I Wanted Freedom, Not Followers — So I Built a Pinterest Income System

Soft Girl Income

May 31

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If you're exhausted by the pressure to constantly post, show up, and stay on top of trends just to stay relevant — you're not alone.
I didn’t want to become an influencer.
I just wanted income that let me live.
Quietly. Softly. Fully.

I remember lying in my bed, thinking, “This can’t be the only way.”
The hustle. The algorithms. The constant need to “show up.”
And for what? Burnout? A few likes? on top of a 9-5 that was completely draining me

I didn’t want a personal brand that consumed my personal life.
I wanted a system that gave me back my time.

I wanted to take a random Wednesday off for a long lunch and solo stroll.
To shut my laptop at 11 am because I felt like it.
To book a last-minute beach trip, knowing income would still flow in while I was away.

And the truth is, none of that felt possible when I was chasing followers.

So I pivoted.
To Pinterest.

Not for the vanity metrics, but for the search power.
It’s the quiet girl on the platforms. And yet… she delivers.

THE SHIFT

Pinterest isn’t a social platform — it’s a visual search engine.
Which means: it works more like Google than Instagram.

And when you use it with a strategy that’s designed to be sustainable, Pinterest becomes a freedom tool.

THE 3-PART FRAMEWORK

Here’s the 3-part framework I created (and teach in my system):

1. Curate With Intention

Pinterest loves aesthetic, helpful content, just like your audience.
Instead of pumping out random pins, create intentional visuals tied to keywords your dream client is actually searching for.

Think:

“Soft life routines”
“Passive income for women”
“Summer capsule wardrobe”
“How to make money without showing your face”

Each pin becomes a portal — gently guiding them toward your blog, digital products, or affiliate offers.

2. Create Evergreen Funnels

No trends, no timers. Just systems that compound.

Each pin should link to:

A blog post (like this one)
A freebie or opt-in
An evergreen product page

This way, one well-placed pin can work for you all year long.

3. Consistency Over Chaos

You don’t need to post 10 times a day.
You just need to post consistently, the right kind of content.

I set up a system where I schedule pins once a week (sometimes biweekly), and the rest of the time? I live. Travel. Rest. Think. Create.

It’s not about going viral. It’s about being visible on purpose.

If you’ve ever felt like the only way to earn online was to become a 24/7 content machine, I see you.
But you deserve income that fits your ideal lifestyle, not income that demands your entire life.

Pinterest is the pathway I took to get there.
And you can, too.

If the idea of freedom-first income speaks to you, I created something for you.
It’s called Pinterest Paycheck — and it walks you through the exact steps to set up a Pinterest income system that feels aligned, not exhausting.

✨ Want to skip the guesswork and build your own Pinterest income system from scratch — the soft, sustainable way?
[Grab my Pinterest roadmap here] for a step-by-step guide to monetizing with Pinterest.