Lara Acosta

Entrepreneur and investor building businesses online | Featured on Forbes, Kajabi + Semrush | Helped 3,000+ people build their personal brand.

Everyone wants to build a personal brand, and I figured out how.

With over 20M+ impressions, 300,000 followers across socials, and multiple 6 figures made, I can show you how you can build one too (without spending years figuring out how)

In 2022: I was unemployed and trying to get into a master's degree - downloaded LinkedIn
In 2023: I became #1 female creator on LinkedIn by building my personal brand and agency
In 2024: I'm building the best education platform to teach people exactly how to do it

Helped, coached and worked with 500+ build contents systems, increase engagement, improve their writing and beyond using proven strategies that worked for me. 

Here's how I can help you:

1. Subscribe to my YouTube (It's free, and better than people's paid courses!)
2. Join 15,100+ amazing people and subscribe to my newsletter. 
3. Join 500+ members inside Literallyacademy.com

And if you're not ready for either! Welcome to my profile anyway, I talk about writing, storytelling,  personal branding and tell a lot of stories.

See you on the feed 💖

Sponsorships + booking : mary@ladigitalmx.com

Founder

I spent the last 90 days testing every LinkedIn hack. 

Here's what actually works in 2026 (for any niche):

Everyone is talking about the "new" LinkedIn algorithm.
But I just see it as more of the same, but 10x more specific.

I've grown brands from 0-100,000 followers here.
Grown my own to 300,000+ in the same time.

Mastered every format here, and helped others too.

And there are 3 core elements you need to implement:

1. Hyper-specific content (3x a week)

• Solve one exact problem per post
• Use industry language your clients use
• Speak directly to one person

Jake Ward mastered this for "boring" SEO.
Built kleo.so to $60kmrr  as a result of exactly that 

Alex Vacca mastered this for GTM.
Scaled his business to $6M ARR too

Their content is hyper-specific but simple.

Clients want to work with them because they get it.
Users want to engage with them because they simplify it.

2. Proof-First Content

80% tactical step-by-step frameworks and screenshots.
20% stories on how you're doing it (use stories)

The 80% builds trust, the 20% engages them more. 

Educate and storytell. Always both. 

3. LinkedIn Video (let me explain...)

Video reach might be down right now.
But it's the fastest way to prove authority. 

LinkedIn video is ok.
Linkedin Lives? They're a goldmine.

We had a LinkedIn live with 200 people.
Made $10,000 from it. 

People buy from people they trust. Video accelerates this! 

I'd limit these to 2 a month, though, no pressure. 

I left a checklist for you in the image below for you to script your first Linkedin video too btw.

This is the no-bs blueprint for entrepreneurs. 

It's not about more volume, it's about more insights.

Dominating LinkedIn isn't just about virality right now.
It's about building a brand that earns trust.

Keep your focus on your 1 thing. 

The rest will follow.

PS: Who is your favorite "expert-led" creator right now? I want to follow more people! Tag them below! 

PPS: Jan 22nd, I'm walking you through the best way to master these 3 elements in 2026!

join us for free LIVE on the 22nd of January here: https://lnkd.in/eC5sm4cP

We're already at 4,000 sign ups! Come join us! 

See you thursday, love - Lara x

Entrepreneur and investor building businesses online | Featured on Forbes, Kajabi + Semrush | Helped 3,000+ people grow their personal brand and scale their businesses.

I posted on LinkedIn for the first time in 2023 after deleting it for an entire year...it changed my life. 

Here are 12 things that happened since my first post:

 1. Got featured on Forbes 4x times
 2. Became an investor for @Neutonic
 3. Been on my dream podcasts and events
 4. Moved to my dream apartment in London
 5. Built 3x businesses making 6 and 7 figures
 6. Built a community of 310,000 people on here
 7. Sold out a programme in 7 days made $200k
 8. Flew my parents in business class a few times
 9. Became friends with people I used to learn from
10. Scaled an Kleo to multi-6 figures in <4 months
11. Became LinkedIn's #1 Female Creator worldwide
12. Traveled around the world to speak at conferences

The CRAZIEST part? There's nothing special to me.
I was just a student trying to get a job after university.

Turns out that 1 single decision can change your life. 

If you've been waiting for a "sign" here it is. 

