Stripped Minds | Business, Leadership & Brand Strategy Unfiltered
Welcome to Stripped Minds, the podcast where bold thinkers get bare. Hosted by Sasha Fedunchak, brand strategist, founder, and unapologetic truth-teller, this show peels back the layers of business, leadership, and personal growth to explore what really drives success and what holds us back.
Each week, Sasha sits down with founders, creators, and thought leaders who aren’t afraid to get real about the messy, human side of building brands, leading teams, and living with purpose. From the psychology of influence and the evolution of modern leadership to motherhood, ambition, identity, and the performance culture we’re all trying to escape — nothing is off limits.
If you’re a visionary entrepreneur, creative leader, or curious mind who craves big talk over small talk, you’re in the right place. Because real power starts when we strip away the polish and get honest about what it actually takes to build something that lasts.
Stripped Minds | Business, Leadership & Brand Strategy Unfiltered
Using Instagram Stories to Connect with Dream Customers
In this episode of Daring Made, Sasha shares actionable advice on engaging profitably on Instagram in the Stories. Sasha emphasizes the importance of community over content and introduces the concept of 'profitable engagement,' a strategy to algorithm-proof business growth online.
Rather than creating more content, the emphasis is placed on outbound engagement, particularly through Instagram Stories, to build connections and community. Tips on how to effectively engage with potential customers and partners' stories are shared, advocating for authentic interactions rather than sales-oriented messages. The episode illustrates the success of this approach with a personal anecdote about how it led to a significant client acquisition.
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00:22 Understanding Profitable Engagement
04:15 The Power of Instagram Stories
05:37 Building Connections through Stories
08:19 The Impact of Genuine Engagement
11:04 The Power of Community and Networking
12:57 Engaging with Stories: Practical Tips
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- Hang out with Sasha on Instagram and TikTok
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- Work with Daring Haus: daringhaus.com
