The Social Spotlight Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:09:41 -0400 http://catherinelyoncreative.com en-us © 2025 The Social Spotlight yes 6fe32427-e5aa-5e94-844a-df602d33eab6 hello@catherinelyoncreative.com Catherine Lyon episodic false Welcome to The Social Spotlight Podcast—where we're learning to ditch perfection, embrace who we are, and build communities that actually feel like home.


if you’ve ever caught yourself overthinking every post, holding back from showing up, or stuck in the cycle of trying to "get social media right"—you’re in the right place.


Here, we talk about creating content that truly connects—through storytelling, personality, and tried and true marketing strategies. Whether you're a creator, business owner, or just someone who wants to show up authentically, we’re diving into real, unfiltered conversations on building a brand that stands out—without losing yourself in the process. 


And, of course, making it actually fun.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) social media, marketing, social media marketing, social media content, content creation, content strategy, social media management Catherine Lyon hello@catherinelyoncreative.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/p97dhuai88iap9ojlkjn45niwtts?.jpg The Social Spotlight http://catherinelyoncreative.com Why Your Audience Doesn’t Care Yet (And How to Change That) Why Your Audience Doesn’t Care Yet (And How to Change That) If you’ve been pouring your heart into your content but feel like you're shouting into the void, this episode is for you. In this week’s convo, we’re diving into the real reason your audience might not be connecting with your content and how to flip the script using my "CARE" Framework.

Whether you feel like you’re doing “all the right things” and still not getting engagement, or you’re unsure how to turn your story and values into content people actually care about, I’ve got you. You’ll walk away from this episode knowing exactly what might be missing and what to do instead.

Shoot me a DM or inquire about our services at:

Socials: @itscatherinelyon

Website: www.catherinelyoncreative.com

]]> If you’ve been pouring your heart into your content but feel like you're shouting into the void, this episode is for you. In this week’s convo, we’re diving into the real reason your audience might not be connecting with your content and how to flip the script using my "CARE" Framework.

Whether you feel like you’re doing “all the right things” and still not getting engagement, or you’re unsure how to turn your story and values into content people actually care about, I’ve got you. You’ll walk away from this episode knowing exactly what might be missing and what to do instead.

Shoot me a DM or inquire about our services at:

Socials: @itscatherinelyon

Website: www.catherinelyoncreative.com

]]> Catherine Lyon Buzzsprout-17205571 Thu, 22 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1190 full false 5 Steps to Stop Overthinking and Start Posting Confidently on Social Media 5 Steps to Stop Overthinking and Start Posting Confidently on Social Media Today’s episode is for my overthinkers, perfectionists, and anyone who freezes when it's time to hit “post.” 

If you've ever stared at the blinking cursor, rewritten a caption 10 times, or posted nothing out of fear — you're not alone.

In this episode, I'm breaking down:

  • Why overthinking kills your content (and confidence)
  • The real reasons you're stuck
  • My 5-step process I use with clients to move from frozen to fearless

Loved this episode?
👉🏼 Subscribe and leave a review!
👉🏼 Share it with a friend who needs this pep talk today.
👉🏼 Screenshot and tag me on Instagram so I can cheer you on!

Shoot me a DM or inquire about our services at:

Socials: @itscatherinelyon

Website: www.catherinelyoncreative.com

]]> Today’s episode is for my overthinkers, perfectionists, and anyone who freezes when it's time to hit “post.” 

If you've ever stared at the blinking cursor, rewritten a caption 10 times, or posted nothing out of fear — you're not alone.

In this episode, I'm breaking down:

  • Why overthinking kills your content (and confidence)
  • The real reasons you're stuck
  • My 5-step process I use with clients to move from frozen to fearless

Loved this episode?
👉🏼 Subscribe and leave a review!
👉🏼 Share it with a friend who needs this pep talk today.
👉🏼 Screenshot and tag me on Instagram so I can cheer you on!

Shoot me a DM or inquire about our services at:

Socials: @itscatherinelyon

Website: www.catherinelyoncreative.com

]]> Catherine Lyon Buzzsprout-17119785 Thu, 08 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1826 3 full false Why Your Story Is Your Greatest Marketing Strategy Why Your Story Is Your Greatest Marketing Strategy Your story is your superpower — and in this episode of The Social Spotlight, I’m breaking down exactly why.

If you’ve ever wondered “Does my story even matter?” or felt like everything’s already been said before… this one’s for you.

We’re diving into:
 → Why your life, experiences, passions, and messy middle are the thing that makes you stand out online
→ How storytelling builds trust faster than any strategy or trend ever could
→ The biggest mistakes people make when sharing their story (or avoiding it completely)
→ How to talk about your story in a way that actually connects with your audience — without oversharing or making it all about you

Your people don’t need more tips.
 They need you.

Let’s talk about how to show up in a way they’ll never forget.

Shoot me a DM or inquire about our services at:

Socials: @itscatherinelyon

Website: www.catherinelyoncreative.com

]]> Your story is your superpower — and in this episode of The Social Spotlight, I’m breaking down exactly why.

If you’ve ever wondered “Does my story even matter?” or felt like everything’s already been said before… this one’s for you.

We’re diving into:
 → Why your life, experiences, passions, and messy middle are the thing that makes you stand out online
→ How storytelling builds trust faster than any strategy or trend ever could
→ The biggest mistakes people make when sharing their story (or avoiding it completely)
→ How to talk about your story in a way that actually connects with your audience — without oversharing or making it all about you

Your people don’t need more tips.
 They need you.

Let’s talk about how to show up in a way they’ll never forget.

Shoot me a DM or inquire about our services at:

Socials: @itscatherinelyon

Website: www.catherinelyoncreative.com

]]> Catherine Lyon Buzzsprout-16962860 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 969 2 full true How to Create a Content Strategy That Actually Works (Step-By-Step Guide for Social Media) How to Create a Content Strategy That Actually Works (Step-By-Step Guide for Social Media) Struggling to stay consistent with your content? Feeling like you’re posting all the time but not seeing results? You’re not alone — and the real problem might be that you don’t have a clear content strategy in place.

In our very first episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to create a content strategy that actually works — one that helps you show up consistently, connect with your audience, and drive real results for your business.

We’ll cover:
 → Why most creators stay stuck in content overwhelm
 → The biggest mistakes people make when creating content
 → A simple 6-step framework to map out a content strategy that saves you time and grows your brand

If you’re tired of feeling reactive, or burnt out with your content — this episode will help you get clear, get focused, and start creating content that converts.

Get my free Notion content planner here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62d1772db9b230459581e51b 

Shoot me a DM or inquire about our services at:

Socials: @itscatherinelyon

Website: www.catherinelyoncreative.com

]]> Struggling to stay consistent with your content? Feeling like you’re posting all the time but not seeing results? You’re not alone — and the real problem might be that you don’t have a clear content strategy in place.

In our very first episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to create a content strategy that actually works — one that helps you show up consistently, connect with your audience, and drive real results for your business.

We’ll cover:
 → Why most creators stay stuck in content overwhelm
 → The biggest mistakes people make when creating content
 → A simple 6-step framework to map out a content strategy that saves you time and grows your brand

If you’re tired of feeling reactive, or burnt out with your content — this episode will help you get clear, get focused, and start creating content that converts.

Get my free Notion content planner here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62d1772db9b230459581e51b 

Shoot me a DM or inquire about our services at:

Socials: @itscatherinelyon

Website: www.catherinelyoncreative.com

]]> Catherine Poulos Buzzsprout-16955814 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1415 1 full true