Social media strategy & video/photo content for brands that care about craft

KICKBACK SOCIAL IS A FOUNDER-LED TORONTO / HAMILTON SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTENT CREATION STUDIO

Client’s We’ve Supported

Services

01 Social Media Strategy & Management

We build structured yet adaptable social media strategies designed to support brand reputation, audience growth, and long term visibility. We can take full or partial management of your social media channels, depending where you’re at.

02 Content Days / Content Planner

Build a library of professional photography and reels ready to post, so the heavy lifting of social media is done. We can also support your content strategy without the day-to-day admin.

03 Brand Foundations & Web

To keep everything aligned, we also support foundational brand and web services so your digital presence looks and feels cohesive.

Meet the Founder

Emily Phongphilack leads Kickback Social with a blend of charisma and genuine aura.

A woman and Lao-Canadian owned studio, Kickback Social is shaped by Southeast Asian values of quiet resilience and a work hard, laugh harder mentality.

Emily approaches every brand as a strategic advocate, treating each client’s digital presence with care, grit, and intention.

You’re in good hands here.

Frequently asked questions

  • We are based in Hamilton, Ontario, and provide on-site content creation and social media strategy for businesses across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including Burlington, Oakville, and Mississauga. Our "Content Days" are designed to be efficient for local businesses.

  • Love the enthusiasm, but we prefer to play the long game here! Real momentum takes an Intentional Slow-Down first. We audit your workflow and ICP to build a foundation that actually lasts. A "trial" is just "guessing," and neither of us has time for that. We're looking for longterm partners, not flings.

  • Honestly? No. Most agencies "coast"—they take a retainer, post on a schedule, and send a generic report at the end of the month. We drive.


    Kickback Social is a proudly woman-owned and Lao-Canadian owned boutique operation, which means we bring a specific blend of Southeast Asian resilience and corporate precision to your brand.

    We don't have "account managers" who don't know your business. You get owner-to-owner advocacy. We are grounded, we are bubbly, and we care as much about your ROI as you do.

    If you want a vendor, hire an agency. If you want a partner who treats your brand like a capital asset, you’re in the right place.

  • Yes, but we aren't a high-volume agency. We are a boutique, founder-led firm serving the Greater Toronto Area.

    Because we offer strategic advocacy rather than just "posting," we only take on a limited number of partners at a time.

    This ensures you get my direct grit and corporate precision, not a junior account manager who doesn't understand your ICP.

  • We ignore vanity metrics like "likes" from people who will never buy from you. Active ROI is about driving qualified leads and doubling sales through intentional storytelling. We audit your business workflow and values first to ensure the content we create actually moves the needle. If it’s not boosting your revenue or protecting your reputation, we don’t do it.

  • We are a woman-owned and Lao-Canadian owned business. This heritage is the root of our "Owner’s Grit"—a blend of Southeast Asian resilience and modern strategic precision. We bring a grounded, honest perspective to every brand we advocate for, ensuring your "quiet heritage" has a loud, measurable impact in your industry.