Real Personal Branding Podcast - Business Building for Keynote Speakers, Personal Brand, Personal Development, Coaches, Consultants, and Entrepreneurs
The Real Personal Branding podcast is your behind-the-scenes look at how thought-leaders, speakers, authors, and coaches have built their businesses, elevated their personal brands, and created lives that truly make them happy. My name is Lauren V. Davis and I am not interested in the fluff, I want to know everything it took to get there. The highs and lows, the celebrations and the messy middle. which is why I believe in bringing you honest conversations with the people I interview and the episodes I record myself. I believe that transformation in your business starts with REAL relationships and communication as the foundation of your personal brand. I believe there is an un-escapable power in building a personal brand that shows up for your people. It's an essential tool to your marketing, your personal development and success of your business. For entrepreneurs who want to build their audience and leadership, there is no better way than through building and marketing your relationship-driven personal brand. This podcast will show you how.
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Reflect and Reset
12/20/2024
Reflect and Reset
This episode of the Real Personal Branding Podcast features insights from one of Lauren’s mastermind groups and some of her closest friends. They share how they approach the transition from one year to the next. Lauren leads a discussion on closing out the year with intention, letting go of what no longer serves you, and setting meaningful goals for the new year. The guests include Valerie Morris, Alex Curtis, Joseph Bojang, Andy Storch, Pete Everitt, and Philip VanDusen. These guests share their personal and professional year-end rituals, from building something tangible during the holiday break to revisiting quarterly goals every month. They also reflect on the best and worst business advice they've received, underscoring the importance of aligning strategies with your unique strengths and client needs. Throughout the conversation, themes of permission, flexibility, and the power of giving freely emerge. Learn how to approach the new year with clarity, shedding the crud that's been holding you back to make space for what you most want to invite in. Don’t miss this refreshing perspective on goal-setting and a roadmap for closing out the year with intention from veteran entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here:
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Your Social Circle is More Important than You Think
05/15/2024
Your Social Circle is More Important than You Think
On today’s REAL Personal Branding podcast, Lauren explores the Super-Agers phenomenon: people aged 80 and above who have the memory capabilities of those 20 to 30 years younger. Using a recent New York Times article by Dana G. Smith, Lauren shares the research that reveals some of the secrets of cognitive longevity. With many Super Agers in her family, Lauren shares her quest to maintain mental sharpness despite life's challenges and transitions. The one familiar chord Super Agers have isn’t their diet, exercise, or even whether or not they smoked. It’s their social relationships. Hear the impact of community on Lauren’s life and business and the five ways you can build stronger relationships in your life. If you’re ready to grow your network and relationships, you won’t want to miss this episode. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here:
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“Rebranding” Midlife with Chip Conley
05/02/2024
“Rebranding” Midlife with Chip Conley
On today’s Real Personal Branding podcast, Lauren interviews Chip Conley about rebranding midlife and his new book, Learning to Love Midlife. After disrupting the hospitality industry twice, Chip co-founded MEA (Modern Elder Academy) in January 2018 in Baja California, Mexico. MEA is the world's first “midlife wisdom school,” with a campus opening on a 2,600-acre regenerative horse ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico in April 2024. Dedicated to reframing aging, MEA supports students to navigate midlife with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. A New York Times bestselling author, Chip’s seventh book, Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age, is about rebranding midlife to help people understand the upside of this often-misunderstood life stage. Chip also gave a 2023 TED talk on the “midlife chrysalis.” Lauren and Chip begin their conversation by discussing the shift from seeing midlife as a crisis to a chrysalis of personal growth. He reflects on selling his business and joining Airbnb, gaining a new perspective on life's later stages. Chip found research showing happiness increases with age due to the growth of emotional skills like self-awareness and resilience. Chip points out that cultivating curiosity is vital to staying engaged through life. He notes nurturing relationships and community are critical for health and well-being as people age. Chip shares tips, including practicing friendship like a muscle and finding shared interests. Chip and Lauren stress how intergenerational collaboration benefits people of all generations. Finally, Chip busts myths about older workers being unwilling to learn. He shares how he became an AI expert in his mid-60s. Aging can be inspiring, and Chip Conley is passionate about embracing curiosity and nurturing relationships to make the later stages of life fulfilling through personal growth and creating a positive legacy. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Connect with Chip Conley here:
