Becoming Girlilla - How To Be Good Online & In Real Life Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/becoming-girlilla-how-to-be-good-online-in-real-life Musings on marketing, digital culture, creativity, branding, audience building, and whatever else feels worth talking about. The online world changes fast, and this channel is a space to unpack what’s real, what’s working, and what actually matters. Hosted by Jennie Smythe, Founder & CEO of Girlilla Marketing and team. We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life!  Read more at girlillamarketing.com/blog Follow us @girlillamarketing Girlilla Marketing LLC ed5526b1-5dc9-506c-a421-a3e74ff0a62d yes Jennie Smythe en Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:20:10 -0500 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:21:15 -0500 https://www.girlillamarketing.com/blog https://img.transistorcdn.com/1gU_PyegnDcTh_o9eDXWq0JwH1b7rklOFJ2vu_zZKaY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZDc3/MWIwNGIwMTE0MTA3/MjkxYjUwZDNiNTli/MzBjMC5qcGc.jpg Becoming Girlilla - How To Be Good Online & In Real Life https://www.girlillamarketing.com/blog episodic Jennie Smythe Musings on marketing, digital culture, creativity, branding, audience building, and whatever else feels worth talking about. The online world changes fast, and this channel is a space to unpack what’s real, what’s working, and what actually matters. Hosted by Jennie Smythe, Founder & CEO of Girlilla Marketing and team. We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life!  Read more at girlillamarketing.com/blog Follow us @girlillamarketing Musings on marketing, digital culture, creativity, branding, audience building, and whatever else feels worth talking about. marketing, digital marketing, Becoming Girlilla, entertainment marketing, Nashville marketing, social media, creators, audience growth, online culture, content strategy, storytelling, music marketing, creative strategy, influencer marketing, entrepreneurship, business, community building, creator business, algorithms, social media trends, digital media, personal branding, marketing insights, creative industry, content creation, brand building, media culture, internet culture, creator tools, marketing podcast, audio blog, Jennie Smythe, Girlilla Marketing Girlilla Marketing No No We’re Marketers, Not Magicians. 7 7 We’re Marketers, Not Magicians. full ca5814eb-d4e8-4eea-831a-213ae38adc8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/895cd671 In this episode, Jennie Smythe, CEO & Founder of Girlilla Marketing, breaks down the reality of digital marketing, artist development, social media pressure, and why building real fan connection matters more than chasing algorithms. 

From owned media to creator burnout, this conversation is a reminder that great marketing starts with authentic storytelling online and offline.

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]]> In this episode, Jennie Smythe, CEO & Founder of Girlilla Marketing, breaks down the reality of digital marketing, artist development, social media pressure, and why building real fan connection matters more than chasing algorithms. 

From owned media to creator burnout, this conversation is a reminder that great marketing starts with authentic storytelling online and offline.

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:03:16 -0500 Jennie Smythe Jennie Smythe 595 In this episode, Jennie Smythe, CEO & Founder of Girlilla Marketing, breaks down the reality of digital marketing, artist development, social media pressure, and why building real fan connection matters more than chasing algorithms. 

From owned media to creator burnout, this conversation is a reminder that great marketing starts with authentic storytelling online and offline.

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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]]> digital marketing, social media marketing, artist development, music marketing, digital marketing strategy, social media strategy, content marketing, online audience growth, music industry, marketing social media, algorithms, organic social media growth, social media engagement , creator burnout, artist branding, music promotion, fan engagement, email marketing for artists, owned media, social media anxiety, creative marketing process, audience development, independent artist marketing, music business strategy, content consistency, digital audience building No Jennie Smythe How To Quit A Job 5 5 How To Quit A Job full 257dbe70-2621-439d-a233-0a40f251b7c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02cd78dd In this episode, Jennie Smythe, CEO & Founder of Girlilla Marketing, reflects on her own career journey from job hopping and emotional exits to leading her own team at Girlilla. 

Through stories from both sides of the hiring process, Jennie shares lessons on workplace integrity, professional relationships, leadership, and why how you leave a job can impact your future just as much as how you got it. 

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]]> In this episode, Jennie Smythe, CEO & Founder of Girlilla Marketing, reflects on her own career journey from job hopping and emotional exits to leading her own team at Girlilla. 

Through stories from both sides of the hiring process, Jennie shares lessons on workplace integrity, professional relationships, leadership, and why how you leave a job can impact your future just as much as how you got it. 

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:53:15 -0500 Jennie Smythe Jennie Smythe 471 In this episode, Jennie Smythe, CEO & Founder of Girlilla Marketing, reflects on her own career journey from job hopping and emotional exits to leading her own team at Girlilla. 

