Mo Amir

In the course interview with Mo Amir (2021), Mo is described as a local podcaster who had no previous experience with social media platforms such as Twitter and LinkedIn. Mo began his independent podcast in 2018 as a hobby, with no intent of becoming big and popular. Mo discusses how important it is to discuss what is important to him. He states that on his podcast, he only discusses things that are important to him because that is what he can resonate with and share information about. It is not important to him to please others or talk about things that people want him to, but to discuss topics that are important to him, in hopes to engage in conversations with others in his PLN. Mo did begin a Twitter account shortly after he started his podcast, to further his PLN and in hopes to create connections. He said Twitter helped him share his podcast and engage in conversations, further leading to creating connections with his audience and colleagues. In the interview, he discussed that he had featured one big guest, and then many of their colleagues and teams reached out, wanting to be a part of his productions. These guests allowed him to gain more listeners and viewers and eventually, he made it in the top 20 charts of political podcasts.

Can your PLN be used to help professional development post-course?

My PLN can for sure be used to help my professional development post-course! Because of this course, I was introduced to LinkedIn via my colleagues, and I actually got a job offer through there! I had never had an interest in LinkedIn before this course, but because my colleagues talked so highly of it, I decided to check it out and give it a try. It was successful right off the bat, and I made some new connections and was able to expand my networks! I want to continue doing this post-course! I also want to develop my Twitter and Instagram accounts. Although I go on both social media platforms, I do not actively engage as much as I maybe should. I am willing and enthusiastic to advance my social media platforms and further expand my networks!

Can your PLN be relied on to open professional opportunities?

I definitely believe that my PLN can be relied on to open professional opportunities. My firsthand experience of getting a job offer through LinkedIn proves it to me! I believe I still have a long way to go when it comes to developing my PLN and expanding my networks. Mo Amir’s experience through starting his podcast as a hobby, further developing his PLN through Twitter, and then being in the top 20 charts of political podcasts, is incredibly inspiring! I believe one’s PLN can for sure be relied on to open professional opportunities.

References:

Miller, J. [MILLER]. (2021, October 24). EDCI Podcast – 2021-10-24 Mo Amir [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgoDet6pwaI