#SocialCafe 8.36 Chat Transcript

Today on #GrowingHOPE daily we talk balance and how what you think matters.Join me on YouTube, Facebook, or by Po… https://t.co/vl3weyBKgv

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Tuesday #TwitterChat List #4 #SocialRoadTrip 9pm #custserv 9pm #WiningHourChat 9pm #SocialCafe 9pm… https://t.co/DSY4xicCUh

— Danielle Mamagona ???(@PokeyLuWho)

#moring #coffee #socialcafe #BIGHANDS https://t.co/n1al6oiOiH

— ??(@BYdxEtFGLvwRqdV)

Looking forward to #SocialCafe - serving the community since 2012 - Chat starting in 2 hrs! cc @Kathrynclang @_TomGReid

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

RT @socialcafechat: Looking forward to #SocialCafe - serving the community since 2012 - Chat starting in 2 hrs! cc @Kathrynclang @_TomGRe…

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Welcome to the #SocialCafe Chat at our weekly Tues 6pm PDT / 9p EDT slot

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Our topic for this #SocialCafe : How Our Personal Life Affects Our Brand 8.36 #chattingNow

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe I could do a whole series on family when it comes to this topic ;)#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day holiday!How about a shout-out with name, where you are from, and anything… https://t.co/cJ0gnRtWzg

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

This is Tom, originally from Baltimore. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Would love that @Kathrynclang :) #SocialCafe https://t.co/TtLVoq2WwL

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

2 Tips to Help Us Build and Grow: 1) Please follow each other on Twitter; and 2) Please retweet the questions. #SocialCafe Thanks!

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Last week: Overcoming the Fears that Block Our Path 8.35 #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Good to see you @_TomGReid I guess I didn't realize you were originally from Baltimore. Good to learn knew thing… https://t.co/mD4OVdVoiC

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Tonight: How Our Personal Life Affects Our Brand on Social Media 8.36 #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

This is Deborah and following @_TomGReid 's lead, originally from Minneapolis, MN... now from Los Angeles, CA.#SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q1 Do you think that our personal life plays any part in our brand (or presence) on social media? Why or why not? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe Spoiler Alert: The only person that can truly affect your journey stares back at you from the mirror every day.#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@socialwebcafe I will be in your home town on September 18. I'm speaking at the University of MN. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Beautifully stated, @Kathrynclang #SocialCafe https://t.co/qdZosXyNfd

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q1 (rephrase) Do you think the personal has any influx on the social media presence? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A1: Everything you do on social media (whether on your personal page or business page) will play a part in your bra… https://t.co/89I8orT29L

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

A1 I think in cases of the use of Facebook and Twitter, the personal life can (and often does) play a significant r… https://t.co/gWxuN3jhUD

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A1) If your brand is detached from you, then it is less relevant. When your brand is you, personally, then you have… https://t.co/0zHkDksUAJ

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

That is so cool! If we were visiting home, we'd pop in there ;)My hubby is from St. Paul and it is said that marr… https://t.co/idINLP04ns

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang @socialwebcafe One reason I avoid mirrors. I'm also afraid I might discover I am a vampire. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@socialwebcafe Congratulations. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid @socialwebcafe You wouldn't be able to see that ;)#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Start getting those #ShamelessPlug tweets ready > We will tweet them later in #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

There is wisdom in what you say @_TomGReid !I wonder if some people do not realize the aspect of the brand that i… https://t.co/Kb9wQQehzA

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q2 If you answered “yes” to Q1 what aspects of the personal life? For example, if you have a habit of posting every… https://t.co/NNliAHROu6

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang @socialwebcafe There appear to be a great number of things of which I am oblivious. Ignorance is blis… https://t.co/zZyB7yWqlL

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q2 (rephrase) In what ways is there an intersection of personal and business on your social media presence ? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A2 In cases where the personal life may seem to interrupt what was planned for business @hootsuite can be used to s… https://t.co/Pm82yCEbBo

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Staying happy sounds good to me :) #SocialCafe https://t.co/FPGBm8nt2e

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A2) If I owned Coke, for example, that product has its own identity and no one would really care about me. Chick-fi… https://t.co/Swz8OE8CHW

