The Social Media Takeaway - Louise McDonnell

In this episode I’m joined by Lynn Kitchen, a financial expert with nearly 40 years of experience helping individuals, entrepreneurs and families build sustainable wealth and long term confidence with money.
Lynn has built and sold two investment advisory firms, taught thousands how to invest, and now focuses on helping people stop avoiding money conversations and start taking real ownership of their financial future.
We talk about why money feels so emotional for so many business owners, how our upbringing shapes our financial behaviour, and why handing everything over to someone else isn’t the same as having a plan.
If you’re running a business, constantly reinvesting and hoping everything will “work out later”, this conversation will challenge how you think about wealth, risk, and responsibility.
One powerful idea from Lynn runs through this episode: we’re living through once-in-a-generation technological opportunities. But the real shift happens when you stop being just a consumer and start becoming an informed participant. It starts with getting educated.
Here’s what we cover:
Why so many people have a stressful relationship with money
How your upbringing shapes your risk tolerance
Why entrepreneurs face a completely different money reality
The importance of understanding what you own and why
Why uncertainty often creates the biggest opportunities
INVITATION: Lynn's Wealth Builders Academy - MONEY TALKS! - Masterclass REPLAY IS AVAILABLE!
Watch it in your own time and get a clearer sense of what’s ahead, without pressure or commitment.
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📩  Connect with Lynn Kitchen on LinkedIn.
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If building a business or finally acting on that idea has been on your list, this week’s episode is one not to be missed.

I’m joined by Estie Starr, an award-winning strategist, founder of Strand Consulting, and a woman who built a multi seven-figure business without spending a cent on ads… all while raising five children.

In this episode, Estie shares how any idea can be turned into profit using her five-step MONEY framework.

If you’ve got a business idea but aren’t sure if it’ll work, or you feel stuck in strategy mode with nothing to show for it, this episode will give you the push (and process) to just start.

Here’s what we cover:
The biggest mistake people make when starting a business
Why selling to your inner circle first makes perfect sense
The MONEY framework: five simple steps to build a business from scratch
Why you should stop jumping straight into marketing…stick with the process.
How to build trust and sell without ever being salesy
What real growth looks like (and why it’s not “launching online and going viral”)
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If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to my podcast because more like this is on the way!

If you'd like to book a call to see how I can support you head over to my website here. www.sellonsocialmedia.academy/hello

My 2025 Social Media Content Planner & Guide is now available! Packed with 400 content prompts, expert tips, and $377 worth of free resources to help you save time and get results in 2025.

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In this episode of The Social Media Takeaway, I’m joined by Laura Posey, internationally recognised speaker, author, and consultant. She's known as the simple planning specialist and she has a unique ability to make the complex. Simple and easy to get done. We chat about why so many business owners feel flat out busy but still unclear, and how a one-page plan can change that.
If you're a coach, consultant or running a service-based business and you’re done with spinning wheels, this one's for you.
You’ll learn:
✅ What really happens when you do not plan
✅ Why lifestyle design should guide business decisions
✅ How one page planning creates clarity and direction
✅ How to turn goals into projects and actual daily tasks
✅ Why saying no is just as important as saying yes
📩 Connect with Laura on Linkedin!
🎁 Grab Laura’s Free Gift: Daily Success Checklist on her website
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to my podcast because more like this is on the way!

If you'd like to book a call to see how I can support you head over to my website here. www.sellonsocialmedia.academy/hello

My 2025 Social Media Content Planner & Guide is now available! Packed with 400 content prompts, expert tips, and $377 worth of free resources to help you save time and get results in 2025.

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In this episode, I was delighted to be interviewed by Dan O’Donoghue.  Dan is a business development specialist with over 20 years experience in helping businesses grow sustainably and strategically.
We talked about my journey, the fire that was lit in me when a teacher said “I wasn’t as smart as my friends”, and how that same determination is what drives me now.
We talked about my passion… using traditional marketing concepts to drive business growth on social media. 
You’ll hear:
Why social media isn’t just about awareness
Why content creators and business owners have very different goals
The one thing you need to get right before posting anything on social media
Why “just using AI” isn’t enough
The difference between posting and having a system
Why clarity always comes before confidence
Join Louise LIVE on her upcoming 2026 Social Selling Masterclass and discover how to use social media to generate consistent leads and sales in 2026
Date: Wednesday, 10th December 2025
Time: 3:00 PM ET (New York) / 8:00 PM GMT (Dublin/London)

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If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to my podcast because more like this is on the way!

If you'd like to book a call to see how I can support you head over to my website here. www.sellonsocialmedia.academy/hello

My 2025 Social Media Content Planner & Guide is now available! Packed with 400 content prompts, expert tips, and $377 worth of free resources to help you save time and get results in 2025.

Grab your copy now on Amazon!
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In this episode of The Social Media Takeaway, I spoke with Ashley Leeds, known as “The 15-Minute Guy”, who helps business owners use LinkedIn to build genuine visibility without spending hours online. Ashley shared how he went from other fields into becoming a LinkedIn coach helping professionals show up confidently and consistently.
If you’re struggling to post on LinkedIn, unsure what to share, or feel it takes too much time, this episode will give you a simple and practical approach to building your brand the right way.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why consistency beats perfection on LinkedIn
✅ How to create engaging posts that reflect who you are
✅ Why overthinking stops people from showing up
✅ The power of commenting and engagement in building trust
✅ How to manage time and still stay visible online
Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn 
🎁 Check out Ashley’s free gift: 15-Minute LinkedIn Makeover Checklist
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to my podcast because more like this is on the way!

If you'd like to book a call to see how I can support you head over to my website here. www.sellonsocialmedia.academy/hello

My 2025 Social Media Content Planner & Guide is now available! Packed with 400 content prompts, expert tips, and $377 worth of free resources to help you save time and get results in 2025.

Grab your copy now on Amazon!
Amazon UK
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