If you’ve got 10 seconds, you’ve got a clip: the door opening, a notebook flip, keys on the desk, a client thank-you email.

String a few together, add a “how I” voiceover or a strong on-screen hook, and you’ve got a reel…without blocking your calendar or your creativity.

In this podcast episode, If you’ve been overthinking reels, try this: film life as it’s happening—eight 3–5 second clips—and tell one specific story. That’s it. In this episode, I break down five easy reels you can batch in about half an hour, why your audience wants authenticity over perfection, and how to track success beyond views (hint: watch time, saves, shares). We’ll ditch the “faceless” trend, lean into you on camera, and make consistency feel doable today.

Episode Highlights:

• Why consistency beats virality: aim for steady, repeatable reels rather than chasing a one-off 10K view spike.
• Why we need to ditch “faceless marketing”: connection happens when your audience sees and hears you—use B-roll with your voice/story.
• How to lead with “how I,” not “how to” to position yourself as the expert by telling short, specific mini-stories.
• Make a shot list: 3–5 second clips from your day (desk setup, coffee pour, walking into a meeting, closing the laptop) are more than enough to tell a story.
• Batch in micro-bursts: keep an idea bank, capture 8–10 quick moments tomorrow, assemble the edits the next day.
• Always add captions: accessibility matters, and most people watch with sound off—especially on LinkedIn.
• Track what matters: watch time (aim 50–70%), saves, shares, profile views, DMs, and site clicks > raw views
  
  
  

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Resources & Mentions:

• The Leading Lady Business Hub
• Guide to IG Hooks Freebie 
• Get your social media audited

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