Social Media Decoded with Michelle Thames

Episode: What I’m Focused on This Week in Business and Life
Date: September 7, 2025

Episode Overview

In this candid solo episode, host and marketing strategist Michelle Thames reflects on her week in both business and life, sharing insights from her recent experiences, including her time at the Go Getter Conference. Michelle opens up about visibility, consistency, and authority-building, while previewing her upcoming events and weekly focus. This episode is styled as a real, actionable “Sunday coffee chat”—offering practical takeaways for entrepreneurs and creators looking to grow with strategy, heart, and intention.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Weekly Recap Format and Purpose

• Michelle introduces this recurring segment as a way to keep herself and her listeners grounded, honest, and advancing together.
  • “This is something that I just started and I love it already. It keeps us grounded, honest, and moving forward together.” [00:58]

2. Go Getter Conference — A Major Highlight

• Michelle describes the energy, inspiration, and community of ambitious women at the Go Getter Conference.
  • “The energy in that room was unreal. It wasn't just about listening to the speakers. It was about being in the room with women who are chasing big visions, making big moves, and not apologizing for it.” [01:46]
• Sharing her own talk at the event felt like a “full circle moment.”
  • Reflects on past dreams of speaking and how showing up pays off.
  • “That is authority in action. And it's a reminder that visibility pays off.” [02:21]

3. Lessons on Visibility

• Visibility means more than just being seen; it’s about being intentional and strategic.
  • “Visibility isn't just about showing up. It's about showing up strategically and consistently, even when life is full.” [03:14]
• Different roles at events matter (speakers, networkers, learners)—but what’s key is purposeful presence.
• Encourages listeners to ask:
  • What’s my goal here?
  • Who can I connect with?
  • How can I make my presence count?
• Acknowledges how being stretched thin can lead to feeling like your efforts are just “noise” if not intentional.
  • “Visibility is not about being everywhere. It's about making your presence count wherever you are. That's how you build authority that lasts.” [04:29]

4. Personal Development and Consistency

• Michelle shares her commitment to her “90 Day Glow Up”—a focus on health, family, and business growth, emphasizing discipline over perfection.
  • “It's about discipline and not perfection.” [03:00]
• Discusses the real struggles: Late nights, early mornings, temptation to scroll instead of create.

5. Upcoming Events: Connection & Authority Building

• Elevate and Connect Online
  • Monthly virtual networking for women entrepreneurs.
  • Next event: Tuesday, September 16th at 12:00pm CST
  • Open, low-cost ($7, with two-for-one special), focused on real, intentional connections.
  • “These conversations can spark something powerful.” [05:28]
• Coffee and Conversations – Orland Park, IL
  • In-person networking, Sunday, September 14th at 10:00am CST
  • Limited spots, free for those on her event waitlist.
  • “They go quick and we only have 10 and they're gonna go really quick. So if you want to get in the room with us for free…please sign up for my events wait list.” [05:52]

6. Building Her Ecosystem & Inviting Women In

• Michelle’s ongoing focus: Growing her ecosystem—events, community, resources—to help women entrepreneurs build authority.
  • “For me, that starts with building relationships and keeping the door open for more women to join us. That's the focus: visibility, connection, and consistency.” [06:34]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On full circle moments:
  • “Years ago, before I even started any of this, I always had a dream to speak. … Now I'm speaking on those stages. That is authority in action.” [02:03]
• On visibility:
  • “Visibility is not about being everywhere. It's about making your presence count wherever you are.” [04:29]
• On discipline:
  • “It's about discipline and not perfection.” [03:00]
• On community and events:
  • “These are not just events, they are opportunities to get in the room, online or offline, and start building authority with real people.” [07:06]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:57] – Weekly recap concept and how it serves the audience
• [01:46] – Go Getter Conference highlights
• [03:00] – Michelle’s 90 Day Glow Up progress and struggles
• [03:14] – Visibility lessons: strategy, consistency, intentionality
• [04:29] – The importance of making your presence count
• [05:28] – Upcoming events: Elevate and Connect Online
• [05:52] – Coffee and Conversations event details
• [06:34] – Focus on inviting more women into Michelle’s community

Takeaways for Listeners

• Be intentional about where and how you show up—quality over quantity builds lasting authority.
• Lean into consistency, not perfection. Real growth comes from disciplined, repeated efforts, even during busy seasons.
• Get in the room—virtually or in person. Building relationships and networking lead to meaningful visibility.
• Plug into Michelle’s upcoming events for new connections and practical business growth opportunities.

For event links and additional resources, check the show notes. Subscribe to Social Media Decoded to keep up with Michelle’s weekly business and mindset insights!