Creating content for your Instagram should be a fun and stimulating task - not a tedious or dreaded one. Yet, I keep hearing so many business owners saying they struggle to create content with ease. I am here to tell you that with a solid plan, the best resources, and the right frame of mind, you can rediscover the joy in content creation again. 

In this episode, I am giving you all of my top content creation tips for your Instagram so you can find a process that works best for you and start creating amazing content for your audience. I am deep-diving into everything content creation - from narrowing down on your content pillars, and why captions come before images to the apps I use to make content creation easy + SO much more.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to set up your content chart
• The four C’s of content creation
• Formulating a great caption
• The best apps for Instagram
• How to make content creation a habit

Links mentioned: 

Dana’s Instagram: @dana.coaching

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

Content That Converts Freebie

You can absolutely achieve your dreams through hard work, grit, and determination. That’s exactly what our guest Kate Casey did! Kate is one of the hardest working people I know, and today she’s sharing her incredibly unique story about how she relentlessly went after what she wanted while staying confident in who she was. From a career in politics to a reality show podcast (and so much more in between), Kate is giving us insight into how hard work helped her achieve her dreams.

In this episode, Kate and I talk about everything from the importance of relentless women knocking down doors for others to setting an example for her daughters by pursuing her passion. Kate also explains how she dives deep into her interviews and why finding connections through stories of resilience and redemption can help people reflect on and discover positivity in their own life. You don’t want to miss this incredible episode! 

In this episode, we cover:

• How hard work paid off for Kate
• Why women have to be relentless and go after their own opportunities 
• Finding your passion and doing what you love
• How Kate uses discouragement as motivation to get fired up 
• The art of telling a story

Links mentioned: 

Dana’s Instagram: @dana.coaching

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

Connect with Kate:

Reality Life with Kate Casey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-life-with-kate-casey/id1154758766

Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KateCasey

Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/katecasey

Instagram is, hands down, one of the best ways to market and grow your business - and if you aren’t using it, you are missing out on a huge opportunity! And I am not just saying this because I love everything about IG. I’m saying this because it’s 100% true. 

In this episode, I am deep diving into all the reasons why Instagram is a fantastic platform for business owners and why it’s THE place to build a strong community of supportive people that will help you go BIG online. Tune in to learn exactly how you can reap the benefits of using Instagram, adjust for your business, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. 

In this episode, we cover:

Why you should have 3-5 main content pillars

All about being the go-to expert in your industry

What I’ve gained from being active on Instagram

The importance of community on Instagram

How you can teach and offer value using Instagram

Links mentioned: 

Dana’s Instagram: @dana.coaching

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

Content That Converts Freebie

If you have a passion, don’t be afraid to go after it. Not only can you grow this passion and get it to a place where you are helping people daily, but you can also wake up feeling deeply satisfied with what you do. This is exactly what today’s guest did on her business journey. 

In this episode, I am talking to April Whitney, a 5’1”, six-figure business owner who was on track to compete in the Olympics before pivoting to become a nutritionist and trainer for petite women. 

April is sharing her insight into the science behind metabolism, finding the extra edge in business by niching down and perfecting her long term vision.

As a multi-disciplined and multi-passionate entrepreneur, April has learned what it takes to pivot in her passions and grow a successful business based on the foundation of providing free value to her community. She now runs a company that helps women turn their bodies and health around every single day.

In this episode, we cover:

• From professional fencer to pharmaceuticals to a 6-figure health business: April’s unique story
• Rediscovering her inspiration and purpose 
• Understanding metabolism, your body type, and how to make it work for you
• Building trust with your audience by giving away free value
• How thinking of the long term vision helps her weather low days

Links mentioned: 

Dana’s Instagram: @dana.coaching

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

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Instagram Audits: Sign Up Here

Free Guide: 10 Steps to Uplevel Your Instagram Page

Connect with April:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalletics/

Website: https://smalletics.com/

VIP Coaching Program: Petite Power Program

Fit With Smalletics App:https://programs.smalletics.com/app

Finding passion and purpose in your business is one of the greatest gifts in life. Imagine waking up every day and LOVING what you do (and getting paid to do it). Well, you don’t have to imagine it anymore, because this can happen for you. 

In this episode, I am giving you insight into my own career journey, how I found out what I love to do, and what steps you can take to find your own passion and turn it into a meaningful, money-making business. I promise, once you plant the seed and take action, you can create a purpose-driven online business that you are beyond passionate about. 

