How I Turned TikTok Into an ATM by Modeling Swimsuits and Smashed Through My Limiting Beliefs

Hi there! I’m Lori Ballen. Over the past year, I’ve discovered a golden TikTok strategy that has boosted my self-confidence and significantly padded my bank account.

If you had told me a year ago that I would make $5,000 in affiliate commissions from showcasing a single swimsuit on TikTok, I would have laughed you out of the room.

But here we are, and I’m eager to share my journey with you, especially if you’re starting out or battling your limiting beliefs.

The Unlikely Beginning

When I first joined TikTok in 2023, I was excited but skeptical. The platform was dominated by the young and fit, and here I was, a 50-year-old woman, wondering how I’d ever find my niche. I thought, “Who would want to see someone like me modeling swimsuits?” But that’s exactly where my journey exploded into success.

I was no stranger to affiliate marketing, but TikTok Shop was new territory. I figured, “Why not give it a shot?” So, I partnered with a swimsuit brand, chose a bikini I loved, and crafted a video with a hook I wasn’t sure I would catch — a 50-year-old confidently sporting a bikini.