#166 Why so many creative entrepreneurs are leaving social media (and what they’re choosing instead)

#166 Why so many creative entrepreneurs are leaving social media (and what they’re choosing instead)

From The Kind Business podcast by Yarrow Magdalena

April 20, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

Yarrow Magdalena discusses the evolving relationship of creative entrepreneurs with social media and explores alternative platforms for connection and creativity.

In this episode, I explore a question I’m hearing more and more from creative entrepreneurs: is social media still working for us?I share a bit about my own evolving relationship with platforms like Instagram, and offer a simple framework to help you reflect on whether social media is supporting your work, both as a marketing tool and as a space for genuine connection and creativity. I also talk about the wider cultural shift away from constant visibility and toward slower, more intentional forms of sharing, as well as the impact of algorithm changes, increased advertising, and the growing pressure to produce content consistently. Finally, I share a new social reading platform that I am curious about and have started a tiny grief reading club on, which you can find over here: https://fable.co/club/soft-grief-club-with-yarrow-magdalena-988793425951?referralID=4Hs7QKGEDk This episode isn’t about leaving social media altogether. It’s about reclaiming choice, attention, and creative energy. If you like, you can join the waitlist for Kind Marketing over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/kindmarketingwaitlist/ Thanks for listening! Love, Yarrow

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