LAUNCH YOUR INSTAGRAM
1. When did you get on Instagram?
I have been on Instagram since 2013, but officially as a Christian lifestyle blogger since July of 2020
2. What topics do you post about?
I post about anything related to Jesus and faith. To encourage people to seek a deeper relationship with Him!
3. How do you combine your faith with your Instagram account?
I’m very open about my struggles as a Christ follower but always bring it back to Him and His strength. I also do a weekly devotional that centers around scripture every week.
GROW YOUR INSTAGRAM
What strategies have helped you gain followers?
Bein authentic and consistent seem to be the key to organic growth!
What has been the most effective way to increase engagement?
Being vulnerable, building community, and having a specific niche.
What has been your biggest challenge on Instagram?
Not letting the numbers define my success. This is something a lot of us struggle with. But as Christian bloggers the importance has to be that lives are being impacted by the gospel not the number of likes.
What specific steps did you take to overcome those challenges?
I remind myself often the BIG WHY is Jesus and He alone gets the glory.
How has faith played a part in your growth?
It’s been a huge part in my growth I rely on Him and the words that have been spoken over my page to keep me going. Sometimes when I don’t want to post I remind myself of the people who have reached out to share their testimony!
MONETIZE YOUR INSTAGRAM
How have you monetized your Instagram?
Being a lifestyle blogger allows me to partner with different companies that share similar values to promote them on my page.
What is your best monetization advice to Instagram influencers?
The key is in the follow up don’t give up keep trying and give the brand grace they’re busy too! Just reach out you have nothing to lose.
What are some daily things you do that attribute to your Instagram’s success?
Show up everyday even on your worst days… People can relate to those too.
INSTAGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS
What Instagram tool do you recommend and why?
Canva is a life saver I do everything on Canva!
What business book do you recommend?
Currently reading You Are the Girl for the Job – really good!
What is your favorite scripture?
John 4:18 – “Perfect love casts out all fear.”
List your social media links (and blog if you have one).
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