If you’ve been wondering “should I start another IG account?” then you’ll love this episode full of tips on making aligned decisions on what type of IG account to have, pivot-proofing your brand to constantly attract ideal clients even if you change your niche, and understanding how to show up authentically online.

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3 main takeaways:

• Know when it's time to ditch your current IG account for a new one
• How to choose between a business brand or a personal brand
• How to create boundaries in your personal brand

Featured resources in this episode:

• Unleashing the power of personal branding with IG blog post - info on a personal brand vs a business brand account
• The Instasite 2.0: set up your business Instagram as a website to attract clients

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Intro
00:01 – Feeling stuck on your current IG
00:02 – Marina’s account evolution
00:03 – Do you really need a second account?

Knowing When to Start Fresh

00:04 – Key questions to ask
00:07 – Starting from scratch intentionally
00:08 – New direction? Time to pivot or split

Brand Strategy & Clarity

00:09 – Business in the feed, life in stories
00:14 – Personal vs. business brand
00:16 – What’s your long-term vision?

Personal Brand Boundaries
00:21 – Real doesn’t mean raw
00:22 – Lead with values, stay grounded

As requested by one of our amazing listeners, this episode dives deep into my journey - everything from my transition out of working in the fast fashion industry to pursuing my own business and traveling the world. I discuss the challenges I faced, including feeling misaligned and unfulfilled in my job, dealing with microaggressions and isolation, and witnessing unethical practices.

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Resources:

• Take the FREE Authentic Brand Strategy Quiz based on your human design and personality
• Download The Vision Book to start manifesting your dream life and business

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Intro

00:00:00 – Who is Marina? Her multicultural background and moving to the U.S.
00:02:00 – Becoming the family’s spokesperson at 19 and studying fashion design

Travel & Early Career

00:05:00 – First solo trip to Asia and falling in love with travel
00:07:00 – Remote job + retreats with Curls Beauty Brand
00:08:00 – Backpacking Latin America and moving to NYCCorporate Life & Burnout

00:10:00 – Landing a “dream” fashion job and corporate trauma
00:14:00 – Health breakdowns, microaggressions, and quitting without a plan
00:17:00 – Discovering personal power through books and a yoga retreatStarting Her Business

00:20:00 – Freelancing, blogging, and content creation
00:25:00 – Meeting her first coach and launching a brand strategy business
00:30:00 – Building offers, coaching, and going full digital nomad

Sheina Raskin is with me this time for a discussion on how our bodies and emotions are the key to unlocking more abundance in our lives, she used this method to go from making $6k a year to $6k in two weeks and grow her audience.

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What you'll learn:

• How to understand and use what your body is communicating with you
• The freedom that comes to your life and business when you stop trying to avoid negative feelings
• A daily practice of using emotions in your body to create authentic content that connects with your ideal clients

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Intro & Background

00:00 – Welcome + full-circle moment
00:02 – Sheina’s journey from rock bottom to thriving

Body-Led Business

00:06 – Trying it all: jobs, pivots, and lessons
00:09 – Using embodiment + dance to guide her business
00:12 – Making decisions from the body, not the mindEmotions & Abundance

00:17 – Shame, grief, and capacity to feel more
00:21 – Marina’s Greece story + body-based healing
00:27 – From symptoms to income shift through body wisdomContent & Self-Expression

00:30 – Creating from what’s alive in the body
00:33 – Vulnerability, boundaries, and being seen
00:40 – Sheina’s daily content process + offers

This time I’m joined by fellow podcaster and personal brand expert, Sina Port, for a discussion about what it means to be a business owner as an introvert!

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What you'll learn:

• Confidence versus being an extrovert
• Personal experiences from introverted entrepreneurs and storytelling as a business tool
• Tips for how you can fully engage with your personal brand as an introvert while still honoring your own needs and desires

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Intro & Identity
00:00:00 – Building a brand as an introvert
00:02:00 – Labels, balance, and the introvert–extrovert spectrum

Boundaries & Expression
00:07:00 – Sharing with intention, not exposure
00:11:00 – Personal branding doesn’t mean sharing everything

Storytelling & Purpose
00:17:00 – Turning your story into value
00:22:00 – Designing a brand that supports your lifestyle

Visibility & Impact00:27:00 – Sharing wins without feeling like you're bragging
00:32:00 – Creating a personal brand without showing your face
00:40:00 – Sharing your POV to inspire others

Wrap-Up
00:43:00 – What living vivaciously means to Sina

We're welcoming Digital Strategist Amanda Kohal this week to talk about social media that converts!

