Digital Social Hour
Why Independent Media Will Overtake Corporates by 2030 | Sage Steele DSH #1136
Thu, 23 Jan 2025
🚀 Why is independent media poised to overtake corporate giants by 2030? Tune in now as Sean Kelly sits down with Sage Steele on the Digital Social Hour Podcast to discuss her bold transition from 29 years in corporate media to the freedom of independent platforms. 🎙️ From sharing personal stories of resilience to breaking down why audiences are turning away from traditional outlets, this episode is packed with valuable insights you can’t miss! 💡 Sage opens up about the challenges of corporate expectations, the growing power of podcasts, and the evolving relationship between creators and their audiences. Plus, hear her take on the future of media, family, and staying authentic in a world of noise. Whether you're curious about the media revolution or looking for inspiration, this conversation delivers it all! 🌟 📺 Watch now and subscribe for more insider secrets! Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for more eye-opening stories on the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly! 🚨 Don’t miss out—join the conversation and discover how independent voices are changing the game! 🔥 #richardcooper #highvalueman #masculinity #leadership #psychology #tyt #cnn #foxnews #newsbiases #msnbc CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 03:29 - Transitioning to Independent Media 05:00 - Join the January Fasting Challenge 06:34 - Handling Hate on Social Media 07:45 - Sage's Biracial Experience 10:42 - Stephen A. Smith Insights 13:56 - Traditional Media vs. Podcasts 15:51 - Media's Impact on Society 18:04 - Discussion on Vaccines 19:10 - Forgiving Yourself 22:17 - Addressing Fear Mongering 23:35 - Relationship with Your Significant Other 31:04 - Understanding Low Testosterone Levels 32:42 - Men and Compliments 33:30 - Creating a Safe Space for Your Partner 35:16 - Importance of Family Structure 37:13 - Sharing on Social Media 40:08 - Family First Philosophy 45:03 - Sage’s Trauma Journey 46:20 - Sage’s Voting Experience 49:05 - Where to Find Sage 49:59 - Outro APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: [email protected] GUEST: Sage Steele https://www.instagram.com/sagesteele SPONSORS: Prolon: http://prolonlife.com/DSH LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/
Chapter 1: Why is Sage Steele moving to independent media?
Met at 20, married at 26, 27, divorced at 47. So 27 years of my life. Oh, for sure. And it didn't end the way I wanted, but I have the three best kids from it. I learned so much. Oh my gosh, I learned so much. I love that. And you'll be great. I was trying to be funny. Like, yeah, divorced him. Good luck with that.
All right, guys, got Sage Steel here today. We finally made it happen.
Finally. Thank you for not hating me.
No, you're good. You were so busy at Amfest. I didn't want to intrude.
Well, that was amazing. That was my first time. Had you been there before?
First time and same experience. It was amazing.
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Chapter 2: What challenges does Sage face on social media?
Blown away. I was hoping to come on your show in Vegas, though, because any excuse to get out there.
Chapter 3: How does Sage's biracial experience shape her views?
Vegas is a fun time.
So can we do it again out there?
Yeah, we'll do a part two in Vegas. We were talking about Florida. I think Vegas is a close second to Florida.
Totally agree. I was going to look at places out there, especially because all the sports teams are there. I love Vegas. I love the heat. I used to live in Arizona. I lived in Scottsdale seven or eight years ago. fell in love with the desert and all that comes with it. So I'm the girl that's like, bring on 118. I'm fine with the hot, hot. I don't care. Yeah.
Yeah. I love that. Yeah. Vegas gets really dry though. That's the one that your lips are trapped.
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Chapter 4: What insights does Sage have on traditional media vs. podcasts?
I know. And you constantly have your water bottles. That's how Arizona was. Same thing. I like it. That's better than this.
Yeah. DC. I mean, you know, weather-wise, not the best. Hard to beat Cali though.
True, but there's other reasons why I wouldn't go to Cali.
Chapter 5: How does media influence society?
Yeah, yeah. I mean, the fires.
Many.
Holy crap. They handled that probably the worst of all time.
Chapter 6: What are Sage's thoughts on the impact of vaccines?
Heartbreaking. And still can't even show some accountability.
Right.
That's what blows me away. But I shouldn't be surprised. We shouldn't be surprised.
Yeah, I didn't see any accountability from Karen or Newsom.
Nope.
Just blaming.
Yeah. And when Newsom says, you know, like, what happened? And we're trying to figure it out. We're asking local officials, and they're telling us, You're the governor. You're the boss. I know people, I'm sure you do too, have lost homes, gone. And I am devastated for those people.
He's just deflecting. And these people, a lot of them didn't have insurance. And that's partially his fault too, because they were negotiating with the insurance companies and it fell through.
Exactly. They're just making the insurance companies out to be bad. I'm not saying I love insurance companies. However- We talked about this before. Think about just PCH, just that area there, Malibu and Pacific Palisades, the tens of billions of dollars that those homes are worth.
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Chapter 7: How does Sage manage personal attacks and hate?
For any insurance company to pull out of there, knowing what they could potentially make, just those premiums every month or year, Insane, probably highest in the country.
Yeah.
That tells you how bad off that area was and how it was too much of a risk for them. And they pulled. So from a business perspective, I get it and I understand it. And if you can't make money, like at some point we can do our shows and our podcasts.
Yeah.
I don't know, give it a couple years, let it get going. As someone, if you're not making money and you're in the red, that's a bad business decision for you to keep doing your show. They're no different. And I think people need to acknowledge the why. Why did they choose to pull out? And that's because of what California was not doing to help. You can't prevent them fully, but you can be prepared.
Absolutely. Absolutely. How has your transition been from corporate media to independent? Because you were in corporate for 20 plus years, right?
Yeah. 29 years.
29 years. Wow.
It's so weird. I'm still getting used to it because I think you're trained, honestly, as we should be as journalists, to... Focus on the story, focus on your job, which does not involve your opinion. And now all of a sudden I'm saying what I think and that's really weird.
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Chapter 8: What future does Sage see for independent media?
It feels weird, right?
Yeah. And then you get, you get, you get more clicks and cancellations and all the things, but the best part is that I don't care.
I love it.
It just took a long time. Like you're a lifetime ahead of me. It's awesome. Like once you can not care. Honestly, anything is possible. It just took me a long time.
It took me the podcast to realize that too because I used to care about what people thought of me up until I started the show. So 25 years for me, but yeah, it's been a game changer. Now I can wake up. I don't care. I get hate every day.
Yeah, so how do you handle the hate?
It used to get to me when I was younger, but now it's like... People are going to hate no matter what you do. Mr. Beast gets hate. He's saving lives.
Yeah. You know?
Like, it's inevitable.
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