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Build a Professional Speaking Career in Corporate with Andy Storch
04/03/2024
Build a Professional Speaking Career in Corporate with Andy Storch
On today’s episode of the REAL Personal Branding podcast, Lauren interviews her friend Andy Storch. Andy is an author, keynote speaker, community builder, and podcast host. His book, Own Your Career, Own Your Life, helps corporate professionals stop drifting and take control of their futures. Andy regularly speaks inside organizations to teach and inspire employees to create their own careers. He is also the founder and host of the Talent Development Think Tank Conference and membership community. Andy is a husband, father, and friend on a mission to get the most out of life and inspire others to do the same. During their conversation, Lauren and Andy explore the creation of his successful corporate-speaking business, overcoming testicular cancer, and maintaining positivity while overcoming big personal challenges. Andy shares what prompted him and his wife to move to Barcelona and start a new life, his background in the corporate world, and how he discovered a natural gift for speaking in front of a crowd. You’ll hear Andy’s advice for building a speaking career and becoming an authority figure on your topic, the personal growth he’s had since starting his business, and taking advantage of your network to build connections that can help your career progress. Andy also offers virtual speaking engagements and shares how he engages those audiences, just like in person. Additionally, you’ll learn how to build a personal brand in the corporate world, why giving without expectation creates good karma, and why goal-setting is essential for success in any venture—personal or professional. Andy Storch’s positivity is contagious, and his positive attitude surrounding learning from your failures and mistakes is something we can all learn from. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Connect with Andy Storch here:
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My Airport Tradition
03/20/2024
My Airport Tradition
In this episode of the REAL Personal Branding podcast, Lauren shares how valuable personal traditions and celebrations can be to our well-being. Growing up, Lauren saw the joy created by honoring traditions like making summer solstice cheese and enjoying her grandpa's homemade “red drink.” After becoming an adult and starting businesses, she became consumed by pursuing success at the expense of her well-being. It wasn't until Lauren experienced burnout, health issues, and personal struggles that she realized the importance of slowing down, acknowledging her achievements, and self-celebration. You’ll hear why Lauren created an airport tradition for herself every time she travels, what it means to her to create that moment every time she flies, and why you should create special traditions for yourself. Lauren also shares a new opportunity for personal and professional growth – her personal brand mastermind. Designed to provide guidance, support, and community for entrepreneurs, authors, and business owners, it offers a space for collaboration, learning, and transformation. Let's honor our achievements, cultivate joy, and create meaningful connections that enrich our lives and businesses. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here:
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How to Self-Publish A Best-Selling Book with Valerie Morris
03/06/2024
How to Self-Publish A Best-Selling Book with Valerie Morris
Today’s episode of the REAL Personal Branding podcast features Valerie Morris. Valerie is a digital marketing strategist, speaker, podcaster, and author. Her special focus is on book marketing and launches, and when she’s not plugged in, you’ll find her running her hobby goat farm, working on artistic projects, and hanging out with her family. Lauren and Valerie dive headfirst into marketing and launching a self-published book. Valerie explains that book marketing is, essentially, an extension of digital marketing, which is how she created a niche in book marketing and launches. You’ll hear why Valerie wrote and published a book, why it helped establish her as a subject matter expert, and who she believes should write books. You’ll also hear Lauren and Valerie explore the strategy behind launching a book and choosing a topic for your book, which can be difficult for some authors. Valerie outlines the key differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing, tips for marketing to create buzz around your book, building a book launch team, and timing each aspect of the book’s marketing. If you’ve ever thought about publishing a book, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Links Lauren Mentioned here: Connect with Valerie Morris here:
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Realistic Timeline of Profiting from my Business
02/22/2024
Realistic Timeline of Profiting from my Business
When you hear someone on a podcast or a speaking event say, “I 10x-ed my business nearly overnight,” do your lie detector alarms go off? If they don’t, they probably should. On this episode of the Real Personal Branding podcast, Lauren gets real about how long it takes most business owners to build a successful operation. She’s been an entrepreneur since 2006, where she started building slow consistent growth, and in 2016, her business soared. And in 2018, when she began investing in herself more consistently, Lauren started to experience greater success. She points out that most business owners who have successful businesses do not experience overnight success. Instead, they plugged away one step at a time, forming a sustainable business model to withstand the test of time. Despite some personal and professional challenges, the determination to keep her business going led to Lauren's success today. In a quest to remain authentic—even in our loud and proud world—she’s lifting the veil on what it takes to set the stage for continued sustainable success. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Join Lauren’s upcoming mastermind waitlist:
