Imagine waking up one day to find your entire creative platform has vanished into thin air. What would you do? For many creators, this nightmare scenario is becoming a frightening reality with the looming TikTok ban in the US.This situation is making one truth abundantly clear -  your creative career shouldn't hinge on a single platform or algorithm. It's time to take control of your content and build a resilient foundation for your creative business.In this hard-hitting and timely episode, we'll explore practical strategies to protect your creative work and maintain a strong connection with your audience, no matter what happens in the social media landscape. You'll discover:Owning Your Digital Real Estate• Why relying solely on social media platforms is like building your house on rented land• The critical importance of having your own website and email list• How to start building your "home base" even with limited resourcesDiversifying Your Platform Presence• The dangers of putting all your eggs in one social media basket• Strategies for maintaining an effective presence across multiple platforms• How to adapt your content for different online environmentsBuilding Deeper Connections• Moving beyond surface-level engagement to create lasting relationships with your audience• Ideas for fostering community outside of social media• The power of creating content with longevity and depthAligning Your Creative Calling with God's Purpose• Why chasing likes and followers can become a dangerous idol• How to find contentment and validation beyond social media metrics• Trusting God as the ultimate guide for your creative journeyDon't let your creative future be held hostage by algorithms or platform changes. This episode will empower you to take control of your content, build a resilient creative business, and connect authentically with the audience you're meant to serve.Tap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a Christian creator. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!