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Social Soup
Hosted by Michelle D'Attilio · EN
Ready to drink in some freshly simmered insights? Slurp on! The Social Soup podcast serves seasoned takes on ethical digital marketing, business, entrepreneurship, and life. Hosted by marketing expert Michelle D'Attilio from sōsh.
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Social Soup Podcast (S2 Ep 17: Instagram on Trial: Is Social Media Addictive? Purposely? With the sōsh Team!)
Feb 2000:36:02Tap to summarizeCan social media be addictive, or just lead to “problematic use”? This week, the sōsh team breaks down Instagram’s recent courtroom testimony on that topic, where people are claiming personal injury from social media. This episode explores that and looks at the psychology behind infinite scroll and what addiction really means. We unpack where responsibility lies: platforms, parents, or all of us? The team also talks about screen time and reviews their own, live and on the spot!Content note: Discussion of mental health, social media addiction, and legal issues related to Instagram.Want seconds of Social Soup? Then be sure to rate, subscribe, and share the show!Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelledattilio Learn more about sōsh: visit our website and reach out! getsosh.com
Transcribe →Social Soup Podcast (S2 Ep 16: Brownies & Subways: Unlocking Kindness in Chaos)
Feb 1300:10:15Tap to summarizeMichelle shares stories about two small acts of kindness that carried enormous weight while her daughter underwent heart surgery in New York. In a time when we’re all feeling exhausted and divided, Michelle explores why kindness stabilizes both the giver and receiver. You don’t need to know what someone’s going through to choose kindness. Michelle’s challenge: Make it a point to someone kindness. Even if it feels small to you, to them it might be huge.Like our soup? Share it and subscribe! Reviews are great, too!Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelledattilio Learn more about sōsh: visit our website and reach out! getsosh.com
Transcribe →Social Soup Podcast (Morsels: John Graham on Sticking Your Neck out for the Common Good & Finding Meaning)
Feb 600:11:54Tap to summarizeThis Social Soup Morsel is a taste of Michelle’s first talk with John Graham, an author, activist, adventurer, storyteller, and TikToker! John is the Executive Director of The Giraffe Heroes Project, an organization that provides a platform for people to share their stories on positive change. He also shares words of wisdom about searching for meaning.Love what we’re cooking up? Subscribe and share Social Soup!Follow John on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badassgranddad Check out John’s website: Johngraham.org Connect with John Graham on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnagraham1Read John Graham’s memoir, Quest—Risk, Adventure, and the Search for Meaning: johngraham.org/books/quest-risk-adventure-and-the-search-for-meaning Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelledattilio Learn more about sōsh: visit our website and reach out! getsosh.com
Transcribe →Social Soup Podcast (S2 Ep 15: Good Marketing Can’t Save Bad Customer Service. With the sosh Team!)
Jan 3000:38:04Tap to summarizeCustomer service isn’t just a support function: it’s key to a successful marketing strategy. Michelle is joined by sōsh team members Maggie and Ashley to unpack how real human connection, responsiveness, and thoughtful service directly impact retention, revenue, and brand trust. The team explores why cutting corners on customer experience often costs more than it saves. They share stories, insights, and discuss businesses that are doing it right.Subscribe, share, and rate Social Soup if you like our flavors!Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelledattilio Connect with Maggie on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maggiegoldenmke Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashley-gathman-4b87b136b Learn more about sōsh: getsosh.com
Transcribe →Social Soup Podcast (S2 Ep 14: The Art of Showing Up: Improv, Leadership, and Human Connection, with Kat Koppett)
Jan 2300:37:33Tap to summarizeWhat if succeeding in leadership, business, and life all came down to how well we improvise? In this episode of Social Soup, Michelle sits down with Kat Koppett to discuss how improv plays a role in daily life and why human connection is more important than ever. Keep savoring the flavor: subscribe, share, and rate Social Soup!Check out Kat Koppett’s book on applied improvisation, "Training to Imagine" https://tinyurl.com/TrainingToImagine Explore Kat’s website: https://koppett.com Sign up for Kat’s "Leading with Improvisation" online course:https://www.leadingwithimprovisation.com/ Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelledattilio Learn more about sōsh: getsosh.com
Transcribe →Social Soup Podcast (S2 Ep 13: Authenticity, Fun, and Trust: Redesigning Leadership from the Inside Out, with Josée Tremblay)
Jan 1600:29:57Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Social Soup, Michelle sits down with Josée Tremblay, a seasoned leader, author, engineer, consultant, and more! They explore leadership, decision-making, and why fun is an important element in business. They discuss navigating male-dominated industries and share insights on positive leadership, making better decisions, and creating teams that truly reflect the people they serve. Drink in this conversation about power, perspective, and what it really takes to lead well!Enjoy our flavors? Subscribe, share, and rate Social Soup!Check out Josée’s #1 Amazon best-selling book, US and Yet and Yet: usandyet.comConnect with Josée on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/josee-tremblay Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelledattilio Learn more about sōsh: getsosh.com
Transcribe →Social Soup Podcast (S2 Ep 12: Don’t Catfish Your Customers: Why Deceptive Marketing is Bad Business. With the sosh Team!)
