Ep 38: From STUCK (for 3 years) to 100k+ followers... HOW?!

In today's episode, I have a fantastic conversation with Heather (@thefairytalefoodie 115k). Heather has built an impressive following of over 100,000 by creating whimsical, themed “dinner and a movie” nights, often inspired by Disney. We dive deep into her journey, from experimenting with different content to finding her niche that combines elaborate themed meals with a dash of magic. We discuss how she broke out of a plateau and skyrocketed her follower count by adding new elements to her content, including cocktail recipes inspired by Disney characters. Heather explains her unique content strategy, which allows her to stay months ahead of schedule, and how she keeps her audience engaged by playing guessing games about the themed recipes she creates. She also shares her approach to monetization, specifically how she’s made her digital cookbooks a major income source. Heather details her experience using Facebook ads to drive sales and how it gave her the freedom to be creative on Instagram without relying solely on organic growth. Stick around to the end, where Heather offers some empowering advice for anyone nervous about what friends and family think when they’re starting their own journey in content creation.

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