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Welcome to Mindful Bytes, your go-to podcast for exploring the intersection of technology, social media trends, and digital strategy. Join our dynamic team as they dive into the fast-paced, ever-changing world of tech and social media, offering unique insights, practical tips, and a lot of laughs along the way. Meet Your Podcast Panel: • Brian Curee: A seasoned Gen X business leader and digital strategist, Brian isn't afraid to ask the tough questions that make you reflect on the 'why' and ' ...
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Metaverse Reality Check: Connection, Control & Digital Well-Being
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47:31Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Let's dive deep into the Metaverse, reflecting on our three-year journey, and discussing the hidden pros and cons of immersive digital platforms. While the Metaverse offers unprecedented connection, are we fully aware of how it affects our mental health, relationships, and digital habits? During this episode we'll explore how a…
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TikTok Blackout & Security Concerns: Are The Threats Real Or Myths?
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36:49Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) The TikTok blackout revealed the emotional impact and deep connections users have with the platform, raising critical discussions about cybersecurity and personal dependency on social media. As Brian, Olivia and Ashton explore the aftermath of the blackout, they emphasize the importance of diversifying engagement methods beyond…
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Bluesky: A New Decentralized Social Media Platform and Battling Burnout
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33:32Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) In this episode we'll introduce you to Blue Sky, a new social media platform focused on putting users in control of there data and controlling what you see in feeds. Olivia shares how Blue Sky stands apart in the digital landscape, offering creators independence and users a refreshing, less overwhelming social media experience …
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AI-Powered Glasses and How They See the World
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41:46Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Unlock the future of wearable tech with us as we explore Meta's groundbreaking AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses. What if your sunglasses could do more than just shield your eyes? Meet the smart eyewear that sees your world, all while letting you stay connected to the real world. Join Brian, Ashton, Olivia, and Shawna as we unveil how…
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Meta Flexed Their AI Muscle at Meta Connect 2024: Image Editing, Meta Ray-Bans & The Orions AR Glasses
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37:04Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Curious about the latest in AI and mixed reality technology? Discover how Meta is pushing the boundaries with groundbreaking innovations. Join Shawna, Olivia, and Brian on Mindful Bytes as they unpack Meta Connect 2024's jaw-dropping announcements. From the affordable Quest 3s headset to significant updates in Horizon World, we…
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Trust Issues: From Fake Reviews to Ethical Consumerism
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19:26Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Can we trust reviews anymore, or have they become part of the marketing game? In this episode of Mindful Bytes, we discuss the reliability of online reviews. With the rise of fake and paid reviews, can consumers trust what they’re reading anymore? The podcast panel explore how reviews have evolved, and how marketers are manipul…
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From TikTok for Kids (Zigazoo) to Instagram For Teens
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31:02Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) How safe is social media for our kids? On this episode of Mindful Bytes, we explore the app Zigazoo, often dubbed "TikTok for kids." Discover how Zigazoo aims to provide a safer online environment for children aged eight and up with features like parental controls, human-reviewed content, and educational challenges. The panel w…
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AI Friendships, Becoming Invisible to Stand Out & Instagram's DM Focus
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45:15Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Could AI become your close friend? What if becoming “invisible” could help your business stand out? Have your heard about Instagram's new DM features? In this episode of Mindful Bytes, you'll be introduced to a new AI gadget and how it can potentially become your next friend. We'll explore using the private feed to deepen conne…
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Personal vs Business Brands, ManyChat's Auto Responder, Benefits & Pitfalls Using Health Apps & AI Regulations
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46:50Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) What’s more effective: building a personal brand or focusing on your company’s brand? Are wellness apps really beneficial, or do they pose hidden risks? How can chatbots like ManyChat enhance your social media engagement? Are AI-generated content and deepfakes a threat to online authenticity? In this episode of Mindful Bytes, w…
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AI Ethics, Digital Detox, Google’s Battle, Social Media Shifts, an AI Call Recorder Gadget
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49:51Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Do you trust the companies behind the tech you use every day, or are you concerned about the power they hold? In this episode of Mindful Bytes, the team dives into the fascinating yet sometimes intimidating world of emerging technologies. We touch on AI facial recognition, the implications of Google's potential breakup, and why…