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Balance, Boundaries, Grief and Business with Laura Girard | Real Personal Branding Podcast with Lauren V. Davis, for entrepreneurs, public speakers, business owners
01/17/2024
Balance, Boundaries, Grief and Business with Laura Girard | Real Personal Branding Podcast with Lauren V. Davis, for entrepreneurs, public speakers, business owners
On today’s episode of the REAL Personal Branding podcast, Lauren sits down with New York City-based online fitness coach Laura Girard. Laura is a multi-certified personal trainer, co-host of the Fit Literate podcast, and founder of The Energy Academy - a global virtual fitness studio where she's helped over 200 people keep their bodies moving since March 2020. She is passionate about harnessing the connective power of social media to create community and start conversations about growth, self-compassion, and the messy business of babysitting yourself. During their conversation, Lauren and Laura unpack how she found a passion for building a personal training business during the pandemic. That discovery began from a place of fear and a need to support herself and transitioned into a business Laura wanted to sustain and found purpose in. They also discuss the struggle to have confidence in your accomplishments, such as the global brand Laura is establishing. As they continue exploring Laura’s personal brand and what it took to build the business, Laura explains how connecting with others experiencing loss online helped her cope with grief when she lost her mom in 2020. Creating balance in her life is crucial, and putting daily “non-negotiables” into her routine are just some of the things Lauren and Laura chat about. Laura Girard’s path to success as a brand began out of necessity, but today, she’s proof of what you can accomplish through authenticity, hard work, and maintaining boundaries. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Retreat: Book a call with me: Borrow my brain: Connect with Laura Girard here:
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Do You Want to Look Successful, or Be Successful? How to love social media again with Stephanie Llewellyn and Lauren V. Davis
01/03/2024
Do You Want to Look Successful, or Be Successful? How to love social media again with Stephanie Llewellyn and Lauren V. Davis
What social media metrics should I measure? How can I make people watch my videos longer? What risks are worth taking in my business? Am I afraid of failure or success? If you've ever asked yourself this question, this episode is for you! Today, on the Real Personal Branding podcast, Lauren welcomes guest and content marketing strategist, Stephanie Llewellyn. Stephanie is the founder of The Social Vine and in this episode, Stephanie shares her accidental journey of building a personal brand during the pandemic and how it now provides personal branding consulting for top beauty industry businesses. Lauren and Stephanie explore the importance of distinguishing between looking successful and being successful, understanding that success may not always appear lavish on the surface. You’ll also hear Lauren and Stephanie delve into their own experiences of building personal brands and highlight the significance of cultivating genuine connections with followers, shifting the focus away from follower count and analytics. They explore the power of reframing failure and embracing risks as catalysts for business growth. You’ll hear Stephanie Llewellyn’s recommendations for personal brand creation, starting by identifying what is important to share and setting clear content expectations, emphasizing the value of setting boundaries and curating social media feeds to ensure an authentic and engaging online presence. They share tips for creating impactful social media content, such as utilizing visual hooks, mastering video editing, and infusing personality and authenticity. Lauren and Stephanie challenge the common belief that a team can be 100% neccessary for business success and briefly touch on neurodivergence and its impact on personal and professional lives. Stephanie finds liberation in realizing that ADHD can be a trauma response rather than a permanent diagnosis. Finally, you’ll hear the evolving challenges of managing burnout and shutting down despite an ability to multitask. You won’t want to miss Stephanie’s insights into what makes a personal brand unique and how to set yourself apart. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Join me at my retreat for women: Book a call with me: Borrow my brain: Connect with Stephanie Llewellyn here: LinkedIn: Instagram: TikTok:
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Be a Fully Booked Speaker with Andrew and Pete, Founders of Atomicon, the UK's Largest Marketing Conference
12/20/2023
Be a Fully Booked Speaker with Andrew and Pete, Founders of Atomicon, the UK's Largest Marketing Conference
