Angela Hollowell (again!) and Ditching Social Media for Real Connections & Content Ownership

Prioritizing real-life connections: Angela Hollowell shares how focusing on in-person events over constant social media brought her valuable contacts, new opportunities, and even an award. She notes that “in real life, it just matters that much more,” and that her name still traveled through rooms even when she wasn’t there.Owning your platform and content: Creators should control their own domains and archives instead of relying solely on LinkedIn, Substack, or other platforms. Angela is moving her LinkedIn archive to her own site, calling it a permanent “home on the internet” where all her work can live.Consistency over perfection: Publish when your message is clear instead of chasing tiny improvements. More “at bats” builds consistency faster than endless polishing.Love for the craft: Enjoying the work itself helps avoid burnout and sustain creativity for the long run.Rethinking monetization: Choose models that complement your work, like using content as a lead magnet for an email list instead of adding new “jobs” through strict paywalls.This conversation explores how to build a life around publishing — creating lasting value by focusing on what matters most to you and your audience.