Main Street Social was born out of a plot twist.

 

After over a decade of building social media strategies for some incredible brands — from Johns Hopkins Medicine to Echelon Fitness — I found myself unexpectedly laid off and at a crossroads. But sometimes the door closing behind you is exactly what pushes you toward the one you were always meant to open.

 

I’m Ashley Erlanger — wife, mom, and the founder of Main Street Social. With a decade of agency, healthcare, and fitness industry experience under my belt, I knew I had something valuable to offer. What I didn’t expect was how much I’d love putting those skills to work for the small businesses right here in my own backyard in Charleston, SC.

 

Because here’s the truth: the boutique fitness studio, the family-owned restaurant, the local shop that’s been on the corner for years — they deserve the same level of social media strategy that big brands pay big agencies for. They just need someone in their corner who actually gets it.

 

That’s what Main Street Social is. A family-owned agency built on real experience, rooted in community, and genuinely invested in helping small businesses grow. We handle everything — so you don’t have to.

 

We’re so glad you’re here.