Imagine starting an Instagram account and growing to over 150,000 followers in less than two years! In this episode of The Stephanie Kase Podcast, I sat down with Jenna Shafer, a Christian marriage counselor and online business owner, to talk about her incredible Instagram growth journey. Jenna shares how she pivoted her content, leaned into what worked, and turned her platform into a thriving business. Whether you’re just starting or looking to accelerate your growth, this episode is packed with actionable Instagram strategies!

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Jenna grew from zero to 150K+ followers in less than two years.
• The power of pivoting—why she switched from a general mental health account to Christian marriage coaching.
• How one viral reel changed everything and led to a fast-growing audience.
• Why niching down helped her build deeper connections and attract the right people.
• The 60 Reels in 60 Days challenge she did to skyrocket her engagement.
• Why consistency in posting time, format, and content style can make you more recognizable.
• The biggest challenges she faced with fast growth—and what she wishes she had in place sooner.
• How Instagram helped her fill her private practice, increase her rates, and launch her signature online course.
• Why personal branding and sharing real-life moments (like a hurricane experience!) built stronger audience trust.

Learn more from Jenna!

Jenna and her husband created Christian Marriage Academy, an online course that walks couples through four key steps to build a happy, healthy, and holy marriage. Right now, you can get $600 off lifetime access with the code SKASE. Learn more and enroll here.

Key Takeaway

Instagram growth isn’t just about follower count—it’s about impact and connection. By niching down, staying consistent, and leveraging video content, Jenna turned her Instagram into a thriving business and ministry. If you’re feeling stuck, remember: sometimes, your niche finds you—just start posting, see what resonates, and lean into what works! Jenna talks a lot about learning from Stephanie. You can see some of those opportunities here in the SK Shop!

Follow Jenna on Instagram at @ChristianMillennialMarriages, and don’t forget to tune in to the full episode for all the insights!