Listen "Stop Pretending: Build a Real Life, Not a Fake Brand | Unscriptd Podcast EP55"
Episode Synopsis
Forget the image. Build a real life instead.No guest this week.. just two guys trying to build something meaningful while juggling 9-5s, families, and late-night editing sessions that blur into early mornings. No guru talk. No “5 steps to success.” Just real conversation about what it takes to keep going when the world tells you to polish everything you do.Will and Michael dive into what happens when imposter syndrome makes you an actor in your own story, the pressure to monetize every passion, and the constant tension between faith, family, and building something that matters.This episode isn’t about personal branding, it’s about being honest, staying grounded, and remembering why you started in the first place.Key Topics Covered:Why you don’t need a personal brand to live intentionallyThe cost of imposter syndrome and pretending onlineHow over-monetization steals creativityFaith and family as the real foundationCompounding skills and staying humble in businessWhat authenticity actually looks like in 2025Follow and share if this episode resonates - it helps more founders and creators discover authentic, faith-grounded conversations like this.Connect with the hosts:Will Abel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willabelMichael Grier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgrier
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