LinkedIn often feels like the most corporate beige of social media platforms… all buttoned-up resumes and jargon-filled headlines. But what if it didn’t have to be? What if LinkedIn could actually become a space for you, as a creative, to tell your story, build connections, and attract the right people to your work… without losing your voice?

In this episode of Doodles in the Margins, I share my journey of learning to use LinkedIn not as a static resume, but as a creative tool for visibility and connection. From my early days in the corporate banking world (and feeling like I didn’t fit the suit-and-tie mold) to showing up as my real, eclectic self. I’ll walk you through how authenticity shifted everything for me.

You’ll hear practical tips to help you craft your own digital story and use LinkedIn in a way that feels natural, creative, and true to you.

✨ Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode:

* Why LinkedIn doesn’t have to feel stiff or salesy

* How to rethink your headline so it reflects who you help and what you bring

* Writing your About section like a story (not a resume/CV)

* Simple, sustainable ways to share content that resonates

* Turning your LinkedIn profile into a landing page for your next step

Whether you’re a business owner, freelancer, or multi-passionate creative, this episode will help you see LinkedIn as more than just a platform for job hunters. It can be a place where your creative heart and strategic mind meet in the middle.

💡 Key takeaway: You don’t have to be perfect to be visible. You just have to be real.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode

* Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacintamarshall-crouse/

* Follow Kylie for her “Feel Good Tuesday” posts:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-bonello-5ba88439/

* Learn more about working with me: https://jacintacrousewrites.substack.com/p/contact

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