How Tieghan Gerard Gained 5M Instagram Followers Without a Social Media Strategy

Tieghan Gerard launched her blog Half Baked Harvest when she was just 19 years old. Just over 10 years later, she’s got 5 million followers on Instagram, and her website averages that many viewers per month—if not more. 

 The self-taught chef, recipe maker, and food stylist sits down with Jaclyn on today’s episode to discuss pivoting career paths, the process of getting a cookbook deal, and her social media strategy—plus, what it’s like working with her mom as her business partner.   

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