<![CDATA[Cringe Mountain Diaries]]>https://dashcontentco.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:41:37 GMTWed, 10 Sep 2025 20:20:15 GMT60DASH Content CollectiveFrom the co-owners of DASH Content Collective, come the podcast that delivers short, actionable tips you can implement in your marketing. Darlene and Shannon talk about how to show up everyday, even if it feels cringey. Listen in while they chat about social media, marketing, content and design that WORKS and helps you move the needle forward in your business. Real talk and real solutions, delivered. And vulnerability or hang ups? Yes, they talk about those, too. Join DASH as they give you the truth about Climbing Cringe Mountain.episodicDASH Content Collectivedarlene@dashcontentco.comno<![CDATA[The ROI of Social Media]]>Think social media isn’t working? It might not be broken—your expectations might be.

In this episode, we break down why most businesses don’t see results right away, how brand awareness actually drives sales, and why consistency is the real competitive advantage.

We cover what to track (and what not to), common mistakes that kill momentum, and how social fits into a bigger marketing system that actually converts.

If you’re posting but not seeing results, this episode will help you rethink your strategy and build real traction.

Links:

How to Get ChatGPT to Recommend Your Local Business (Live Masterclass) > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjqYlPEgeZk

DASH Workshops: https://dashcontentco.com/shop/

]]>36b63f1c-2097-45a2-83c6-1e0439817f97Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:51:50 GMT<p>Think social media isn’t working? It might not be broken—your expectations might be.</p><p>In this episode, we break down why most businesses don’t see results right away, how brand awareness actually drives sales, and why consistency is the real competitive advantage.<br /></p><p>We cover what to track (and what not to), common mistakes that kill momentum, and how social fits into a bigger marketing system that actually converts.</p><p>If you’re posting but not seeing results, this episode will help you rethink your strategy and build real traction.<br /><br /><b>Links: </b><br /><br />How to Get ChatGPT to Recommend Your Local Business (Live Masterclass) &gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjqYlPEgeZk" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjqYlPEgeZk</a><br /><br />DASH Workshops: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dashcontentco.com/shop/" target="_blank">https://dashcontentco.com/shop/</a></p>no00:30:046The ROI of Social Mediafull<![CDATA[ Stand Out with Authentic Branding Photography]]>On this episode, Darlene talks to Miranda Kelton from Miranda Kelton Photography about the importance of authentic branding photos.

Download Miranda's free resource and create your own shot list: https://mirandakelton.com/blog/how-to-create-shot-list-for-personal-branding-photoshoot

]]>028c1813-8392-4a41-a963-6a26e83b70f0Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:34:44 GMT<p>On this episode, Darlene talks to Miranda Kelton from Miranda Kelton Photography about the importance of authentic branding photos.</p><p></p><p>Download Miranda's free resource and create your own shot list: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mirandakelton.com/blog/how-to-create-shot-list-for-personal-branding-photoshoot" target="_blank">https://mirandakelton.com/blog/how-to-create-shot-list-for-personal-branding-photoshoot</a></p>no00:47:31 Stand Out with Authentic Branding Photographyfull<![CDATA[Using AI in Social Media, Marketing and Design]]>Darlene and Shannon talk about the use of AI in social media, marketing and design. The dos and don'ts of how to use it, and how to spot the use of AI from a mile away. (Tip: you DON'T want your audience to be turned off.)

]]>56e1bfd5-b721-464e-bf78-937070dc9210Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:19:32 GMT<p>Darlene and Shannon talk about the use of AI in social media, marketing and design. The dos and don'ts of how to use it, and how to spot the use of AI from a mile away. (Tip: you DON'T want your audience to be turned off.) </p>no00:14:35Using AI in Social Media, Marketing and Designfull<![CDATA[Posting Like No One’s Watching: Platform-By-Platform Social Strategy (IG, FB, Pinterest, LinkedIn)]]>Darlene and Shannon break down what “posting like no one’s watching” actually looks like on every major platform. Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn—we hit them all. You'll learn how to use each app’s features intentionally, build variety into your content, boost reach with simple habits, and stop overthinking engagement. Whether you’re growing a brand, a business, or your personal voice, this is your roadmap to showing up consistently and confidently.

]]>eebba602-83f2-461a-a390-cca3a7b3c942Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:47:25 GMT<p>Darlene and Shannon break down what “posting like no one’s watching” actually looks like on every major platform. Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn—we hit them all. You'll learn how to use each app’s features intentionally, build variety into your content, boost reach with simple habits, and stop overthinking engagement. Whether you’re growing a brand, a business, or your personal voice, this is your roadmap to showing up consistently and confidently.</p>yes00:21:4113Posting Like No One’s Watching: Platform-By-Platform Social Strategy (IG, FB, Pinterest, LinkedIn)full<![CDATA[Video feels cringey - here's why and how to get over it]]>Darlene and Shannon talk through the common hangups around making video, why to ignore them, and how to keep going up Cringe Mountain!

Also... why it's a good thing no one is watching (at first!), how to experiment with video, and giving yourself the push to keep going.


Post like no one's watching!

FREE DOWNLOAD: Get our 30 days of video prompts for social media when you sign up for our email list here: https://auspicious-tiger-885.myflodesk.com/qschcpxqd7

]]>7291e02c-d668-46c3-aaa4-8e5e46589637Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:18:20 GMT<p>Darlene and Shannon talk through the common hangups around making video, why to ignore them, and how to keep going up Cringe Mountain!</p><p></p><p>Also... why it's a good thing no one is watching (at first!), how to experiment with video, and giving yourself the push to keep going. </p><p><br /><b>Post like no one's watching! </b><br /></p><p>FREE DOWNLOAD: Get our 30 days of video prompts for social media when you sign up for our email list here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://auspicious-tiger-885.myflodesk.com/qschcpxqd7" target="_blank">https://auspicious-tiger-885.myflodesk.com/qschcpxqd7</a></p>no00:16:0412Video feels cringey - here's why and how to get over itfull<![CDATA[You need a marketing plan - here's why and how to max it out]]>Think you don't need a marketing plan or you don't have time to plan out your content? Or do you think "social media" IS your plan? Think again. In this episode, Shannon and Darlene talk about the importance of planning for social media and marketing and how to maximize content with a plan.

]]>447019f4-6bec-435b-a4f7-b2486729769cWed, 10 Sep 2025 20:46:44 GMT<p>Think you don't need a marketing plan or you don't have time to plan out your content? Or do you think "social media" IS your plan? Think again. In this episode, Shannon and Darlene talk about the importance of planning for social media and marketing and how to maximize content with a plan. </p>no00:20:01You need a marketing plan - here's why and how to max it outfull