Here is Why I Ignored LinkedIn for Years and 10 Reasons Every Girly Needs to Be on LinkedIn Right Now.
Let me be honest with you.
I heard about LinkedIn for years. And for years I ignored it completely.
Every time someone mentioned it I would nod politely and go right back to scrolling Facebook. It sounded boring. It sounded corporate.
But here is the thing about ignoring something for too long, eventually life brings you right back to it.
I finally joined LinkedIn and within a very short time I realized I had been sleeping on one of the most powerful platforms available to women who want to build a career, attract clients and make money online. And I felt every single year of delay.
This post is for every girly who has been doing what I did, hearing about LinkedIn, brushing it off and going back to TikTok or Instagram. I want to tell you my story and then give you ten solid reasons why LinkedIn needs to be on your phone right now. And also tell you 10 Reasons Every Girly Needs to Be on LinkedIn Right Now.
10 Reasons Every Girly Needs to Be on LinkedIn Right Now
My LinkedIn Story – From Total Avoidance to Full Convert
The first person who ever mentioned LinkedIn to me was my elder sister Franca Nyambi. But at the time I was still very naive, still trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. LinkedIn felt like something that was built for people who already had it all figured out, and I definitely did not.
So I ignored it.
Life Before LinkedIn
Back then my world was Facebook. And even on Facebook I was not really doing anything meaningful. I was just a passive user, watching videos, reading comments, occasionally reacting to posts. I was consuming content but not creating anything, not building anything, not going anywhere.
That changed in 2022 when I decided to get serious about my future. I started researching how to make money online and I spent a lot of time on YouTube learning different skills. In 2023 I found my path as a Pinterest Manager and started building my career from there.
But even as my career grew I still did not think LinkedIn was for me. I associated it with corporate job seekers and big company executives. As someone building a creative online career I just did not see where I fit in.
What Finally Made Me Join
Fast forward to 2026. I was spread across Facebook and TikTok, trying to maintain a presence on both platforms while also running my business and growing She Earns in Tech Club. The pressure was exhausting. Showing up daily, following trends, creating videos, keeping up with algorithms, it was draining every bit of energy I had.
So I made a decision. I deleted Facebook. I deleted TikTok. And I downloaded LinkedIn.
And honestly? It was one of the best decisions I have made for my career.
What I Found When I Got Here
The first thing I noticed about LinkedIn was that people actually read. Long posts. Thoughtful posts. Personal stories. Lessons learned. Nobody was here for memes or dance challenges. People were here to learn, to connect and to grow.
I posted my very first piece of content and the response was warm and genuine. People engaged with intention. I started gaining followers, getting profile views and connecting with people who were genuinely interested in what I had to say.
LinkedIn felt like a space that was actually built for someone like me, a creative professional with a story to tell and value to share.
And that is when I realized I had been missing out for far too long.
Why So Many Women Sleep on LinkedIn
Before I get into the benefits let me address why so many women, especially young women and creative, avoid LinkedIn for so long.
1. It Feels Too Formal
LinkedIn has a reputation for being stiff and corporate. When you think LinkedIn you think resumes, job applications and professional headshots. For a lot of us who built our online presence on Instagram or TikTok that energy feels completely foreign.
2. It Feels Intimidating
Everyone on LinkedIn seems to have an impressive title, a long list of achievements and years of experience. When you are just starting out it is very easy to scroll through profiles and feel like you do not belong there. Like you do not have enough to say or enough credentials to show up.
3. It Feels Irrelevant for Creative Careers
A lot of women in creative and digital fields, content creators, Pinterest managers, virtual assistants, bloggers, coaches, assume LinkedIn is only for people in traditional corporate careers. So they stick to Instagram and TikTok and miss out on everything LinkedIn has to offer.
But here is the truth. LinkedIn has evolved massively. It is no longer just a job board for corporate professionals. It is a full content platform, a community, a client attraction tool and a business growth engine, and it works incredibly well for women in digital and creative careers.
10 Benefits of LinkedIn for Girlies Who Want a Job or Make Money Online
Now let us get into the good stuff. Here are ten reasons why LinkedIn needs to be your next move.
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1. LinkedIn Helps You Get Found by Employers and Clients
Whether you are looking for a job or looking for clients, LinkedIn is one of the best places to be discovered. Recruiters and business owners actively search LinkedIn for talent. When your profile is properly optimized with the right keywords, the right headline and the right experience, people who are looking for exactly what you offer will find you.
I optimized my LinkedIn profile as a Pinterest Manager and almost immediately started getting profile views from people in my target industry. The platform does the work of putting you in front of the right people when your profile is set up correctly.
2. LinkedIn Builds Your Professional Credibility
There is something about having a well put together LinkedIn profile that just makes you look more credible and more serious about your career. It is like your digital CV and portfolio all in one place.
When a potential client or employer Googles your name, your LinkedIn profile is usually one of the first things that comes up. Having a strong profile with a clear headline, a compelling About section and relevant experience tells people immediately that you are a professional who takes their work seriously.
This is especially important for women in online careers who sometimes struggle to be taken seriously. LinkedIn gives you a platform to present yourself with authority.
3. LinkedIn Is a Goldmine for Networking
Networking used to mean attending events in person and exchanging business cards. LinkedIn has changed all of that. You can connect with industry professionals, potential collaborators, mentors and clients from anywhere in the world without leaving your room.
