She Strengthens

July 2016: A Month of Action and Reflection

As we dive into the second half of the year, it’s essential to reflect on our progress and plan for the future. In this post, we’ll share our experiences, successes, and challenges from July 2016, and outline our goals for the next month.

What Worked Well in July

• Instagram growth: We posted more frequently and engaged with our audience, resulting in a 1,000-follower increase.
• Pinterest group boards: Our boards continue to drive traffic to our site, with over 100 new followers per day.
• Personal achievements: We celebrated an anniversary getaway trip and spent quality time with family.
• Business milestones: We found a new lawyer, web developer, and community manager, and made significant progress on our strategy.

What Didn’t Work Well in July

• Sponsored posts: We encountered issues with urgent posts and decided to prioritize other opportunities.
• Health challenges: Our team faced health issues, highlighting the need for more support and management.
• Inauthentic engagement: We addressed automated commenting on Instagram and encouraged genuine interactions.
• Late nights: We worked extensively, but aim to establish a better work-life balance.

Actions Taken in July

• Content creation: We published 36 blog posts, 6 podcast episodes, and 4 YouTube videos.
• Membership site trainings: We launched two challenges in our membership community.
• Facebook Live events: We hosted two events for our members, fostering connections and providing value.

Goals for Next Month (August 2016)

• Promote our networking event: We’ll spread the word about our September 16th event.
• Re-evaluate Facebook group goals: We’ll assess our group’s purpose and ensure it aligns with our members’ needs.
• Long-term planning: We’ll work on integrating our career training into universities and career centers.
• Find interns: We’ll recruit support to help with our growing workload.
• Plan for Corporate Rescue Plan 2.0: We’ll prepare for the re-launch of our program.
• Prep for the FALL challenge: We’ll create a free challenge to help people fall in love with their work and life.

By reflecting on our experiences and setting goals for the next month, we’ll continue to grow, learn, and provide value to our audience. Thanks for joining us on this journey!