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ABOUT LINDSEY

LINDSEY BOWEN

I'm a wife + mom to three in Upstate, South Carolina! Living this crazy life with a little Amazon, Chick-fil-a + Target to keep me sane!

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I just bought a bunch of fall decor at Hobby Lobby

I just bought a bunch of fall decor at Hobby Lobby and got it all put out, and I was bummed that I couldn’t link any of it for you…but then I realized I could with this new platform I just started using! I am SOOO excited to tell you all about @tandeminfluencers ! #sponsored Tandem is a website where bloggers can link all of their favorite products in one place. So instead of having 40 different places for your followers to go to find your links, you can link anything and everything in Tandem, right there in one place. Now the best part about Tandem is that they pay you just for people viewing your store, EVEN if they don’t end up buying anything. Is your mind blown too?🤯 I just published a blog post giving you all the juicy details, and I’ve included a link to my store so you can get a feel for what it’s like. (Plus you can get all the product details on this fall decor!😉) There’s also a link in my post to sign up and start your own Tandem store. And guess what? You don’t have to be approved or wait a long application process. You can literally get started right away! So go click the link in my bio, sign up for free and send me your link when you get it all set up because I want to see yours!

Totally didn’t plan on us matching today but som

Ok, how adorable are my kids transitioning into fa

EXCITING NEWS🎉 My presets are now available to

EXCITING NEWS🎉 My presets are now available to purchase EXCLUSIVELY through my website🙌🏼 No more going through Etsy! (Love ya, Etsy, but your fees are cray cray😝) I have also added two more presets that weren’t for sale on my Etsy shop + I think they’re my two favorites🤩 Go check them out and let me know what you think! I’m so excited to be able to streamline this for you! As you know, Instagram is a very visual platform and that means your pictures need to be on point. But of course not everyone can have a professional photographer follow them around all the time. Presets help elevate your phone photos to the next level. Each one of my presets will always come with a step by step Preset Guide so you are never left in the dark! So which one are you going to go grab?!? Or are you getting all 8?!? I am offering a bundle deal to get all EIGHT of my presets for only $29.99 😳 AND just for my wonderful followers, grab some presets on my site and use code LAUNCH for 25% off! This code is only valid through Monday so RUN!!! Oh yeah! Use #lolpresets if you use my presets on your IG! I’d love to see all your pretty pictures😍😍😍

Here I am at a photoshoot for our podcast wearing

Here I am at a photoshoot for our podcast wearing the most perfect staple black top #gifted to me by @shoppinkblush + I am just so freakin’ thankful + in awe that this is really my life. I can’t believe I held myself back for so long. I thought I had nothing to offer that anyone would want. I thought people would laugh at me if I tried to offer my services or have a podcast. I thought that because I didn’t have 100K followers on Instagram, no one would listen to me about my Instagram strategies. I thought if I put myself out there, I’d hear crickets. Well the exact opposite has happened. My messages are being flooded with people wanting my help. I’m able to help them + they’re getting the results they were looking for. They’re pleased with the services I’m providing + telling other people about it! I’m making money. On my own. That I earned straight from sharing my knowledge. People are thanking me. This literally feels like a dream + if that’s so, I don’t want to wake up. What’s holding you back from going for it? Whatever it is, is it more important than actually making it + being successful?

These babies had a great first day today!!💗💙

These babies had a great first day today!!💗💙 I couldn’t believe they semi-cooperated with me this morning to get pictures😅 They were so happy!! I see a lot of mamas out there sent their babies to “preschool” for their first day today…how did it go for you?!? [swipe to see how Camille feels about Coop kissing her😂]

Happy Labor Day, friend! I hope you had a wonderf

Happy Labor Day, friend! I hope you had a wonderful long weekend! We got to see my brother + his family this weekend so we were all smiles over here! Busy day behind the scenes as CEO of my business + my household!! Check my stories to see just a few of the things I’ve been up to!! Super excited for a new chapter that begins tomorrow! My little two start their Mother’s Morning Out program 5 days a week + my oldest starts Hip Hop + Tumbling class! She did gymnastics for 3 years + has done dance for 4 years, but she normally does ballet + tap, so this will be a new genre for her. When I told her hip hop was kinda like TikTok dances, she said, “Oh yes! I’m doing that!” 🤣 This should be interesting!! What are you looking forward to this week?!? I am feeling so grateful + excited for things to come! I hope you have a wonderful week! If you ever wanna chat about literally anything, just slide in my DMs😏

Here I am wearing this dress from @graciesboutique

Here I am wearing this dress from @graciesboutiquesc again because I love it so so much! I find that when something works, you stick with it. This goes for Instagram too. If one of your posts did really well, analyze why that is. Was it the picture? The caption? The topic? A certain element to the post? When you narrow down the reason that post did well, you can do that again + hopefully get similar results. For example, I did a letter board post a few months back that did really well. Better than any of my posts had ever done before. So what did I do? Another letter board post! + guess what? It did really well too! Don’t reinvent the wheel. If something’s working, stick with it! If you’re having trouble figuring out why certain posts are doing better than others, I’d be glad to help you work through it! Send me a DM + let’s chat! #instagramtips #socialmediamarketing #socialmediastrategy #southcarolina #yeahthatgreenville #stylediary #momswithstyle #stylishmom #coolmomstyle #discoversc #hubcity #spartanburg #spartanburgsc #podcasthost #socialmediaconsultant #boutiquefinds #shoptheboutique #trendyboutique #affordablestyles #greenvilleinfluencers #gvlbloggers #scblogger #onespartanburg #womenwhopodcast #socialmediatrends #socialmediablogger #socialmediatipsandtricks #socialmediasuccess #instagrowth #growyourinstagram

These two had Meet the Teacher today + will start

These two had Meet the Teacher today + will start their Mother’s Morning Out program next week! While it’s only a few hours a day, it will be so nice to have some time to myself everyday to get some focused work accomplished. I’m so thankful that during these crazy last few months, I haven’t had to worry about childcare for my kids. If I was still working my Corporate job, it would’ve been a lot harder during quarantine. I love the freedom I have now so I don’t have to request off work in advance to go on a field trip with my daughter. If one of my kids are sick, I can stay home no worries + give them all the snuggles. I don’t have to miss anything, because I make my own schedule. The best part is that I am still making money, but I have the freedom to do it on my own terms. If you have been wanting to start your own business, start a new project, pick up a new side hustle, whatever it may be, I encourage you to go for it. I wish I would’ve taken the leap much, much sooner. If you need help talking through things, are looking for ideas, need help with social media or graphics or a website, I am your girl! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me! I would love to help you create your dream life. #beyourownboss #designyourlife #entrepreneurmindset #createyourlife #motherhoodunplugged #momlifebelike #thatmomlife #themommydiary #candidmotherhood #honestmom #blessedmama #lifewithlittles #dreamersanddoers #creativeentrepreneur #workfromhomelife #raisingtinyhumans #embraceyourmotherhood #momofthreekids #bestdressedkids #kidsinstyle #goafterthelifeyouwant #workfromhomeonline #wearethecreativecommunity #girlbossmindset #smallandmightybusiness #brandingexpert #socialmediablogger #socialmediagraphics #femalecreator #goalslayer

