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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we’re diving into the heart of Bookstagram with Kristen Cioffi—aka Kray’s Book Club. If you've ever wondered how to grow an authentic, engaged community online without selling your soul to the algorithm, this is your episode. Kristen keeps it real about how she started posting about books during a tough time, and how that turned into an incredible, joy-filled space filled with new friendships, wild opportunities (hello, Oprah and Reese!), and honest-to-goodness bookish fun.We talk about everything from monetizing your content to what it actually takes to build relationships online, and why Kristen has no plans to start dancing on BookTok anytime soon. We also cover:Why being brutally honest about books (even the “dumpster fire” ones) builds trustHow she’s landed brand partnerships, exclusive invites, and monetized organicallyWhy engagement matters more than follower countThe importance of knowing your worth and not being afraid to ask for itWhy this should always be funFollow Kray’s Book Club here: instagram.com/kraysbookclub
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