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I’m getting ready for Digital Women Live with NatWest this week.

I can’t wait to hear some amazing speakers, learn about new strategies for now and the future, see friendly faces and connect with new people in the digital world.

After quite a few tumultuous years (lockdowns and caring for loved ones), this will be my first in person event since Digital Women 2019. So it’s even more special.

Thanks Lucy and Team and NatWest for creating such a fabulous event.

Enjoy the 🎶 on this post 😉

Lastly who else is going and let’s make sure we catch up on the day.

See you soon

Much Love Sophie🩷
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“TechPixies Coach Of The Year”

An Honour. Feeling Truly Blessed. Truly Humbled. In among so many fabulous nominees!

A Win on a specific day! But there have been endless along the way. Every single day!

🏆Meeting back in 2018
🏆Retraining in Social Media Marketing
🏆 Working every day on my Mindset, building my resilience, being aware of the good, learning from the not so good
🏆Stepping foot each day into an amazing, supportive Community of women.
🏆 Removing my invisibility cloak
🏆Using and sharing the voice I always had
🏆Facing my fears
🏆Starting my own business
🏆 Coaching and Training 100s of women about how to use Instagram strategically and enjoy it along the way
🏆Paying it Forward. Supporting women to learn and grow as I did thanks to
🏆Every day filled with wins. A book in the making about each and every one. The impact on my professional and personal life, my family’s and me. Endless Wins.

So this Win is the cherry on the Cake. A Cake made up of hundreds and thousands of wins! 😉 Its taken time to get here. I love that it has. Love the journey I have been on to get here!

And with by my side I know I can do anything. I know I can be me. I know how to keep opening doors. I know how to pop that 🍒 back on the cake if it were to fall!

And I know how to see and celebrate my Wins every single day and for that I am eternally grateful and that carries me through whatever life throws at me.

So perhaps that is the Biggest Win of them all! All I know is that this Win didn’t happen overnight and that’s a good thing!

What do you think?

Sophie💗

The Real Reasons Why Reels Work On Instagram!

Scroll through to see how Instagram ranks Reels and how you can make them work to grow and connect on Instagram.

Reels don’t work for every type of content! Such as this type of post, which is easier to scroll through in your own time, quietly and slowly. Something Carousel posts askew great for. They give your audience control over how they engage with your content.

So Reels are fantastic for creating and sharing content, but it’s all about balance and using the different features Instagram provides to connect, inspire, educate, share with your audience.

Life is about balance, so is Instagram.

Let me know what you think below or DM me if you have any questions.

Oh and if you want something to help you know what to post, pop to my bio and tap on the Hashtag Awareness Calendar, where you’ll find 6 months worth of free content ideas, created to help you show up and share on Instagram.

Speak soon.

Sophie 💗

Woo-hoo! 🥳

I'm chuffed to reveal that I've been nominated in the TechPixies Annual Awards. 🏆

Coach Of The Year. Supporting women to learn all about Instagram and how to use it with confidence and strategically to market their businesses.

It is an honour to coach for . A remarkable organisation supporting women to up skill, to return to work, change careers or start a business.

Come and help me celebrate at the Awards do next Monday 26 June from 2pm UK time.

It's free, and I'd love to see you there. Link to sign up is in my bio

Love Sophie💗

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Quiet Mode!

Time to put down your phones! Time to lock them away! Time to be! To be with loved ones, in whatever way you want it to be. Time to loose yourself in your creativity. Time ‘to be’ with filling out world. Dreamy!

This is my way “To Be”.

No need to answer. Just take a moment “To Be”.

Love Sophie💗

Interesting! SEO value for tweets.

Google Tests New ‘Popular on Twitter’ Tweet Display Panel in Search Results The new display could put more emphasis on your Twitter activity.

⭐️5 Types Of Content To Pin To Your Instagram Grid⭐️

Swipe through to see 5 ideas for you AND a few things to keep in mind to get the best out of this feature.

Just a few simple tweaks you can do very quickly to keep your grid current and alive.

I’ll be pinning this post to feature at the top of my grid. But you will also be able to find it with loads more helpful Instagram tips and strategies at .

So your task for today is to strategically pin 3 posts and if you have any questions just pop them below or feel free to DM me.

I’m here to help.

Much Love

Sophie💗

                                   

Post Ideas to help you on your way. 8 little 💡 moments to inspire you to turn up on these little squares.

