Ever wish you could personally welcome every new Instagram follower? Now you can and in a way that feels like a warm hug, not a cold sales pitch.

Instagram's new integration with ManyChat opens up an opportunity for content creators: the ability to automatically send direct messages to every new follower. But let's be real, just because you can send a DM doesn't mean you should, at least not without a solid strategy. This is your go-to guide for using this feature to build trust, create connection, and turn casual followers into loyal fans.

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If you're tired of throwing content at the wall and hoping it sticks, Boldfluence is exactly what you need. Inside Boldfluence, you'll get platform-by-platform growth strategies, monetization roadmaps, tech tutorials, and templates to help you build a content business with intention. Come join us!

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Resources Mentioned

• ManyChat
• Boldfluence

Are you overwhelmed with all the options for platforms and resources that are available for content creators? Maybe you're questioning which social channel to focus on or you're trying to determine the best content type for your brand—Jacinta Gandy is here to help. Jacinta is the brilliant designer behind Social Circle, a full-service design and digital marketing studio and in this episode, we explore how you can take control of your content with a website. Listen in to hear how a website content hub can revolutionize your brand's presence online.

Find It Quickly:

02:05 Meet Jacinta Gandy of Social Circle

02:50 The Full-Service Agency Experience

06:05 The Importance of a Content Hub

16:21 Monetization Strategies for Content Creators

22:35 Building Your Email List with Flodesk

26:29 Empowering Content Creators with a Website

Resources Mentioned

• Boldfluence (Previously PBS)
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Flodesk

Connect with Jacinta

• socialcircleinc.com
• instagram.com/jacinta_gandy
• Brand Strategy Blueprint

Are you tired of posting amazing content that barely gets seen? Same. That's why I created something totally different—a game. Yes, a real game to get your content out there in a way that's strategic and fun. In this replay of episode 351, I'm walking you through the Viral Visibility Game—a free opt-in and a powerful method to flip the script on the usual "post and pray" strategy.

I explain how I turned the frustrating process of content promotion into a point-based system you'll actually want to stick with. It's not about gimmicks, trends, or exhausting engagement hacks. It's about creating a real, repeatable plan to boost your visibility without burning out.

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Mentioned in this Episode

• Boldfluence
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift
• Viral Visibility Game

If you've ever felt like being a content creator means juggling ten jobs at once (creating content, pitching brands, trends, audience needs, comments, emails), this episode is for YOU. Listen in as I share three simple, practical shifts you can make right now to reduce overwhelm, save time, and fall back in love with the parts of the work you actually enjoy as an influencer.

Mentioned in this Episode

62: How to Batch Blog Posts with Bree Pair

116: The Content Creation Hamster Wheel with Amanda Warfield

Flodesk

ManyChat

Boldfluence

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If you've ever wondered why your content isn't translating into consistent income, this episode is for you. I'm sharing what it really takes to grow to $5K months as a content creator—without the constant hustle. You'll learn the first steps to building a reliable income, what to stop wasting time on, and how to start turning your creativity into cash flow.

Listen in for a quick pep talk and the roadmap to your next big milestone: consistent $5K months.

Overwhelmed by your to-do list? I've got the coziest fix. In this episode, I'm sharing the Cozy Creator Checklist—my favorite opt-in of the year! Designed for content creators, influencers, and online entrepreneurs who crave calm but still want to move the needle, this checklist is your permission slip to grow at your own pace.

From cozy growth to CEO to mindset tasks, each item takes 15–30 minutes max and can help you feel accomplished without the hustle. I'll walk you through the three-part checklist and even highlight the custom Spotify playlist I made to go with it. Think soft vibes, slow growth, and stress-free progress.

Mentioned in this Episode

Cozy Creator Checklist & Playlist

Protecting your peace isn't optional—especially when the internet is your workplace.

In this episode, I'm sharing what it really looks like to safeguard your mental health while showing up consistently online. After back-to-back series on growing your audience and monetizing your content, I'm shifting gears into something just as critical: sustainability.

If you're feeling the weight of endless content creation, world news, and doomscrolling, this is your reminder that boundaries aren't just helpful—they're essential. I walk you through my own process for setting work hours, limiting exposure, and even knowing when (and how) to speak up on social issues. Because sometimes, protecting your peace is the most radical thing you can do for your career.

Mentioned in this Episode

Facebook Group: Thrive Blogging & Content Creator Community

Boldfluence: thrivetogether.blog/boldfluence

Most influencers think they need to launch a full-blown course to make money online. That idea is keeping too many brilliant creators stuck in perfectionism, procrastination, and overwhelm.

The truth is, you don't need a complicated funnel or 10 modules of content to start earning from your expertise. You just need a small product that solves a real problem and a system that sells it while you grow.

In this episode, I'm demystifying digital products and revealing a low-pressure path to monetization that anyone can follow.

Inside Boldfluence, we help creators like you go from "I don't know what to sell" to "I just made my first sale!"—all within 90 days.

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Pricing Guide

Boldfluence