IN TODAY'S ISSUE ↓
- 🎙️ TL;DR → To learn how to start talking about social impact causes you care about, do this.
- 🫶 Most people are getting their news and building their opinions based on creators.
- ✨ This tool will help you work smarter, not harder.
- 🤝 Opportunities to get support from Soulcialmate
This week, we're so excited to welcome Serena to Soulcial Suite!
In last week's newsletter, I talked to you about how I was at Trending Up, a conference in D.C. with 237 other creators who, combined, reach over 235 million people. And one thing became very clear: Creators are where most people are getting their news and building their opinions—whether we like it or not.
I gave you some ideas on how you could "microdose" social impact causes that you care about into your everyday content that I hope got your wheels turning.
I've finally got back home and settled after the conference, and in this week's episode of Soulcial Scoop, I'm breaking down:
- Why influencers are so scared to talk about politics
- Why I used to be, too—and what helped me push past it
- How you can “microdose” social impact content into your feed without a full-on brand shift
- Real examples from the creators who are already doing it
- Where to start if you want to speak up but feel unsure
Maybe this is something you want to chat about privately too. Feel free to hit "reply" and share your thoughts + feelings.
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THE SOULCIAL SCOOP
Social media news
creators need to know
💬 TikTok just dropped a new feature called “Creator Chat Room”→ “Build stronger connections with your audience. Create up to 20 chat rooms and invite up to 300 members each.”
🔒 Instagram launches “Lockable Reels” → Lockable Reels allows creators to share exclusive content that can only be accessed by entering a secret code
👀 Edits released new features → They include text animations, safe zones, transitions, filters, captions, and timeline frame rate editing.
Listen to the full episode of "Soulcial Scoop" podcast for details on the weekly Creator Economy news. 📰
FOSTER, RESCUE, ADOPT
Adoptable Pet of
the Week
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ADOPTABLE RAVEN
This past weekend, I got to hangout with this little queen, Raven. She is the cutest, most perfect little gal. Multiple dogs in her litter overcame parvo, and we're so happy that she made it through!
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BE A BETTER CREATOR
Grow & scale
your creator biz
🤝 Should you do affiliate partnerships? → There's no straightforward answer. They need to be natural and organic to actually work.
📆 Here's some things you should add to your calendar as a creator → Getting brand deals won't just happen, you have to be proactive.
♻️ Why newsletters could be the key to getting more people to see your content→ The platform I've been using makes it so easy to get my content in front of the right people.
WEEKLY PAGES
What I Read
This Week
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HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER BY TESSA BAILEY
3.75/5 ⭐️
I don't know, but I'm currently in my era of reading corny romance books, lol. This is the second book in the Bellinger Sisters series, and I honestly loved them. They were spicy and set by the water and gave me all the summer vibes. Great, quick, easy reads!
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GET THAT BAG $
Brand Partnership
Opportunities
Each week, we source incredible brand deal opportunities for you from all over the internet.
Join us in Soulcial Suite to see the full list! We typically share about 5-10 opportunities per week inside (many that are not platform-based as many of these are).
YOUR NEW CREATOR BFF
Meet Our Soulcial Suite
Creator Members
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I am excited to be here! I'm a content creator and influencer located in Rhode Island, focusing on local travel and food.
My tagline is "sharing the best things to see, eat and do". I'm also a member of my local Yelp community.
When I'm not filming, I am a devoted dog mom to my 6 month old pug, Petunia <3
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Get to know Katie 👯♀️
🌮 Favorite Food: I can never say no to Pizza!
🎞️ Favorite Movie: I can't choose just one - I love movies!
🏙 Favorite Place Traveled To: Probably Saint Maarten for my honeymoon!
🧁 Current Snack Fixation: Chex Mix
👩💻 Current Job Title: Full time Purchasing Agent; Part time Content Creator