This is an episode about the true value of personal branding with visual communication, and you’re in for a treat because I’m talking with the veritable leader of personal branding and personal style, Monique Bryan. Before we get into the episode, I want you to open up your Instagram app right now and follow @moniquebryan_co because, not only does Monique do daily lives and give away a ton of free information, also has a uniquely special energy that can brighten your day, any day. You’re going to hear a conversation about personal branding that is going to shift your mindset on the importance of personal style as an expression of who you are within the context of work. And this is really important — personal branding with personal style isn’t a frivolous expense or use of time, it’s a critical factor in how people perceive you. And if you’re a professional woman, whether you’re an employee or an entrepreneur, how people perceive you has a direct impact on your opportunities. They are directly correlated. And do you want to know what the most surprising thing is about personal branding with personal style? That we most often don’t represent ourselves well with our personal style, because we typically don’t think very strategically about the clothes we wear and what they say about us. Most of the time, we’re just trying to get clothes on our bodies and get out the door. Monique has built an incredibly successful business as a personal branding consultant for coaches, speakers and business owners, and today you’re going to hear the details of what her work entails, and the true value of leveraging personal style as a business tool. Let’s talk to Monique.