If You Create It With Keenya Kelly

Keenya Kelly
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The If You Create It Podcast is a place where you can learn principals of running a successful online business.  Each week you'll gain tools to market your business, using video and social media, while balancing a healthy life.  As a Social Media & Video Marketing Strategist, Keenya teaches business owners how to build their online brands and use short form videos as the premier marketing tool for 2025.

  1. Apr 28

    The Tools That Actually Run My Business (And the One You're Probably Ignoring)

    This episode is sponsored by Adobe Acrobat. I used to drive to a store just to sign a document and fax it back. No joke. And it took that embarrassing moment for me to realize just how many gaps I had in the systems running my business. In this episode I'm giving you a full behind-the-scenes look at how my small team operates — the project management tools, the file storage, the communication systems — and I'm going deep on the one tool that has had the biggest impact on our day-to-day: Adobe Acrobat. I cover PDF editing, e-signatures, and Acrobat AI Assistant, and I talk honestly about why systems are the difference between a business that grows and a business that just stays busy. If you have been handling contracts, documents, and administrative tasks the hard way, this episode is for you. What We Talk About in This Episode - Why I was still faxing documents and what that moment taught me - How my small team is structured and why intentional is better than big - The project management and file storage tools we actually use - PDF editing inside Adobe Acrobat — no converting, no reformatting - How e-signatures work and why they changed how I onboard clients - Acrobat AI Assistant: what it does, how I use it, and why it made my whole team more productive - Why every online business owner needs real systems to grow Links From This Episode Do That with Acrobat: https://creatorlink.shop/3N4YwX0 Get started with AI prompts for Acrobat AI Assistant: https://creatorlink.shop/4ltg0sM If you enjoyed today’s episode be sure to let us know on Instagram or over on our YouTube Channel - all under the name Keenya Kelly  Subscribe to The If You Create It Podcast! Watch episodes on YouTube!! Get 400 Viral Hook Ideas for your content  https://400hooksbundle.keenyakelly.com/400hooks Join the 5 Day Instagram and TikTok Challenge www.keenyakelly.com/challenge

    18 min

  2. Apr 21

    How to Make Money on TikTok as a Business Owner (No Brand Deals Required)

    Most people think the only way to make money on TikTok is brand deals or the creator fund.  Wrong.  I'm showing you how business owners sell their own products and services on TikTok and generate real income every single day. If you enjoyed today’s episode be sure to let us know on Instagram or over on our YouTube Channel - all under the name Keenya Kelly  Subscribe to The If You Create It Podcast! Watch episodes on YouTube!! Join The Influence Empire www.theinfluenceempire.com Get 400 Viral Hook Ideas for your content  https://400hooksbundle.keenyakelly.com/400hooks Join the 5 Day Instagram and TikTok Challenge www.keenyakelly.com/challenge

    18 min

  3. Apr 14

    Why Your Instagram Reels Are Flopping (And Exactly What to Do Instead)

    If your Instagram Reels are getting no views and no engagement, it's not the algorithm — it's one of these specific mistakes.  I'm telling you exactly what's wrong and the simple fixes that will change your results fast. Join The Influence Empire www.theinfluenceempire.com If you enjoyed today’s episode be sure to let us know on Instagram or over on our YouTube Channel - all under the name Keenya Kelly  Subscribe to The If You Create It Podcast! Watch episodes on YouTube!! Get 400 Viral Hook Ideas for your content  https://400hooksbundle.keenyakelly.com/400hooks Join the 5 Day Instagram and TikTok Challenge www.keenyakelly.com/challenge

    11 min

  4. Apr 7

    How to Get Your First 1,000 Followers on TikTok in 2026 (Even If You're Starting From Zero)

    Struggling to get traction on TikTok?  I'm breaking down exactly how to grow your first 1,000 followers in 2026 — even if nobody knows who you are yet. No dancing, no trends you hate. Just a real strategy for entrepreneurs and business owners. Join The Influence Empire www.theinfluenceempire.com If you enjoyed today’s episode be sure to let us know on Instagram or over on our YouTube Channel - all under the name Keenya Kelly  Subscribe to The If You Create It Podcast! Watch episodes on YouTube!! Get 150 Viral Hook Ideas https://www.keenyakelly.com/150hooks https://www.keenyakelly.com/letsworktogether-pd/

    12 min

  5. Feb 3

    TikTok is SOLD - What Do We Do Now?

