- Jul 15, 2025
From One to Many, Gently: Why a Small Audience Is the Perfect Place to Start Your Online Course Journey
- Irene Vivanco
- Online Course Creation
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“I want to create an online course, but I don’t have a big enough audience.”
Sound familiar?
If this thought has been living in the back of your mind, I want to lovingly call it what it is:
A roadblock.
A story.
A sneaky little lie that’s trying to keep you small.
And here’s the truth:
You do not need thousands of followers or a giant email list to begin.
You don’t have to go viral.
You don’t need to be “known.”
What you need is clarity, intentionality, and the willingness to serve.
💛 Your Course Isn’t for Everyone. It’s for Someone.
One of the most powerful shifts you can make as a course creator is moving away from the idea of more — more followers, more content, more reach — and moving toward meaning.
Because you didn’t learn what you’ve learned just to sit on it.
You didn’t go through your life experiences, lessons, trainings, and challenges just to wait until your social media metrics hit a magic number.
If you feel called to share your wisdom — that calling is enough.
As I say in The 7 Roadblocks Holding Up Your Course Creation, the world is waiting for your wisdom. And even if it’s a small group that shows up first, the ripple effect of your impact can be massive.
🌱 Start Small, Grow Deep
If you’ve ever worried that you’re “not ready” because your audience is small, I want you to know:
You are not behind.
You are not unqualified.
And your ideas are not too early — they’re right on time.
Some of the most impactful programs begin in humble, intimate ways.
In fact, starting with a small group can be a huge advantage:
You can tailor the experience more personally
You’ll receive meaningful feedback quickly
You’ll build true connection and trust — not just visibility
Think of this as your soft launch season — a chance to create a safe, cozy, nourishing space for those who already know and trust you… while building your confidence and refining your message along the way.
🛠 Your Course Is a System — Not a Spotlight
What I teach inside Viva Your Vision is a process that works especially well for women with small but mighty communities.
Why?
Because our focus isn’t on flash or funnels.
It’s about creating something intentional, beautiful, and sustainable.
Something that captures your story, your skills, and your heart in a way that’s easy to share — whether that’s with 10 people or 10,000.
Your course becomes a tool.
A sacred container.
A way to help more people without burning out in the process.
And you don’t need a massive audience to begin.
You just need a message.
A bit of courage.
And a willingness to take one step at a time.
👉 Still feeling stuck and unsure what's holding you back?
Download the free 7 Roadblocks Holding Up Your Course Creation guide to identify and shift the beliefs keeping you from starting.
🎯 Want a fun, flexible way to begin building your course?
Grab the Course Creation Bingo Card — a soul-aligned checklist designed to help you create at your own pace and in your own way.
💛 Craving personalized, hands-on support with strategy, curriculum, and soul?
Apply for CoCreate — my intimate course creation coaching experience to help you bring your vision to life, step by step.
Because your wisdom is needed — and you don’t have to build alone. 💫