Softly Social

21/11/2025

For a long time, I’d try to follow what I saw other people doing with Reels and it never felt quite right.

Things began to get easier when I started asking:

“How can I do this in a way that feels comfortable for me?”

This took the pressure off and allowed me to share Reels in a way that aligned with my energy and values.

If Reels feel overwhelming or uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean you’re not ready or that you’re doing them wrong.

It often just means the approach you’ve been shown wasn’t built with you in mind.

In Reels Made Simple, I’ll guide you through a calm, step-by-step process to create Reels that feel manageable to make and natural to post.

📅 Friday 12 December, 10.30am (UK time) on Zoom

💷 Early bird £37 until Friday 21 November, then £47

👉 If you’d like Reels to feel easier and more suited to how you work, comment “SIMPLE”below (or tap the link in my bio)

21/11/2025

“Taking your professional lesson in Reels has been such a game-changer for my mindset.”

This was from a wonderful message I received after my last Reels Made Simple workshop.

The full message was beautiful, but this line alone captured exactly what I hope people feel when they leave - that Reels don’t need to be complicated, time consuming or overwhelming, and that you can create them in a way that aligns with your personality.

The early bird discount for Reels Made Simple ends at midnight tonight (Friday 21st November). Enter code EARLYBIRD in the coupon code box at checkout.

✨ Reels Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Workshop
📅 Friday 12 December | 10.30am | Zoom

👇Find out more and save your seat for £37

21/11/2025

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been paying closer attention to the Reels I see when I’m scrolling Instagram.

And a few things keep standing out.

So many business owners are doing the hard part - they’re creating. Some are speaking on camera (which I know can take a lot of courage for some people), while others are using simple clips from their day or that represent their work.

It is lovely to see people putting themselves and their work out there - I love seeing the faces behind the businesses!

And most of the Reels I come across have a strong idea and message behind them.

But they're missing a few small details that mean the message doesn’t land as clearly as it could:

→ no on-screen hook to capture attention or guide the viewer
→ text placed outside the 'safe-zones' that gets cut off
→ captions that repeat what’s already on the video

Thes are just small adjustments that would help the right people notice them more easily.

Because the Reels are good. These tweaks just help them work even better.

In Reels Made Simple I show you how to shape your Reels so they connect with the people you want to reach - without adding pressure or extra hours of editing (and I'll guide you through all the simple tweaks mentioned above).

👉 It's on Friday 12 December, 10.30am-12pm | Live via Zoom.

I’ll walk you through the Reels process from start to finish. You’ll watch me create one step by step, and if you’d like, you can create your own alongside me (no pressure to do so though).

By the end of the workshop, you’ll:

✔️ Know a repeatable process you can use every time
✔️ Feel more confident using Instagram’s Reels tools
✔️ Have a ready-made Canva Reel cover template
✔️ Have Reel hooks and caption templates to reuse and repurpose
✔️ Have a printable checklist to help you stay on track

If you know this is for you, book today to secure the early bird rate of £37 (it ends at 23.59pm).

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19/11/2025

Most of the introverted business owners I support don’t need more energy or more confidence when it comes to Reels. They just need a simpler starting point and a way of creating that feels manageable.

Small changes can make such a difference, especially when they help you focus on what actually matters, keep things low-pressure and remove that “where do I even begin?” feeling.

If you’re ready for Reels to feel easier and more aligned with how you like to work, Reels Made Simple is now open for booking. It’s a step-by-step workshop where I’ll guide you through creating Reels in a way that feels calm, sustainable and purposeful.

📅 Friday 12 December | 10:30am-12pm UK

💷 £47 (or £37 with coupon code EARLYBIRD until 21 Nov)

💻 Recording included

👇 Comment “SIMPLE” for the link.

19/11/2025

One thing that comes up a lot when I talk to business owners about Reels is time.

The time it takes to think of ideas.

The time it takes to figure out which tools to use and to use them.

The time it takes to film, edit and write your caption.

And quite often, it all takes so much time that they lose the will and think it’s not worth bothering.

This is one of the reasons I created Reels Made Simple - a live online workshop.

I’ll teach you a simple repeatable process for creating effective Reels that support your business.

You don’t need fancy editing techniques or to master every single Instagram feature.

You just need some short simple video clips and a clear idea of what you want your Reels to support in your business.

The workshop’s on Friday 12 December, 10.30am on Zoom.

It’s just £47 or £37 with the early bird discount which expires on Monday (21st November). Enter code EARLYBIRD in the coupon box at checkout.

👇Comment “SIMPLE” below to save your seat (or tap the link in bio)

15/11/2025

For a long time, I kept putting off Reels without fully understanding why.

