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The Workflow I Use to Create All of My Content

My content strategy starts with one thing: writing. Here’s how I turn daily journaling into Substack essays and repurpose those essays into carousels, talking head videos, and stories across Instagram and TikTok.

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How to Overcome Your Fear of Self-Promotion

The hardest part of creating isn’t the work itself — it’s putting it out there. If you’ve ever cringed at promoting yourself, you’re not alone. Here’s how to face the fear of self-promotion and start sharing your story with confidence.

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10 Lessons From 10 Years of Being Visible Online

After 10 years of creating content and building a personal brand online, here are the 10 biggest lessons I’ve learned about staying true to yourself, finding joy in the process, and navigating the highs and lows of visibility.

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Everything We Did, Ate, and Loved in Charleston: My Honest Itinerary & Favorites

I went to Charleston for work — to help a client bring more of her writing into her short-form video content — but the city left its own creative mark on me. Charleston feels like one giant movie set: cinematic, colorful, and full of charm. Here’s everything we did, ate, and loved; plus the spots my followers insist I try next time.

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Personal vs. Business Branding: What’s Right For You?

If you’re torn between building your brand under your personal name or a business name, you’re not alone. Here’s why starting with your name builds trust faster and when it makes sense to branch out into a separate business brand.

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How My Client Landed a Book Deal, TEDx Talk, and Grew Her Audience to 30K Followers

When I met Colette, she was in the midst of a personal and professional transformation. With a clear vision and relentless drive, she set out to build a brand that reflected her story—and within a year, she landed a top literary agent, signed a Big Five book deal, and booked a TEDx talk. This is the story of what it really takes to turn purpose into momentum.

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Maybe You’re Not Going Big Enough

What if your lack of motivation wasn’t the problem, but the symptom? In this new post, I share what I’ve learned about feeling stuck, playing small, and the surprising power of going bigger than you think you’re ready for.

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I Grew My Audience by Telling the Truth. Here’s How You Can, Too.

I didn’t grow my audience by being perfect. I grew it by telling the truth, even when it felt small, unpolished, or uncertain. In this post, I’m sharing how emotional honesty helped me reconnect with my voice, reach more people, and build a brand that actually feels like me. If you’ve been overthinking your content or holding back on sharing what’s real, this one’s for you.

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What to Post After You’ve Found Your Purpose (But Still Feel Stuck)

You finally know your purpose. So… why does posting still feel hard? This week’s post is about what to do after the clarity comes. How to create from a place of alignment without overthinking every move, and how to trust that your life is the strategy. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to “stay on message,” this one’s for you.

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Why Showing Up Online Feels So Hard (And How to Change It)

Most people think you need a niche to grow online, but what you really need is purpose. In this post, I share the story of how I stayed consistent while launching my memoir, Lonely Girl, and how purpose—not strategy—was the thing that carried me through when the algorithm didn’t. If you’ve ever felt stuck, cringey, or exposed while creating content, this post will help you root deeper and keep going.

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