Ever feel like you’re running a business, raising kids, and still somehow expected to keep up with social media?
In this episode of The Self-Made Life Podcast, Ashley sits down with Kat Tepylo Murphy, founder of Social Kat Media, to talk about what content creation actually looks like in real life — not the curated version we were sold years ago.
Kat is a mom of two and a social media strategist who helps small business owners sell more and scroll less. Together, we talk honestly about motherhood, postpartum mental health, self-funded mat leave, and how to create marketing boundaries that protect both your energy and your time.
Inside this conversation, we cover:
Why screen time often skyrockets postpartum (and how to reset it)
Simple screen-time boundaries that actually work — even if you work in social media
Why likes and views don’t equal sales (and what matters instead)
Easy content ideas that don’t require constant filming or editing
How batching content can make social media feel lighter and more manageable
What it looks like to build consistency without burnout
If social media feels heavy, overwhelming, or like another unpaid job, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.
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Website: https://www.socialkatmedia.com
Podcast: Social Goals
Learn more about Kat’s membership for small business owners who want support, strategy, and accountability without hiring a full social media manager.
Website: https://themonarchdesign.co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themonarchdesignco