The Creator Passport Podcast Episode 84: "I Wish I Started in 2016" - What Finally Made Her Take the Leap
In this episode of The Creator Passport Podcast, we’re sitting down with LoriAnne, one of our most inspiring TCP students, who went from 40 to over 12,700 followers in just a few short months, while working a full-time 9-to-5 job.
We’re diving into how LoriAnne used her Type A travel planning skills and creative storytelling to carve out a unique niche in the saturated travel creator space. From being stuck in analysis paralysis for nearly a decade to finally taking the leap into content creation and growing fast, LoriAnne shares what finally pushed her to start, and how she’s built real momentum without quitting her day job or constantly hopping on a plane.
We’re covering:
How Laurieann grew from 40 to 12.7k+ followers in just 70 posts
Her simple system for planning high-converting, helpful travel content
How to stand out in a crowded niche without reinventing the wheel
The mindset shifts that helped her overcome fear and finally hit post
Her tips for balancing a 9-to-5 while building a personal brand
What to do when you feel like you’ve “missed the boat” or are starting too late
How she uses data (without getting overwhelmed) to create viral, authentic content
Whether you’re working full-time, feel stuck in your growth, or you’re just tired of waiting for the “perfect time” to start, this episode is your permission slip to stop overthinking and just start.
🎒 LINKS & RESOURCES
Free Creator Masterclass: https://theloverspassport.myflodesk.com/tcp
Follow Laurieann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderwithpassion/