Episode 21 - Using Social And Storytelling For Good with Chris Strub

Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every Podcast episode. Social media often gets a bad rap. "It's invasive!" "It's fake!" "It's a waste of time!" It can be all these things and more. But, Chris Strub, CEO of I am Here, LLC is using social media to benefit others. Chris traveled to 50 states in 100 days without corporate sponsorship. At each stop he volunteered for and highlighted a youth-oriented nonprofit on social media. After completing his 50-state tour, Chris wrote a book and is now a tremendous resource and inspiration to others. In this Episode: How Chris feels blessed to have a career where he is supported by his community and is able to build real friendships How Chris can relate to the stereotyped self-absorbed millennial and how his 50 States, 100 days travel transformed him How childhood is a critical stage for developing good values through your parents' guidance The potential of social media to show positivity and good morals How working with non-profit organizations is an opportunity to promote social good How to use social media to make in-depth impact instead of the mere numbers such as number of likes, views, or followers How building your audience and your brand requires hard work and investment in time How to start right by setting both short-term and long-term goals Chris' book and how it features amazing personalities in the non-profit space How to tell a story that inspires social good Chris #FightForGoodTour Salvation Army experience How to succeed in using social media for social good Using video to tell your story with a real-life impact