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A2: My #SocialMedia habits are more about NOT posting when it comes to how my personal life can affect my brand.… https://t.co/xNG03N4sTH

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q3 What are the negative aspects of the personal influx on the social media presence or brand? Or, are there any? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang Sounds good to me. Similar to what I do. #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q3 (rephrase) What negative aspects may exist with that intersection? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A3 Depending on what aspect of personal versus business and social media, maybe the area for focus is to ensure tha… https://t.co/CZdajDiT6R

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships https://t.co/fC7zsYXbPq please RT #SocialCafe #ad

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe @commun_it You post this every week and I still have no idea what it is for and why you post it! Ple… https://t.co/W1uCH8rh3O

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q4 How can we help others who may be struggling to figure out how the business and personal can co-exist on social media? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q4 (rephrase) What can we do to help others? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A4 Possibly one way we can help is to encourage others to define their objectives and from there those little bits… https://t.co/eQiY8PKskp

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A4) I often share with others in DM where we counsel each other when we may have strayed over a line or two. We do… https://t.co/GJSonEwIa2

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A4: You can help others by being open and honest about your own journey.#socialcafe https://t.co/fpe5WQfw2V

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q5 Do we have any success stories of our own to share? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q5 (rephrase) How about success stories on social media? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A5 Staying true to my objectives and taking a focused effort to maintain consistency would be my success story. #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialcafechat A5: I am seeing into the future and #GrowingHOPE daily is a #SocialMedia success story. :D#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

I like that @Kathrynclang !#honestSharing#SocialCafe https://t.co/9TC9VHVVp2

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A5) I have been tempted to engage with some people who are demonstrating amazing ignorance of facts. Or those who i… https://t.co/G0NQpnMOYf

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid @commun_it Good question :)It is a tool that helps us identify tweets that need responding, potential… https://t.co/Uk2JphZS3J

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Good advice.#socialcafe https://t.co/GearqvietU

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q6 What can we do, even this week? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A6: Have fun, make friends, be relentlessly helpful. :D#SocialCafe https://t.co/ZBOSzSYAnH

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@socialwebcafe @commun_it I'm all for honoring commitments. I am not the most well versed person with social media… https://t.co/PMKyFKfvbG

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q6 (rephrase) What can we suggest to others for tips, even this week? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A6 Stay focused. #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A6) I think I spend time every day considering branding messages. It is not an area of natural strength for me. In… https://t.co/23JC0pwiY2

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q7 Finally, it is time to brag about what you do well! Your #ShamelessPlug is .. #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q7 (rephrase) Time for the #ShamelessPlug! #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A7 My favorite #ShamelessPlug is this #SocialCafe community (and #LinkedInChat) - family!

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A7: #GrowingHOPE daily went live on Monday.You can listen or watch at the bottom of the Daily Post. Today's Lin… https://t.co/8tWOxs8rIv

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@_TomGReid Well - you are sure good at what you do @_TomGReid You are encouraging and inspirational! #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@_TomGReid And, from what I have read, your book is awesome! #SustainedLeadershipWBS#SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe You are so very kind. It means a lot to hear you say that. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Yay! Congrats @Kathrynclang #SocialCafe https://t.co/gXsoWpCAsX

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe Thanks as well for these kind words. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@socialwebcafe Thanks - it's been interesting working in the broadcasting aspect while producing solo - because the… https://t.co/y7hqZRbS5U

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Thank u for joining us for our #SocialCafe Chat. Just wanted to let you know we appreciate u!

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A7) My shameless plug this week involves the free excerpts from the book that are available. #SocialCafeGet a fr… https://t.co/F3scYZmV59

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@socialwebcafe We appreciate you hosting such an uplifting chat every week. Thank you. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Yes - check this out - it is well worth it! #SocialCafe https://t.co/dsqr4nD0za

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@_TomGReid Thank you @_TomGReid :) #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @PokeyLuWho: Tuesday #TwitterChat List #4 #SocialRoadTrip 9pm #custserv 9pm #WiningHourChat 9pm #SocialCafe 9pm #InspireToW…

— JBLHComms(@JBLHComms)

RT @_TomGReid: A2) If I owned Coke, for example, that product has its own identity and no one would really care about me. Chick-fil-a got a…

— Camille Tine(@camille_tine)