Remember my friend: the cost of being invisible is the opportunities you never get access to. 

PS: Drop ONE question you have about LinkedIn growth? 

PPS: I'm hosting a 3-day LIVE FREE challenge for LinkedIn Growth... join me here: https://lnkd.in/e3SHsCjw

Age 18: Couldn't speak in public. Had a stutter.
Age 21: Couldn't pitch myself. Felt insecure. 
Age 23: Couldn't increase my prices. Felt expensive.
Age 25: Built my first 6-figure business. Felt late. 

At 28: I run 3x multi-six and 7-figure businesses.

I speak in front of 1000s weekly (without stuttering.)

I never felt ready to do the things I did to get here.
I didn't wait until I had all the right skills to start.

Instead I: 

Found a hard skill I could learn fast (writing).
Relentlessly studied it and mastered it. 

My self-confidence grew, and so did I in the process. 

You don't lack confidence; you lack repetition. 

To every professional and entrepreneur who relates:

If you can't find a seat at the table. Build your own.

The company is better anyway. Build yourself. 
Don't let confidence and self-doubt stop you. 

Repost ♻️ to inspire others today. 

PS: I'm documenting everything step-by-step here from business to confidence https://lnkd.in/ePmtkSa8! see you there!

"Speak at the London School of Economics, for my dad"

I've had this as a goal for over 3 years. 

Last night, that dream I used to journal about came true.

When I started posting on LinkedIn, I had nothing to talk about. No "big" qualifications. No industry connections.

Just me, poor writing skills and a free LinkedIn account.

Weeks later, I'd gotten my first freelance clients.
Months later, I started building a marketing agency.
A year later it crossed 6-figures while I was at university. 

Not because I had the "perfect" plan.

But because I was willing to go for it without it. 

Post 4x a week about a skill you have.
Comment 10x more than you post (please).
Write about your story, not just what you know. 

That's it, the rest you'll figure out later. 

Start before you "feel" ready. Do it scared.

Make your family proud, just like I did mine. 🫶 

PS: What is your dream, tell me about it!

PPS: I'm hosting a 3-day LIVE FREE challenge for LinkedIn Growth... join me here: https://lnkd.in/e3SHsCjw

We ranked popular business books and got 494k views.

After reading over 200+ business books and building businesses... Timothy and I had VERY honest takes. 

Drop your list of books below so we can rank those next!

PS: Think and Grow Rich will ALWAYS be a staple for me!

pov: our ai startup just hit its first $190k month.

26 days. 1 webinar. 1 huge email campaign + linkedin.

our approach has been dead from day 1 simple:

1. build distribution first (organic linkedin content)
2. turn that into owned traffic (waitlist to email list)
3. build the product in with our users ( early access)
4. fix, test and iterate the product every week
5. pick a launch date (randomly) and promote 
6. send weekly emails pre-launch to warm list up 
7. build a promotion sequence for launch week
8. wrap up with a webinar and make a 1-time offer

this is exactly how we've done it. 

not paid a single penny on ads, marketing or influencers. 
we became our own "influencers" instead. 

crossed $100k 24hrs in. 
grew to $190k weeks later.

and our bets? we can cross $200k before february ends. 

and it's just the beginning... thank you for your support.

ps: we're hiring! if you want to join the Kleo team drop a comment and tell us why you'd like to join us. 

try Kleo here → https://lnkd.in/emEV_GhM

Yes, it's true. The "LinkedIn Algo" has changed... but landing high-ticket clients was never about impressions.

It's about what I call "content-offer" fit.

I learnt this after I grew to 20k followers.
And had no clear monetisation path. 

Viral content. An 'optimized' profile... Few closed deals.

This hurt - I didn't want to be a 'content creator'. 
I wanted to run my content into consistent revenue.

So my content and overall brand had to match my offer.

Here's what I did to land high-ticket clients from posts:

1. My content went from "broad" to "1 person 1 problem" - I spoke about their needs and wants not just me.
   
2. My engagement went from "adding everyone" to "10-15 hyper-personalised connection requests to my ICP.
   
3. My comments and dm's always focused on solving a problem or giving value not just "hey good post". 
   
   ^ this was a life-changer, I still get leads from just that. 
   
4. My "engagement" time went from just commenting on every post to looking at profile views and targeting them. 

Look today, your content is either converting clients or wasting your effort and time pursuing impressions.

The difference between both is content-offer fit.
Not the algorithm, or your "low impressions".

If you want to see me explain this in FULL depth and show you the step-by-step I've just opened my next programme to monetise your LinkedIn as a business owners (starts march 12th) https://lnkd.in/enAsWMSy

PS: Comment "dm" below if you want me to drop a full DM to close masterclass to convert 'lurkers' on Linkedin!

By 27 I built a $1M online business with 89% profit margins using LinkedIn a distribution channel.

Here’s how I’d do it all over again in 2026:

(If you’re not getting leads, this workflow will help you)

I call it the 3-Step AI Lead Gen System.

1. Content that builds trust fast
3. Tools like Apollo to scale outreach
3. Comment + DM strategy to capture intent

The lead-gen game isn’t about inbound vs outbound.

It’s about doing both, well at the same time.

• Build content that creates trust over time.
• Outreach to people who show interest using Apollo.
• Build a sales sequence with it to maximise lead gen.

My agency clients showed me how they are making $100k/mo without 100k followers using those 3 steps.

1. Post weekly educational content to nurture.
2. Use Apollo’s AI Assistant to find warm leads...
3. Build ready-to-message lists in minutes.

Land clients faster, instead of waiting for them.

You don’t need to play the lead gen game on hard mode.
Content builds attention but the right system converts it.

Apollo’s new AI Assistant is in beta and if you want to get access to it before everyone else you can try it out here: https://lnkd.in/eh7icQgH

#ApolloPartner 

PS: I recorded a 20-minute FREE masterclass for this.

Want it? Comment LEADS and i'll send it over now!

I just re-built an entrepreneur's LinkedIn strategy...

And turned Timothy's content into a $1M asset in less than 33 minutes LIVE so you can steal it.

Documented the step by step behind building an algorithm-proof brand that doesn't rely on "trends".

And focuses all on 2 things: attention and conversion.

In 2026 the game isn't how to get more impressions.
The game is how to convert them and grow faster. 

All without changing strategy whenever the algo shifts.

I showed him my LinkedIn system including

1. The Category of 1 Play (to own a market)
2. My Broad-Narrow-Niche Content Framework
3. Turning "ideas" into highly educational content 
4. Engineering viral stories that build engagement
5. How to turn that attention into revenue 

The playbook is there for you to steal.
Now the question is... will you implement it?

Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/evRTk2Qp

Probably my favorite strategy video so far.

Enjoy...and don't forget me at the top ;) 

PS: Next week I'm dropping our next session with one of the biggest entrepreneurs in our space... any guesses?

Last time I did this, 8,000 people signed up. 

I'm running a FREE 3-day LinkedIn Content Challenge.

Look I've built multiple 6 and 7 figures using LinkedIn.

Helped 100s of students and clients to the same.

Seen them grow from 0 to 100k followers.
Seen them go from $0 to $100k too.

The blueprint works. 

I'll be covering:

1. How I'm getting my clients to WIN on LinkedIn in 2026.
2. The exact "attention" playbook I use to get clients 
3. How I actually scaled from $10k/mo to $100k/mo

But... this time I'm not "just" teaching.

Every single day, you and I will be building your $100k business using content on LinkedIn LIVE. 

Starting February 26th - I'll be showing you exactly how. 

Register for the 3 Day Live Event here: https://lnkd.in/e3SHsCjw

PS: Comment "fast" below if you want a fast-track for this exact outcome and get started today. 

Over 200+ pages of content already. 100s of documents researched. But only 1 strategy remains true... 

It's time to peel back the curtain.

Marina Panova

all-round social media queen • Freelance Social Media Manager & Content Creator | 2x published author

Everyone wants to stand out on LinkedIn.
But only a few turn visibility into clients, cash, and credibility.

That’s the difference between just posting… and actually growing a business.

I’m Marina, a LinkedIn Strategist and Freelance Coach. 

Since 2020, I’ve helped 150+ founders, freelancers & creators build personal brands that don’t just get likes but they generate revenue.

