118. The Weekly Scroll: Instagram’s Quiet Shifts Changing Growth in 2026 (Most Creators Haven’t Noticed Yet)
15.01.2026 | 22 min.
Welcome back to The Weekly Scroll. In this episode, we’re breaking down the most important social media updates from the past week and what they actually mean for creators, business owners, and brands building on Instagram and Threads.
This week brought confusion, security concerns, and a wave of new features being quietly tested across Meta platforms. Instead of panic headlines or surface-level updates, this episode focuses on what’s real, what’s noise, and how these changes connect to a much bigger shift in how social platforms want us to show up online.
In this episode, we cover:
Why so many Instagram users received unexpected password reset emails and what Instagram says actually happened
Conflicting reports around a potential data leak and why situations like this create prime conditions for phishing and scams
The bigger lesson around digital hygiene for creators whose Instagram is tied to income, leads, or brand deals
Instagram’s reported testing of a new “Top 5” Stories feature and what it signals about private sharing and exclusivity
Why Instagram continues to push content away from public feeds and deeper into Stories, DMs, and smaller circles
Threads testing Live Chat inside Communities and why Meta is prioritizing real-time conversation over passive engagement
What this means for creators who teach, coach, or lead communities
The content format quietly performing best on Instagram right now and why clarity and connection are outperforming trends
This episode isn’t about fear or chasing every new feature. It’s about understanding the direction platforms are moving and adjusting your strategy accordingly.
If Instagram or Threads play any role in your growth or income, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.
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117. Forcing It Isn’t Working Anymore: 5 Things I’m Letting Go of in 2026 to Create Alignment in Business & Life
13.01.2026 | 32 min.
In this episode of Call Her Creator, I’m sharing five things I’m consciously letting go of in 2026 — not because they failed, but because they no longer fit the version of my life and business I’m stepping into.
We’re talking about real alignment. Not the fluffy kind, the kind that comes from subtraction, boundaries, and honest reassessment. Inside this episode, I break down:
Why forcing growth, content, and hustle isn’t working anymore
How hustle quietly becomes identity if you don’t reassess it
Why posting “just to stay consistent” can disconnect you from your audience
How comparison disguises itself as research and pulls you off your own path
Why saying yes out of fear costs more than saying no
How letting go of past versions of yourself creates space for sustainable growth
I also share how health challenges, leadership pressure, and scaling a business forced me to slow down — and what that revealed about alignment, energy, and direction moving forward.
This is not a “do more” episode. It’s a recalibration. If you’re in a season of reinvention, burnout, or quiet questioning — this conversation will help you release what’s no longer serving you and step into 2026 with clarity instead of pressure.
Plus, I’m sharing details about the DARE TO DREAM giveaway and my Free January Reset, created to help you start the year grounded, aligned, and intentional.
116. The Weekly Scroll: Big Instagram Shifts for 2026: AI Content, Reels Auto-Scroll & Carousel Changes
08.01.2026 | 23 min.
Welcome back to The Weekly Scroll. In this episode, we’re breaking down the most important social media updates heading into 2026 — including major changes across Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube — and what they actually mean for creators, business owners, and brands trying to grow online.We cover:
Instagram’s response to the rise of AI-generated content and what “authenticity” really means now
Why Reels auto-scroll could change how people watch and engage with your content
A quiet update that makes carousel posts loop automatically (and how to use that strategically)
Facebook’s new feed design and algorithm control tools you need to understand
Meta’s powerful new AI editing features inside Edits
Why YouTube is testing image carousels inside the Shorts feed
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115. Your Instagram Profile Is Costing You Followers. Here’s How to Fix It for 2026
06.01.2026 | 27 min.
Your Instagram profile is the first impression that decides whether someone follows you, trusts you, or clicks away — and in 2026, bios matter more than ever.
In this episode, I break down exactly how to craft an Instagram profile that attracts the right followers, not just more followers. If your growth feels stuck or your audience isn’t converting, your profile may be the missing piece.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
How to write a clear, converting Instagram bio that tells people exactly who you help
The keywords Instagram uses to understand and categorize your profile
What contact information actually builds trust (and what to remove)
How to optimize your link in bio so it supports growth and sales
Simple profile tweaks that instantly improve clarity and confidence
By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to update your Instagram profile so it works for you — attracting aligned followers and creating momentum before you even post.
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114. Burned Out, Overwhelmed, and Doing It Alone? Listen to This.
02.01.2026 | 35 min.
Being a solo creator looks freeing on the outside, but behind the scenes it can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting.
In this episode of Call Her Creator, I’m pulling back the curtain on the parts of creator life no one talks about: burnout before it happens, decision fatigue, working alone for hours on end, and the pressure of being the only one responsible for everything.
If you’ve ever felt tired but unable to slow down, unmotivated but still showing up, or lonely while building something you love, this episode is for you.
I walk you through:
How I manage my time when everything feels urgent
The systems and routines that help me avoid burnout as a solo creator
How to reduce decision fatigue so you’re not mentally drained by noon
What to do when isolation starts creeping in
How to protect your work-life balance without sacrificing your goals
This isn’t a hustle-hard episode. It’s an honest conversation about sustainability, boundaries, and building a creator business that supports your life instead of consuming it.
You don’t need to do this alone, and you don’t need to burn yourself out to succeed.
Listen in if you’re ready to work smarter, protect your energy, and keep showing up without losing yourself in the process.
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Call Her Creator is a podcast for ambitious women who want more influence, more income, and more opportunity — and are ready to use social media as the tool to get there.
Hosted by Katelyn Rhoades, founder of Enfluence Marketing Studio, Call Her Creator breaks down how to grow visibility, confidence, and income using proven social media and digital marketing strategies built over more than a decade in business. What started as a podcast has become a lifestyle and a movement for women who know they are meant for more and are done waiting for permission to go after it.
Each episode blends real-world marketing strategy with honest conversations about visibility, identity, and growth. You’ll hear practical guidance on social media marketing, Instagram strategy, content creation, monetization, digital products, online business models, and personal branding — alongside unfiltered discussions about becoming visible, saying the thing, starting the business, and making money without apologizing for wanting it.
This podcast is rooted in action, not hype. There’s no fluff, no overnight-success promises, and no generic advice. Everything shared is based on lived experience from building a multi–six-figure business through social media, content, and digital offers. Call Her Creator teaches you how to use the tools available to you right now to create momentum, confidence, and real opportunity.
Inside the show, you’ll learn how to:
• Grow your visibility and influence on social media in a way that actually converts
• Turn content into income through digital products, services, and scalable offers
• Build a personal brand that attracts opportunities, clients, and revenue
• Create content that feels aligned, confident, and authentic to you
• Navigate the creator economy with clarity and realistic expectations
• Show up consistently online without burning out or shrinking yourself
Call Her Creator is for women who feel the pull toward something more — more growth, more freedom, more impact — and are ready to build it out loud, in public. It’s for creators, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to stop overthinking and start taking aligned action using social media as leverage.
If you’re ready to expand your visibility, build confidence through action, and create income doing work that feels like you, you’re in the right place. Call Her Creator is powered by Stan.
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