When the term “personal brand” first entered the zeitgeist, people were stoked to talk about it—but the conversation went sour because, let's be honest, the phrase got overused by people with cheesy personal brands. And that's a real shame because thinking about your "personal brand" is a tool that can help you leapfrog in your career. This Help Wanted episo ... Show More
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From Losing Dream Jobs to Booking First-Class Flights: Reinventing Success with Daryn Kagan and The Miles Husband
Today Nicole sits down with celebrated journalist Daryn Kagan and her husband, Trent Swanson—though around here, we call him The Miles Husband.
Daryn reflects on the highs of her career as a news anchor and what it felt like when CNN didn’t renew her contract. She shares how she ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 19
How to Find a 401(k) From an Old Job— and Boost It!
If you leave a job, you're probably focused on your next move, not tracking down that old 401(k). But those old 401(k)s are your money. And if you don’t find them, manage them, or move them where they can grow smarter and harder for you, you’re leaving cash on the table.
Today, ... Show More
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Nov 17
The Financial and Emotional Cost of Choosing the Wrong Partner: Pattie Ehsaei’s Story of Survival and Power
Pattie Ehsaei’s life may look picture-perfect now—she’s a financial exec, lawyer, and author—but it’s been shaped by unimaginable tragedy. Pattie grew up watching her mom depend entirely on her dad financially, a dynamic that turned toxic and ended in unimaginable tragedy. Later, ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2022
How to Build a Professional Brand to Find Opportunities
We are brands just like the items you find in supermarkets. People may gravitate to some brands over others for a variety of reasons, such as reputation, flashy labels, and cost — to name a few. The key is to create a brand that speaks to the people you want to attract in your ca ... Show More
17m 41s
Mar 2023
194 Dawn Edmiston - Taking Stock of Your Personal Brand
<p>Now that we're settled in to 2023, it's a good time of the year to take stock of your personal brand. The way you're perceived by others is important. Yet many professionals rarely take the time to ensure their brand is up to date, relevant, and visible. For example, when was ... Show More
18m 44s
Jul 2023
Why Brand Marketing Still Matters
<p><em>What do Poolside FM and Isamaya Beauty have in common? Their founders have created brands with unique yet relatable identities.</em></p><br><p><strong>Background: </strong></p><br><p>Isamaya Ffrench, makeup artist and founder of Isamaya Beauty, and Marty Bell, co-foun ... Show More
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