At Keep Social Media Social™, we believe in using social media for good to build relationships and foster genuine human connections. That begins with YOU!
What you create, like and share on social media matters.
We encourage our community members to act with intention and empathy when being social.
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Since 2016, Keep Social Media Social® has worked with brands big and small to bring humanity back to digital spaces.
We’ve launched campaigns, built brands and communities, and trained hundreds of leaders to treat social media as a tool for good to build relationships online and off. And now, we’re in a new chapter!
We're in our 10th year of business, and the online world is pretty different from 2016. Not gonna lie, it's quite grim. We are aware that the world needs to keep it social more than ever these days.
That's why, in 2025, we took a big, bold and frankly terrifyinng step - we closed the marketing agency side of our business. We began to work towards making our big dream come true - evangalizing our message of what it looks like to be social.
We’re Writing the Future of Social
Our founder, Amanda Winkelmann, is currently focused on writing the KSMS & GTFO! Curriculum: a heart-forward, no-fluff guide to creating safer, kinder, and more sustainable social spaces—online and offline.
This work is built for youth, parents, educators, and dreamers.
For people who believe the future of social is still up for grabs—and worth doing right.
Think:
🧠 Social media with soul
💛 Values-first, people-first frameworks
🌍 Real-life connection over performance
📚 A hybrid workbook that doesn’t just teach—it transforms.
At the same time, this season of writing has clarified something important:
The work doesn’t stop just because we’ve gotten quieter.
A Note on Current Availability:
While KSMS is not currently accepting new full-scale agency clients, Amanda is available in a very limited capacity for aligned work, including:
Strategic Consulting & Mentorship
Amanda is available for select paid consulting or 1:1 mentorship engagements for founders, leaders, educators, and organizations navigating the human side of social, leadership, or culture.
Rate: $150/hour
Minimum engagement: 2 hours
Availability: Extremely limited (Fully booked for January, 2 spots available in February)
These sessions are best suited for people who want clarity, discernment, and grounded business strategy...not hacks, trends, or hustle culture. (We won't help you go viral, but we'll teach you how to have fun creating content, which has a much higher chance of going viral. :) )
Speaking & Workshops
Amanda is actively speaking—both remotely and in person—on topics at the intersection of social media, emotional wellness, ethics, and offline connection.
Current speaking topics include:
The KSMS 5 E’s of Social Media (an ethics-centered framework for healthier digital culture)
GTFO!™ — Get to Freedom Online™… by Getting Offline
A social-emotional wellness program primarily designed for parents with teens ages 10–18, and powerful for anyone who feels overstimulated, overwhelmed, or over-connected online.
GTFO! is not about quitting the internet.
It’s about reclaiming attention, agency, and real-world presence—without shame, fear, or moral panic.
So What Does This Mean for You?
For now:We’re not scaling an agency.
We’re not launching new marketing services.
We’re choosing depth over noise.
But we are:
Writing the KSMS CurriculumTeaching, speaking, and facilitating meaningful conversations
Supporting a small number of aligned humans and organizations along the way
If you’ve worked with us before—thank you.
If you’re new here—welcome.
And if you’re curious about the curriculum, interested in booking Amanda to speak, exploring a consulting or mentorship fit, or simply want to cheer this work on:Please stay in touch.
You can follow the journey through Amanda’s Instagram, or reach out directly to start a conversation: amanda@keepsocialmediasocial.com.
We’re not disappearing.
We’re just writing it all down—so more people can Keep Social Media Social®
In 2016, we founded the Keep Social Media Social™ (KSMS) movement to reimagine social media for its original intended purpose: sparking authentic connection and bringing people together.
Today we're spending more them than ever offline - writing curriculum, teaching + mentoring, and connecting with our physical communities.
Our values are not just words; they are the driving force behind everything we do so we think it’s important to tell you upfront who we are and what we believe in.
We love people and are dedicated to creating a space where everyone can thrive
We don't shy away from pushing boundaries and challenging norms, and we’re never afraid to defend what we think is right.
We want to create a world where every voice is heard, respected and valued. We take a holistic approach to being social and make it a point to make people feel welcome.
Our team of experts is committed to helping you navigate the digital landscape with clarity and the right dose of emotional intelligence.
Life is meant to be lived with joy, and that spirit infuses every aspect of our social company. We are grateful to be alive and remain passionate about everything we do.
There is no planet B. So we strive to minimize our environmental impact and contribute positively to the world we all share.
Ask our clients and community members: one thing that sets us apart is that we are truly invested in our people’s success. We will work with you because we deeply believe in your product, service or vision. And we will give it our all to see you succeed. Take a look at the magic we’ve done for some of our clients.
Hi there—
It’s so good to “meet” you here.
You may have noticed things look a little…quiet around here. That’s on purpose. At Keep Social Media Social™, we believe in walking our talk, and right now, that means taking an intentional pause.
I know that might sound unusual in a business and social world that celebrates hustle and constant visibility. But sometimes, the best way forward is to pause, reflect, and reconnect... with purpose.
We’re currently offloading a little digital weight so we can go deeper in two key ways:
✍️ Writing our social education curriculum, which is designed to help young people, parents, and changemakers create kinder, more intentional online spaces
🌱 Building real-life community here in Des Moines and beyond, where “being social” means showing up in person, having honest conversations, and making space for connection that doesn’t require a screen.
This is the heart of our mission: to keep social media truly social.
That means empathy before algorithms.
People before performance - or profit.
Whether you’re a local in Des Moines or someone across the country who shares our passion for human-centered social spaces, I’d love to connect.
We’re not onboarding new clients at the moment, but I’m always open to a coffee, collaboration, or conversation about how we can make the future of social a little more kind, connected, and real.
If that sounds like your kind of thing, please reach out. I’d love to hear from you.
With gratitude,
Amanda Winkelmann (McLernon)
Founder, Keep Social Media Social™
amanda@keepsocialmediasocial.com
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