#17 What Social Media Could Be - A Brighter Future with Nick Smallman and Karl Brown

The Digital Wellness Podcast

Jun 27 2022 • 1 hr 15 mins

If you could set up your own social media platform, what would it look like? Would it have likes and followers? Or would you do away with that in search of something that better protects our mental wellbeing, while also allowing us to thrive in a creative, purpose-driven space?

Well, that's exactly what my guests today have done!

I sat down with Nick & Karl, the co-founders of Curv, a new social media platform that is working to harness the positive aspects of social media, and actively work to minimise or eliminate the negative aspects.

Curv's mission is to build movements, support changemakers, and drive action, at scale. They are working to build a "global community that can fundamentally and systemically change the direction of corporations, governments and cultures to achieve the social, cultural and environmental prosperity our world needs; and all on a safer, healthier platform that eloquently combines purpose with profits".

Sounds pretty exciting right?

In this episode, I get to ask Nick & Karl all about Curv and how it works, but I also dive into some of the tougher aspects of sticking to their values as they seek to grow.

I hope you find this episode interesting and inspiring! It is a culmination of the 5-part series I've had the pleasure of recording with Nick Smallman, where we explored the perils of social media and our addiction to our phones. This final episode is to show you what a brighter future for social media can look like!

To find out more, and to join Curv, head here: https://joincurv.com

Follow Curv on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joincurv/

Learn more about Cassie: https://cassiewidders.co.uk

Follow Cassie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassie_widders/

Connect with Cassie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-widders/


ABOUT CASSIE

Cassie is an ex-social media strategist turned certified digital wellbeing consultant, coach and speaker. She's on a mission to help individuals and organizations navigate the digital landscape, improve your overall wellbeing, and equip you with the tools necessary to thrive in a tech-driven future.

Learn more about Cassie: https://cassiewidders.co.uk/
Connect with Cassie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-widders/
Follow Cassie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassie_widders/

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