The outfit that Camille is wearing was Chelsea’s

The outfit that Camille is wearing was Chelsea’s when she was a baby. It was so cool to see her wear it + think back to when Chelsea was that age. Actually, Chels was around 11 months when she wore it, + Camille is almost 14 months + it was kinda big on her! It’s funny how much smaller Camille is compared to her big sister + brother, but she is completely healthy. It just shows you how we shouldn’t make comparisons. I know as a first time mother, I would look at babies born after Chelsea, + if they were walking before her or some other milestone, I would immediately get sad + think I was doing something wrong. WHAT A JOKE. Every baby, child, HUMAN BEING does things on their own time + are completely unique. Cooper crawled at 6 months. Chelsea + Camille didn’t crawl until 9 months. Cooper outgrew his newborn clothes in 1 month + Camille could wear newborn clothes for 4-5 months! Everyone with a pulse plays the comparison game. If you change the way you look at it though, it can motivate you instead of discourage you. INSTEAD OF: “She lost her baby weight faster than me.”
TRY: “I love how she shared that smoothie recipe. I’m going to try that too.” INSTEAD OF: “She is going on an out of the country vacation + I can’t afford that.”
TRY: “I love the idea of a vacation. I’m going to start looking at how I can save for one in my budget.” INSTEAD OF: “She started her Instagram after me + already has more followers than me.”
TRY: “I see she always engages with her followers. I’m going to do that too!” INSTEAD OF: “Why does she own her own business, she’s younger than me.”
TRY: “I’m so impressed that she started a business at such a young age! That is so inspiring to me!” Every single person is different + what works out for one person might not work out the same way for you. But instead of letting the comparison game win, change your mindset + look at it as a way to learn + grow. I’m curious, what’s the hardest comparison you are currently dealing with?

Episode 2 of @thesocialsisterhoodpod went live tod

Episode 2 of @thesocialsisterhoodpod went live today + we officially have dished all the dirt on us! (Well, most of it🤪) Now that you’ve gotten to know us, we’ll finally get to the good stuff next week! We’re so excited to share our interview with @selfmadebabe.co next Monday! Marie Ann shares some amazing tips for growing your Instagram, how to not care what other people think, + how she started her business this year + is already on to launching business number 2! I can’t wait for you to hear all the goodness she has to say! It still doesn’t feel real that we are actually podcasters. To see my name on Apple Podcasts + Spotify is mind blowing honestly. This was a dream that seemed very far away last year + now here it is. I’m humbled + so so thankful. I know one thing for certain, I have the best partner anyone could ask for. When I tell you we are #soulsisters it is not a cliche. I’m so thankful to have you as a co-host + a friend @alexis_winston 🔥Let’s keep killin’ it💃🏼💃🏻 #girlpower #empoweredwomen #soulsister #femaleempowerment #darlingdaily #empowerher #femininepower #fempower #sheconquers #newepisode #newpodcast #goaldiggers #hustlewithease #socialmediamarketer #womenofimpact #motivationforwomen #femalepositivity #babesempoweringbabes #sisterhoodovercompetition #soulsistersforlife #thesocialsisterhood #sisterhoodofempowerment #sisterhoodlove #sisterhoodgoals #newpodcastepisode #businesspodcast #womenpodcasts #entrepreneurpodcast #podcastinterview

My son says things backwards like, “I’m dirty

My son says things backwards like, “I’m dirty because I need to take a bath,” instead of, “I need to take a bath because I’m dirty.”⁣
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⁣Sometimes I think adults do this too unknowingly.⁣
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⁣We say things like, “I need to do [blank] because I want to be successful.”⁣
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⁣When we should say, “I am successful because I do [blank].”⁣
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⁣Speak it into existence.⁣
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⁣Take the actions necessary to get to where you want to be.⁣
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⁣Stop thinking you’re not successful until [blank] + start believing you already are.⁣
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⁣Btw, this romper is from @sincerelypinkboutique + is 🔥🔥🔥

WHY I WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN HUGE LOOP GIVEAWAYS