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AI Solutions & Concerns, Phantom Vibration Revisit & Social Media During an Election Year
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33:49Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) In this episode, Brian shares how AI is reshaping various industries, from recruitment to customer service and even sports coaching. Imagine having AI help you make smarter inventory decisions or reducing daily tasks. But with these advancements come real concerns about privacy and regulation. We'll discuss two stories recently…
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The Right to Disconnect, Bridging Generational Gaps & Healthy Boundaries
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36:07Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Can a law protect your personal time from work demands? Join us for a special edition of the Mindful Bytes podcast, recorded live from the Metaverse, as we debate France's law that gives workers the right to disconnect from work communications outside of office hours. Our panel—Brian, Shawna, Olivia, and Ashton—brings a wealth …
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Instagram's DM Dilemma, Tech's Impact on Creativity, Ready vs Done Mindset & AI Now
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37:48Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Can Instagram's latest update transform your business interactions, or will it complicate communication beyond repair? Join us on Mindful Bytes as we dissect Instagram's significant change to business accounts—now, you can only receive DMs from users you follow. Let's discuss the pros and cons with Olivia, from reducing spam to…
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Solitude vs. Loneliness, Managing Smartphone Distractions, and Authentic Instagram Engagement Strategies
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35:49Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Have you ever felt lonelier after scrolling through social media? We discuss why this happens and how you can counteract it by focusing inward. Could solitude be the cure for loneliness? Join us on Mindful Bytes as we explore this compelling idea, drawing on insights from Wendell Berry to reveal how purposeful alone time can de…
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iPhones Banned in the Workplace, TikTok vs Google, Loneliness Epidemic, and Metaverse Updates
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30:22Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) How would you feel if iPhones were banned at your workplace? Could TikTok really replace Google? Join us as we explore a fascinating study by Adobe that reveals surprising shifts in consumer behavior. Our discussion doesn't stop there! We'll confront the epidemic of loneliness in America. Is technology bringing us together or d…
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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail) Curious about how technology influences our daily lives and mental well-being? Join us on the inaugural episode of Mindful Bytes, where Brian, our Gen X business leader, brings together a vibrant panel of co-hosts including Olivia, the social media-savvy millennial, Ashton, the Gen Z tech enthusiast, Shawna, the not-so-tech-sav…
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Meta Bytes #25 - Beer, Burgers, Bacteria and Babble
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51:04Today we chat with my long time friend Gary Cass, from Cass Materials. We discover how a mistake at a winery sparked the creation of the world's first Wine Dress, how important the role of creativity is in science and education, plus the exciting work Gary is involved in that could change the face of traditional agriculture. Enjoy!…
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Meta Bytes #24 - Leadership Explained with Dave Clare
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59:13By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #23 - Say G'day to Glenn (with 2 N's)
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39:26Today we chat with Glenn one of Perth's Digital Marketing Gurus! We find out a little about Glenn's younger years and what makes him tick – then we delve into the world of Marketing and how to approach it in our Digital World.By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #22 - An Aussie Journey into Spring Water
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50:48From schoolyard entrepreneur to managing director of WA's biggest spring water company, Tim Brown has kept himself busy his whole life, pushing boundaries and improving himself and those around him. Find out what's involved in building a business and what makes him tick.By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #21 - A journey from backyard business to global success
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56:53Was it 'nerd camp' that first set James on his trajectory to CEO and Founder of a global company or was it his passion for building a business that cared about the people and the product - I reckon it was both! Join me as we chat with James about his incredible journey from Perth kid searching for his calling to an international business leader.…
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So, where did it begin and why? In this episode, I cover the reasons for starting my business and some of the key factors that have helped me keep the business running for over 14 years. We talk about the power of your network, why saying 'No' can be powerful and how personal development is the key to survival.…
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Meta Bytes #19 - Laces and Looking Within
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37:56It's always a good idea to follow your passion – and Tom from Limitless Laces did just that. Tom skates, creates, floats and sells wicked laces online. But that's not where he started. Find out why Tom quit his job and went after what he really loves in the latest episode of Meta Bytes.Check out Tom's online store - limitlesslaces.com.au…
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Meta Bytes #18 - Digital Marketing Audit, What's Involved?
