Ep. 94 | How Writing Off Social Helped Me Identify My Pathways and Build Momentum Without Social Media w/Karla Monterrosa

If you’ve ever felt guilty for not posting enough, or wondered whether you’re falling behind because you’re not showing up consistently online — this episode is for you. We talk a lot on this show about the freedom that’s possible when you step off the social media treadmill, but sometimes what we really need is to hear from someone who’s actually done it and come out the other side with more clarity, more confidence, and more momentum than before.
And our guest today is exactly that person — though she’ll be the first to tell you she knows the pressure, the comparison, and the exhaustion of trying to keep up with a game that never quite felt like hers to play. Rather than push through, she paused, got honest about what wasn’t working, and built a 90-day plan that finally gave her real momentum toward the women she’s called to serve. Listen in as author, podcaster, and Writing Off Social: The Course Alum Karla Monterrosa shares her story and the practical steps that brought her clarity and growth — without social media running the show.
Tune in to Hear:
- Why Karla nearly went completely silent online, and what stopped her from giving up on her message entirely
- The uncomfortable truth she finally said out loud in the Writing Off Social cohort that changed the direction of her entire business
- The 90-day plan that gave her a website overhaul, a quiz, a lead magnet, and a podcast launch, and how she tackled the tech that terrified her
- How stepping away from social media gave her more to offer the women she serves
More About Karla:
Karla Monterrosa knows exactly what it feels like to sense God calling you away from something that looks successful on the outside — and toward something quieter, deeper, and far more meaningful. For years she juggled a full-time career while silently wrestling with the pull toward her family, her faith, and her home. In 2017, she did something that felt terrifying — she walked away. What she discovered at home changed everything. She found healing, purpose, and a peace she’d never known before. Since coming home, Karla has written a book, launched her own podcast, and built a coaching practice to help women discern their calling, make peace with a slower pace, and say yes to home with courage and faith.
Links from the Show:
- To read the blog post inspired by this episode, check out Leaving Social Media Behind: How Karla Monterossa Found Clarity, Peace, and Real Growth
- Learn more about Karla and her work
- Tune into Karla’s Podcast: Discovering Home Podcast
- Download Karla’s freebie: 52 Newsletter Prompts for Christian Writers Building Without Social Media
- Interested in taking The Course? Join our next Cohort or Check out our Signature Course
- Ready to take a break from Social Media? Check out The Reset
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- Take Our Quiz! Is It Time For You to Break Up With Social Media?
- Download our free PDF of 27 *REAL* Ways to Grow Your Audience without Social Media
- Learn more about Writing Off Social at writingoffsocial.com or email us at hello@writingoffsocial.com
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