97: 5 Business Lessons I Wish I'd Known Sooner (From My 300% Growth Year)
I share five unexpected lessons I learned about business growth and visibility in 2025. These insights changed how I approach consistency, trust, safety, and long-term success as an entrepreneur.
96: $30K with Under 1K Followers: Kelly Leardon’s Secret to Scaling with Systems, Not Stress
Feeling busy but unproductive? In this Strut It episode, I sit down with operations expert Kelly Leardon to share how themed workweeks, simple systems, and Instagram Stories can help you reclaim time, focus, and revenue.
95: 5 Instagram Growth Hacks For Your 2026 Marketing Strategy
Learn the five Instagram growth hacks that matter most in 2026. These simple and proven strategies help small businesses grow their audience, increase visibility, and attract more ideal clients with confidence.
94: Hook Your Ideal Client in 2 Seconds (Instagram Growth Secrets)
Learn how to create hooks that stop the scroll in two seconds. I share three simple strategies that help your audience pay attention, engage with your content, and take action on Instagram.
93: How She Made $100K from Instagram in Under 12 Months with Dani Alvarez (A Hot Reels Success Story)
Learn how Dani Alvarez grew from 1,800 followers to more than 22,000 and added over $100,000 in revenue using simple Instagram strategies, consistent reels, and the Hot Reels content system. This episode breaks down how real business growth happens through consistency, clarity, and long-term commitment.
92: Overthinking Your Content? Here’s How to Build Confidence on Instagram – Part 2
Discover how to overcome imposter syndrome and perfectionism so you can show up confidently on Instagram and build real visibility for your business. Learn practical strategies, automation tips, and mindset shifts to take action and grow through consistency.
91: The Real Reason You’re Afraid to Show Up Online (and How to Fix It) - Part 1
You must be seen to be paid. In this Strut It episode, Elizabeth Marberry breaks down the first two visibility blocks every entrepreneur faces. You’ll learn how fear of judgment and self doubt show up in your content, your marketing, and your ability to sell. You will learn how to share real stories, create connections, and show up with confidence online.
90: How Heart Leadership Fuels Business and Brand Growth with Anthony Lambatos
Leadership is more than strategy, it’s heart. In this Strut It episode, I’m joined by Anthony Lambatos, CEO of Footers Catering and founder of MIBE, to talk about what it truly means to lead with heart. We explore how emotional intelligence, authenticity, and culture-first leadership can completely transform your business, your team, and the way you show up online.
89: The Instagram Growth Shift: Why Personal Content Wins in 2025 and Beyond
Generic content is out. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to make your Instagram content personal, specific, and magnetic, so it actually connects with your audience and converts into leads and sales. You’ll learn how to write hooks that stop the scroll, share stories that feel relatable, and activate the clients who are ready to buy.
88: The Hidden Gap in Your Marketing That’s Costing You Sales with Heidi Thompson
If your Instagram content or marketing isn’t converting into actual leads and sales, it’s not your strategy—it’s your messaging. In this episode of Strut It, Elizabeth Marberry sits down with marketing strategist and bestselling author Heidi Thompson to uncover the real reason your content isn’t landing. You’ll learn how to get inside your audience’s mind, find the exact words that motivate them, and make small shifts that lead to big results.
87: Trial Reels - The Secret Instagram Growth Hack You’re Not Using Yet
No more guessing what works on Instagram. In this episode of Strut It, I’m breaking down one of my favorite Instagram growth hacks—trial reels—and how you can use them to test your hooks, discover what truly lands with your ideal followers, and grow your reach without paid ads.
86: People Buy People: Why Storytelling Belongs in Your Instagram Strategy
People buy people, and that’s why your story matters. In this episode, I’m breaking down why storytelling is the most powerful way to build trust and connection on Instagram. You’ll learn how to craft authentic stories that humanize your brand, deepen engagement, and build community while staying true to who you are.
85: Think Bigger: Using AI to Expand What’s Possible in Your Business with Geoff Woods
AI is everywhere, but most marketers are using it wrong. In this episode of Strut It, Elizabeth Marberry sits down with Geoff Woods, author of The AI Driven Leader, to explore how to use AI strategically, not superficially. Learn the CRIT framework for getting extraordinary outputs, why AI should be your thought partner (not just an assistant), and real business use cases that will blow your mind.
84: The AI Sales Funnel That Turns Instagram Followers Into Paying Clients - Part 4
Followers don’t pay the bills, clients do. In this episode of Strut It, Elizabeth Marberry breaks down how to turn Instagram followers into paying clients with a step-by-step sales funnel. Learn how to use AI and the CRIT framework to map out your customer journey, create irresistible lead magnets, and set up automations that work while you’re offline.
83: Instagram Reels Growth Hacks Using AI (That Actually Work in 2025) - Part 3
Reels are still the #1 content format driving growth on Instagram in 2025. In this episode, learn how to create scroll-stopping Reels with AI, without spending hours stuck on what to say. Elizabeth shares her exact CRIT framework prompt for generating hooks that connect with your dream clients.
82: The Secret to Content That Converts (and How AI Can Help You Do It Fast) - Part 2
Content that converts is not about posting more. It’s about speaking directly to your ideal client in their words. In part two of this five-part AI series, you’ll learn how to build a client-centered content strategy that actually drives sales. You’ll also discover Poppy AI, a game-changing tool that analyzes competitor sales pages, connects your marketing like a puzzle, and helps you create content that resonates.
81: This ChatGPT Prompt Will Transform Your Instagram Bio (and Attract More Followers) - Part 1
AI isn’t going anywhere. The business owners who learn how to use it strategically will be the ones who win. In part one of this five-part series, I’m breaking down how to optimize your Instagram profile using AI prompts that actually work. You’ll learn how to use the CRIT framework to get better results from ChatGPT (or your favorite AI tool), so your bio attracts dream clients and converts profile views into leads.
80: What to Post on Instagram: The #1 Secret to Organic Content That Works
If you’ve ever stared at your phone thinking, what the heck do I even post today?—this short but powerful pep talk is for you. I share the #1 mindset and strategy shift that will help you stop overthinking and start creating with confidence. Learn how to set clear intentions behind your content so you can measure success, find your flow, and create posts that actually support your business.
79: How to Feel Safe Being Visible Online (Even When It Feels Scary AF) with Renee Dalo
Visibility online can feel scary, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by keynote speaker and coach Renee Dalo to talk about how to feel safe showing up authentically on social media, overcome confidence blockers, and build real connections through your content.
78: Instagram Growth in 2025: Why Reels Still Work (and How to Do Them Right)
Reels are still the fastest way to grow on Instagram in 2025—but not all Reels work. In this episode, I’m sharing the three steps to creating Instagram Reels that grow your business. Learn how to simplify your content, create videos that connect with dream clients, and leverage new Instagram features to boost your visibility.