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9:46Ever wondered how agencies start building out a plan for your Digital Marketing? Well, this is how Meta Creative look at it. Where do we start and what do we look at through the audit journey.By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #17 - Going Deep with Ziad Zammar
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57:16Ziad has been on a passionate and sometimes perilous journey of self-discovery. He left the corporate world to follow his passion for Middle Eastern food and culture. This journey, to open one of Perth's hippest and best restaurants – The Hummus Club – was filled with fear, agony and joy. Now, Ziad, co-owner of Simpple, advises businesses on handli…
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Meta Bytes #16 - A Chat With Andrew Erkins from Digit Books
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36:24Andrew loves technology – and has made a career out of helping businesses get the most out of it – whether through marketing, websites, or streamlining business processes through clever integrations and apps. We travel back to Andrews childhood in WA's Pilbara region and find out why failure is an important part of self-improvement. You can find An…
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Meta Bytes #14 - A Chat With Conrad Francis (aka Bruce Wayne) on Business and How to Overcome Fear
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19:35A chat with Conrad Francis. Entrepreneurial in spirit, he is also driven by witnessing the success of his clients. With nearly 25 years experience in Banking & Finance, Conrad’s depth of experience and understanding of wealth creation, combined with his natural instinct to innovate, means he provides creative and highly effective wealth creation st…
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Meta Bytes #11 - Digital Marketing – What Are You Not Doing ?
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10:30What are some of the things that you aren't doing when it comes to your Digital Marketing? Today, we discuss the Facebook Pixel, Analytics and Content.By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #10 - Tips to Help You Communicate
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9:01Quick chat about some nifty little apps that will make you communicate like a pro! We talk, Skitch, Grammarly and Hemmingway App - Enjoy!By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #5 - How to Learn More by Listening
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14:16Today, we talk about how you can learn more every day – easily. Covering, the best Podcasts for Marketing and Life that you should listen too now!By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #9 - Where Do You Start With Social Media Campaigns?
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7:15A little chat about what you need to be thinking about when using Social Media for campaigns.By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #3 - Starting an Online Business in Half a Day
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8:12Starting a business in half a day. An experiment in Shopify, bum bags, drug dealers and marketing.By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #12 - A Chat about PR and Communication with Lorelei from HolaPR
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19:52A great chat with Lorelei from HolaPR about the changes in the PR industry and why she sometimes calls herself Bob!By Michael Duncan
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Quick chat about our process for developing a website ... enjoy!By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #4 - A little SEO Talk, with Cheese
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10:10Today, we talk about some basics of on-site SEO. Covering, Plugins, Links, Images and more. We also talk about cheese!By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #13 - How to Set Up A Landing Page That Works
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11:19A little chat about Landing Pages and some best practice when creating them. We talk about the recipe for creating a Landing Page that works.By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #6 - Boosting Instagram for Business
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15:54Today, we talk about how you can increase engagement and boost your Instagram account for business. Covering Business Profiles, Engagement, Hashtags and more.By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #2 - Your Target Audience and Branding
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8:32A quick chat about two basics of marketing - your target audience and your branding... enjoy.By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #7 - A Horse Called Calm and Serene
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9:49Quick chat inspired by a racehorse about my morning and weekly routine. We talk about how you can start the day off right and manage your week to be 'Calm and Serene'By Michael Duncan
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Meta Bytes #8 - A Chat in the Park About Facebook Audiences
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8:07Quick chat in the local park about how to build different audiences for Facebook and Instagram.By Michael Duncan
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