No rush to use them all. You could spread them out over 2 or more weeks, weave them into your other ideas.

They are a great starting point from which you can make them yours and share bits of your creative business and you with your loyal followers and prospective followers.

You could even create a blog for each, in your time, in collaboration with others and then you would have even more ideas from which to create posts.

Swipe through and save these to come back to in your time.
Use them in your time.
Most importantly make them your own. Own them and use them to showcase you and your creative business.

Have fun creating, try to just do it and not overthink it. Whatever comes to mind first, go with it. There is no right or wrong way to tell your story. Most importantly tell your story.

The world cannot exist without creatives, the world is filled with creativity, it is all around us and so go forth and share, promote your creative business, share and mention those you are inspired by, what is behind your work and how people can work with and buy from you.

And remember to be you and do it your way.

Watch this space for more support for ideas to help you on your way to showcase and shine the light on your creative business.

I’ll be sharing content to help you as much as possible whilst I take some time away from client work to care for loved ones. But I will still be here, because these little squares are filled with wonderful creative business owners and I love seeing what you are up to and helping you build your confidence and enjoy the world of Instagram Marketing.

And do click and follow for lots of helpful tips and ideas.

Ciao for now

Sophie💗

Only 4 days to go and only a few places left! The feedback has been fantastic from our previous cohort, so why not come and join Anna and me on 18th March.

The 2 hour Masterclass will give you strong foundations to understand how to strategically use Instagram Stories for your business.

You’ll then be involved in a 5 day challenge where you will be guided by Anna and me, two professionally trained Social Media Strategists and Coaches to create Stories on your Instagram Business Account.

You’ll receive a prompt booklet so you know what to post and can plan your posts.

You’ll receive The Masterclass recording and you’ll get to meet lots of new small business owners as well.

We’d love you to join us so click here to book your place.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/instagram-stories-for-business-masterclass-5-day-challenge-tickets-258201958007

OFFER CLOSED We have a Special Giveaway to celebrate International Women's Day today! Our way to celebrate you.

On 18th March we're holding an Instagram Stories Masterclass via Zoom, followed by a 5 Day Challenge 21st-25th March where you'll implement your learning and have us on hand to support and guide you and answer any questions you have. You’ll also receive a recording of the Masterclass and a downloadable booklet with prompts and guidance for the Challenge. It’s a fabulous package which will get you making the most of Stories to promote your business!

One lucky winner will win a FREE PLACE! All you have to do is: (come over to Instagram)

1. Follow .media and (or make sure you do already)
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend or friends who you think would love to do this course
4. Give us a reason (in Comments below) why you'd like to win the course

The Giveaway ends at Midday 9th March. The winner will be picked at random.

The winner will be announced during our Instagram Live on Wednesday 9th March at 7.30pm, jointly hosted by Sophie and Anna. During the Live we'll also be sharing more information about the course and answering your questions.

Good Luck

Love Anna and Sophie 🌼🌸

This promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use. The prize is the prize as described above and cannot be exchanged for another service or for cash.

“What an artist is trying to do for people is bring them closer to something, because of course art is about sharing: you wouldn’t be an artist if you didn’t want to share an experience, a thought.” So true David, wise words from the man himself Mr Hockney!

And that’s want I want you to learn and become confident in doing on Social Media. Sharing your creative work, growing an engaged following and selling your work, your creations.

But let’s be honest sharing can be hard, especially on Social Media and especially if you are unsure what works to connect with your audience, and how to promote your work. But when you do, it can be a wonderful place to be and can really help you achieve your goals, build your overall confidence, take the weight off your shoulders and allow you to enjoy marketing.

I love the creative world, I was born into it, immersed in design and art from day one, with both parents artists in different fields.

I also love Instagram (even with all its updates!)and have built a strong business around coaching Creative Businesses about the art of using this fantastic social media platform. Instagram, when used well has the power to help you showcase your work locally, nationally and Internationally, make new connections, grow a strong community of engaged followers and new customers/clients

And all you may need is a guiding hand from someone who knows what works. I use it every day and research and test it all out and then I share that with you.

I am here to share strategies to make it work for you, so you know how to use each part of this platform with ease and enjoyment and importantly do it your way.

So that’s what and why I do what I do. It’s what I get up for in the morning, and immersing myself in the creative world, taking photos along the way.

So if you need a helping hand, you know where I am. Ask me a question, I’ll be happy to help.