Jan 900:33:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Social Soup, the sōsh team kicks off the new year by discussing bad marketing practices. Michelle, Maggie, and Ashley unpack the growing frustration consumers feel with misleading marketing. They discuss fake discounts, scam ads, A.I. product photos, and dark UX patterns designed to confuse rather than help. They dive into real examples, exploring why short-term tricks destroy long-term trust, how smart consumers are pushing back, and why brands need to stop catfishing their customers. Love Social Soup? Subscribe, share, and rate the show!Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelledattilio Learn more about sōsh: getsosh.com
Transcribe →Social Soup Podcast (S2 Ep 11: Rest Is Not a Reward: Rethinking Leadership & Productivity with Beth Ridley)
Dec 1900:33:54Tap to summarizeMichelle is joined again by Beth Ridley, expert in workplace culture and Founder and CEO of the Ridley Consulting Group. This time, they unpack why burnout has become an unfortunate norm. Beth explains that rest isn’t a reward, but a requirement for great leadership. Hustle culture, subtle workplace signals, and generational conditioning keep leaders stuck in “always on” mode. What does it actually look like to lead with presence, trust, and humanity? Beth shares practical habits to restore energy and show up better.Check out Beth's card deck for boosting motivation and energy at work! Link below.If you’re loving the podcast, share it and subscribe! Reviews help too!Check out Beth's card deck “52 Daily Habits to Boost Motivation & Energy at Work”: https://ridleyconsultants.com/product/52-daily-habits-to-boost-motivation-energy-at-work-card-deck/ Connect with Beth and her business, Ridley Consulting Group: ridleyconsultants.com Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelledattilio Learn more about sōsh: visit our website and reach out! getsosh.com
Transcribe →Social Soup Podcast (Episode 41: Why We Have Black History and Women’s History Months, and Digging into DEI, with Lynne Dixon-Speller)
Mar 14, 202501:06:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Social Soup, we talk with the incredible Lynne Dixon-Speller, Academic Dean at Edessa School of Fashion in Milwaukee. Lynne and Michelle discuss the significance of Black History Month and Women’s History Month. Lynne shares insights on the legacies of Black leaders and pioneering women who have shaped our world. They discuss misconceptions behind DEI efforts, ongoing challenges of systemic inequality, and the importance of historical education to shed light on marginalized voices.Lynne shares her unique perspective and stories as a Black woman, opening up about growing up, tokenism, being a business woman, and more.If you’d like second serving of Social Soup, then share, subscribe, and rate!Connect with Lynne Dixon-Speller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynne-dixon-speller-45002577/ Check out Edessa School of Fashion: https://edessa.fashion/ Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelledattilio Learn more about sōsh! Visit our website and reach out at: getsosh.com Join us for more Social Soup next week!
Transcribe →Social Soup Podcast (Episode 40: Building Businesses and Breaking Bias: Women Entrepreneurs' Insights, with Courtney Stone)
Mar 7, 202500:34:02Tap to summarizeMichelle chats with Courtney Stone, co-founder of the Spotlight app, a platform for modern giving and advocacy. Spotlight aims to create a space where people can contribute to causes and feel heard, valued, and engaged.The two discuss contributing to the greater good, highs and lows of startup life as women entrepreneurs, hidden discrimination in business, and the power of community. They dive into social issues, the challenges of securing funding, the importance of valuing your expertise, and why strong connections are key to success. Courtney also shares insights on building a platform that truly listens to its users. Tune in for an important conversation about resilience, collaboration, and breaking down barriers!Want to slurp more Social Soup? Share, subscribe, and rate so we can whip up more batches!Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/courtney-stone-276a36179/ Learn more about the Spotlight app and collaborate with the community: www.spotlight.xyz Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelledattilio Learn more about sōsh! Visit our website and reach out at: getsosh.com We’ll have fresh Social Soup again next week!
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