    I've been predicting the TikTok sale for 5 years, and it finally happened.  Here's what's REALLY going on with the Oracle partnership, why your views are down, and why NOW is the time to double down on TikTok (not run away). In this episode, I break down: ✅ Why this was always about money, not national security ✅ What the Oracle partnership means for creators ✅ Why the platform is experiencing technical issues ✅ The TRUTH about those "scary" terms and conditions ✅ Why millionaires will be made in this new era ✅ What you should do RIGHT NOW as a content creator Join my FREE masterclass "Stop Creating Content, Start Making Money": www.keenyakelly.com/creatingmoney If you enjoyed today’s episode be sure to let us know on Instagram or over on our YouTube Channel - all under the name Keenya Kelly  Subscribe to The If You Create It Podcast! Watch episodes on YouTube!! Get 150 Viral Hook Ideas for FREE https://www.keenyakelly.com/150hooks Enroll in the Viral Visibility Method https://www.keenyakelly.com/letsworktogether-pd/

    14 min

  6. Jan 27

    The $5,000 Mistake That Taught Me More Than Any Course

    Three months ago, I hired a social media manager who tanked my accounts, wasted $5,000, and nearly destroyed everything I'd built.  My engagement dropped 60%. My followers started leaving. My sales dried up. It was a DISASTER. But that disaster taught me more about business, hiring, trust, and intuition than any $10K course ever could. In this raw, unfiltered episode,  I'm sharing the red flags I ignored, the lessons I learned the hard way, and how I rebuilt my accounts STRONGER than before. If you've ever hired the wrong person, ignored your gut, or wondered "how do I find good help for my business?"—this episode is for you.  I'm not holding back. I'm naming the specific mistakes (mine AND theirs), showing you the exact data that proved it wasn't working, and walking you through my rebuild strategy.  This is the behind-the-scenes business lesson nobody talks about but EVERYONE needs to hear. If you enjoyed today’s episode be sure to let us know on Instagram or over on our YouTube Channel - all under the name Keenya Kelly  Subscribe to The If You Create It Podcast! Watch episodes on YouTube!! Get 150 Viral Hook Ideas for FREE https://www.keenyakelly.com/150hooks Join the  Viral Visibility Method https://www.viralvisibilitymethod.com

    11 min

  7. Jan 13

    I Wasted 2 Years Building the Wrong Business (Here's What I'd Do Different)

    I wasted 2 years building a business the "right way"—posting consistently, growing followers, creating valuable content. But I was broke, burned out, and questioning everything.  In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the biggest mistakes I made building my first iteration of this business, what I'd do completely different if I started over today, and the ONE shift that took me from $0 to 7-figures.  This isn't a polished success story—it's the messy truth about what doesn't work (that nobody talks about) and what actually does. If you're spinning your wheels creating content that gets engagement but no income, this episode will show you exactly where you're going wrong and how to fix it.  Warning: I'm calling out some popular advice that kept me stuck for 2 years. You might not like what I have to say, but you NEED to hear it. 3 Day Challenge: www.keenyakelly.com/challenge If you enjoyed today’s episode be sure to let us know on Instagram or over on our YouTube Channel - all under the name Keenya Kelly  Subscribe to The If You Create It Podcast! Watch episodes on YouTube!! Get 150 Viral Hook Ideas for FREE https://www.keenyakelly.com/150hooks Join the 3 Day Viral Visibility Challenge https://www.keenyakelly.com/letsworktogether-pd/

    17 min

  8. Jan 6

    Why You Feel Like a Fraud (And How to Show Up as an Expert Anyway)

    If you've ever thought "who am I to teach this?" or "I'm not successful enough to call myself an expert," welcome to the 84% of entrepreneurs who experience imposter syndrome.  Here's the truth: feeling like a fraud doesn't mean you ARE a fraud. In this episode, I'm breaking down why imposter syndrome hits hardest when you're actually GOOD at what you do, how to show up as an authority even when you don't feel like one, and the difference between healthy self-awareness and self-sabotage. You'll learn how to position yourself as an expert without feeling like you're lying, what to do when imposter syndrome hits right before you go live or post, and why waiting until you "feel ready" is costing you clients.  Your expertise is valuable. Your experience matters. And someone needs to hear from YOU today—not the version of you that feels 100% confident, but the real you showing up anyway. Join The 3 Day Challenge www.keenyakelly.com/challenge If you enjoyed today’s episode be sure to let us know on Instagram or over on our YouTube Channel - all under the name Keenya Kelly  Subscribe to The If You Create It Podcast! Watch episodes on YouTube!! Get 150 Viral Hook Ideas for FREE https://www.keenyakelly.com/150hooks Join The Influence Empire  Go to https://www.theinfluenceempire.com

    22 min
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The If You Create It Podcast is a place where you can learn principals of running a successful online business.  Each week you'll gain tools to market your business, using video and social media, while balancing a healthy life.  As a Social Media & Video Marketing Strategist, Keenya teaches business owners how to build their online brands and use short form videos as the premier marketing tool for 2025.

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