Hitting 1,000 followers on Instagram is one of those milestone moments we all chase. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I did it for my new account, Busy with Books.

I launched the account in August 2024 and reached 1k followers in May 2025 — all without posting every day, dancing on Reels, or using “hashtag hacks.” This episode walks you through the sustainable strategy I used to grow an engaged audience and how you can do the same.

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• My BWB Instagram and TikTok
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• How I can support you with your social media marketing - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

“I’m too old for TikTok!”, “Isn’t it just dance videos?”, “My kids use it!” – sound familiar?

In this episode, I am busting some myths. Breaking down whyTikTok isn’t just for Gen Z. And show you why I genuinely think it’s one of the most exciting platforms out there for growing your business - especially if you value reach, community, and not having to post perfectly curated, polished content every day.

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Links mentioned in the episode:

• Get my free social media newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 session with me
• How I can support you with your social media marketing - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Think PR is old-school and social media is the only way to grow your brand in 2025? Not quite.

In this episode, I’m joined by PR consultant Fiona Fraser to unpack how traditional media coverage and social content don’t compete - they complement each other. We dive into why getting featured in the press still matters, how to make those wins work harder on social, and why the best visibility strategies don’t choose sides.

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• Contentment PR website & Fiona's Instagram
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• Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Power Hour⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with me
• How I can support you with your social media marketing - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