Social Templates With Angela Shae

Lindsay and Tim host Angela Shea, creator of Social Templates, a service for photographers. They discuss Angela's journey from dental hygienist to photographer and template creator, navigating confidence, technical skills, and burnout's impact on mental health. They explore social media's evolution, focusing on Instagram's video content and AI features, and share insights on uprooting for adventure in Southern California, evolving careers into social media management, and using creativity in marketing, especially through reels. They also cover SEO's importance, AI's role in post optimization, engagement metrics, cross-platform sharing tips, and mobile app editing experiences in photography.

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Chapters

00:00 The Power of Instagram's AI and SEO

02:54 Angela Shea: From Photographer to Template Creator

06:07 The Journey of a Photographer: Early Days and Challenges

08:59 Navigating Confidence and Technical Skills in Photography

12:02 The Burnout: A Photographer's Struggle

14:59 Finding Balance: Family, Business, and Mental Health

22:56 Uprooting Life for Adventure

29:02 The Journey to Southern California

36:25 Transitioning to Social Media Management

42:47 The Power of Reels in Marketing

48:12 The Power of Repetition in Content Sharing

49:07 SEO Innovations in Social Media

50:39 Leveraging Instagram for Search-ability

52:10 The Role of AI in Content Optimization

54:42 Engagement Strategies for Better Reach

56:11 Cross-Platform Content Sharing Tips

58:02 Maximizing Watch Time for Success

01:01:16 Editing on the Go: A Unique Experience

01:04:18 Anticipating New Features in Social Media