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224: Chasing Valuable Rabbits, with Chenell Basilio

Feb 26, 2025
Chenell Basilio, creator of the 'Growth in Reverse' newsletter, shares insights on cultivating curiosity and building supportive communities. She discusses transitioning from passion to platform while navigating social media's evolution. Chenell tackles the importance of authenticity to engage audiences and offers strategies to combat burnout, emphasizing value in connections. Personal anecdotes reveal the challenges of project attachment, her workflow for productivity, and how walking stimulates creativity and clarity in thought.
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  • Chenell Basilio emphasizes the transformative power of community and collaboration in fostering personal growth throughout her creative journey.
  • Her meticulous research into the growth strategies of successful creators highlights the essential role of curiosity in content creation and audience engagement.

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The Journey of a Creator

Chanel Basilio's creator journey highlights the importance of community and collaboration in personal growth. Initially inspired by industry leaders such as Pat Flynn, she started her own personal finance blog to document her journey of paying off her student loans. This led her to develop an understanding of search engine optimization and digital marketing, eventually taking on a role at AAA managing their website content and later their paid ads. Over the years, this exploration and experimentation with different ventures culminated in the creation of her newsletter, 'Growth in Reverse,' which showcases detailed analyses of successful creators' growth strategies.

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