Can Meta finally make editing not painful?!?!? In this episode of App Fabulous, I review Instagram’s Edits app and ask whether it truly helps creators...or just keeps them locked inside the Meta ecosystem. I share real-talk reflections as a “geriatric millennial” educator-creator who has spent years navigating Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging AI tools. https://youtu.be/Bwm0hnXlI5U?si=GSOodUH7U9DScck3

Well, it's Saturday morning, and I find myself in reflection. I just published a new edition of the Reflective Edge newsletter (https://introspectiveprofile.com/), which comes out monthly. Did some heavy editing with my new podcast, the official podcast of Teach Techies, which is App Fabulous. 💃🏻📲🌎 APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/app-fabulous/id1867570346 and SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/19ZyXHxOOEZp0qPMmlNb5J?si=OSiQCVfpQhKvpemTV73R-g and YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6nyiqX8hjqF3lL19ebG8ImW-AQEZldHm&si=x7U0DJWrbxy0FASS I just posted about it in the “educators and entrepreneurs” tab, and if you're just joining, you'll see that I've been building a digital footprint since August 2025. I am going to be in the process of currently inviting some clients, colleagues, and confidants to slowly join and build this group together. And. also a place for my own personal reflections as an edupreneur and as a person who is growing, pivoting, and evolving brands, trying to be ethical about how I do it while learning, growing, and sharing with others in like-minded spaces. If this aligns with you, and as we have people join over time, and see these things, be sure to comment and interact. It not only helps all of us, it helps gain traction in the group, which is always a good thing. The more minds that we have put together, the more that we can come together and share, and connect, and build resources, and evolve. Thanks so much for being here. And enjoy this new video that I have just posted to YouTube: https://youtu.be/dxYDNial7Ng?si=c4xNMEI5MmgBVKCG Watch out for all of the different live events, free courses, etc.right here in the Teach Techies Professional Learning Community [PLC] ♥️

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As I’ve gotten further down the road into entrepreneurship, I realize how many parallels that it has to teaching in the K12 classroom or leading from my former principal office. It’s much like preparing for a unit of study, or a daily lesson plan. Gathering your thoughts around which objectives should be prioritized. Do they align with the bigger picture of the road map for student learning, and honoring the unique needs of what any given day throws at us? That same time needed for lesson planning is needed for entrepreneurship. Today so far… [7am-11am] - refined an article for my next newsletter [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-reflective-edge-7361821383363866625] - compiled some research articles and research analysis to prep for a meeting tomorrow with a colleague in Germany - social media promo content for episode 97 of Love Learning You https://youtu.be/dWKkhqird0s?si=dc_DF8K8Tke5-ncJ (BELOW) - meme dumping my hubby who is a Libra ♎️ and birthday season starts today ☀️ - reviewed my calendar and a few emails - reviewed my “big priority” goals for this week - currently refining sales copy for a program I’m launching

🔥my hot takes: If you’re on iOS and you want a one-stop editing app to craft beautiful, cohesive social content, especially with a vintage or minimalist aesthetic, ESTI app is one of the strongest, most streamlined options available. It’s versatile, highly rated, and praised for making curated visuals feel effortless. I love stacking the filters with a few other editing apps too. I’ve included a YouTube short that I made using ESTI, stacked with a couple other apps. Now. Of course, I LOVE flower photography and gardening, so it helps to be aiming for a story that your brand or design tells which aligns with the whimsical, cinematic, flowy vibes offered by ESTI. Overall, I personally utilize the ESTI app for: -vision boards -ideas -brand strategy -reels development -shorts development 📲Overview & Key Features - Developer: Prequel Inc. - Platform: iPhone/iPad (requires iOS 15.0+ or macOS 12.0+ for M1 Macs) - Rating: Approximately 4.6/5 from ~7.6K App Store reviews and 4.8/5 from 5K ratings on some listings - Pricing: Free to download, with optional Esti Pro subscription (weekly/monthly/annual), auto-renewing unless canceled 👩🏻‍🏫Core Features: - Batch Editing – Apply the same filters and adjustments across multiple photos for visual consistency - Filters & Film Effects – Aesthetic styles ranging from minimal and retro to VCR, Polaroid, Super8, Kodak, Fuji - Manual Adjustments – Fine-tune using HSL, grain, blur, and other precise controls - Touch-Ups – Subtle enhancements like added tan or extra hair volume - Overlays – Add finishing textures like dust, paper, plastic, or light leaks for depth and character - Presets – Save and reuse your unique edits for efficiency and consistency - Video Support – Apply the same filters and adjustments across video content 📶 Strengths: - A clean, intuitive UI that combines powerful tools—filters, film effects, batch editing, overlays, and video support—all in one app. - High praise for consistency, aesthetic quality, and creative flexibility. - Particularly great for creators seeking polished, retro-inspired visuals without juggling multiple tools.