Brand Therapist

Most entrepreneurs, although relatively successful, don’t get to realize the full potential of their business. That’s because they don’t have experience with that next level and what within their already thriving business can get them there. Finding the right mentor can expose entrepreneurs to the next level and help them know what is needed to unlock their business' full potential.

Today, I’m joined by Betty Hines, CEO & Founder of Women Elevating Women – or as it's affectionally nicknamed the W.E.W Crew. She is a leading business strategist with 20+ years of experience working directly with C-Level women executives globally, assisting them in growing their bottom line.

In this episode, she’ll share with us what inspired her to start her organization. She’ll also share with us the challenges she faced along the way and the lessons that came with them. 

Tune in to episode 20 of The Brand Therapist and learn how Betty uses her experience to elevate other women entrepreneurs.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A childhood experience that shaped what Betty does today (04:55)
• What her brand is all about (07:04)
• A time she felt something was holding her back (10:22)
• The challenges she faced while moving from corporate to entrepreneurship (18:39)
• Lessons she has learned along the way (22:06)

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Time is what people want the most, but it's also what they use the worst. Redefining your relationship with time is the first step if you want to achieve tremendous success. It helps you show up with more purpose for all the important activities in your life.

However, this is not an easy thing to accomplish when you are in an environment that demands too much from you. It requires one to take a step back, re-evaluate their priorities and refocus on what they want to accomplish. After that, you can unleash the best version of yourself and live life to the fullest. 

Today, I’m joined by Clara Capano, an international speaker, trainer, best-selling author, and host of the Working Woman’s Channel and Living Real TV. She is the Founder and CEO of Capano Speaking and Training. Her passion is in helping women in business redefine their relationships with time. She’ll share with us how a childhood experience inspired her to want to do what she does today and some lessons she has learned along the way.

Tune in to episode 19 of The Brand Therapist to hear about the importance of intentional time management.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How one of Clara’s childhood experiences shaped what she does today (04:24)
• What her personal brand is all about (07:05)
• Her greatest fear (10:01)
• How her mentors have impacted her life (14:18)
• Some of the lessons that she has learned along the way (17:02)

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Running a business can be a big challenge, even when you have experience in a field and are passionate about it. However, the impact that you have on your clients, especially if it's life-changing, makes it worth the trouble. It can give your business a purpose, which when combined with profitability can propel you to tremendous success.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Arianna B. Sholes, founder and Medical Director of Tula Wellness and Aesthetics. A unique medical practice in Tucson, Arizona, focusing on women’s integrative health and wellness. Before starting her business, She served as clinical faculty at UCLA, the University of Maryland, and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She is also the author of the best-selling book, ‘The Menopause Myth: What Your Mother, Doctor, And Friends Haven't Shared About Life After 35’. 

In this episode, she’ll share with us how a difficult childhood experience inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. She’ll also share with us a few lessons that she has learnt along the way. 

Tune in to episode 18 of The Brand Therapist and learn about the importance of passion to a business.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• When she knew she wanted to be a doctor (03:12)
• What Dr. Arianna's brand is all about (07:53)
• Dr. Arianna’s greatest fear (14:49)
• A moment that she thought it wasn’t possible to achieve something (26:07)
• A lesson she has learnt along her journey (28:59)

Resources:

• Book: The Menopause Myth

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The concept of giving back to society is not limited to rich people or big companies making generous donations. It also includes people who commit their lives to serving underprivileged communities. These people forego financially rewarding opportunities in better workplaces because they are interested in creating a meaningful impact. 

One of the most impactful areas that can transform a community and empower future generations is education. That is why organizations focused on uplifting the quality and access to education in underserved communities should be appreciated and supported.

Today, I’m joined by David Lopez, Chief Development Officer at Metro United Way. He is passionate about giving back to society or as he calls it, paying it forward. His greatest accomplishment was helping launch Teach for America San Diego which had 40 teachers serving 3000 students. He’ll share with us how his childhood shaped what he does today and the lessons that he has learned along the way.

Tune in to episode 17 of The Brand Therapist to hear about the importance of giving back to our communities.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• David’s childhood experiences and how they shaped what he does today (04:24)
• How he defines his personal brand (10:11)
• His greatest fear (14:38)
• How his mentor impacts his life (19:13)
• Some of the lessons that he has learned along the way (27:22)

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Change management is one of the most difficult tasks in any organization. It requires a leader who can listen to different voices and communicate the objectives of that change, clearly. 

While it is difficult and painful at first, it can eventually transform the fortunes of an organization and set a foundation for consistent growth. 

Today, I’m joined by Bracken Darrell, the CEO  of Logitech. Under his decade-long leadership, the company has reinvented itself into an award-winning design company, an industry force in pursuing a more sustainable and equitable world, and a top performer on the SIX Swiss stock exchange and NASDAQ. He is a proponent of design and the liberal arts in business, especially of their role in innovating product experiences for consumers.

In this episode, he shares with us his leadership style and how he got into the world of design, some of the factors that have led to the Company’s consistent growth over the last 7 years, and  his thoughts on culture and why it needs to keep on growing.

