In this episode of the Start Scale Succeed podcast, Nicole  is joined by Becci McAvoy, founder of Be Heard Socials, to discuss the importance of authenticity in social media, particularly for brand founders. They delve into the challenges and fears of showing true selves online, tips to overcome these barriers, and the significance of personal boundaries in content sharing. Becky, a content strategy and social media marketing expert, shares her journey and insights on building genuine connections with audiences while managing the pressures of social media engagement. Key Topics Discussed: Understanding Authenticity: Becky explains how brands and founders can be authentic in their social media presence, and the relevance of authenticity to connect with audiences effectively. Getting Comfortable with Sharing: Tips for social media users who hold back from sharing personal stories and experiences, along with strategies to build confidence and a positive mindset. Defining Boundaries: How to establish personal boundaries on what to share online and being mindful of what aligns with the brand’s values. Handling Negativity Online: Becky discusses how to manage negative comments and trolling on social media, the importance of focusing on positive interactions, and using platform features to maintain a healthy online environment. Utilizing Social Media Features: An overview of the useful features on Instagram, such as practicing live sessions and limiting comments, to enhance user experience and manage audience interaction. Viewers and Audience Engagement: Insights into why understanding the audience and considering why certain content matters are crucial for deciding what to post. Guest Becci Mcevoy Social Media Marketing and Content Strategy for amazing women owned businesses. Becci's  work helps them to simplify their content, show up and be heard on social media so that they can grow their business on social media without feeling overwhelmed https://www.instagram.com/beheardsocials/ https://beheardsocials.com/ Host Nicole Higgins  The Buyer and retail coach  Nicole Higgins Links  https://www.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolehigginsuk/   https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/ https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/newsletter-sign-up/   https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/free-discovery-call/ https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/blog/ Sponsor  Neon Digital Clicks  Are you ready to scale your ecommerce store?This episode is brought to you by Neon Digital Clicks, the agency dedicated to helping kids’ and family brands achieve explosive growth with high-performing digital marketing campaigns. Neon’s new Runway to Results programme is a revolutionary paid-advertising service that will help you understand your brand’s true potential and reach the heights of success you dream of. Over the course of 60 days, Neon’s expert team will test and optimise your Meta and Google ad accounts to establish your business KPIs and optimum Cost Per Acquisition.  At the end of the Runway period, they’ll analyse your data to establish what profitable scaling looks like and arm you with knowledge, confidence and a clear plan for the next phase of your growth. If you’re ready to elevate your e-commerce game, Neon is the navigator you need on your flight deck. https://runwaytoresults.com/ https://neondigitalclicks.co.uk/