Mel Vandersluis on the Pressures of Social Media, Content Creation Tips & Staying Relevant - Episode 57

In Episode 57 of the KBD Podcast, Curtis chats with Mel Vandersluis, an entrepreneur and content creator with over 146K Instagram followers. They discuss the realities of making it as a top 1% content creator, how to deal with social media pressures, and the role of authenticity in maintaining long-term success. Mel also shares her perspective on staying consistent with algorithms and the mental toll that comes with the social media grind. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to thrive in the world of content creation, this episode is packed with insight and real-life advice. Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts: Spotify - http://bit.ly/3XJR3fg Apple - http://bit.ly/3YJFy8U Follow The Freemium Podcast: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3wo71QR TikTok - https://bit.ly/3R3p0pq Follow KBD Insurance: YouTube - https://bit.ly/44g0S7D Instagram - https://bit.ly/3XfAM22 LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3HdHgJe Need home, car, or business insurance? Visit https://kbdinsurance.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle 8:50 - Mel's Journey in Content Creation 25:30 - Social Media Algorithms 32:00 - The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 44:00 - Staying Relevant 51:00 – Getting Started as a Content Creator 59:35 – Do’s and Don’ts in Content Creation 1:17:00 – Authenticity, Inspiration & Cancel Culture 1:24:00 - Outro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/gotcha License code: 1GIPZWZUULAFRMZU