Building a social movement from an Instagram account | EP003 - Joshua Coombes
On episode 3 of THE GRIND, Phil & Matt grab a coffee with Joshua Coombes, a hairdresser that selflessly takes to the streets on his days off to give haircuts to the homeless. This simple act has touched millions of people across social media kickin...
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On episode 3 of THE GRIND, Phil & Matt grab a coffee with Joshua Coombes, a hairdresser that selflessly takes to the streets on his days off to give haircuts to the homeless. This simple act has touched millions of people across social media kicking off the #DoSomethingforNothing movement.
Josh tells us about the importance of human connection, how brands can action social good and how one haircut can completely transform your life.
Let’s get into it.
Matt Thorne and Phil Kemish
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Produced by - Nish Solanki
Key Actions and Learnings:
-- 4:30 On human connection - “The barriers that prevent you from connecting with people are often your own.”
-- 9:31 Thoughts on the social audience you already have - “No matter how large the community is, you can influence people beyond belief.”
-- 9:44 On social platforms - “Use social channels to document rather than focusing on how a post will be perceived.”
-- 22:08 On personal branding - “Remove your own ego when putting yourself out there.”
-- 24:40 On what to post on social - “Be less thoughtful on social. The simple things tend to connect better.”
-- 30:45 When working with brands - “There’s no selling out when your moral compass is in check.”
-- 31:47 How to generate income - “Doing keynotes and talks can help you pay the rent.”
-- 33:30 How a social movement could use Patreon.
-- 36:31 The role of social media - “A social movement should take you on a journey that inspires others.”
-- 39:11 How to trust the information we’re being told - “If you want to seek information, go out and get it.”
-- 41:00 On personal branding/development - “You do you, the authentic you is where it’s at.”
-- 42:17 Advise to anyone with an idea - “Today is the best day to do it.”
-- 45:42 Advise to anyone with an idea - “Be selfish, do what makes you feel f*****g good.”
Links and people.
-- The BBC video https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/magazin...
-- Jade Statt and the Street Vet team https://www.streetvet.co.uk/
-- The Power Of Human Connection from The Do Lectures https://vimeo.com/245041581
-- Lush x #DoSomethingForNothing EP1 http://player.lush.com/channels/goril...
-- Art show: @LightNoiseArt https://www.yooying.com/lightnoiseart
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