Every time Trial Reels come up in conversation wit Every time Trial Reels come up in conversation with business owners, creators, and brands I notice the same thing.

Nobody is using them.

Instagram rolled this out quietly at the end of 2024 and most people either don’t know they exist or aren’t sure what to do with them. So let’s fix that.

Trial Reels are one of the only ways Instagram lets you get your content in front of people who don’t follow you yet. They show your reels to non followers through the explore page and reels feed. That is new eyes, new followers, and new potential clients — without paid ads.

Here is what you need to know:

-Trial Reels are only available to professional accounts and some creator accounts
-They gain traction for 24 hours — after that views stop
-You can run a trial at the same time you post to your feed
-They are not just for new content, repurpose your best performing reels

I have used them consistently and have seen my follower count grow because of it. The content that performs best is funny, engaging, or tied to trending audio. Stay away from talking head content unless it stops someone in the first second.

This is a feature worth adding to your strategy right now.

Save this and post your first Trial Reel this week.
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Having your account in order is one of the most im Having your account in order is one of the most important parts of building a strong profile.

Think about it. Someone scrolls past your post, it stops them, they click your page. You have seconds to tell them who you are and whether they should follow you.

Step one is always a clean and concise bio. But that’s just the beginning.  Step two is your pinned posts.  Most people are either not using them or not using them strategically.
Here’s what your three pinned posts should be doing for you:

-Post 1 — Who you are and what you do
-Post 2 — What kind of content you create and what they can count on from you
-Post 3 — Your highest viewed content. Not your favorite. The one with the most views.

And before you stress about having three, Facebook only allows one pinned post. One strong post is all you need there.

Your pinned posts are prime real estate. They set the tone, build trust, and give someone every reason to hit follow.  Don’t leave that to chance.

Save this and go update your pinned posts today.
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Today they graduated high school. It a monumental occasion for them and their parents. We are so proud of all of them and honored to have been able to know them from day one in the NICU. We can’t wait to see where life takes them and are as equally excited to see what an empty nest holds for our friends as well. What a blessing it is to have lifelong friendships.
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They all look the same. Generic, flat, and with no real depth. More importantly they don't look anything like your brand. Someone should be able to see your flier and know immediately that it came from you. AI fliers are not doing that.

I get it. You are busy. You need something fast and you don't want flier design to take up your whole day. I am not going to tell you I hate something without giving you a way to do it better.

Canva can get you a branded, readable, properly sized flier in 30 minutes. Here is what most people are missing:

-Your flier should match your brand colors and fonts
-Font pairing matters — and script fonts are never all caps
-If it is hard to read it is not working
-Every platform has different size requirements and AI fliers are almost never optimized for them

I use AI every single day. Flier creation is just not the best use of it.

Swipe through and let me show you how to do it better.

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Dressing Tips, Fashion, Style · November 15, 2019

My 4 favorite Faux Leather Leggings (and no they aren’t Spanx)

This post contains affiliate links. Photo credit to Jen Menard Photo.

Black faux leather leggings
Black faux leather leggings
Black faux leather leggings
Black faux leather leggings
Black faux leather leggings
Black faux leather leggings

I know everyone on the planet is obsessed with Spanx Faux Leather Leggings. I want to love them but I just cannot spend over $100 on leggings.

Side Note. I did put them on my Christmas list. I like to get less things for Christmas but items I normally would not purchase for myself so the SPANX leggings are perfect for that. I just wanted to make sure you know I am not totally against owning them I just wouldn’t buy them for myself.

But since I try to keep under a certain price point on the blog I thought I would try out a few other brands and give you my thoughts on a few of my favorites. All of these are under $60 (LOFT will offer them on sale but full price is $69.50)…

Ava and Viv – Faux Leather Ponte Leggings. These are the leggings I am wearing in my pics. I really like that they fit more like a pant than a legging. They are comfortable and really cute and I feel comfortable tucking my shirt in the front of them. Retail for $27.99.

Yummie. This brand boasts being the same quality in shapewear as SPANX at a lower price point. I have tried several of their leggings out and really love them. They have a good secure fit and look really nice on your body. Plus they are so warm! These leggings were at the top of the price point at $59.

LOFT – Black Faux Leather Leggings. I got these leggings last year and they are still some of my favorites. They are thick and lined and if you are looking for a really warm option these are perfect. They are also available in three different fits; Regular / Petite / Plus. These leggings retail for $69.50 but LOFT is always running sales so you can easily get them for 50% off.