As a girly building an online career, your network is one of your most valuable assets. The right connection can lead to your next client, your next opportunity or your next collaboration. LinkedIn makes it easy to find and connect with the right people in your industry.
4. LinkedIn Helps You Land Remote Jobs
If you are looking for a remote job, whether as a virtual assistant, social media manager, content writer, graphic designer or any other online role, LinkedIn is one of the best places to find legitimate opportunities.
The LinkedIn Jobs section is full of remote positions posted by companies all over the world. You can filter by location, salary, experience level and job type. And because your profile is right there, applying is often as simple as a few clicks.
For women who want the flexibility of working from home or working from anywhere, LinkedIn’s job listings are a resource that is too good to ignore.
5. LinkedIn Lets You Attract High Paying Clients
This one is especially for the freelancers, the coaches, the virtual assistants and the service providers reading this. LinkedIn is one of the best platforms for attracting high quality, high paying clients.
The people who are on LinkedIn are generally more serious about investing in their businesses. They are business owners, executives and decision makers with real budgets. When you position yourself well on LinkedIn and consistently share valuable content, clients come to you.
I have seen Pinterest managers, copywriters, social media managers and coaches land their biggest clients ever through LinkedIn, clients they would never have found on Instagram or TikTok.
6. LinkedIn Content Has Incredible Reach
One of the things that surprised me most about LinkedIn when I joined was how far content travels on this platform. A single post can reach thousands of people even if you only have a small number of followers.
LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards valuable, engaging content by showing it to people beyond just your immediate connections. This means that every post you write is an opportunity to get in front of a much larger audience, without paying for ads and without needing to go viral.
For someone just starting out and building their audience, this is a huge advantage.
7. LinkedIn Positions You as an Expert in Your Field
Consistently sharing your knowledge, your experiences and your insights on LinkedIn positions you as an authority in your niche. Over time people start to associate your name with your area of expertise.
When I post about Pinterest marketing on LinkedIn, people begin to see me as someone who knows Pinterest. When they need Pinterest help or know someone who does, my name comes to mind. That kind of positioning is incredibly powerful for attracting opportunities.
You do not need to be the most experienced person in your field to share valuable content. You just need to be a few steps ahead of someone else and willing to share what you know.
8. LinkedIn Is Great for Personal Branding
Personal branding is the process of building a reputation and an identity around who you are and what you do. And LinkedIn is one of the best platforms in the world for personal branding.
Your profile, your posts, your comments, your connections — everything on LinkedIn contributes to the story you are telling about yourself professionally. When that story is clear, consistent and compelling, it attracts the right opportunities to you naturally.
For girlies who are building an online presence and want to be known for something specific, whether that is Pinterest marketing, coaching, writing, design or anything else, LinkedIn is where your personal brand can really shine.
9. LinkedIn Gives You Access to Free Learning and Development
LinkedIn has a learning platform called LinkedIn Learning that gives you access to thousands of courses on everything from business and marketing to tech skills and personal development. Many of these courses come with certificates you can add directly to your LinkedIn profile.
Even outside of LinkedIn Learning, the platform itself is an education. The content people share daily — lessons, case studies, strategies, insights, is some of the most valuable free learning available anywhere online. Just by showing up and engaging on LinkedIn you are exposing yourself to ideas and knowledge that can accelerate your growth.
10. LinkedIn Creates Opportunities You Cannot Even Predict
This is my favorite benefit and it is the hardest one to explain because it is different for everyone. LinkedIn has a way of creating opportunities that you never saw coming.
A comment you leave on someone’s post leads to a conversation that leads to a collaboration. A post you write gets shared by someone with a large following and suddenly your profile views triple. A recruiter stumbles on your profile and reaches out about an opportunity that was not even on your radar.
LinkedIn is full of these unexpected connections and serendipitous moments. But they only happen if you show up. If you are on the platform, engaging genuinely and sharing your value, the opportunities will come, often from directions you never expected.
How to Get Started on LinkedIn the Right Way
If you are new to LinkedIn or you have been on it but never really used it properly, here are a few quick tips to get you started on the right foot.
1. Optimize your profile first
Before you start posting make sure your headline clearly states who you are and what you do. Write a compelling About section that tells your story and explains the value you bring. Add your experience and skills.
2. Add a professional profile photo
You do not need a studio shoot. A clear, well lit photo where you look approachable and put together is enough.
3. Add your industry
LinkedIn says profiles with an industry listed get significantly more views. Do not skip this step.
4. Start posting consistently
You do not have to post every day. Start with two or three times a week. Share your knowledge, your experiences, your journey and your thoughts. Let people get to know you.
5.Engage with other people’s content
Leave thoughtful comments on posts in your niche. This is one of the fastest ways to get noticed and grow your network.
6. Connect with intention
Send connection requests to people in your industry, potential clients and people whose content you genuinely enjoy. When you connect, send a short personalized note introducing yourself.
10 Reasons Every Girly Needs to Be on LinkedIn Right Now
My Final Thoughts
I wasted years avoiding LinkedIn because I thought it was not for me. I was completely wrong.
LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools available to women who want to build a career, attract clients, make money online and be taken seriously in their field. And the best part is it is completely free to use.
Whether you are a fresh graduate looking for your first job, a freelancer trying to attract better clients, a coach building your brand or a creative professional trying to be seen — LinkedIn has a place for you.
Stop sleeping on it. Download the app, set up your profile and show up. Your next opportunity might already be waiting for you there.
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