In today’s REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren teams up with the founders of ATOMICON, Andrew and Pete, to discuss how to craft a magnetic and memorable speaking business. ATOMICON is the UK’s largest marketing conference. What you may find interesting is that this interview was live-streamed to Andrew and Pete’s Facebook group--meaning anything could happen. Lauren, Andrew, and Pete want you to know what it takes to become a speaker with major impact and influence--and that you are not alone. Andrew and Pete share how they started speaking locally at networking events to gain experience before they were finally invited to speak at Social Media Marketing World, a 5,000+ person event. You’ll hear how to leverage speaking at a big event for bigger pay, find speaking opportunities, accept feedback, and pitch the right audiences for your topics. You’ll also hear the steps Andrew and Pete took to build their conference, why workshops offer more opportunities for interactivity, and what makes Lauren’s workshop a great opportunity for hands-on practice and feedback. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Book a call with me: Borrow my brain: Connect with Andrew and Pete here: Website: ATOMICON:
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Exactly How I Made a Huge Splash Relaunching My Podcast
10/02/2023
Exactly How I Made a Huge Splash Relaunching My Podcast
If you were wondering how Lauren made a splash when she relaunched her podcast earlier this year, this is the episode for you. On today’s REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren offers a behind-the-scenes look at the relaunch of the Real Personal Branding podcast. She managed this feat without fancy equipment or the perfect setting. She emphasizes that anyone can create content regardless of circumstances if armed with a few key strategies. First, Lauren explains the importance of getting others involved. She shares how she sought input from her audience, involving them in decisions about the podcast's artwork and other crucial aspects. She also delegated tasks to her team, creating excitement behind the scenes. Next, Lauren shares how she built anticipation for the podcast's relaunch. Instead of keeping it under wraps until launch day, she openly talked about it with friends, colleagues, clients, and mentors. She garnered support from her network by sharing her excitement and explaining why the podcast's return was personally meaningful. She also carefully curated the guests she invited to her show. Lastly, Lauren encourages listeners to embrace their excitement and passion when promoting their projects. She shares how her enthusiasm for the relaunch resonated with her audience, which resulted in an outpouring of support. Having genuine enthusiasm and support from your community can make all the difference, and Lauren wants you to know how you can do the same. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Accelerator: Book a call with me: Borrow my brain:
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Three Things Speakers Should Do 24 Hours Before Their Next Gig
09/21/2023
Three Things Speakers Should Do 24 Hours Before Their Next Gig
In today’s REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren reveals the three things speakers should do before they set foot on stage. With a tremendous amount of time working with speakers under her belt, Lauren knows what it takes to give a successful presentation. From running two conferences per year for local businesses to speaking at organizations and conferences on personal branding, she knows what it takes from both angles. Lauren reveals some holy grail tips for speakers--the three things every speaker needs to do in the 24 hours before they get on stage. Doing these three things is a surefire way to prepare and have a successful speaking engagement. If you’re ready to level up your speaking game, you don’t want to miss this episode. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Accelerator: Book a call with me: Borrow my brain:
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Overcome Fear & Self-Doubt to Leap Into Your Purpose with Michelle Blue
09/06/2023
Overcome Fear & Self-Doubt to Leap Into Your Purpose with Michelle Blue
Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren interviews speaker, entrepreneur, and mindset coach Michelle Blue. She is the creator and host of The Journey with Blue, a talk show and community sharing the mindset, spiritual, and success principles needed for people to consciously step into their purpose to create the life and business of their dreams. Michelle has worked with clients like WeWork and Google and has sat down with the nation's leading entrepreneurs and thought leaders such as Danielle Leslie, Brandice Daniel, Renae Bluitt, Tonya Rapley, Abu Fofanah, Maya Elious, and more. Michelle Blue’s conversation with Lauren is lively, covering fear and failure in entrepreneurship and how Michelle became inspired to start her business after graduating college and a study abroad trip to Ghana. She learned that her worth isn’t tied to her business, which led her to help others find their purpose to create fulfilling lives and businesses. You’ll also hear why no one has it all figured out, why you have to push through the fear to get to the next step, and how clarity and resilience can free you to pursue your vision. Michelle explains the value of staying true to yourself, finding a community of support to help you overcome limiting beliefs, and why you should never judge a book by its cover. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Book a call with me: Borrow my brain: Connect with Michelle Blue here:
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Use Incremental Changes to Improve Your Life with Jake A Thompson on The Real Personal Branding Podcast for Business Owners, Keynote Speakers, Personal Brands, and Personal Development
08/02/2023
Use Incremental Changes to Improve Your Life with Jake A Thompson on The Real Personal Branding Podcast for Business Owners, Keynote Speakers, Personal Brands, and Personal Development
Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren welcomes Jake A. Thompson. Jake is a keynote speaker and a Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he started in 2011 by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car. He works with organizations and individuals around the country, teaching them how to develop focus habits and culture in order to grow their businesses and their individual lives. He’s built a proven CE3 model to help people build their grit, block out their distractions, and create more influence as impactful leaders. Jake shares early leadership lessons from working at his dad's gas station and his journey from wanting to be a sports agent to becoming a sought-after motivational speaker and executive coach, driven by a desire to make a positive impact. He discusses starting the Compete Every Day brand to encourage personal improvement through small actions and gives tactical advice for being intentional and self-aware. The conversation focuses on setting goals, reflecting on past accomplishments, and the individuality of routines and goals. Lauren and Jake also discuss the significance of outgrowing unhelpful relationships and not letting the fear of others' opinions hinder personal goals. Jake emphasizes the need for proper training and development for new leaders and shares tips for effective team leadership, while Lauren highlights the importance of caring for team members and building relationships. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Book a call with me: Borrow my brain: Connect with Jake A. Thompson here:
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I almost closed my business - here is what stopped me
08/02/2023
I almost closed my business - here is what stopped me
In this heartfelt episode of the REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren shares a personal story about nearly shutting down her business--twice--under challenging circumstances. Amidst hard conversations with entrepreneurs and business owners, Lauren wasn’t sure if she should share this intensely personal experience. It’s something she rarely talks about. However, she realized that her story could help others during this time of year that’s challenging for many business owners and entrepreneurs. The little voice inside her pushed her to keep going, and she’s grateful she listened. If you're questioning yourself, hold on and find your supportive community. Lean into your little voice and believe in your capability. Lauren wants to support and cheerlead you on this journey! Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Book a call with me: Borrow my brain:
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Creating Multi 6 Figures without Fancy Funnels, a Big List or Paid Ads with Holly MacCue
07/26/2023
Creating Multi 6 Figures without Fancy Funnels, a Big List or Paid Ads with Holly MacCue
In this episode of the REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren interviews Holly MacCue. Holly is a sales and messaging coach and a Certified Master Persuader who helps entrepreneurs get paid what they deserve while doing what they love. Lauren and Holly explore how Holly started her business, what it does, and how she pivoted into starting her own business after working as a brand strategist. While her business model is obvious now, discovering her niche took some trial and error. In fact, it evolved three times over the course of seven years, eventually landing on sales and messaging as her specialty. You’ll hear why it’s important to approach sales as an invitation, what her Magnetic Selling Framework is, why you should never focus on vanity metrics, and the importance of creating a clear niche for your business. Holly MacCue has over a decade of experience working as a marketing strategist for global brands like Unilever and P&G where she most recently led the strategy for a $200 million portfolio. Today, she runs a multi-six-figure business “one-handed,” three days a week, around a baby and a toddler. Her signature approach shows her clients how to attract their ideal customers by nailing their positioning, crafting stop-the-scroll messaging, and mastering the art of feel-good, authentic sales. Connect with Holly MacCue here: Get Holly’s PDF: Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Book a call with me: Borrow my brain:
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Finding Happy with Dr. Ellen Wong, Real Personal Branding Podcast
07/12/2023
Finding Happy with Dr. Ellen Wong, Real Personal Branding Podcast
In this episode of the REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren’s guest is Dr. Ellen Wong. They explore Ellen's expertise in the pillars of happiness, her journey as an entrepreneur, and her personal struggle with anxiety and depression. Lauren and Ellen also delve into the importance of understanding true happiness and how it can create a better world. The conversation touches on authenticity, purpose, setting boundaries with social media, finding inner peace, and the value of social connection and conversation for overall well-being. Ellen shares her routines and debunks the myth surrounding countries with high rates of antidepressant use. Dr. Ellen Wong is a happiness expert, and naturopathic doctor specializing in supporting entrepreneurs and executives. She is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their own happiness and improve their emotional resilience. Ellen developed the nine pillars of happiness, a signature framework that guides her work. Her journey as an entrepreneur began as a clinician, and through her personal experiences with anxiety and depression, she discovered the transformative power of happiness in her own life. Ellen emphasizes the importance of aligning personal values, embracing authenticity, and prioritizing meaningful activities to cultivate purpose and impact. Connect with Dr. Ellen Wong here: Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Book a call with me: Borrow my brain:
