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I Quit Social Media - How to Build a Creative Career Without It

Author
Scott McLemore
Published
Sun 04 May 2025
Episode Link
https://shows.acast.com/keep-the-flow/episodes/i-quit-social-media-how-to-build-a-creative-career-without-i

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I used to think that quitting social media would destroy my career as a musician and podcaster—but the opposite happened. I didn’t vanish; I started feeling more visible to the people who actually care about my work.


In this episode of Keep the Flow, I talk about how you can build a fulfilling and sustainable creative life without chasing followers or feeding the algorithm. I share why I stepped away from traditional social platforms, how I replaced them with more meaningful tools like newsletters, websites, and direct community engagement, and why real connection—online or off—is worth more than a thousand likes.


This isn’t about convincing anyone to quit, but if you’re curious… maybe you can.


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