Leaving social media was a personal choice, but as an entrepreneur, I also had to consider how it could both positively and negatively impact my online coaching business. I’ve seen a lot of conversations around the desire to leave social media from fellow online business owners, but there's a lack of clarity around what it would actually look like to delete Instagram and/or TikTok and never look back.If you’re considering leaving the comparison-packed world of social media, are tired of keeping up with the endless trends and changes in the algorithm, or worry that you might *actually* be addicted to the apps, this case study of my year off of social will give you plenty to consider.This in-depth case study covers:Why I made the decision to leave social mediaThe exact steps I took to plan my "escape."How leaving social media has impacted me personallyHow leaving social media has impacted my businessWhat I miss about being on social mediaHow to determine if leaving social media is right for you and the next steps you can take if you're ready to get off the apps.+ Take a peek at the show notes for more resources on this topic!If you have reflections or questions that you'd like to share about this episode, send me a voice note HERE.Access the automated transcript for this episode HERE.⬇️ SHOW NOTES ⬇️On my podcast - How I’m responding to the changes happening on Instagram (highly recommend listening to this one) + the follow-up episode where I announced I was leaving altogether.My interview on the Off the Grid Podcast: Your Next Client Isn’t In Your DMs — Coaching Success without Social Media with D’Ana JoiAmelia’s Interview on My Podcast: Leaving Social Media as a Catalyst for Clarity and BraveryMy interview on My Non-Expert Opinion Podcast: "It’s Bringing My Perfect Fit Clients” - Quitting Instagram, Doubling Down on Podcasting, and No More “Coffee Chats” With D'Ana Joi Online communities that are NOT on social media:Inner Circle by Mel the Oracle: A community centered around being human for a living. All are welcome! (FREE at the time of publishing this.)Creator Party by Mariah Coz: For coaches, course creators, and content creators, thinking differently about how to do things online. (This is my affiliate link which will give me a little kickback if you use it to join! FREE at the time of publishing this.)SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH A FRIEND, let's prove that sharing content you love with the people you care about is the BEST way to grow a podcast! Copy/paste this link in a text: Support the show