153 | Landon Bryant- Southern Culture in the Digital Age: Viral TikToks, Shared Identity, and Southern Living Insights

In this episode of the podcast Life Coach BFF Show, your host, Heather Pettey, sits down with Landon Bryant, a 35-year-old art teacher hailing from generations of Laurel, Mississippi natives. His witty TikToks and Instagram reels (@LandonTalks) have taken the internet by storm, amassing millions of likes and shares, and even catching the attention of A-list celebrities.  Surprising himself, Landon has emerged as a cultural influencer, representing Southern heritage for the social media era. Bryant's viral content spans a wide range, from heartwarming tales of choosing a grandma name to creative takes on how to eat watermelon. He reveals how the diverse online community he's fostering has illuminated the potency of our collective Southern identity. Join us for an engaging conversation with this modern-day arbiter of Southern culture. To know Landon Bryant is to love him and his wonderful sense of humor! Contact Landon: Instagram @LandonTalks Facebook @LandonTalks Youtube @landontalksalot   Contact Host, Heather Pettey: [email protected] Website: www.HeatherPettey.com Purchase Keep It Simple Sarah   Heather's Bio:   Heather is a perfectly imperfect wife of 28 years to David, mom to 4 amazing humans ages 12 to 26, and lover of Jesus. She's a closet peanut M&M and Goldfish cracker consumer.   She is passionate about encouraging women to find joy and remain sane while parenting teens. The laughter and support happens weekly on her podcast, Life Coach BFF Show. When not podcasting, she's coaching women to live confidently, set clear boundaries, and learn to build their fire in the rain.   The mindset coach is also the author of Keep It Simple, Sarah: Powerful Words and Encouragement for Christian Teen Girls.   Heather has made appearances on CNN Headline News and other media. She believes life is a long line of lessons, and in her opinion, it’s all about faith and good ol' common sense. She happily resides with her family in Memphis, TN.     *Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.