✍️ 3,500+ posts created
📊 225M+ post impressions
💰 €6.3M+ tracked revenue
📈 150+ personal brands launched

But numbers are just half the story.
Here’s the journey that shaped them ↓

2020 — Nanny in Paris, no clue what I was doing
2021 — Landed my first €1K client from LinkedIn only
2022 — Built a 5-figure content business from my laptop
2023 — Launched my agency to help others do the same
2024 — Scaled to 150+ clients, grew to 54K+ followers on LinkedIn
2025 — Rebuilding stronger: high-ticket offers, smarter funnels, bigger results

Because personal branding isn’t just content.
It’s conversion strategy. Positioning. Offers. Monetization.

It’s how you become the obvious choice in your space.

Want a brand that does more than go viral?

→ Founders: Apply to build your LinkedIn revenue engine

→ Freelancers: Join my private training & client attraction system

→ Everyone else: Stick around for weekly posts on growth, strategy & sales

You don’t need to be louder.
You need to be clearer.

Let’s build a brand that pays you back.

📩 Sponsorships, collabs & client requests → contact@marinapanova.com

Children Book Illustrator

How to spend 60 minutes on LinkedIn the right way.
Because in 2026, the game isn’t impressions.

It’s structured visibility. 
It’s reach that converts.
It’s attention engineered.
It’s conversations that compound.

Here’s what most people get wrong:
They spend 60 minutes scrolling.

Instead, I break it into 4 moves:

1. Warm up the feed 
(activate visibility before posting)

2. Launch with structure 
(engineer time-on-post + action)

3. Engage intentionally 
(build relationships, not vanity metrics)

4. Extend the lifespan 
(double reach without creating new content)

Stop hoping.

If you only have one hour to post, 
the full system is in the graphic.

Steal it. 
Refine it.
Implement it.

PS: If you’re serious about building a pipeline, this is where it starts.

♻️ Repost if you’ll try it.

Building Client Pipelines on LinkedIn | Founders & Freelancers

3 years ago, I would have laughed if someone told me this would happen.

Last week I was invited to fly to San Francisco for the final interview with one of the top 3 fastest-growing startups in the world for the Head of CEO Content position.

After 3 calls with the team and the founder,
they wanted me in the office to meet everyone.

Then something unexpected happened.
My tourist visa was refused.

Just like that, the trip stopped.

For a moment it felt like the opportunity disappeared overnight.

But then I realised something even bigger. 
3 years ago, this conversation wouldn’t even exist.

Today it does.

Because I decided to build in public.

Sharing the work.
Sharing the thinking.
Showing up consistently.

This opportunity didn’t happen.
At least not for now.

But once you see doors like this open…
You stop thinking small.

P.S. If anyone has experience traveling to the US as a remote worker, I’d genuinely appreciate any advice.

This week I postponed building my house, lost a client, and barely worked because my dog was sick.

And I’m still expected to show up like everything is fine.

For a few hours, I felt like a fraud.

Posting about growth while 
trying not to panic privately.

That spiral is fast.
But here’s what’s also true.

Revenue is still up. 
Leads are still coming in. 
My audience is still growing. 
The house starts in March. 
My marriage is fabulous. 
The business is healthy.

Nothing is collapsing.
Life is just happening at the same time as growth.

And that’s the part nobody glamorises.

You don’t get a quiet season.
You get stronger capacity.

The real flex isn’t a milestone.
It’s staying steady when things don’t feel steady.

If you’re building something real, 
you know exactly what I mean.

Keep building it no matter what.

P.S. The third photo is the view in front of my house.
I’m ridiculously excited about what’s coming.

I lived in Paris for 2.5 years trying to get a marketing job.

I’ve been rejected on more than 100s applications.

So I built the career they said I wasn’t ready for.

I started posting on LinkedIn.

Here are 10 things that happened since then:

1. Grew from 0 to 76,000 + followers
2. Built a six-figure freelance business
3. Built 300+ brands for founders & freelancers
4. Turned rejected interviews into paid collaborations
5. Ranked #1 in France for Content Marketing (Favikon) 
6. Partnered with global brands, like Semrush
7. Replaced CVs with inbound opporutunties
8. Designed a career on my own terms
9. Built authority where I wasn’t hired
10. Built a business without relocating

The wild part?

In Paris, I was a nanny doubting myself.
Today, I’m ranked #1 in France.