In this episode, we cover:

My own career journey: from acting coach to today

Finding your passion and purpose

The importance of taking action and going for it

Steps you can take today to discover the right path for your career

Links mentioned: 

Dana’s Instagram: @dana.coaching

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

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Episode 2: 5 Tips On How To Start A Thriving Online Business

Staying high vibe and high functioning isn’t always an easy task.  But as a mom and an ambitious female entrepreneur, it’s important to make sure you take the steps needed to stay positive every single day. Because what we focus on, we create in life.

In this episode, I am walking you through the four steps that you can take to lift your energy levels, shift your perspective, and find gratitude and positivity in your life each day - even when the world around you feels like it's spinning out of control. I won’t lie, it takes a lot of time, work, and energy to stay high vibe and high functioning, but your rewards will be worth the effort.

In this episode, we cover:

The four steps you need to take to stay high vibe and high functioning in life

How attitudes can affect our day more than circumstances

Shifting our perspectives when life gets hard and finding the silver lining

Tips for lifting your energy levels every single day

Why you have a choice in whether your day is positive or negative

Links mentioned: 

Dana’s Instagram: @dana.coaching

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

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Learn how to overcome business challenges by pivoting your way out and creating multiple streams of income. In this episode, I am talking with Jamie Greenberg, celebrity makeup artist, online educator, podcast host, and founder of Jamie Swag Bag, a monthly subscription bag filled with her favorite makeup tips, tricks, and products. Jamie has mastered the art of pivoting, successfully runs multiple businesses, and is here to tell us all about her journey. 

Today, we are chatting about overcoming unexpected challenges, embracing human connection, how to pivot a business during the pandemic, empowering other artists to increase their revenue, and capitalizing on new features in social media - plus so much more.

In this episode, we cover:

From working at an Ulta in Pennsylvania to becoming a celebrity makeup artist in LA

Finding a need, capitalizing on opportunities, and serving her audience directly

Why staying on top of new social media features was advantageous for her business

How she created multiple streams of income through strategic pivoting

Reaching an international audience and connecting with women through online education

Links mentioned: 

Dana’s Instagram: @dana.coaching

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

Connect with Jamie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiemakeup/

Website: https://www.jamiemakeup.com/

Jamie’s Makeup Tutorial Classes:https://www.jamiemakeup.com/jamie-makeup-university

Swag Bag Waitlist: https://www.jamiemakeup.com/swag-bag

Podcast:https://themakedown.com/

If you want to start using Instagram to grow your business, you need to be intentional with your Instagram bio.  In this episode, I am walking you through everything you need to optimize your bio and why each element matters for your business success. Learn exactly why your Instagram bio is your first (and sometimes, only) opportunity to tell people exactly what you do and how you can help them so you can start using your profile to hook people into becoming loyal followers.

In this episode, I cover:

What an Instagram bio is and how to make it work for you

The importance of keywords and how to get found on Instagram searches

Why a strong and super specific CTA is crucial to for your success

How to use and make Instagram Story Highlights work for your business

Why branding matters, even on Instagram

Links mentioned: 

Dana’s Instagram: @dana.coaching

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

Authentically showing up on our social media channels can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, we are deep-diving into the 5 ways you can start embracing your authenticity and be true to yourself and your followers on social media. Learn why people follow a personality, not a robot, and how shifting who we are or changing our messages for the wrong reason can hinder rather than help us.

Hit the play button to get that extra boost you need to show up for your audience and take your business to the next level. 

In this episode, I cover:

Four things you will experience when you aren’t showing up authentically [2:15]

The importance of showing up just as you are and what that means for your business[4:42]

How to double down and really focus on your WHY [8:57]

Embracing your imperfections and sharing your story anyways [13:01]

Links mentioned: 

Dana’s Instagram: @dana.coaching

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com 

You know the word, you've used it many times, and I’m sure you’ve felt it throughout your journey off and on. STUCK. 

In this episode, I’m going to talk about the main reasons I see my clients struggling with this stuck feeling, and different ways to push through that feeling, and start taking forward action. It’s time to stop overthinking, and start doing. Now, go hit that play button and listen in! 

In this episode I cover:

So you don’t know what to do next [2:43]

You feel stuck, and you’re not sure where to go next with your Career [6:30]

How to deal with the fear of announcing your business and start showing up online [8:39]

Getting out of your bad habits and routines [12:05]

Taking Control of Your Actions [15:26]

Links mentioned: 

Dana’s Instagram: @dana.coaching

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com