Lou Chudley became an Instagram trainer in January 2019. It's been a full on and successful year for Lou. She's managed to raise her profile and build a great reputation in a very short space of time. This has required bravery, entrepreneurialism and resilience.

We reflect on what a confidence boost it's been for Lou to step so far out of her comfort zone in running her own business. And of course we have a good old natter about Instagram - in particular how to build an authentic community and how vitally important it is to show up as yourself on the gram.

If you'd like to follow Lou she's:

on Instagram @spark_social

On Twitter @spark_socialuk

on Facebook @SparkSocialUK

And if you'd like to get in touch with me, Katya Willems, you can find me:

On Instagram:@easyinstamcr

On Twitter: @easyinstamcr

On my website: easyinstamcr.com