Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this spicy episode of the Dishing up Digital podcast, I’m sharing some of the wildest, most chaotic moments from my 6 years as a social media manager. From nightmare clients to contractor drama, invoice ghosting to holiday content meltdowns—these stories had me questioning everything.

But with each messy moment came a powerful lesson that’s shaped how I run my business today.

Here’s what we’re diving into:

💔 A client ended our contract with zero notice during their divorce
🌍 I redid a month of content while on vacation in South Africa
🙃 A contractor nearly cost me my biggest client
😵‍💫 7+ revisions on one post—and the meltdown that followed
🚨 Late invoices, luxury car purchases, and the audacity
🧾 Refunds, breakdowns, and what finally taught me to walk away

If you’re a social media manager, freelancer, or service provider, this episode is your permission slip to set boundaries, charge your worth, and protect your peace.

🎧 LISTEN NOW — and stay ‘til the end for the most unhinged confession I’ve never shared publicly 👀


xx
Ellen

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