In this episode of the Influencer Podcast, Julie welcomes storytelling expert Celinne Da Costa to discuss the journey of authentic influence and storytelling in the age of social media.  Celinne shares her personal evolution in the influencer space, from seeking validation to embracing a more soulful, purpose-driven approach to her work. The conversation delves deep into the psychological underpinnings of the desire for influence, the shadow side of social media, and the importance of intention and self-awareness in content creation and coaching. Celinne also provides insights into the future of social media and the coaching industry, emphasizing the need for integrity and genuine self-expression. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want!  KEY POINTS:  00:43 Meet Celinne Da Costa 02:21 Celinne's Journey in Influencing 07:28 Navigating Social Media's Impact 18:11 The Core Wounds and Social Media 23:57 Practical Steps for Authentic Expression 29:39 The Role of Truth in Marketing 30:17 Future of Social Media and Online Coaching 31:12 Burnout and Shifting Away from Social Media 33:41 The Coaching Industry's Evolution 35:10 The Importance of Authenticity in Coaching 42:40 Client Expectations and Self-Responsibility 46:22 Finding the Right Coach for Your Needs 51:09 Final Thoughts and Where to Connect QUOTABLES: “I hit a point within myself where the blue check mark, the numbers, the vanity metrics, they stopped mattering. And where I find myself now is. It's, it's with a deep yearning and desire to create more influence as I defined it. In my life through the act of my own embodiment and to really be able to impact people's lives and support the collective in the best way that I can.” - Celinne Da Costa “It is not the product, the service, the coach, the education, the solution, that is necessarily bad or evil or the problem. It's the intention of the why and making sure that our side of the street is clean with that first. Before we go looking for the solutions.” - Julie Solomon RESOURCES: [HIGH LEVEL SUPPORT] Ready to Scale Your Business and Build a Legacy? Join the Luminary Waitlist Now! [GET MORE VISIBLE] Turn your messaging into a client-attracting machine. Grow your authority and drive sales in just 1 hour per week. Click here to get access to my new training!  Follow Julie on Instagram! MUST HAVES THIS MONTH: [MEMBERFUL] Start growing your audience into a thriving community and membership business at memberful.com/julie.  [ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence.