Building Shine: The Story Behind the Platform Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Everywhere (ft. Shine Pages Founder Robin Newberry)

Building Shine: The Story Behind the Platform Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Everywhere (ft. Shine Pages Founder Robin Newberry)

Author: Michelle Thames October 17, 2025 Duration: 19:54
In this special founder spotlight, Michelle sits down with Robin Newberry, the visionary founder of Shine Pages, a platform designed to help women entrepreneurs easily create beautiful websites, funnels, and digital homes without the tech overwhelm.

Ever feel like the rules of social media are written in a language you don't quite speak? Social Media Decoded translates the noise into a clear plan. Michelle Thames, a marketing expert who understands the grind of building something from scratch, hosts these conversations. She moves past theory to focus on the practical moves that actually change things-how a piece of content can attract a dream client, or how to tweak a profile so it starts working for you. Each episode feels like a focused workshop, whether she's dissecting a platform's algorithm, walking through a content marketing funnel, or sharing a story from an entrepreneur who turned followers into a sustainable business. This isn't about viral moments; it's about building a visible and viable operation online. You'll find a direct, no-fluff approach here, designed for anyone ready to move from being just a user of these platforms to becoming a strategic builder on them. For actionable steps on monetization, audience growth, and crafting a brand that resonates, this podcast serves as an essential guide.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Why Your Followers Don’t Convert (And Why It’s Not Your Content) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:21
In this episode, Michelle breaks down the real reasons your followers aren’t converting—and why it has nothing to do with your content. Learn the trust, positioning, and visibility gaps holding your audience back from bu…
How I Warm Leads Before They Ever DM Me (Without Posting More) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:34
In this episode, Michelle shares the deeper layers of warming your audience in a way that builds trust, authority, and connection without posting more or giving away your whole strategy. She explains why people decide th…
How I Filled a Room With Leaders (And What It Really Takes Now) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:08
In today's episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames pulls back the curtain on the real strategy behind selling out her recent live event — without relying on ads, hype marketing, or shouting online.
Still on a High: Elevate & Empower LIVE 2025 Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:39
In this powerful recap episode, host Michelle L. Thames shares the unforgettable highlights and behind-the-scenes magic from Elevate & Empower LIVE 2025, her signature event for women entrepreneurs and multi-passionate c…
From Fired to Featured: Turning My Setback Into My Spotlight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:10
After being fired from her “safe” job in healthcare, host Michelle L. Thames turned her setback into the launchpad for a thriving career in marketing, entrepreneurship, and now authorship.
How I Turn Podcast Listeners Into Clients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:48
In this behind-the-scenes episode, Michelle Thames reveals exactly how her podcast has quietly become one of the most powerful client-attraction systems in her business. You’ll learn the step-by-step process she uses to…
How to Get Sponsors for Your Event (Without Begging or Chasing) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:22
In this episode of Social Media Decoded, marketing strategist and event host Michelle Thames reveals the relationship-first strategy that helped her attract sponsors like Chicago French Press and ShinePages for her Eleva…
Why Your Event Needs a Community Follow-Up Plan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:32
In this episode of Social Media Decoded, marketing strategist Michelle Thames reveals the secret to creating lasting impact after your event — a powerful Community Follow-Up Plan.