{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 22: From Startup to Social Impact \u2014 Shawn Whitson on Growing ActsSocial and His New Podcast","description":"Red House Productions | Episode 22: \u201cFrom Startup to Social Impact&amp;nbsp;\u2014 Shawn Whitson on Building ActsSocial and Launching a Purpose-Driven Podcast\u201d Think you need a perfect plan before you start podcasting? Think again. In today\u2019s episode, Heidi Kay Begay sits down with Shawn Whitson, founder of ActsSocial\u2014a faith-driven social media platform with a purpose. Shawn shares how a Holy Spirit prompting led him to create ActsSocial, the hurdles his team faced in building a platform from scratch, and why podcasting became an essential extension of his mission. You\u2019ll hear:  How Shawn turned a vision into a global platform serving thousands in just months The surprising way&amp;nbsp;ActsSocial grew an email list of 130,000 before launch Why \u201cstarting backwards\u201d with a podcast can actually accelerate growth The importance of transparency, storytelling, and faith in building authentic communities Practical advice for podcasters struggling with fear, imposter syndrome, or where to begin  This conversation is equal parts entrepreneurial wisdom and spiritual encouragement. Whether you\u2019re a podcaster, business owner, or creative, you\u2019ll walk away with actionable insights and the courage to start\u2014even when you don\u2019t have all the details figured out. Guest Information: Shawn Whitson is the founder of ActsSocial, a faith-centered social media platform designed to build positive, uplifting community online. Learn more at ActsSocial.com and connect with him on LinkedIn.  Listen to the ActsSocial Podcast - click here! Your Freebie: If your sponsor says yes, amazing\u2014but now what? Deliverables, timelines, payments\u2026 it all needs to be clear if you want the relationship to last. That\u2019s where the Contract Confidence Kit helps. Inside you\u2019ll find a simple one-page sponsorship agreement and guidance on when your pitch deck alone is enough. No guesswork, no panic\u2014just confidence. But hurry, this free kit disappears at the end of September. Use the link in the show notes to download your copy today. \u2705 CLICK HERE to download your free kit! Follow Us!  Follow Us via TikTok Follow Us via LinkedIn Follow Us via Instagram Join Our Private Facebook Group Visit Our Website  ","author_name":"Red House Productions","author_url":"https:\/\/redhouseproductions.net","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38332075\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193410330"}