Ever felt invisible in a noisy digital world? Struggling to craft a personal brand that truly represents YOU—not just a fancy logo? In this power-packed episode, I sit down with Annika Jackson, a branding powerhouse, USC professor, and host of Your Brand Amplified, to uncover the secrets of building a legacy-driven personal brand that stands out.Annika shares her unfiltered journey—from growing up as a shy, multicultural kid in Kansas to becoming a sought-after branding expert, single mom, and philanthropist. She breaks down why your brand is SO much more than visuals (hint: sonic branding, storytelling, and vulnerability play HUGE roles!).We dive into:✅ The biggest misconceptions killing your personal brand (spoiler: your logo isn’t enough!)✅ How to turn your struggles into your superpower (yes, even if you’re still “in the trenches”)✅ Annika’s step-by-step framework for crafting a brand blueprint (purpose, mission, values + more)✅ Free PR hacks to get featured in top media (no big budget required!)✅ Why podcasting is her #1 growth tool (and how to start yours without overcomplicating it)If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t have an interesting story” or “I’ll brand myself when I’m an expert,” this episode will change your mind—and your strategy.Connect with Annika:Website: yourbrandamplified.comPodcast: Your Brand Amplified (Listen wherever you get podcasts!)👉 Want Annika’s help? Book a free strategy session via her website!If you enjoyed this episode with you’ll love my newsletter. Every week, I share:✨ Exclusive insights from top creators and entrepreneurs✨ Unfiltered lessons from my own content journey (failures included!)✨ Actionable tips to grow your audience and incomeNo fluff—just real strategies to help you win. Subscribe now and let’s build something epic together!👉 Join Here - https://wisdom.beehiiv.com/P.S. Subscribers get first access to new episodes, tools, and surprises. Don’t miss out!Timestamped Chapters00:00 – Intro: Who is Annika Jackson? (From shy kid to branding queen!)04:12 – “People didn’t see me”: How Annika’s childhood sparked her passion for branding08:45 – Single mom to CEO: How motherhood reshaped her entrepreneurial journey15:30 – Logo vs. Legacy: Why your brand is MORE than visuals (Netflix sound example!)22:10 – Storytelling hack: How to find your “uninteresting” story (it’s there—promise!)28:50 – Vulnerability = Power: When to share (and when to hold back)35:15 – Annika’s Brand Blueprint: Purpose, mission, values + her exact client process42:00 – Free PR Tools: How to land media features (Quoted, Featured.com + more!)50:20 – Podcasting = Growth: How Annika’s show opened doors (and how to start yours)58:00 – Q&A: “I’m not an expert yet—should I wait to build my brand?” (NO!)1:04:40 – Call to action: Where to find Annika + final wisdom bombIf you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support what I do, you can now buy me a coffee! It’s a simple way to show your love and help keep the episodes coming. Just head over to https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhq — every little bit means a lot. Thanks so much for being here!

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