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What to Expect This Season on the Real Personal Branding Podcast
07/12/2023
What to Expect This Season on the Real Personal Branding Podcast
Welcome back to the Real Personal Branding podcast! In today’s episode, Lauren explains where she’s been while the podcast was on hiatus, what’s changed in her life, and what you can expect going forward from this podcast. She is so excited to relaunch her podcast, continue building her business, and welcome guests to the show who can help you grow your business and brand. Lauren shares how she discovered her secret weapon and how she’s using it to find balance in her life. She’ll ask real questions of her guests and get answers that you won’t hear anywhere else. Lying will get you nowhere, and telling the truth even when it’s painful is a lesson that allowed Lauren to stay true to herself when life got hard. This ability to find the real authentic stories within is a superpower she embraces to build real, organic trust with others. We value people who tell the truth--even when it’s uncomfortable. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Book a call with me: Borrow my brain:
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Who are you, what are you doing with Molly Grisham
07/07/2022
Who are you, what are you doing with Molly Grisham
Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren’s guest is Molly Grisham. She built a personal brand business around her business of leadership. She’s a dynamic keynote speaker and an experiential facilitator who helps to build and sustain teams in a wide variety of industries and THIS FALL Molly and Lauren will be hosting a retreat together for entrepreneurial women! Apply for the retreat here: https://go.mollygrisham.com/retreat-fall-2022 Molly Grisham believes that teams don’t grow apart--they die apart. She knows that elite, high-performing teams in all industries get stretched and stressed by the demand to perform, and she is passionate about helping people rediscover their strengths and restore their relationships so they can rebuild individually and within teams. Molly Grisham has nearly two decades of experience as a former NCAA college soccer coach and communications professor, she approaches her work as an educator. She meets people where they are and helps them to move to where they want to be. She holds several degrees, is a Certified Experiential Specialist with the International Society of Experiential Professionals, and she’s a certified Myers-Briggs facilitator. In this episode, you’ll hear: Molly Grisham’s background as an educator and coach, how she became an entrepreneur, and what an average day looks like for her. The four questions to consider when you’re evaluating how to improve your team. Why it’s so important to do interpersonal work as an entrepreneur, how it can transform your business, and why doing this work in a group with others has so much value. How to overcome your fears and make positive changes to your life and business, who her and Lauren’s upcoming live event is for, and how Molly and Lauren will know it was a success. What you can look forward to at the event Molly Grisham and Lauren are hosting in October in St. Louis, Missouri. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Connect with Molly Grisham here:
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Build a Life Around Your Inner Genius with Mike Zeller
05/03/2022
Build a Life Around Your Inner Genius with Mike Zeller
Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren’s guest is Mike Zeller. He has founded or partnered in 16+ ventures in five different industries. Collectively, his businesses have done over $100 million in revenue. Mike Zeller has mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs on six continents, covering all ages and ranges of experience. He’s also mentored some of Hollywood's top voiceover actors, NFL athletes, and other peak-performing executives. He is the author of two books, The Genius Within: Your Natural Pathway to Impact Fulfillment, & Wealth and Twice Born. In this episode, you’ll hear: What led Mike Zeller down his current path as a mentor to top executives, actors, athletes, and more. Some of the biggest mistakes people make that keep them from playing in their zone of genius and how he discovered his particular zone of genius. Why he wrote his new book The Genius Within and what you can learn from what he wrote. Mike Zeller’s practical first steps to find your own genius zone and how to break away from the things that aren’t bringing positivity to your life. How you can identify and maximize your most productive--and profitable--times of the day. The myth about hustle that Mike Zeller wants to debunk when it comes to entrepreneurship. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Connect with Mike Zeller here:
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Reclaim Organization in your Business with Chelsea Brinkley
04/25/2022
Reclaim Organization in your Business with Chelsea Brinkley
Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren’s guest is Chelsea Brinkley. She is all about the work-from-anywhere life. She’s always traveling, and her routine and commitment to systems are what make this possible. Chelsea Brinkley believes you can do great work from anywhere and that your life does not have to revolve around an office building. This idea has made her a coach to remote workers and a hired gun for entrepreneurs who want to get the systems and processes in their business on track. These days, you’ll find her traveling with her family, looking for the next mountain to hike, and occasionally sipping an Old Fashioned on the deck of her Colorado cabin all while serving clients and blogging about this life she gets to live after breaking free from the corporate world. In this episode, you’ll hear: Chelsea Brinkley’s background, what her business does, and why she took the leap to leave corporate life behind and jump into the life of a remote-working entrepreneur. The mindset blocks she frequently sees in her business and how you can begin to shift the way you think to overcome them. Why it is never too late to create systems and processes to get your business organized and running more smoothly and Chelsea Brinkley’s tips for getting started. How a standard operating procedure (SOP) can transform the way your business operates. One of the first things Chelsea Brinkley asks a client to help them begin organizing their business. Her advice for delegating tasks within your business to free up your time to focus on what only you can do. The one myth about getting organized that she wants to debunk. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Connect with Chelsea Brinkley here:
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Get Out of Survival State Into Your Executive State for a Fulfilled Life and Business with Dr. Eugene Choi
04/04/2022
Get Out of Survival State Into Your Executive State for a Fulfilled Life and Business with Dr. Eugene Choi
Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren welcomes Dr. Eugene Choi to the podcast. He is a neuroscience-based, transformational mindset coach. This podcast was recorded several months ago, and Lauren used what she learned from him during this recording to navigate several personal life changes. She met Dr. Choi through their mutual friend Mike Kim, and she’s had the pleasure of seeing him speak live twice. CW: Domestic violence Dr. Eugene Choi is a certified transformational mindset coach who helps talented, hard-driven leaders operate at their highest level of clarity, energy, and focus. With a background in clinical pharmacy, neuroscience, and business coaching, his unique science-backed process along with the use of groundbreaking technology helps entrepreneurs figure out how to dramatically improve performance, innovate dynamic solutions, and achieve their goals. In this episode, you’ll hear: Dr. Eugene Choi’s winding path to entrepreneurship and how his interest in neuroscience, marketing knowledge, and love of storytelling led him there. The mindset blocks he often runs into and what you can do to combat those themes in your own life. What it means to be in a survival state and how you can recognize if you’re operating in that state. The executive state of mind and the benefits of consciously working out of that state instead of the survival state and how to identify how to bring yourself into that state. Some steps you can take to begin identifying the things that don’t make you feel good. Dr. Eugene Choi’s tips for beginning to rewire your brain and break out of your unwanted state. The myth about accessing the higher version of yourself that he wants to debunk. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Connect with Dr. Eugene Choi here:
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Setting Goals, Reflecting for a Successful Year with Katrina Kibben
01/10/2022
Setting Goals, Reflecting for a Successful Year with Katrina Kibben
Today on THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren welcomes guest Katrina Kibben. Over the New Year holiday, Lauren met up with them, and they reminded her of a reflection exercise that they do every month and that the New Year is a great time to start this exercise. Katrina Kibben is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, a nonbinary LGBTQ+ advocate, and a writing expert. They founded Three Ears Media, and they’re a featured expert in publications like the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and Forbes and have been named a top HR and recruiting expert in numerous best-of lists. Katrina Kibben is a nonbinary writer who founded Three Ears Media to teach recruiters how to develop inclusive, unbiased job postings and candidate experience content. No one cares about the humanity apparent in a job posting as much as they do, and their compassion is contagious and gets results. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Katrina Kibben shifted their career from a CMO in the corporate world to launching Three Ears Media and becoming CEO of their own company and what they wish they had known when they were first starting their business. How they found their niche and why recruiters need to master the ask. How you can apply Katrina Kibben’s goal-setting exercise in your business. The six questions to ask yourself during your monthly reflection exercise. The bonus question Lauren asks herself and how to identify your bonus question. Why it’s important to complete this exercise with a letter to yourself. What Katrina Kibben is researching and exploring right now. The myth they want to debunk about their industry and the advice they would give to someone who is dreaming of entrepreneurship. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: Connect with Katrina Kibben here:
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Three Birthday Reflections, My Sister Sarah Vanags Interviews Me
10/09/2021
Three Birthday Reflections, My Sister Sarah Vanags Interviews Me
My sister Sarah, ever since we were little, has encouraged me in her own way to celebrate myself on my birthday. A few years ago she started asking everyone 3 questions on their birthday and this year I asked if she would ask them to me on my podcast.
