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How to Build Your Brand Around Storytelling

See Life Different

Release Date: 09/05/2025

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Danielle Eyman shares her journey from 24 years as a registered nurse to founding Wealthy and Aligned by Human Design. After hitting burnout and experiencing severe anxiety, she discovered human design (the "how") and Gene Keys (the "why") and transformed her life. She discusses the high-frequency formula, a deconditioning method for emotional alignment, her podcast with 300+ "mini master classes," and why human DNA trumps AI when it comes to self-discovery.  Key Resources Mentioned - Danielle's website:   Instagram: Wealthy and Aligned by Human Design Podcast :   Wealth...

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Zaakirah talks with Key (Ebenezer Kwame Yeboah) of Certified Africa about the 10 Day Ghana 70th Independence Day Celebration Experience happening March 1–10, 2027. Your trip to Ghana isn't a vacation—it’s a chance to connect with history, culture, ancestry, celebration and community This is about experiencing Ghana. about history. about culture. about celebration. about ancestry. about connection. If Ghana has been calling you, this is your sign. This is not tourism. This is homecoming with purpose. Make your deposit and review the itinerary: 1:28 — Trip overview 2:44...

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What does it really mean to be seen — and what happens when being seen is paired with access and community? In this episode, Zaakirah shares reflections from attending SXSW London, the vision behind her panel "Who Gets Seen: Building Accessible Media, Events, and Experiences," and why accessibility can't be an afterthought — on stages, in content, or in business, the history of Black Business Month, and the power of LinkedIn networking. This episode weaves together visibility, accessibility, and community into one cohesive conversation that remains relevant long after any voting deadline....

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Amber Andrews, co-founder of Amber's Artistry, shares how she turned an engineering-and-art background into a branding business that helps creatives turn attention into revenue. She gets candid about running a business with ADHD, why she's hesitant to let AI touch her design work, and how living with hearing loss has shaped her mission to make professional spaces more accessible for everyone. 1:03 – Amber's background: from engineering to art, building Amber's Artistry with Brooke 5:14 – The value of creative communities, online and in person 5:59 – Amber opens up about her hearing...

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Debi Lynn is the Founder of Heart-Led Awakening™, a Certified Grief Educator, keynote speaker, and international bestselling author. Drawing from her own journey through profound loss, divorce, and rebuilding her life as a single mother, she helps women leaders and entrepreneurs move beyond survival, restore confidence, and create lasting personal and professional success. In this episode, you'll learn how to navigate change, make confident decisions, prevent burnout, and lead with greater clarity and purpose. 0:00 — Intro: healing from the inside out; the show's mission 0:57 — Meet...

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Sensory Reset: Rediscover Inner Joy — a live recording from the "Unbothered and Well" Activation during Essence Fest (New Orleans, July 4th, 2026). Timestamps: 0:41 — Session context: recorded live at Essence Fest's Unbothered and Well Activation 1:42 — Zaakirah shares her story as a childhood eye cancer survivor 2:48 — Learning to breathe, unclench the jaw, and reset the nervous system 4:03 — Reconnecting with your inner child through travel, art, and music 5:13 — Erica Chidi welcomes the room to the Talking Circle and explains Unbothered 7:02 — Explaining the...

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Zaakirah recaps her third Essence Festival experience — this time as a speaker across three different platforms. She breaks down how she landed the opportunity, what she covered on each stage, and gives a full budget-friendly itinerary for anyone planning their own Essence Fest trip. In this episode: – Intro: Who is Zaakirah & what See Life Different is about – Overview: Speaking on 3 stages at Essence Fest 2026 – Zaakirah's backstory: childhood eye cancer, vision/hearing loss, and her Essence Fest history (2016 → 2024 → 2026) – History of Essence Festival & the...

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Listen to the full audio of Zaakirah's main stage talk on creating more accessible travel content from the WITS Travel Creator Summit in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as the recap of the conference experience. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [0:00] – Introduction: Who is Zaakirah Muhammad? [1:09] – First time attending the WITS Travel Creator Summit in Chattanooga, TN [1:35] – About Zaakirah: brand strategist, travel creator, blind in one eye, hard of hearing [1:50] – Being in a room with women and gender-diverse creators; her first major keynote session [2:23] – Why she wasn't nervous: her...

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This episode challenges content creators and travelers to make their content more empathetic and inclusive for disabled audiences. Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & welcome to the See Life Different podcast 0:28 — Zaakirah's background: cancer survivor, brand strategist, author, world traveler 0:42 — Episode topic: Are you leaving disabled travelers out of your content? 1:20 — Zaakirah's personal story: visually impaired and hard of hearing, visited 15+ countries and 4+ continents 1:48 — Her role as an accessibility advocate and travel consultant 2:21 — How the pandemic amplified the...

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In this  personal episode, Zaakirah Nayyar Muhammad — eye cancer survivor, brand strategist, author, and world traveler — shares what the past six months have looked like since leaving Kenya. She opens up about a year of meaningful volunteer work at a Kenyan orphanage, the visa challenges that made long-term living there unsustainable, and the emotional weight of losing an aunt, uncle and her older sister in 2025. From Kenya to Ghana, Zaakirah takes us on her mother's bold solo move, her own 40-day visit to Ghana during Ramadan, and all the cultural, professional, and healing...

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This is a flashback episode of the 2023 See Life Different Virtual Summit Zaakirah explains how the summit evolved from her book and podcast, and her mission to empower women Zaakirah Muhammad shares her personal journey as a cancer survivor, brand strategist, and global storyteller. Zaakirah guides listeners through the power of storytelling in building a personal and professional brand, emphasizing the importance of embracing your unique story, overcoming adversity, and living with intention.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Zaakirah’s background and the creation of the See Life Different Summit

  • The pivotal role of storytelling in personal growth and branding

  • How journaling and intuition shaped Zaakirah’s journey

  • Discovering your purpose by reflecting on childhood passions and skills

  • Overcoming adversity and using your story to empower others

  • The significance of branding, color, and legacy

  • Affirmations for courage, clarity, and emotional balance

  • Actionable steps to break down your story and articulate your brand

  • Invitation to the Kenya Coast Retreat for creative women of the diaspora

Actionable Takeaways:

  • Reflect on your childhood interests to uncover your true purpose

  • Use journaling as a tool for self-discovery and healing

  • Embrace your story, including challenges and triumphs, as part of your brand

  • Define your legacy and take steps to live intentionally

  • Don’t be afraid to ask for help and surround yourself with a supportive community

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Affirmations from the Episode:

  • I am a woman of courage.

  • I am bold and fearless.

  • I am growing in faith.

  • I am a woman of vision.

  • I am calm, poised, and emotionally balanced.

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