A few weeks ago, my husband told me something I wasn't exactly thrilled to hear: after more than 15 years of building businesses, I've become pretty good at spotting patterns.

And as much as I wanted to argue with him... he wasn't wrong.

In this episode, I'm sharing a conversation from Courtney Johnson's podcast, Built in Public, where we unpack what it really takes to build a personal brand that stands the test of time.

Spoiler alert: it's not about becoming someone else. It's about becoming more of who you already are.

We talk about how I went from a law school dropout with a free blog and a brand-new camera to building an internationally recognized brand, why storytelling is your greatest business asset, and how trust—not perfection—is what truly grows a business.

We also dive into the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make with content, why consistency matters more than ever, and the focus advice I wish I had listened to years ago: less noise, less consumption, and more implementation.

If you're building a business, growing an audience, or wondering if your story is worth sharing, this conversation is for you.

Click play to hear all of this and:

[00:00] Why building businesses for decades creates a unique advantage

[01:44] The easiest time in history to build a personal brand

[02:59] The childhood storytelling lesson that shaped an entire career

[03:44] Leaving law school behind to pursue an unlikely dream

[04:30] Building a business with no website, portfolio, or business cards

[12:00] Why storytelling remains the foundation of memorable brands

[25:00] The difference between being impressive and being relatable

[40:00] How entrepreneurs can stand out in an increasingly crowded market

[54:18] The focus strategy that changes everything: choose less to achieve more

[55:06] Why trust is built through conversations, not sales tactics

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