Amanda Brooke: How I Became a TikTok Star in Just One Year | Unknown to Known

From Zero to Visible: Amanda Brooke on Starting Social Media from ScratchFeeling stuck at the beginning of your social media journey? You’re not alone.In this episode of Unknown to Known, host Jamie Maglietta sits down with creator Amanda Brooke to talk honestly about what it takes to build an online presence from the ground up.Amanda shares how she went from posting to no one to building real momentum online—and why starting from zero is something every successful creator experiences.In this conversation, you’ll hear:Why everyone starts from scratch (even the creators you admire)How to push through the early days when no one is watchingThe role of vision, persistence, and consistency in brand growthTurning “failed” content into learning, confidence, and communityPractical encouragement for creators, service providers, and business ownersWhether you’re launching a personal brand, growing a business, or simply trying to show up online with more confidence, Amanda’s story will motivate you to keep going.🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with creators, anchors, and experts on how they go from unknown to known.▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amandabrookehome🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamandabrooke🎥 Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@oncamready00:00 – Starting from zero on social media01:49 – Amanda’s TikTok growth story04:48 – Building a personal brand09:16 – Adapting to new platforms14:15 – Why YouTube matters22:13 – Finding authenticity on TikTok29:33 – Content ideas for service providers35:20 – Overcoming fear on camera38:56 – Opportunities that come from consistency41:24 – Final encouragement📩 Want to submit a question for a future guest?Email [email protected]🎙 Unknown to Known is hosted by Jamie Maglietta — a veteran TV news producer with 20+ years of experience helping professionals show up with clarity, confidence, and credibility across podcasts, YouTube, social media, and television.Website & Visibility Program:Visibility Program: https://www.oncamready.com/Resources + Links:(ON CAM) Ready: Checklist: https://www.oncamready.com/waitlist Substack:The Scroll Newsletter: https://oncamready.substack.comRiverside (Affiliate):Record your content with Riverside:  https://riverside.sjv.io/09VWrEDiscount Code: OCR15Brand Builders Group (Affiliate): https://ro474.infusionsoft.app/app/form/web-form-submitted121VidIQ (Affiliate): https://vidiq.com/oncamreadyYouTube Channels:Main Channel (ON CAM Ready Media): https://www.youtube.com/@oncamreadyPodcast Links:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unknown-to-known-presented-by-on-cam-ready/id1707162005Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5yEIQWeK7aLHtPSBBbSPcz?si=61b241d434f84578Think Like a Producer:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w84zVVaquAcIDaes41NoMHDjtllgkCW