Tune in to episode 16 of The Brand Therapist and learn about the importance of leading by design.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• What made Logitech an attractive destination for Bracken (02:40)
• How Covid accelerated the growth of Logitech (05:25)
• Bracken’s greatest fear (16:09)
• His mentors and the impact they’ve had on him (21:50)
• The lessons that he has learned along the way (26:38)
• His thoughts on culture and why it should keep growing (30:56)

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Have you noted that the world is advertising has changed in almost all aspects over the past few decades? It has moved from a few commercials by the big companies on TV and in newspapers. Today, the audience is much bigger and there are millions of brands that are consistently churning out ads thanks to digitization. 

This saturation of ads and the stiff competition for an audience that’s occupied by unending new content has made it very difficult to stand out. That’s why successful brands reach out to professionals who can help them create unique brands that capture people's attention and result in higher conversion rates.

Today, I’m delighted to be joined by an advertising guru, John Birnsteel. He is the CEO of Doe Anderson, an advertising company whose mission is to create meaningful, long-term relationships between consumers and brands. Today, he’ll share with us how he got to where he is in his career and the lessons he learned along the way.

Tune in to episode 15 of The Brand Therapist and learn more about advertising and how it has evolved over the years.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• John’s childhood experiences and how they shaped what he does today (05:33)
• What his personal brand is all about (10:58)
• John’s greatest fear (15:40)
• How his mentor impacted him (17:45)
• A lesson he learned early on in his career (21:23)

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Managing conflicts is one of the most important life skills that you can acquire. It allows us to live harmoniously with the people we work with and sometimes, the people we live with. Training people on how to become better at resolving conflicts before they escalate requires someone who is passionate and experienced.

For leaders and their teams, this is a skill that they must possess to enrich their work experience and heighten engagement. The field of conflict resolution has been one of the biggest enablers to business by providing arbitration services and increasing fulfillment in the work environment.

Today, I’m joined by good friend Brenda Hooper, founder and Principal at Discussions by Design Training & Coaching Services. She helps leaders and their teams by strengthening their communication and conflict management skills. She’ll share with us how she started her business and some of the lessons she learnt along the way.

Tune in to episode 14 of The Brand Therapist and learn about the important business of conflict management.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Brenda’s childhood experiences and how they shape what she does today (00:49)
• What Brenda’s brand is all about (05:16)
• What held her back from starting her business (09:51)
• Her mentors and how they have helped her (11:58)
• Some of the lessons she learnt along her journey (20:53)

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Today, more than ever before, people are embracing the concept of having been put on this earth for a purpose. While this has allowed some people to find their true calling at a young age, others have felt lost because they’ve been able to discover their true purpose. Feeling that you have something to offer this world and not knowing what is or where to start is very difficult.

It makes you feel lost and vulnerable to negative thoughts that can lower your self-confidence. This is why you sometimes need a guide that can help you discover your passion as well as your true calling.

Today, I’m delighted to be joined by Stephanie DeLeonardis. Her passion, calling and purpose is to guide people in journeys of transformation to enable them to encounter their own Divinity, resulting in greater levels of wholeness & love, which inspires them to live a more heart-centered purpose-driven life. Today, she’ll share with us what inspired her to take this path and the lessons she has learned along the way.

Tune in to episode 13 of The Brand Therapist and learn more about discovering your true power from a shamanic healer.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Stephanie’s childhood experiences and how they shaped what she does today (01:06)
• What Stephanie does for people (05:21)
• What her personal brand is about (09:07)
• How her mentors have helped her (14:43)
• A lesson that she has learned along the journey (19:57)

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When you step into your influence, your strengths are properly utilized, your creativity is appreciated, and your efforts are never in vain. However, many people are held back by the fear of failure not knowing that almost all successful people have had to overcome that barrier. That’s why getting a coach or mentor who can support and encourage you to step into your influence is important.

It is easier to be great at a domain you are passionate about because you are okay with going the extra mile. And as the saying goes, “the extra mile is never crowded”. The ability to trust your intuition should be developed and nurtured because it opens up an opportunity for you to unleash all your potential.

Today, I’m joined by my good friend Jama Finney, founder of JF Photography. She’s a Louisville-based professional personal brand photographer, entrepreneur & educator for female-powered businesses. She’ll share with us what inspired her to start her business and the lessons that she has learned along the way.

Tune in to episode 11 of The Brand Therapist and learn the importance of channeling your energy into what you are passionate about.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Jama’s childhood experiences and how they shape what she does today (01:29)
• What her personal brand is all about (05:05)
• The moment she realized she was famous (08:34)
• Jama’s greatest fear and the moment she felt she was holding back (10:55)
• The lessons she has learned along the way (22:24)

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Knowing your role can be the difference between success and failure. We all play different roles to different people and building strong relationships requires one to be aware of what is expected of them. Knowing you can’t be everywhere and do everything is a first step to stepping into your role.

Knowing the importance of each of your roles helps in good time management and ensures you are maintaining a good balance between work and play. This is an important lesson that most successful leaders master early on in their journey.

Today, I’m delighted to be joined by Andre Kimo Stone, CEO of Fund for the Arts – a non-profit that raises money for arts, artists, and arts organizations in the city of Louisville, Kentucky. He’ll share with us his journey to leadership, those who’ve supported him, and the lessons that he learned along the way.

Tune in to episode 11 of The Brand Therapist and learn about some essential leadership qualities.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Andre’s childhood experiences and how they shaped what he does today (0:40)
• What his personal brand is about (05:06)
• When he knew he had become famous (13:09)
• The impact that his mentors have had on him (20:52)
• The lessons that he has learned along the way (27:27)

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