Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I had a pretty huge health wake-up call in August-September 2021. I realized that: 1) I wasn't taking care of myself the way that I should, and 2) I couldn't run my business alone.

Since then, I've hired three new team members to help me with day-to-day business and our upcoming the Instagram course launch. On a personal level, I am working on implementing more self-care into my daily life, taking more breaks, and encouraging my team to do the same!

What challenges did you have to overcome at the beginning of your journey?

I would say one of the biggest challenges that I have faced was losing support. When beginning a career in social media, people often worry about what others would think of them, asking, "what would my parents think?" "what would my friends say?" "what would the kids from the high school I used to go to think?" I never really felt those concerns; I KNEW that social media was the right path for me. However, as soon as I started posting to Instagram about my journey, I started to lose a lot of support.

Pursuing your dreams truly tests the strength of your relationships. If somebody truly loves you, they will support you. For example, I once had a boyfriend who told me, "You're not allowed to pursue dance because, if you ever have to dance with another guy, that would be the same as you cheating on me"... I'm sure you can guess how long that relationship lasted! This, however, was different. I lost the support of mentors; people whom I had known since elementary school. These people - in their disappointment that I wasn't pursuing the dreams that they envisioned for me - distanced themselves from me.

This loss of support has definitely hurt, but nothing beats the feeling of finding the people who support you and the pursuit of your dreams. Nothing beats that excitement and adrenaline.

Can you share some habits that have helped you succeed on your journey?

While there are a lot of successful habits that I could talk about, I think that it is more important to talk about how breaking bad habits has played a role in my success.

Although I primarily teach people how to grow on Instagram, I still believe that being on any social media platform for too long can harm your productivity, success and mental health.

One of the biggest game-changers for me was reducing my time on my phone. Almost every single one of us has the habit of laying in bed and scrolling mindlessly on TikTok for hours or waking up in the middle of the night to check our phones. I recognized that those habits weren't helping me in any way. Instead, I have chosen to not touch my phone after 7pm; I go to bed after reading a book instead. I sleep with my phone in a different room, using an "old school" alarm clock to wake me up. In the mornings, I don't check my phone until after I have done my morning routine and I am already sitting at my desk, ready to work.

These habits have helped me so much with reducing anxiety, focusing on my business, and, since I'm sleeping more soundly, I am able to get more done throughout my workday!

What are your long-term goals for It's Modern Millie?

Right now I teach an Instagram course called, "The Modern Influencer." However, I would love to offer multiple courses on every social media platform where I can teach individuals about creating their own brands and businesses online. Another potential route would be to grow "The Modern Influencer" into one "master course" that would teach people how to build a six-figure business using multiple platforms. I am truly open to any form of evolution with ItsModernMillie! I always welcome new ideas for the future. Since the world of social media is constantly changing, my business has to be able to adapt right alongside it. □

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Millie offers individual or group coaching sessions listed below:

• Group coaching Community through her Patreon Group here.

A community filled with other like-minded creatives where you'll be able to expand your knowledge and be surrounded by daily encouragement.

• One time strategy call that you can book here.

You can pick her brain and discuss where you need help the most in your business.

• 1 on 1 Monthly Coaching where you can join the waitlist here.

This is for the driven and creative solopreneurs, bloggers and influencers who are ready to start pursuing their passions on Social Media.