Nobody picked me. So I picked myself.

If you’re currently sending applications and hearing nothing back…

Build anyway.

Visibility changes leverage. 
Use it.

♻️ Repost so we can inspire more people.

90% of my clients come to work with me for one reason:
Leads.

Over the past years, I’ve tested 500+ lead generation posts
across my profile and my clients’ profiles.

Different industries.
Different audiences.
Different price points.

And after all that testing, these are the 9 types of posts that consistently generate inbound.

- Tactical Mini-Wins
- Authority Builders
- Results Snapshots
- Direct Offer Posts
- Direct Offer Posts
- Storytelling Posts
- Framework Posts
- Proof Type Posts
- Contrarian Takes
- Pain Amplifiers

Strategic categories that move people from:

Scrolling → Trust
Trust → Conversation
Conversation → Client

If your LinkedIn isn’t bringing inbound,
don’t post more.

Focus on creating at least one post 
per week from these categories.

Structure beats volume.

♻️ Repost this if you’re committing to testing 
at least one of these types this week.

The checklist I use before publishing any LinkedIn post.
21 content creation rules turn attention into pipeline.

This is the system behind consistent authority/ inbound.

Let it sharpen your next 30 posts.

1. Define your ICP before writing
2. Choose 1 problem & direction
3. Write for one stage of awareness
4. One only one core idea per post
5. Hooks decide 80% of performance
6. Remove generic advice immediately
7. Add at least one proof element in the post
8. Format for skimming (use short paragraphs)
9. Optimise the first 2 lines to grab attention
10. Add only one clear next step at the end
11. Use comment triggers intentionally
12. Make visuals support the message
13. Reply to every single comment
14. DM and thank warm engagers
15. Track profile visits after posting
16. Track saves, reposts & interactions
17. Identify which posts generate pipeline
18. Repurpose your high-performing posts
29. Follow up within 48 hours consistently
20. Double down on formats that convert
21. Measure before creating more

Bookmark this.

Use it before your next post.

(♻️ Repost to help your network)

This is what I mean when I say LinkedIn can print leads.

“I see we have a lead.”
 “Another one.”
 “Wow.”

These messages never get old.

And it’s not about one client.
It’s a pattern I’ve seen again and again.

Different industries.
Different positioning.
Different price points.

When visibility meets clear positioning:

Impressions go up.
Followers start to grow.
Conversations turn into action.
Engagement becomes meaningful.

For 3 years now, I’ve tested lead-focused content across 300+ profiles.

Not just to grow followers.
Not just to boost impressions.

But to build real pipelines.

Because that’s what most of my clients actually want.

Leads.
Growth.
Authority.

And honestly, this is the part I love most about my job.

Watching clarity turn into confidence.
Watching content turn into conversations.
Watching conversations turn into opportunities.

LinkedIn works.
But only when it’s built with intention.

If you’re serious about turning LinkedIn into a lead channel, DM me “LEADS”.

Let’s build it properly.

I got restricted 5 times in December 2025.
Jasmin Alić ran a 3-hour live masterclass on this topic.

Restrictions aren’t random. 
They’re behavioural.

So here’s 18 ways you can get resticted on Linkedin:

🔴 Content Violations 

– Spam-style promotional posting 
– Explicit or inappropriate content
– Misleading claims 
– Copyright violations 

🟠 Profile Violations 

– Fake name or alias 
– Misleading job titles 
– Keyword stuffing your headline 
– Re-uploading removed content

🟡 Identity & Trust Violations
 
– Selling or sharing your account 
– Multiple personal accounts 
– Suspicious login behaviour
– Impersonation 

🔵 Automated & Inauthentic Activity 

– Engagement pods 
– Repetitive AI comment patterns 
– Excessive profile viewing in short time 
– Scraping tools and browser extensions

Shortcuts leave patterns.
LinkedIn tracks patterns.

If you’re building long-term authority, you need to understand the rules.

Have you ever been restricted on LinkedIn? 
When and what triggered it?

PLS repost so less people will get restericted.

Women don’t need empowerment. They need:

space,
respect,
and people
who stop underestimating them.

Yes, we can:

- run the meeting
- close the big deal
- build the company

and still know where everything in the house is.

Happy International Women’s Day.

To all the women building things - keep going.

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