In this episode of the *Poolside Perspectives* podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome my next guest, Monique Forcella! Monique is the powerhouse founder behind two million-dollar marketing companies, *The Socialista* and *Rise With Reels*. She’s a global speaker and was even named the “Reels Pro” by Instagram themselves! As a Business, Marketing & Instagram Reels Coach, Monique specializes in helping passionate, service-based businesses and coaches stand out and grow their brands using Instagram.

Monique and I have worked together on multiple projects over the past six years, and today, she joins me to share her insights on overcoming doubt, setting up a productive day, and how to create content that truly engages your audience.

Tune in to hear us dive into:

• 3:00 – Who is Monique?  
• 6:00 – The impact of consistently showing up across social media.  
• 9:30 – How to overcome doubt and impostor syndrome. 
• 14:30 – Tips for setting up a productive day.  
• 16:15 – Monique's top tip for creating an engaged audience.  
• 21:15 – Why your messaging is the key to successful posts.  
• 24:00 – How to keep your content from feeling repetitive. 
• 29:00 – The one piece of advice Monique would give her younger self.  

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