I thought I needed to feel more confident or look a certain way.

But the real issue wasn’t confidence, it was the process.

I was trying to create Reels in ways that didn’t suit me. Approaches that felt rushed and performative, or built for someone with a completely different personality.

And because it didn’t feel natural, it felt uncomfortable. So I avoided it.

Things changed when I stopped trying to create Reels in a way that didn’t feel natural, and focused on a calmer process instead.

✨ Shorter, simpler clips.

✨ Ideas that felt natural.

✨ A clear purpose behind each one.

Now Reels feel easier, and they support my business instead of adding pressure.

If you’ve been avoiding Reels because you don’t feel ready, this might be your reminder that it’s not about confidence.

You might just need a way of creating them that works with your energy, not against it.

Follow along for calm, practical ways to make Reels feel manageable, sustainable and genuinely aligned with how you like to show up.

12/11/2025

It took me a long time to realise you don’t need to be confident on camera for Reels to work.

You just need a way to create that actually fits your energy.

For many business owners, being front and centre doesn’t feel natural. And that’s okay

You can still create Reels that show your personality and build connection, without needing to be front and centre.

Simple clips of your workspace, your process or small moments from your day can tell your story just as powerfully.

That’s what I’ll guide you through inside Reels Made Simple - a live session where you’ll learn how to create Reels that feel manageable, comfortable and aligned with how you like to work.

👉 Reels Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Workshop

📅 Friday 12 December | 10:30am-12pm (recording included)

💷 £47

⌛Early Bird £37 until 21 November with code EARLYBIRD

📩 Comment SIMPLE below to save your seat

11/11/2025

When I first started using Instagram for my business, I thought being consistent meant posting every day.

If I hadn’t shared something by the evening, I’d rush to put a post together, just so I had posted something.

Now, consistency looks completely different.

It’s not about how often I post, it’s about having a clear focus.

Knowing what I’m sharing, why it matters and how it connects back to my offers.

When your content has a clear purpose, you don’t need to be online every day for it to work.

You can create less, but connect more.

You can post calmly and still see results.

That’s what having direction gives you - confidence, ease and a way of showing up that actually fits how you work.

Save this post as a reminder: consistency comes from focus not from posting constantly.

10/11/2025

Not everyone wants to perform on camera - and that’s okay.

You can still build visibility in a way that fits you.

When I first started creating Reels, I thought I had to follow all the advice:

→ “Do this trend”

→ “Try this hack”

→ “Use this audio”

I tried to do it all, but it never felt right. I felt uncomfortable and was left with a folder full of Reels drafts.

I also held back from doing speak to camera Reels - it took time to feel at ease with this. I’d been bullied in the past for how I spoke and looked, so putting myself on screen wasn’t a small step. I needed an approach that didn’t feel exposing or rushed, and I wasn’t finding that in the standard advice.

What helped was keeping things ‘smaller’ and simpler.

I started creating “B-Roll” Reels - using short clips from my day (making a drink, writing notes, working) and adding text over the top. It helped me share what I wanted to say without feeling like I was on display. Most of my Reels are still in this format.

Over time, I have become more at ease speaking to camera too, but only because I took a gentle approach, in a way that felt manageable for me.

If the standard Reels advice hasn’t felt right for you, try starting small. A few calm, simple clips can do more than you think.

Save this for when you need a reminder that Reels don’t have to be complicated 💛

07/11/2025

Instagram can be simple, calm and effective - if you focus on the right things.

When I first started using Instagram for my business, I thought progress meant posting as often as possible and keeping up with every trend.

Now, I know it’s about connection and creating content that actually supports your goals rather than drains your energy.

The longer I’ve been here, the more I’ve realised what actually matters:

✨ Real people.

✨ Meaningful conversations.

✨ Strategies that work with your energy, not against it.

That’s the approach behind Softly Social - helping you use Instagram in a way that feels manageable, purposeful and sustainable.

If that sounds like the kind of space you want to be part of, you’re very welcome here 💛

02/11/2025

22/10/2025

When I started creating Reels with a clear focus the whole process began to feel easier.

Every clip I film now has a purpose.

It supports what I’m working on that month, instead of sitting in drafts waiting for the right moment.

If you’ve ever scrolled through your camera roll wondering what to post or how to use what you already have, you probably don’t need more content.

You just need a bit more direction.

That’s what I’ll be teaching inside Reels Made Simple:

A calm, step-by-step workshop to help you create Reels that actually get posted, not left for “later.”

📅 Friday 24 October | 10-11am UK

💷 £37 | Recording included

📩 DM me “SIMPLE” to save your seat or tap the link in my bio