In this episode of The Long Game, host Elijah Wood talks with Michelle Thames—digital marketing strategist, podcast host, influencer, and former healthcare worker turned full-time entrepreneur.

After getting fired from her 9-to-5, Michelle turned her natural hair blog into a personal brand that built a massive following and launched a career. Today, she runs a boutique marketing agency, teaches multi-passionate women entrepreneurs, and builds digital products that sell in her sleep.

We explore how Michelle uses AI tools like ChatGPT to plan entire marketing campaigns, launch events, and organize her content calendar. We also break down what clarity in your personal brand really looks like, why simple content wins, and how to balance multiple income streams without burning out.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

• How Michelle grew an Instagram following to 500K without a marketing degree

• Why your content doesn’t need a production team—just a smartphone

• How to build a personal brand around your life and interests

• Michelle’s tech stack: ClickUp, ChatGPT, Circle, and more

• A playbook for launching digital products and making them sell

• The importance of visibility, clarity, and long-term strategy in marketing

• How to think about AI as your business assistant, not your replacement

🎙️ “People will pay thousands just for your thoughts. You just need to package them right.” – Michelle Thames

Whether you're a solopreneur, content creator, or scaling your agency, this episode is full of real talk and actionable strategy.