Through stories from both sides of the hiring process, Jennie shares lessons on workplace integrity, professional relationships, leadership, and why how you leave a job can impact your future just as much as how you got it. 

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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]]> digital marketing, marketing, how to leave a job professionally, quitting a job advice, career growth tips, employee resignation tips, workplace professionalism, hiring and firing employees, leadership in business, career transitions, workplace integrity, employee management, quitting without burning bridges, entrepreneurship journey, management lessons, professional relationships, workplace culture, career development advice, leadership lessons, small business hiring, employee retention No Jennie Smythe Team/Work 6 6 Team/Work full 13b1fa7e-c452-40b4-9f65-efc70bd7cea7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0a28b1f In this episode, Jennie Smythe, CEO & Founder of Girlilla Marketing, shares a personal story about learning leadership lessons through youth soccer and how those experiences shaped the way she runs a digital marketing business today. 

From wanting all the glory to understanding the importance of teamwork, communication and supporting others, this audio blog explores how sports teach valuable lessons about leadership, competition, integrity and workplace culture.

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]]> In this episode, Jennie Smythe, CEO & Founder of Girlilla Marketing, shares a personal story about learning leadership lessons through youth soccer and how those experiences shaped the way she runs a digital marketing business today. 

From wanting all the glory to understanding the importance of teamwork, communication and supporting others, this audio blog explores how sports teach valuable lessons about leadership, competition, integrity and workplace culture.

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:49:08 -0500 Jennie Smythe Jennie Smythe 216 In this episode, Jennie Smythe, CEO & Founder of Girlilla Marketing, shares a personal story about learning leadership lessons through youth soccer and how those experiences shaped the way she runs a digital marketing business today. 

From wanting all the glory to understanding the importance of teamwork, communication and supporting others, this audio blog explores how sports teach valuable lessons about leadership, competition, integrity and workplace culture.

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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From audience ownership and email databases to platform dependency, algorithms, and the creator economy, Jennie shares a grounded, practical perspective on building sustainable digital businesses beyond vanity metrics and follower counts. A thoughtful conversation about future-proofing your audience, investing in owned platforms, and creating meaningful fan connection in an increasingly chaotic online world.

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]]> In this episode, Jennie Smythe, Founder & CEO of Girlilla Marketing, breaks down why creators, artists, and brands need to stop treating social platforms like partnerships and start treating them like what they really are, channels for growth.

From audience ownership and email databases to platform dependency, algorithms, and the creator economy, Jennie shares a grounded, practical perspective on building sustainable digital businesses beyond vanity metrics and follower counts. A thoughtful conversation about future-proofing your audience, investing in owned platforms, and creating meaningful fan connection in an increasingly chaotic online world.

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:42:21 -0500 Jennie Smythe Jennie Smythe 700 In this episode, Jennie Smythe, Founder & CEO of Girlilla Marketing, breaks down why creators, artists, and brands need to stop treating social platforms like partnerships and start treating them like what they really are, channels for growth.

From audience ownership and email databases to platform dependency, algorithms, and the creator economy, Jennie shares a grounded, practical perspective on building sustainable digital businesses beyond vanity metrics and follower counts. A thoughtful conversation about future-proofing your audience, investing in owned platforms, and creating meaningful fan connection in an increasingly chaotic online world.

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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]]> creator economy, audience ownership, digital marketing, social media strategy, owned media, email marketing, creator business, fan engagement, digital strategy, social media platforms, algorithms, content creators, artist marketing, audience growth, platform dependency, influencer culture, digital branding, online business, website strategy, creator monetization, fan connection, marketing strategy, independent artists, social media trends, owned audience, database marketing, digital culture, Jennie Smythe, Girlilla Marketing, creator sustainability No Jennie Smythe The Internet: A Love Letter 3 3 The Internet: A Love Letter full 28fc8e19-8ff7-449a-b088-50ad24df6991 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f739d976 In this episode, Jennie Smythe, Founder & CEO of Girlilla Marketing, reflects on the early days of the internet and why the digital growing pains we’re experiencing today aren’t as new as they seem.

From the rise of online communities and infinite media access to regulation, monetization, and the constant cycle of disruption, Jennie shares a thoughtful perspective on how digital culture continues to evolve across generations. A grounded conversation about change, technology, relevance, and why the internet has always been both chaotic and full of possibility.

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]]> In this episode, Jennie Smythe, Founder & CEO of Girlilla Marketing, reflects on the early days of the internet and why the digital growing pains we’re experiencing today aren’t as new as they seem.

