EFR 598: Navigating Growth as a Social Media Influencer, Creating Authentic Content, and Finding Confidence Through Vulnerability with Sam Gwaz
05/04/22 • 35 min
So, you’ve gained a following on social media... now what? The answer isn’t always clear and direct. What we have come to realize is that Instagram and TikTok are no longer (or perhaps, never were) places where you had to appear perfect to gain a following or appeal to a large audience.
It’s easier than ever to create content and connect to people through social media, but not many people aren’t talking about how to handle the immense growth and exposure that comes with being an influencer.
Sam Gwaz is a health coach and fitness influencer who, since growing her Instagram platform by 200,000+ new followers in the last 3 years, has had to grow along with her social media presence in many ways.
In this discussion, Sam and Chase talk about her growth and evolution as a health and fitness content creator on social media. They speak on the power of vulnerability in building confidence, Sam’s current struggle as a content creator, and how to reevaluate your social media presence to ensure you’re creating authentic content that’s aligned with your audience. Then, Sam shares her hopes for the future of social media along with a few pieces of advice for aspiring content creators.
Follow Sam Gwaz @thesamplan
Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning
Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning
Episode resources:
- Get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 travel packs of AG1 at https://www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward
- Get Paleovalley grass fed beef sticks for 80% off at https://bit.ly/beefsticks80
- Silence in the Time of Noise by Erling Kagge
- Sam first appeared on EF Radio in episode 201
- Watch this video on YouTube https://youtu.be/y4yhrYtRaEk
So, you’ve gained a following on social media... now what? The answer isn’t always clear and direct. What we have come to realize is that Instagram and TikTok are no longer (or perhaps, never were) places where you had to appear perfect to gain a following or appeal to a large audience.
It’s easier than ever to create content and connect to people through social media, but not many people aren’t talking about how to handle the immense growth and exposure that comes with being an influencer.
Sam Gwaz is a health coach and fitness influencer who, since growing her Instagram platform by 200,000+ new followers in the last 3 years, has had to grow along with her social media presence in many ways.
In this discussion, Sam and Chase talk about her growth and evolution as a health and fitness content creator on social media. They speak on the power of vulnerability in building confidence, Sam’s current struggle as a content creator, and how to reevaluate your social media presence to ensure you’re creating authentic content that’s aligned with your audience. Then, Sam shares her hopes for the future of social media along with a few pieces of advice for aspiring content creators.
Follow Sam Gwaz @thesamplan
Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning
Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning
Episode resources:
- Get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 travel packs of AG1 at https://www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward
- Get Paleovalley grass fed beef sticks for 80% off at https://bit.ly/beefsticks80
- Silence in the Time of Noise by Erling Kagge
- Sam first appeared on EF Radio in episode 201
- Watch this video on YouTube https://youtu.be/y4yhrYtRaEk
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EFR 597: The 5 Steps You Need to Take to Transform Your Life Through Self-Coaching with Jason Goldsmith
Did you know that it’s perfectly acceptable and possible to be your own life coach? In fact, self-coaching can change the trajectory of your career, your relationships, and your entire life.
Meet Jason Goldsmith, a globally recognized sports performance coach and co-author of Take Charge of You (with David Novak). Jason changed the trajectory of his life when he started shifting his mindset around his dyslexia diagnosis. Since then, he’s discovered the power of self-coaching and now helps others become the best versions of themselves.
In this discussion, Jason and Chase talk about personal leadership, how to be your own coach in five steps, and how self-coaching can transform your life and career. He also shares his personal experience of being diagnosed with dyslexia and how that inspired him to start a performance coaching business.
Follow Jason @CoachJasonGold
Follow Chase @chase_chewning
Episode resources:
- Save 20% on The Good with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CalderaLab.com/everforward
- Get your FREE 30-day trial of audiobooks at https://www.audibletrial.com/everforward
- Visit Jason's website
- Get Jason's book Take Charge of You
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EFR 599: Phytonutrients and the SOLUTION to Illness, Gut Health, and Longevity with Dr. Dan Gubler
Phytonutrient chemistry is a relatively new field of scientific study that’s been gaining momentum over the past 20-25 years.
Dr. Dan Gubler, Ph.D. a phytonutrient chemist, believes phytonutrients are a critical component of health and longevity that we need to be paying more attention to.
In this discussion, Dan and Chase talk about the power of phytonutrients and their ability to regulate the body’s processes to help us live a productive, happy, and fulfilled life. Dan speaks on which phytonutrients should be top of mind for you, the benefits of each color of fruit and vegetable, and how phytonutrients can help combat the harmful impacts of environmental pollution. He also teaches you how to use phytonutrients to optimize your health and heal from sickness, highlighting what he eats when he’s sick.
Follow Dan @drdangubler
Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning
Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning
Episode Resources:
- Save 20% with code EVERFORWARD on any men's skin care item from Caldera + Lab at https://www.CalderaLab.com/everforward
- Listen to his podcast Discover with Dr. Dan
- Listen to episode #56 of Discover with Dr. Dan (ft. Chase)
- Check out Brilliant
- Follow Dan on TikTok
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