I’m not going to sugarcoat it — when I first started using Pinterest, I was clueless. My impressions were stuck in the low hundreds, my pins felt like they were disappearing into the void, and I was convinced I’d never crack the code.
But here’s the thing: I didn’t give up.
Over the last 30 days, I’ve grown my Pinterest reach by 243%. I went from a scattered, uncertain presence to over 400,000 impressions and 19,000 engagements — and while the numbers are exciting, what’s even better is what it did for me.
Because for me, this journey wasn’t just about reach or clicks. It was about finding my voice. It was about proving to myself that I could create something meaningful, even when I doubted everything.
Here’s exactly what I did, what I felt, and why I believe this is only the beginning.
1️⃣ I Stopped Overthinking and Just Started Posting
Let’s be real: I spent so long thinking about Pinterest and so little doing. I’d get stuck in my head — does this pin look okay? Will anyone care? What if I’m just shouting into the void?
I had to let that go.
One morning, I woke up and said, “Enough. I’m going to show up, messy and unsure, but I’m going to show up.”
So I started pinning daily. Some days it was one pin, some days it was five. I stopped worrying about perfection and focused on sharing messages that felt real to me.
2️⃣ I Shared What Felt True — Even When It Was Scary
At first, I tried to be what I thought Pinterest wanted: perfect, curated, and polished. But honestly? That’s not me.
I’m more of a “raw honesty, gentle vibes, and fierce self-belief” kind of person.
So I started sharing quotes about confidence, gentle reminders, and stories about how I was feeling. And you know what? Those were the pins that landed.
3️⃣ I Paid Attention to the Data, but Trusted My Gut Too
I’m not going to pretend I didn’t obsess over my analytics (I totally did). I watched what was getting saved, what was getting shared, what was falling flat.
I noticed my minimalist quote pins blew up — they were getting thousands of saves. Posts about self-confidence and gentle self-love got more traction than “how-to” content. My audience seemed to love short, powerful messages — the kind that feels like a pep talk in a sentence.
But here’s what surprised me: the things that performed best were always the things that felt most like me.
4️⃣ The Numbers Don’t Lie (But Neither Does My Heart)
This is where it gets real. In the last 30 days:
✨ My reach grew from 110,000 impressions to over 400,000.
✨ My engagements jumped from 6,000 to nearly 19,000.
✨ My outbound clicks skyrocketed by 900% — 900% — because people wanted to see more.
✨ My saves went from a trickle to over 5,000 in a single month.
Seeing those numbers was thrilling — like proof that my voice matters.
But what meant more? The feeling of belonging. The sense that there were people out there who needed to hear what I had to say — even if I didn’t always say it perfectly.
5️⃣ The Emotional Rollercoaster (and the Lessons I’m Taking With Me)
This wasn’t all easy. I had days when I felt like an imposter, like I didn’t belong here. I had moments when I wanted to quit because it felt too vulnerable.
But every time I pushed through those feelings, I found a little more strength.
I realized that confidence isn’t about feeling sure — it’s about showing up even when you’re not sure.
It’s about trusting that there’s a place for you, even if the world hasn’t caught up yet.
Final Thoughts:
I’m still learning. I’m still growing. But for the first time in a long time, I feel like I’m building something real.
This growth — the 243% boost, the 400k impressions — it’s not just numbers. It’s proof that when you decide to believe in yourself, things start to shift.
So if you’re reading this and you’re feeling unsure or stuck, I hope you’ll remember this:
You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You just have to start — and keep going, one pin at a time.
Personal Sign-Off:
Thank you for being here. Thank you for witnessing my journey — and for letting me witness yours. I see you, and I’m so damn proud of you for even thinking about taking that first step.
Keep going, lovely. I promise, it’s worth it.
xoxo,
Lorraine
Confidence Unlocked 