Ep 470 - Why LinkedIn Is An Underused Platform & What To Do About It with Kayla Ihrig
January 29, 2024
Kayla Ihrig is a seasoned professional in the field of networking and career development on LinkedIn, with a rich background in freelance writing and digital nomadism. Ihrig's perspective on LinkedIn is that it is an authentic platform for making connections, helping others, and creating meaningful content. She emphasizes treating LinkedIn like a two-way conversation rather than a megaphone, and values the formation of genuine relationships through networking. Ihrig advises against a short-term mindset or setting unrealistic goals for posting frequency, instead suggesting a focus on creating quality content and engaging with others in a meaningful way. This perspective is shaped by her extensive experience working for renowned publications such as HubSpot and GoDaddy, and her journey as a digital nomad. Join Kim Thompson-Pinder and Kayla Ihrig on this episode of the Author to Authority podcast to learn more about Ihrig's journey and insights.
Kayla Ihrig is a seasoned professional in the field of networking and career development on LinkedIn, with a rich background in freelance writing and digital nomadism. Ihrig's perspective on LinkedIn is that it is an authentic platform for making connections, helping others, and creating meaningful content. She emphasizes treating LinkedIn like a two-way conversation rather than a megaphone, and values the formation of genuine relationships through networking. Ihrig advises against a short-term mindset or setting unrealistic goals for posting frequency, instead suggesting a focus on creating quality content and engaging with others in a meaningful way. This perspective is shaped by her extensive experience working for renowned publications such as HubSpot and GoDaddy, and her journey as a digital nomad. Join Kim Thompson-Pinder and Kayla Ihrig on this episode of the Author to Authority podcast to learn more about Ihrig's journey and insights.
Episode Outline:
(00:02:42) LinkedIn: Unlocking Professional Potential and Authentic Connections
(00:02:42) LinkedIn: Unlocking Professional Potential and Authentic Connections
(00:06:06) Embracing the digital nomad lifestyle: Kayla's
journey
journey
(00:08:39) Building a Writing Career with HubSpot and GoDaddy
(00:17:18) Building Genuine Relationships on LinkedIn
(00:24:33) Navigating Remote Work and Travel as a Digital Nomad
(00:29:07) Navigating the Challenges of Book Publishing
Bio:
Kayla Ihrig bought a one-way ticket out of the United States in 2017 and has spent most of her time abroad ever since. Pushed by the feeling that life was passing her by at her nine-to-five, she found work online and fumbled her way through an attempt at executing the exact lifestyle she wanted. As a writer for publications like HubSpot and GoDaddy, she built an online business that now supports both her and her husband as they drift around the world. Her book 'How To Be A Digital Nomad' is available worldwide on the 30th of January, 2024.
Kayla Ihrig bought a one-way ticket out of the United States in 2017 and has spent most of her time abroad ever since. Pushed by the feeling that life was passing her by at her nine-to-five, she found work online and fumbled her way through an attempt at executing the exact lifestyle she wanted. As a writer for publications like HubSpot and GoDaddy, she built an online business that now supports both her and her husband as they drift around the world. Her book 'How To Be A Digital Nomad' is available worldwide on the 30th of January, 2024.