Coffees and Content
Coffees & Content: No-Fluff Social Media & Marketing Insights
If you want straight-to-the-point social media and digital marketing insights that actually move the needle, you’re in the right place.
I’m Loren Tomlinson — founder of The Social Collective, international speaker, and social media strategist. I’ve built a multi-six-figure agency helping brands grow online, and now I’m sharing everything I’ve learned to help creators, brands, and business owners thrive in the digital space.
In Coffees & Content, you’ll get bite-sized, no-BS strategies, real talk on social media trends, and expert insights to help you stay ahead, scale smarter, and make marketing work for you.
Expect the latest platform updates, must-know strategies, and behind-the-scenes insights from industry experts — all delivered in a way that’s easy to digest and instantly actionable.
So grab a coffee, hit play, and let’s dive in.
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Coffees and Content
215 - Lessons Learned & Goals Set: How to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet!
Today I start off by taking a moment to reflect on the year that’s been, share lessons learned, and outline how to approach the upcoming year with purpose. With the holidays around the corner, I discuss the importance of stepping back, recharging, and using this time to create a solid game plan for the new year. From goal-setting and strategy to actionable tips for the first 30 days of 2025, this episode is all about starting strong.
I will also tell you about a free resource—the 2025 Marketing Prep Checklist—to help you confidently transition into the new year while enjoying your well-deserved break.
This episode will leave you inspired to pause, reflect, and plan with clarity, so you can enter 2025 with intention and confidence
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How disconnecting from work over the holidays can lead to renewed energy and creativity
- The pitfalls of neglecting downtime and how to set boundaries to truly recharge
- What questions to ask yourself to effectively reflect on 2024
- How to break your big 2025 goals down into manageable steps to stay motivated
- Understand how to “acclimatise” to new levels of success
- Why January is a golden opportunity for social media visibility and client engagement
- Tips for refining your marketing strategies to better connect with your audience
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