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I’m Gabby 👋
I help businesses stay on top of their social media without it becoming another job they’ve to think about. Content, captions, posting - sorted.

Taking on new clients at the minute, give me a shout if you’ve been meaning to get help with it

02/06/2026

If you’d told me when I was studying Business & Marketing that I’d end up spending 6 years in Vietnam, moving to Portugal and running a social media business, I would have laughed in your face 😅

I’m originally from Meath, but I haven’t lived in Ireland since 2019.

I spent 6 years building a career in education in Vietnam, teaching, managing teachers and leading teams in across schools in Hanoi.

At the time, I never thought teaching would be what I’d do forever but I also never imagined it would lead me here.

Looking back, so many of the skills I use now came from those years in education.

Planning, communication, organisation, problem-solving and learning how to connect with all sorts of different people.

The funny thing is, my degree was actually in Business & Marketing.

It just took me a few countries, a teaching career and a big leap of faith to find my way back to it.

Not exactly how I pictured my life.

But I wouldn’t change a thing.

📍 Meath → Vietnam → Portugal

I’d love to know where you’re reading this from.

20/05/2026

Not everyone wants a big agency or to feel like they’re being passed around between loads of different people before getting an answer 😭

A lot of people I work with just want someone they can send over ideas to, say “I actually haven’t a clue what I want”, and know they don’t need to have everything perfectly figured out before reaching out.

I do probably get a bit too invested in my clients and their businesses if I’m honest 😂 but I think that’s why it works. I care about doing a good job, I care that things actually feel like them, and I care that they’re happy with the work.

No disappearing acts, no awkwardness and no pretending I know absolutely everything. Just someone in your corner who genuinely wants your business to do well.

If you’re looking for an extra pair of hands, feel free to send me a message 💛

14/05/2026

A client who came to me with zero online presence is now consistently booking enquiries through his content.

Here’s what he had to say 🧡👆

This client is a therapist who came to me knowing he needed to show up online but had no idea where to start, honestly my favourite kind of project because we get to build everything properly from scratch.

We’ve been working together for about 9 months now and he’s gone from zero presence to consistently showing up with content that actually sounds like him, speaks to the right people and is bringing in the right enquiries.

The sensitive nature of his work meant every single thing we put out had to be really intentional, the tone, the wording, what to share and what not to, and I think that’s exactly why it worked.

This is why I do a Zoom call with every new client before anything else. I need to actually get your business before I write a single word for you.

Especially if you’re in a profession where trust really matters - therapy, coaching, healthcare, legal, estate agency, the way you show up online has to reflect that and set you apart from everyone else in your field.

I have a couple of spots opening up this month so if you’ve been meaning to sort your socials and keep putting it off, DM me and we can have a chat about what it could look like for you.

12/05/2026

Mad to even say this out loud honestly but… we’re moving again ❤️

I feel like for the last few years our life has just been:
“right… where are we living next then?” 😂

And don’t get me wrong, I genuinely loved it.

Vietnam was one of the best things I ever did.
Portugal gave us such a lovely time too.

But I think after years of moving around, I’ve started craving really simple things 😂

Like routine.
Seeing the same people often.
Knowing where things are.
Buying home stuff without wondering if you’ll have to sell it all again in a year.

This next move just weirdly feels right to both of us already, so we’re taking the leap and hoping we love it as much in real life as we do in our heads 😂

And yes… it’s Liverpool ❤️

So if you’re from there or know it well pls tell me everythingggg 👀

Please tell me we’re making the right decision 😆

06/05/2026

People are checking your Instagram before they contact you.

That’s just the reality now.

And if the page looks quiet, inconsistent, or half abandoned…it creates abit of doubt straight away.

I hear the same thing every week.

“I know I need to sort my social media… I just can’t justify committing to it right now.”

And to be fair, I get it.

Everything’s gone up, business is unpredictable, and the idea of adding another monthly cost on top of everything else isn’t exactly appealing.

But at the same time…you know your page isn’t doing you any favours as it is.

That’s where this comes in.

It’s not a long-term thing.It’s not a big commitment.

It’s just one month.

I come in, sort the page properly, get solid posts up, fix the bio, make sure everything actually makes sense… and leave you with something you’re not half avoiding sending people to.

No pressure after.No awkward tie-ins.

Just… sorted.

If it’s been on your mind for a while, you’re very welcome to message me for a quick chat 👍

28/04/2026

I always say consistency works… and I stand by it.

I see it every week with my clients.
When they actually stick at it, things start to build in the background. More eyes on their page, more enquiries, more familiarity. It’s never overnight, but it does work.

And then there’s me.

I didn’t post on my own page for nearly three weeks.

Not because I don’t believe in it, but because the last few weeks were full on. Client work, onboarding new people, travelling between Albufeira, Spain and Ireland… and I was working the whole way through it.

And when it’s your own business, it’s just different.

There’s no deadline.
No one waiting on it.
No pressure to get it done.

So it’s the easiest thing in the world to keep pushing.

That’s the bit people don’t talk about when they say “just be consistent.” It’s not always a motivation problem, it’s usually a capacity one.

And that’s exactly where most business owners get stuck.

You’re busy doing the actual work, keeping things running, replying to people… and your own visibility ends up last on the list. Even though it’s the thing that brings the next client in.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not the only one.

It’s also the exact reason I offer what I do.

I take the content, captions and posting off your plate so your business actually shows up consistently, without you having to think about it.

If you’ve been meaning to get back into it but just haven’t had the time, send me a message. No pressure at all, just a chat.

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17/03/2026

This came up in my memories this morning… about 10 years ago now ☘️

Mad how fast time goes. Same love for St. Patrick’s Day, just a few less wild nights now 😅

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🇮🇪 Hope you’re all having a good one wherever you are 💚

12/03/2026

Most businesses judge their social media by one thing: likes.

But likes are actually the easiest action someone can take on Instagram. It takes half a second and most people barely think about it.

What tells you far more about whether a post is working are things like:

• saves
• shares
• profile visits
• website clicks
• enquiries

If someone saves your post, they found it useful.
If they share it, it resonated.
If they visit your profile, they want to learn more.
And if they click your link, they’re interested in what you offer.

So the next time a post doesn’t get loads of likes, it doesn’t automatically mean it didn’t work.

Sometimes the posts that quietly perform best are the ones bringing people closer to becoming a client.

Likes look good.

But the actions behind the scenes are what actually grow your business.

03/03/2026

I’ll be honest with you

Most small businesses don’t need a massive strategy overhaul.

They just need to stop disappearing.

This is the package most of my clients start on because it keeps them showing up without it taking over their life.

It’s 8 posts a month.
Two decent pieces of content a week.
Reels edited so you’re not cringing watching yourself back.
Captions that actually sound like you, not stiff, not corporate, not covered in 900 emojis.
And I’ll sort your profile so when someone clicks on it, they’re not confused.

Plus a bit of engagement so you’re not shouting into the void.

It’s €300 a month.

It suits the business owner who knows they should be showing up… but also has about 47 other things going on.

If that’s you, just DM me “300” and I’ll send you the info.

26/02/2026

You know that moment when you post something and immediately feel exposed for absolutely no reason.

And then remember the only person watching is your partner or your mam… liking, saving, commenting and basically running your engagement strategy.

The fear is loud.
The audience is small.
But the consistency still counts.

Post it anyway.

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