WHY I WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN HUGE LOOP GIVEAWAYS OR FOLLOW TRAINS:⁣
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⁣Ok, let’s talk about something that may be an unpopular opinion😬 Sorry friend, I’ve gotta keep it real with you💯⁣
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⁣I will be the first to admit that I used to participate in these big loop giveaways + because of that, I can offer you my opinion based on personal experience.⁣
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⁣Here’s why people say you should do them: to get your follower count up. ⁣
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⁣Obviously. But literally there’s no other reason to do them. Yeah, it’s nice for someone to win something, but you probably won’t know the winner + won’t get any satisfaction or appreciation from them. Obviously for lots of people, they believe more followers will equal more money, so that is why they’re always on that rat race chasing a higher follower count. The truth is, more followers doesn’t necessarily mean more money. Some brands might not work with you if you’re not at a certain number, true, but there are tons of other brands that WILL work with you until you get there. Focus on those.⁣
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⁣Here’s why people say you shouldn’t do them (+ I’ll admit, I didn’t believe them at first, but now with firsthand experience, I believe it 100%): you’re basically buying followers + those people aren’t genuinely interested in your content.⁣
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⁣Did you know that TONS of people have Instagram accounts they literally only use for entering giveaways? So they will get on there just to follow the 60+ people required to enter the giveaway, but then they never get on that account except to enter more giveaways. So that +1 to your follower count is actually giving you NO engagement or interaction at all.⁣
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⁣For the real people’s accounts that follow you during the giveaway, A LOT of them will unfollow as soon as it’s over. That’s just the facts. So you might gain 500 followers in a week, but then 100 of them are going to unfollow you almost immediately. The other 400 left are probably fake or spam accounts🤷🏼‍♀️⁣
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⁣While there are some times when I have gotten some really awesome followers from these big giveaways, more often than not, you’re wasting your money + hurting your engagement😣⁣
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This FIRST GRADER was THE most excited student goi

This FIRST GRADER was THE most excited student going back to school today!⁣
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⁣She didn’t even tell me bye when I was dropping her off😂 I can’t wait to hear all about it! (I just hope she doesn’t get in trouble on the first day😏)⁣
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⁣It’s been a while since she’s done a Q+A on stories, so when she’s home later today, I will let her answer some questions! So head to my stories to ask her anything! You know these are always entertaining with her🤣🤣🤣⁣
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⁣#firstdayofschool #target #trendykids #growingupsofast #firstday #thisismotherhood #thatmomlife #candidmotherhood #motherhoodintheraw #lifeasmama #girlmomlife #pleasestopgrowing #daughterslove #firstgrader #sheconquers #coolmomsclub #raisingtinyhumans #beingmom #mybabygirlforever #oldestchild #targetkids #firstdayofschooloutfit #shelovesschool #embraceyourmotherhood #gvl360 #greenvilleblogger #gvlbloggers #greenvilleinfluencers #scblogger #yeahthateasley

You know that saying, “What would you have the c

You know that saying, “What would you have the courage to do if it was guaranteed you wouldn’t fail?”⁣
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⁣Have you ever thought about it the other way around, that maybe your fear isn’t failure, but your fear is success?⁣
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⁣I think sometimes we think our fear is failure when in actuality we fear what will happen if all of our dreams do come true. ⁣
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⁣What if it’s not as good as you thought it was going to be?⁣
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⁣What if you’re still not happy?⁣
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⁣What if you can’t handle it?⁣
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⁣Or maybe deep down, you don’t think you deserve success.⁣
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⁣I’m here to tell you, you do deserve it, you can handle it, + it will be just as amazing as you think it will be, maybe better.⁣
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⁣Just go for it.⁣
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⁣#femaleentrepreneur #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurmindset #buildyourempire #beyourownboss #dontquityourdaydream #womanpreneur #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #sheconquers #dreamersanddoers #businessbuilding #shemeansbusiness #goalgetters #goalcrusher #podcasthost #sisterhoodovercompetition #womenwithambition #babesempoweringbabes #femalepositivity #motivationforwomen #abundantbossbabes #thesocialsisterhood #mycreativebusiness #goafterthelifeyouwant #freelancingfemales #businessblogger #standupmakenoise #smallbusinessbigdreams #podcastdiva #womenwhopodcast

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