tune in for a profound conversation that challenges conventional wisdom about building your platform on social media.
In this episode Mary Kathryn shares:
🚶♀️The emotional toll of social media and practical steps for leaving without losing your audience,
✨ The important role your faith plays in guiding these decisions, and
💡 How to build community and find support beyond social platforms.
Listen in to discover how Mary Kathryn and other writers have thoughtfully and prayerfully shifted their focus away from social media to find life-giving ways to grow an audience for their dreams.
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Mary Kathryn lives in East Texas with her husband, their two kids, and thirty head of cattle. She is also a speaker, adjunct professor, and co-founder of New Mercies for Moms, an in-print, online, and on-air devotional ministry that reminds moms that Jesus is in the midst of motherhood. In her free time, MK enjoys reading on her back porch, coffee dates with friends, and movie nights with her family. You can connect with her at www.marykathryntiller.com.
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Scripture:
…and do not give the devil a foothold.
~ Ephesians 4:27 (NIV)
The Lord will work out his plans for my life—
for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.
~ Psalm 138:8 (NLT)
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