Chic Soul. My ladies brining the fashion to all of our plus sized bodies. I love the leather leggings I have gotten from Chic Soul. They are not as thick as some of the others so if you are looking for something that won’t be hot, hello Louisiana winter, these are probably the ones for you. They have several different styles; Slide into the weekend – Wanna Dance All Night – Going Groovy Leggings

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Every time Trial Reels come up in conversation wit Every time Trial Reels come up in conversation with business owners, creators, and brands I notice the same thing.

Nobody is using them.

Instagram rolled this out quietly at the end of 2024 and most people either don’t know they exist or aren’t sure what to do with them. So let’s fix that.

Trial Reels are one of the only ways Instagram lets you get your content in front of people who don’t follow you yet. They show your reels to non followers through the explore page and reels feed. That is new eyes, new followers, and new potential clients — without paid ads.

Here is what you need to know:

-Trial Reels are only available to professional accounts and some creator accounts
-They gain traction for 24 hours — after that views stop
-You can run a trial at the same time you post to your feed
-They are not just for new content, repurpose your best performing reels

I have used them consistently and have seen my follower count grow because of it. The content that performs best is funny, engaging, or tied to trending audio. Stay away from talking head content unless it stops someone in the first second.

This is a feature worth adding to your strategy right now.

Save this and post your first Trial Reel this week.
Follow me for more digital strategy tips every Tuesday.

That is what I am here for.
June 1st the beginning of Pride month and I want y June 1st the beginning of Pride month and I want you to remember that it’s important because everyone deserves a place and to be their true selves without fear of abandonment or harm. #pride
Friday thoughts. Coming back as a cat in my next l Friday thoughts. Coming back as a cat in my next life.
City Views. #pinkandgreen #nola #neworleans #sundr City Views. #pinkandgreen #nola #neworleans #sundryshop
Having your account in order is one of the most im Having your account in order is one of the most important parts of building a strong profile.

Think about it. Someone scrolls past your post, it stops them, they click your page. You have seconds to tell them who you are and whether they should follow you.

Step one is always a clean and concise bio. But that’s just the beginning.  Step two is your pinned posts.  Most people are either not using them or not using them strategically.
Here’s what your three pinned posts should be doing for you:

-Post 1 — Who you are and what you do
-Post 2 — What kind of content you create and what they can count on from you
-Post 3 — Your highest viewed content. Not your favorite. The one with the most views.

And before you stress about having three, Facebook only allows one pinned post. One strong post is all you need there.

Your pinned posts are prime real estate. They set the tone, build trust, and give someone every reason to hit follow.  Don’t leave that to chance.

Save this and go update your pinned posts today.
And if you want more branding tips every Tuesday... follow me. That’s what I’m here for.
She’s a resourceful queen…. With a glue gun. She’s a resourceful queen…. With a glue gun.
Literally just a girl. #girlworld #whorunstheworl Literally just a girl.  #girlworld #whorunstheworld
In southern tradition our “aunts” are usually not In southern tradition our “aunts” are usually not actually our family. A rite of passage in our adult lives in when your friend tells you they are pregnant and asks you what you want your Aunt name to be. I was going to be Aunt Tiffy but these girls had other plans and a lack of being able to say their f’s turned into me being Tippy. 

Today they graduated high school. It a monumental occasion for them and their parents. We are so proud of all of them and honored to have been able to know them from day one in the NICU. We can’t wait to see where life takes them and are as equally excited to see what an empty nest holds for our friends as well. What a blessing it is to have lifelong friendships.
Don't take this the wrong way. But I hate AI flie Don't take this the wrong way.  But I hate AI fliers.

They all look the same. Generic, flat, and with no real depth. More importantly they don't look anything like your brand. Someone should be able to see your flier and know immediately that it came from you. AI fliers are not doing that.

I get it. You are busy. You need something fast and you don't want flier design to take up your whole day. I am not going to tell you I hate something without giving you a way to do it better.

Canva can get you a branded, readable, properly sized flier in 30 minutes. Here is what most people are missing:

-Your flier should match your brand colors and fonts
-Font pairing matters — and script fonts are never all caps
-If it is hard to read it is not working
-Every platform has different size requirements and AI fliers are almost never optimized for them

I use AI every single day. Flier creation is just not the best use of it.

Swipe through and let me show you how to do it better.

Save this before you make your next flier.
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