The Virtual Islander

The Virtual Islander 🙋🏾‍♀️ Helping entrepreneurs create, manage, and distribute digital content to grow their online businesses 🤳🏾📈

Social media can get overwhelming.Ever feel like you're on a hamster wheel of content creation? A few years ago, I was t...
07/05/2025

Social media can get overwhelming.

Ever feel like you're on a hamster wheel of content creation? A few years ago, I was there.

I was so focused on doing social media, I forgot about the social part. Chasing numbers, stressing about the next post... it just wasn't sustainable.

But you know what? Stepping back taught me a few crucial things:

⭐ It's okay to breathe. Seriously. Taking a break doesn't make you disappear. It can actually refuel you.
⭐ Batching is your best friend. Trying to create content on the fly? Exhausting. Spend a little time planning and creating in chunks. Trust me on this.
⭐ Authenticity wins, always. Trying to be someone you're not online? People see right through it. Show up as you, quirks and all.
⭐ Your well-being matters more than any post. If it's draining you, it's not serving you or your audience in the long run.

Since then, I've been working on building a content management business that helps my clients save time, generate interest in their businesses, and avoid creator burnout.

Here's what I do for my clients:

◾ Create long form content like blogs and newsletters in their unique voice
◾ Edit podcasts - video and audio only episodes
◾ Repurpose long form to short form social media - create graphics, short video, and text posts, as well as SEO friendly captions
◾ Repurpose one type of long form content to another - like podcast to blog or newsletter
◾ Create social media content marketing strategy and content calendars

I've learned so much about content and lead generation since starting this journey and the most important lesson is that learning never stops.

Anyway, I'm planning on being more active here. Would love to connect with you!

And of course, if you're a founder, consultant or CEO looking to build a personal brand, drop me a message. Would love to see how I can help.

"Just post MORE content and the clients will come."Oof. 😩 This might be the most expensive lie floating around online, e...
05/05/2025

"Just post MORE content and the clients will come."

Oof. 😩 This might be the most expensive lie floating around online, especially for coaches and consultants.

I'll be honest, I totally bought into this back in the day. I thought if I just churned out 3 posts a day, on every platform, clients would magically appear.

Spoiler alert: They didn't.

My client list was quieter than a library on a Sunday. Sound familiar?

Here's the real tea: Volume means nothing if it's not hitting the right people with the right message. Strategic, targeted content beats random acts of posting EVERY single time.

When I finally stopped the content hamster wheel (seriously, my brain was tired!) and built an actual strategy? That's when everything shifted.

The secret isn't some complex hack. It's a simple mindset flip.

Stop asking: "How much content should I create?"
Start asking: "What specific content will guide my ideal client from 'Who are they?' to 'OMG, I need them!?'"

See the difference?

This shift changes EVERYTHING. Your content goes from being kinda chaotic noise to a clear pathway that leads amazing clients right to your door.

I learned this lesson the hard way so hopefully, you don't have to!

What's a content myth YOU stopped believing? Or are you maybe still stuck in the "more is better" cycle? No judgment!

Share your thoughts below! 👇

Attention all founders and CEOs:Stop chasing content creation and stick with a solid distribution strategy.
03/05/2025

Attention all founders and CEOs:

Stop chasing content creation and stick with a solid distribution strategy.

Burnout is the new pandemic for entrepreneurs in 2025.And the culprit? Content creation overwhelm.I talk to business own...
02/05/2025

Burnout is the new pandemic for entrepreneurs in 2025.

And the culprit? Content creation overwhelm.

I talk to business owners every single day who are drowning in the pressure to create. They're spending 10+ hours each week writing posts, filming videos, and designing graphics.

For what? Minimal engagement. Few leads. Little ROI.

The numbers are staggering:

👉🏾 78% of entrepreneurs report spending more than 10 hours weekly on content
👉🏾 Only 23% can directly tie their content efforts to actual revenue
👉🏾 67% say content creation is their biggest source of work-related stress

Here's what nobody's telling you: it's not about creating MORE content.

It's about creating the RIGHT content within a strategic system.

In the past I've juggled a full-time job, numerous side hustles, and basically just life in general, including two beautiful kids. Then I hit rock bottom. My bank account was empty, and my energy reserves were even emptier.

The turning point? Developing a content ecosystem that worked FOR me, not AGAINST me.

Now I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs turn their content from a time-sucking obligation into a client-generating machine.

Want to know the first step to escaping content burnout? Drop a "👋" in the comments and follow along.

Let's chat about how I've helped dozens of my clients reclaim their time while booking more clients.

P.S. What's your biggest content creation challenge right now?

Entrepreneurs: What’s the hardest part about writing for social media? Tell me below. 👇
27/11/2024

Entrepreneurs: What’s the hardest part about writing for social media? Tell me below. 👇

Social media isn’t about algorithms...It’s about conversations.Everyone talks about "hacking the algorithm," but here's ...
27/11/2024

Social media isn’t about algorithms...

It’s about conversations.

Everyone talks about "hacking the algorithm," but here's the truth:

no hack beats genuine connection.

Algorithms don’t share, comment, or buy. People do. So, focus your energy where it matters.

On them.

Ask yourself:

◼ Are you talking with your audience or at them?
◼ Are you solving their problems or shouting about yours?

The key is simple: engage.

◼ Reply to comments.
◼ Start conversations.
◼ Share insights that make people think, laugh, or feel seen.

The result? The "algorithm" works for you because people are interacting with your content.

Stop chasing hacks. Start chasing relationships. That’s how you win on social media.

27/11/2024

Content repurposing isn’t cheating - it’s smart marketing.

Stop chasing ‘new’ ideas and start using what you already have.

27/11/2024

You don’t need a million followers to make an impact.

You need the right audience who values your expertise.

27/11/2024

What’s one topic you can talk about for hours without prep?

THAT’s your content goldmine. ✨

Writing for social media is a skill. The faster you embrace these three truths, the better your posts will perform:✔ Sim...
27/11/2024

Writing for social media is a skill.

The faster you embrace these three truths, the better your posts will perform:

✔ Simplicity wins.
✔ Consistency builds trust.
✔ Clarity beats creativity.

10/11/2024

Here's the truth: Building authority doesn't take years.

With the right focus, you can establish yourself as a trusted voice in just a few months Stop waiting.

Start taking action today.

10/11/2024

Why do most people struggle to gain traction online?

They post without a strategy, hoping their message will land.

But without a clear focus, your expertise fades into the background. To get noticed, you need intention behind every piece of content.

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