Love Sophie💗

Wow, such lovely feedback for our Instagram Stories Masterclass and 5 Day Challenge. And because it was such a success, Anna and I are running it again on 18th March.

There is an EarlyBird Offer which ends on Friday 25th February and We wouldn’t want you to miss it.

Find out the full details and how to book here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/instagram-stories-for-business-masterclass-5-day-challenge-tickets-258201958007

And if you have any questions please ask.

Love Sophie💗

Are Instagram Stories Powerful? Are they even important on Instagram?

Well if Adam Mosseri (head of Instagram) is anything to go by they sure are!

With a new feature just launching, where you’ll be able to send a private ❤️ on Stories. Making interactions even simpler. We like simplicity, it makes time on Instagram much more ❤️ than 😡

Recently Anna .media and I ran an Instagram Stories For Business Masterclass and 5 Day Challenge.

So we thought it would be really helpful to invite a few of the fabulous Small Business Owners who took part to join us Live on Instagram to share their views on Instagram Stories and their recent learning.

There’s nothing better in our minds than hearing first hand from other small business owners. Hearing their views and Stories is precious.

So on Monday 21st February at 12.15pm, Anna and I will be joined by the fabulous Toni , Patience , Camilla and Caroline .

And on top of hearing these fabulous Small Business Owners views about Instagram Stories and their learning, Anna and I will share our New Instagram Stories Masterclass Offer. Because yes we’re doing it all again on March 18th. It was a huge success so we want to share it with and help as many small biz and charities as we can. Link in comment!

So why not grab a drink, some lunch and come join us with Toni, Patience, Camilla and Caroline and hear first hand how powerful and important Instagram Stories really are.

We look forward to seeing you then. And do tap on the reminder on this post, so you get a notification nearer the time.

Love Sophie and Anna💗

16 Content Ideas For February. That’s 4 per week and if you use 3 they’ll take you into March.

So here they are: Do share with other small businesses who it will help.

You don’t have to use in this order and you can add ideas to them and hashtag key dates which will mean you have even more ideas for you to post.

So here they are:

Day 1 Introduce Yourself. Share the Why behind your biz
Day 2 Share the Story behind your business name/logo
Day 3 Show off your expertise with a helpful tip
Day 4 Share a throwback pic of you or your business
Day 5 Post a pic of your workspace
Day 6 Share your favourite books or what is on your reading list
Day 7 Wellbeing thoughts
Day 8 Promote your products and Services
Day 9 Share an inspirational quote relevant to your brand
Day 10 Share the 3 resources, tools, apps you use most in your work
Day 11 Post a Testimonial/ share a Customer Story
Day 12 Recommend a fellow business to your audience
Day 13 Saturday Social Selfie
Day 14 Where in the world are you? Ask your followers.
Day 15 Share your daily/weekly routine
Day 16 Give a shout out to 3 businesses you admire.

I really hope you find these helpful so you know what you can post on Instagram and the other Social Media Platforms you use.

Let me know with a 💗below 👇🏼if this is helpful for you. And pop on your notifications, so you see my posts. Which will always be filled with helpful ideas for you.

And let me know what other areas of Instagram marketing you would like help with and then I can create content that really helps you.

All I want is for you to enjoy using social media, For any overwhelm to be removed, for you to know how to use it to best promote your business and feel confident.

So let me know if this was helpful with a yes or no. And let me know what else you’d like to see to help you feel more confident on these little squares.

Love Sophie💗

It’s time! Time for a New Introduction! A Very Important Introduction to Link UP London Who are helping to create Stronger Communities on a local level, across all 33 London Boroughs.

It’s time to say a Huge Thank You and let you know what Link Up London do.

Link UP London connects skilled volunteers with local grassroots charities on short-term, structured projects to build the capacity of these organisations to make a real difference in their community.

It all began in Battersea in 2016, expanding throughout Wandsworth and then into Lambeth in the summer of 2018. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic their service has since moved online and opened up to organisations across all boroughs of London.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a skilled volunteer or if you are a Charity or know of a Charity that would like some skilled input then do go connect with Link Up London.

And Lastly but very importantly Hellosocial.media and I are delighted that Julia from will be joining our Instagram For Business Masterclass and 5 Day Challenge on 4th February. Link Up London are helping to build Stronger Communities across London, so it is a privilege to have them with us on the day.

Here’s to meaningful connections, collaborations and Strong Communities. And a fabulous Masterclass on Friday. With 30 amazing businesses and charities.

Love Sophie💗