From the rise of online communities and infinite media access to regulation, monetization, and the constant cycle of disruption, Jennie shares a thoughtful perspective on how digital culture continues to evolve across generations. A grounded conversation about change, technology, relevance, and why the internet has always been both chaotic and full of possibility.

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:32:49 -0500 Jennie Smythe Jennie Smythe 445 In this episode, Jennie Smythe, Founder & CEO of Girlilla Marketing, reflects on the early days of the internet and why the digital growing pains we’re experiencing today aren’t as new as they seem.

From the rise of online communities and infinite media access to regulation, monetization, and the constant cycle of disruption, Jennie shares a thoughtful perspective on how digital culture continues to evolve across generations. A grounded conversation about change, technology, relevance, and why the internet has always been both chaotic and full of possibility.

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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]]> digital culture, internet evolution, social media culture, digital landscape, creator economy, online communities, internet history, digital marketing, social platforms, media evolution, technology trends, creator culture, online freedom, internet communities, digital transformation, content creators, platform evolution, social media trends, future of the internet, digital disruption, audience engagement, online media, creator economy podcast, Jennie Smythe, Girlilla Marketing, technology and culture, internet nostalgia, digital communication No Jennie Smythe The Ever-Changing World of Digital Monetization 2 2 The Ever-Changing World of Digital Monetization full 4fd82081-ed8f-4c8a-a0ca-5c3c06d145a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0699f7c In this episode, Lindsey Feinstein, Senior Account Director at Girlilla Marketing, breaks down the ever-changing world of digital monetization and what creators, brands, and artists need to understand heading into 2026.

From platform payout programs and subscriptions to affiliate marketing and creator incentives, Lindsey shares a grounded, real-world perspective on how monetization has evolved and why authenticity, adaptability, and diversification matter more than ever in today’s digital landscape.

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]]> In this episode, Lindsey Feinstein, Senior Account Director at Girlilla Marketing, breaks down the ever-changing world of digital monetization and what creators, brands, and artists need to understand heading into 2026.

From platform payout programs and subscriptions to affiliate marketing and creator incentives, Lindsey shares a grounded, real-world perspective on how monetization has evolved and why authenticity, adaptability, and diversification matter more than ever in today’s digital landscape.

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:28:17 -0500 Lindsey Feinstein Lindsey Feinstein 283 In this episode, Lindsey Feinstein, Senior Account Director at Girlilla Marketing, breaks down the ever-changing world of digital monetization and what creators, brands, and artists need to understand heading into 2026.

From platform payout programs and subscriptions to affiliate marketing and creator incentives, Lindsey shares a grounded, real-world perspective on how monetization has evolved and why authenticity, adaptability, and diversification matter more than ever in today’s digital landscape.

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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]]> digital monetization, creator economy, social media monetization, content creators, influencer marketing, digital strategy, Facebook monetization, Meta monetization, TikTok creator fund, Instagram Reels, affiliate marketing, creator marketplace, online revenue streams, content strategy, brand partnerships, creator tools, social media trends, digital marketing podcast, creator business, platform monetization, audience engagement, creator income, monetization strategies, digital branding, influencer revenue, social platforms, content monetization, creator growth, Girlilla Marketing, entertainment marketing No 2026 Reset 1 1 2026 Reset full 5d393a3f-a670-496b-a5b3-650e2dd2f256 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42092e5c In this episode, Jennie Smythe, Founder & CEO of Girlilla Marketing, breaks down how the digital landscape has shifted heading into 2026 and why it’s time to stop looking at social platforms through a “then vs. now” lens.

A grounded, real-world take on marketing, culture, and how to stay focused in a constantly changing online world.

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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]]> In this episode, Jennie Smythe, Founder & CEO of Girlilla Marketing, breaks down how the digital landscape has shifted heading into 2026 and why it’s time to stop looking at social platforms through a “then vs. now” lens.

A grounded, real-world take on marketing, culture, and how to stay focused in a constantly changing online world.

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:16:36 -0500 Jennie Smythe Jennie Smythe 216 In this episode, Jennie Smythe, Founder & CEO of Girlilla Marketing, breaks down how the digital landscape has shifted heading into 2026 and why it’s time to stop looking at social platforms through a “then vs. now” lens.

A grounded, real-world take on marketing, culture, and how to stay focused in a constantly changing online world.

We used AI to help us narrate these very human created blogs so we can spend more time helping others.  Thanks for listening.  Be good online... and in real life! 


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