Strategies to build and monetize your audience

In today's episode (154) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I'm chatting with the wonderful Megan Porta, host of the Eat Blog Talk podcast. We're switching things around and Megan is interviewing me in an episode packed full of actionable tips which first aired on her show.

We talk about why it's important not to get caught up in making your videos 'perfect', and how to build your audience and monetize your Instagram. I'm confident that there is an insight here that will help you take your Instagram to the next level!

Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

• I talk about how I got my book deal.
• I reveal common qualities shared by the most successful creators I interviewed for my book.
• I share exactly how videos can help you reach your audience more effectively.
• I give my top tips for better connecting with your followers and improving engagement.
• I share THE secret sauce that will help your content perform better.
• We talk about the key mistakes food content creators make that stop them from growing.
• I share my best advice for how to improve your Instagram reels NOW.

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Order my brand new book HOW TO MAKE YOUR FOOD FAMOUS HERE! It’s all about developing a social media strategy that works!
• My first book, Creative Food Photography is available HERE! It’s for food photographers who want to find their own unique style and up level their photography
• The Arkon Remarkable Creator™ Pro+Plus Mount w/Ring Light camera stand. Use code TLPcreate at checkout for 20% off!
• Megan's website, Instagram and the Eat, Blog, Talk podcast
• Secrets of Top Instagram Food Creators – Strategies to Build and Monetize Your Audience with Kimberly Espinel – Eat Blog Talk episode 629
• 5 Photography Styling Tips, Plus How To Find Your Own Unique Visual Identity with Kimberly Espinel – Eat Blog Talk episode 360
• The #eatcaptureshare food reels challenge is back! Read all about it and sign up in this blog post HERE
• London videography & food styling workshop 2025. Read more about it in this blog post HERE
• Find the full show notes HERE
• Find my Instagram HERE