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The main points

• using different platforms as business owner
• accountability vs information as tools for converting
• staying relevant on social media, regardless of the platform

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Connect with Amanda: @⁠thewolfe.co

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Helpful resources:- Storytelling Carousel Template (FREE) - great for getting more engagement- The Instasite - a step-by-step strategy guide specifically created for business owners who are tired of spending hours creating content

Intro & Social Strategy
00:00:00 – Amanda’s intro + what “social media that converts” really means
00:03:00 – Conversion = more than just sales

The TikTok Shift
00:06:00 – How Amanda’s Instagram strategy led to big results
00:12:00 – Losing her IG account + pivoting to TikTok
00:15:00 – Building routines that work for your voice

Going Viral & Selling Without Selling
00:24:00 – A single TikTok video → six figures in 4 months
00:27:00 – No CTA, big impact: giving value first
00:32:00 – What works differently on TikTok vs. Instagram

Personal Content & Hot Tips
00:39:00 – Sharing your life = the most unique content
00:44:00 – Why Amanda reads live on TikTok
00:51:00 – Final conversion tips for TikTok

In episode two of the Livin Vivaciously Podcast, I'm sharing practical tips for creating authentic social media content by aligning with your natural communication style.

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The main points:

• learning how you naturally communicate, process and learn
• reflecting on the type of platform that fits best with these things
• making moves in your business that utilize the above

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Speak soon, and until then… Stay vivacious! ✨

Helpful resources:

• Brand Strategy Quiz (FREE)
• VIP Brand Strategy Day - a 1:1 experience where we find clarity in your brand and plan a strategy for how you want to move forward...all curated to work within your communication style and how you want to show up online!

Intro & Mindset
00:00:00 – Creating content that feels easy, not forced

Your Natural Style
00:01:00 – How you process ideas: verbal, written, visual
00:03:00 – Matching your content with how you think

Pick Your Format & Platform
00:05:00 – Choosing platforms that fit your communication style
00:07:00 – From threads to carousels to TikToks

Simplify & Create with Ease
00:08:00 – Why batching isn’t for everyone
00:09:00 – Make content that aligns with you

It’s the debut episode of the Livin Vivaciously Podcast, and I (Marina Girgis!) am sharing about an unexpected challenge I faced in Italy this summer as a digital nomad.

📌 Join our next business retreat in Egypt ( my beloved homeland), ⁠APPLY ASAP!The main points:

• The importance of adjusting expectations when necessary
• Using disappointments as stepping stones
• Finding opportunities in discomfort

Helpful resources:

• Brand Strategy Quiz (FREE)

• VIP Brand Strategy Day - a 1:1 experience where we work on those “problem areas” in your biz to find more clarity and strategy for how you want to move forward

  
  

  📌 Download the FREE ⁠⁠Feminine Business Goal Planner: ⁠⁠Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity without the burnout.

  Connect with Marina: ⁠⁠@vivaciouslymarina⁠

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  Intro & Real Talk
  00:00:00 – Why I’m starting this podcast with disappointment
  00:01:00 – Business, travel, and the reality behind the dream

  
  

  Breaking Point
  00:06:00 – Crying over water + a safety trigger moment
  00:07:00 – Construction stress and self-blame
  00:08:00 – Morning routine disrupted + emotional burnout

  
  

  Deeper Lessons
  00:12:00 – Sensitivity, sound, and self-awareness
  00:13:00 – The power of connection & people who hold space
  00:14:00 – Agility, tenacity & growing through discomfort

  
  

  
  
  00:18:00 – Get curious, stay connected & grow through change
  00:18:30 – Follow @vivaciouslymarina & grab free resources

A space for the freedom obsessed, purpose driven, and multi-passionate- learn how to build an authentic personal brand, monetize your skills and live the life of your dreams!

Transcript:

Hello and welcome to the Livin Vivaciously Podcast. I am Marina Girgis, and I’m the ultimate multi-passionate girl.

I’m a personal brand coach, brand strategist, speaker, certified yoga teacher, and avid world traveler.

This podcast was created for those who feel and think deeply, the souls that love too much and know they were put here on earth for a greater purpose.

In this podcast, we will explore the power of telling your story, building an online presence that magnetizes, the intersection of spirituality and business and the cross between personal development and brand development. And of course, how to live your most vivacious and authentic life despite social norms and limiting fears.

Happy to have you here, friend. Enjoy