How LinkedIn Changed the Way I See Business and Social Media
Angela Brooks
Retired Nurse Who Ditched the 9-to-5 to | Empower Women to Grow Online with LinkedIn and Digital Marketing Strategies | Daily Walker | Blogger
I’ve been publishing content online for 16 years, but I’ll be honest—I didn’t take LinkedIn seriously until 2020.
That year, I took a class with Judi Fox, and let me tell you, it completely shifted how I look at this platform.
I am fully committed.
Here’s the thing: I started from zero. Nobody knew me here, and no one supported me. People scoffed when I mentioned LinkedIn, claiming it wasn’t worth their time.
Even now, I get people asking about LinkedIn, saying they "need to get on it," but here’s the truth—they’ll post occasionally, lose momentum, and then complain that it doesn’t work.
It’s not that LinkedIn doesn’t work. It’s that they didn’t work on LinkedIn.
If that’s you, it’s okay to start where you are. I’ve been there. But let me tell you, consistency is the key.
Show up, share your story, engage with others, and keep at it. If you treat this platform seriously, it can give back more than you imagine.
I’ve learned so much from some amazing people on this platform: Jasmin Alic, Lara Acosta, Kevin Turner, Isaac Anderson, and Jeff Young (the LinkedIn Guru).
Each one has taught me something valuable about LinkedIn growth, updates, and building authentic connections. And the best part?
Recommended by LinkedIn
They respond to your comments and DMs—they genuinely engage.
If you’re wondering how to take that first step or feel like you’ve stalled out, let’s change that. Check out LinkedIn's Pulse for trends and inspiration, and start showing up in ways that count.
Your story deserves to be seen. LinkedIn might be the platform to help you tell it.
Are you posting on LinkedIn this week?
♻️ Leave a comment
✅ Follow me (Angela Blythe Brooks)
✅ Hit the 🔔 on my profile to be notified when I post
✅ Follow my hashtag: hashtag#nursesonlinkedin
📰 Join 2500+ Subscribers to “The Angela Brooks Experience” Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ggEqPeJh
Founder, Design Buddha | Marketing Strategy, Brand Design
3wIt's a powerful platform; the algorithm is rapidly evolving and worked three years ago may not today. But the one thing that never gets old is consistently showing up, building and nurturing genuine relationships and playing the long game.
Podcast Producer // Process Freak // Outdoors Guy // Show Host // Business Owner
3wNice hearing from you Angela Brooks I hope all is well!
#TheLinkedInGuru (Teacher) LinkedIn Trainer, LinkedIn Training, Professional Networker, Volunteering - getting paid in 3 "Cs", Coffee, Conversation, and occasionally Chocolate! Please Follow Me! Namaste 🙏 🖖
3wAngela thank you very much for the mention. It is a pleasure to share with others how to be effective on this great platform and to be connected with you. We all learn from one another out here! NAMASTE 🙏 🖖 Network And Make All Sorts of Terrific Energy #TheLinkedInGuru (please click and follow)