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Get Your Writing Published Online, and Avoid PR Mistakes with Sara Uzer
10/06/2021
Get Your Writing Published Online, and Avoid PR Mistakes with Sara Uzer
On this episode of THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren’s good friend Sara Uzer is on the podcast to talk about how you can get published and build your own personal brand while transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurial life. She shares her steps for intentionally generating ideas and creating content, creating a great pitch for publications, her biggest challenge as she continues to build her brand in the PR and writing space, and why time blocking is her secret weapon.
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Build Confidence On-Camera and Leverage Your Video with Keri Murphy
09/29/2021
Build Confidence On-Camera and Leverage Your Video with Keri Murphy
On this episode of THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, founder of Inspired Living and TV veteran Keri Murphy is with Lauren to share her tips for creating an authentic emotional connection through video. She’ll help you avoid the biggest on-camera mistakes, teach you how to become more comfortable on video, and how you can make your topic relevant to current events. She also discusses why engaging with your audience is just as important as carefully curating your content.
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How to Turn One-Hour into a Month of Content with Brandon Birkmeyer
09/22/2021
How to Turn One-Hour into a Month of Content with Brandon Birkmeyer
On this episode of THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, podcast host and personal branding coach Brandon Birkmeyer is Lauren’s guest. He’s a seasoned marketing strategist with more than 17 years of experience working with Fortune 100 companies. In this episode, you’ll hear why he encouraged Lauren to begin her podcast and how you can transform one hour of content into an entire month of content distribution. He also shares why pillar content is vital to your content strategy.
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How Holly MacCue Banked $47k in 6 weeks Without a Single Promo
09/15/2021
How Holly MacCue Banked $47k in 6 weeks Without a Single Promo
On this episode of THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, certified master persuader and sales and messaging coach Holly MacCue joins Lauren to talk about how a quarter-life crisis led her to pivot from a marketing strategy career to start a six-figure business. She gives her advice for standing out while staying true to yourself and avoiding forced authenticity when making sales pitches in direct messages. Finally, she shares the fundamentals entrepreneurs should know to pitch potential clients.
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Gay Hendricks: Find Your Zone of Genius
09/08/2021
Gay Hendricks: Find Your Zone of Genius
On this episode of THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren welcomes Gay Hendricks to the podcast. He is an author of more than 40 books, including Lauren’s favorite The Big Leap. You’ll hear them discuss his new book, The Genius Zone, how you can discover your own genius zone, the first step you can take toward recognizing that you’re capping your joy, what you can do to begin moving toward your zone of genius, and how Gay Hendricks discovered his own zone of genius.
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Jody Maberry: Should you have a podcast?
09/01/2021
Jody Maberry: Should you have a podcast?
On this episode of THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING podcast, Lauren welcomes her friend Jody Maberry to the podcast. He’s hosted and produced more than 1,300 podcast episodes with nearly 3 million downloads. You’ll hear how podcasting became his niche, why podcasting isn’t the right for everyone, and steps you can take to conceptualize your own podcast. Finally, he shares his habits that helped set him up for success as an entrepreneur and why podcasting can be a huge confidence booster.
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