Fly Flamingo Fly
Nobody has ever mistaken a flamingo for another bird. It’s unique, distinct, and it stands out in a crowd. 🦩
The key to building a successful business is to be the flamingo, and this is exactly what Megan Shallow has done with her company BNL Social. She lives a life full of connection, love, prosperity, and joy, all while running a successful business.
Luckily, she’s decided to share her secrets only with you, dear podcast listeners. Each week, you’ll gain valuable life lessons from Megan, digital marketing and social media education sessions, inspirational business hits, and small business owner interviews. Stick around and learn what it takes to truly be the flamingo in your world and start shining like the bright beautiful soul you are, right now.
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Episodes
35 episodes
Scaling The Human Way: How Prioritizing Connection Over Consistency on Social Media Grew My Company in the Rise of AI
Start the year with a bold recalibration. Trade shiny optics for a strong heartbeat. In this solo episode, Megan returns to the mic to share the real story behind BNL’s biggest year yet. It wasn’t built by posting more, but by rebui...
What It Really Takes to Be TEDx Ready with Stefano Cossalter
The hottest lights, the quietest mind. We talk about the exact moment a speaker freezes on the red dot and how to turn that panic into poise. With TEDx speaker and coach Stefano Casalter, we unpack the journey from first Toastmasters steps to d...
The Social + SEO Equation: Unlocking Small Business Growth With Tianna Mamalick
Want to rank for “near me,” earn reviews that actually move the needle, and turn social content into search visibility without lighting your budget on fire? Megan sits down with SEO strategist Ti...
Let AI Take the Wheel: Systems That Work with Jasmine Bayani
Are your manual processes draining your creative energy and keeping you stuck in the weeds of your business? This enlightening conversation with systems engineer Jasmine Bayani reveals how entrepreneurs can reclaim their time and mental bandwid...
Beyond the Scroll: Sextortion, Toxic Influencers & Youth Mental Health with Tiana (Sharifi) Taylor
In this powerful episode of Fly Flamingo, I sit down with Tiana (Sharifi) Taylor, the incredible founder of
It's Not A Cult, It's A Community: My Reflection of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has been more than a series of sold-out shows—it’s become a cultural phenomenon that has united millions around the world. In this episode, titled "It's Not A Cult, It's A Community: My Reflection of Taylor Swift's ...
The Connection Experiment
When October 2024 began I just kept getting this message that it was all going to be about connection. So I took it and ran with it. And the theme continued to roll through this month in ways that I did not anticipate and what I received in ret...
It's Not Burnout. It's a Shift in Consciousness
Oh my goodness. What a journey this wild rollercoaster ride is of being an entrepreneur. I just came out of another "Dark Night of The Soul" phase which SO MUCH feels like burnout when I am in it. But then on the other side I am a compl...
Social Media is PR and YOU are Your Brand
Katrina and I were brought together by the algorithm on Instagram and now I honestly cannot imagine a world without her!Flamingos naturally gravitate towards eachother whether it's by choice or by serendipity. I truly believe this is tr...
Listen to Your Community and Watch Your Business Soar
Have you ever leveraged the power of your online community?In this episode, Megan talks about community. Community has always been at the center of BNL. Engaging with communities both online and offline is how BNL first got started, and to this...
Don't Forget To Grieve The Change
Have you been moving through big changes in your life? In this episode, Megan gives us a very intimate glimpse into her life as the CEO of BNL. She opens up about how she’s been faced with a huge hit of grief in the last month after some major ...
New Journal, New Chapter
Have you ever embraced the power of journaling? In this episode, Megan opens up about the changing effect journaling has had in her life. She talks about how she first began journaling on her first trip to Thailand at the age of 24, and how it ...
Vertical Videos Aren't Just For Kids
Are you ready to hop on the Reels train yet? In this episode, Megan chats all things Reels and TikToks. She drives home the fact that vertical video is not going away anytime soon, in fact, it’s rising in popularity across not only Instagram bu...
When We Remove Hope and We Are Able To Uncover the Honest Truth
What is your definition of hope?The contents of this episode came to Megan during one of her daily meditation sessions— the idea of hope and the role it plays in our lives. Megan gives us an intimate glimpse into her personal life and talks abo...
From Working Solo to CEO
Welcome to season 2 of Fly Flamingo Fly! With season 2 of the podcast comes an exciting new era for Fly Flamingo Fly and for BNL. In this first episode, Megan reminisces on her journey of growing BNL and the winding road she took to get where s...
Finding Freedom At 30
Are you an entrepreneur striving to build a life of true freedom? This reflective episode comes just before Megan’s 31st birthday, as she reflects on the enormous strides she’s made in both her personal and professional life since her 30th birt...
Special Guest Episode: A Career That Makes an Impact With Karen Mason
Have you ever felt a deep desire to make a lasting impact through your career? In this episode, Megan interviews Karen Mason, one of the awe-inspiring co-founders of SOAR Project and a very influential woman in the Kelowna community. SOAR Proje...
The Perfect Social Media Manager
Are you currently looking for a social media manager? In this episode, Megan shares the top 5 qualities to look out for when hiring a social media manager. She describes her tactics for recognizing these unique qualities during interviews. Mega...
Celebrating BNL's Valentine's Day Birthday
Are you in the midst of building a team? In this episode, Megan talks to us on Valentine’s Day, which fittingly is also BNL’s birthday. Megan explains why she chose to incorporate BNL on Valentine’s Day and the benefits that came when she shift...
Getting Back Your Groove with Small Habit Shifts
Are you happy?In this episode, Megan opens up about how she’s been feeling lately and the emotional struggles she’s been working through. She tells the story of her recent experience at an online yoga retreat and the epipha...
Special Guest Episode: The Unintentional Pornstar Story with Rebecca Reinhart
What if the whole world knew the most intimate parts of your life?In this episode, Megan interviews Rebecca Reinhart. Rebecca is the host and creator of the podcast The Unintentional Pornstar, where she gives listeners an inside look into her a...
Growing a Beautiful Business With Kindness
Have you experienced the power of community?In this episode, Megan opens up about how building a supportive community has allowed her business to experience exponential growth. From landing one of her first big clients through a coffee shop con...
Special Guest Episode: Scaling Your Business Right with Paula Skaper
Are you in the midst of your beautiful business building journey? In this episode, Megan interviews Paula Skaper, the founder of 33 Dolphins Growth Strategy. Paula and the 33 Dolphins team help business owners find the magic recipe...
Let Your Spirit Lead the Way in 2022
Are you ready to experience all the greatness that comes when you let your intuition take the reins?This episode is all about inspiring each of you to allow your spirit to guide you to the life you were destined for. Megan shares how leaning in...