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Ever dreamed of going viral on Instagram? 

Want to skyrocket your social media presence?

Or maybe you’d like to build a following that can sustain a thriving, profitable business?

If any of these resonate with you, then you’re going to LOVE this conversation with Evita Geraghty, a social media prodigy who’s mastered the art of rapid online growth.

Evita’s journey is more than just impressive — it’s a masterclass in digital strategy. She grew her personal Instagram account from non-existent to a staggering 460k followers in a mere 12 weeks. But she didn’t stop there…

To prove it wasn’t just a stroke of luck, Evita then replicated this success with a product-based business, quickly amassing 175k followers on Instagram and another 200k on TikTok. (And by the way, she did all of this while being both a highly involved mama and a full-time corporate professional!)

In this inspiring and practical episode, Evita is pulling back the curtains on her extraordinary rise to social media stardom. Tune in to learn her step-by-step strategy during those explosive 12 weeks; her unique methods for content creation; the optimal use of Instagram features like stories, reels, and grid posts; actionable tips for anyone looking to monetize their platform; and how to tailor your content differently for Instagram and TikTok.

We also get candid about Instagram’s infamous algorithm, including what to do when your reach drops, the most effective frequency for posting, and the common social media blunders that could be hindering your growth.

This episode is more than just inspiring; it’s an essential guide for entrepreneurs, coaches, creatives, and anyone eager to grow their following.

So if you’re ready to rapidly and sustainably elevate your online presence, then press play now… this one’s for you.

About Evita Geraghty

Evita Geraghty (also known as @Evita_Social) is a business coach and the owner of a thriving social media agency.

Evita’s journey started when she grew her Instagram account from 0 to 460k followers in 12 weeks, all whilst being a dedicated mum and working a “nine-to-five” job in a Fortune 500 company. From this remarkable success, Evita has gone from strength to strength, replicating this growth pattern across other accounts. She now helps other women (in particular, mothers) to build their own thriving, freedom-based businesses online.

In this episode we chat about:

• Her astonishing journey from 0 to 460k followers in just 12 weeks (3:47)
• The step-by-step strategy behind this explosive growth (7:47)
• How to optimize your profile (and why you should do this, stat!) (10:27)
• The crucial importance of finding your niche (12:02)
• Understanding when to post reels, carousels and stories for the best impact (16:16)
• Her genius approach to content creation (18:23)
• Is it really worth it to use hashtags and trending audios? (22:11)
• Little-known strategies for increasing engagement (25:58)
• Her top 3 tips for growing your Instagram following — even if you’re starting from zero (30:54)
• Which matters more: follower count or engagement? (31:57)
• Are you making these common social media mistakes? (33:58)
• How to share authentically while still serving your niche (35:47)
• Epic tips for boosting your confidence and getting over the fear of being visible (39:01)
• What everybody needs to know about the all-important algorithm (47:34)
• Dream of monetizing your social media platform? Start here! (50:01)
• How to tailor your content for TikTok vs Instagram (53:27)

Episode resources:

• SheLaunch (join here)
• Mastering Your Mean Girl by Melissa Ambrosini  (book)
• Open Wide by Melissa Ambrosini  (book)
• Comparisonitis by Melissa Ambrosini  (book)
• Time Magic by Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst (book)
• Instagram Hack I bet you didn’t know part 16 (Instagram)
• Instagram Hack you didn’t know part 17 (Instagram)
• Instagram Hack I bet you didn’t know part 21(Instagram)
• Steal my reels strategy that gained me 173k from 0 in 5 weeks (Instagram)
• Instagram Hack I bet you didn’t know part 32 (Instagram)
• Instagram Hack I bet you didn’t know part 35 (Instagram)
• Instagram Hack I bet you didn’t know part 37 (Instagram)
• Evita Social (Instagram)
• Evita Social (shop)
• Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown (book)
• Evita Geraghty (Instagram)

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