In this episode of The Vignette Effect, I talk with brand strategist and creative director Shayne Mackey about what it takes to build a brand with real confidence. We unpack the difference between branding and marketing, why your foundations matter more than your content, and how quiet confidence has always been the signature of the most memorable brands in the world. Shayne shares insights from her thirty years in branding and the lessons she has seen consistently across both global brands and small founder-led businesses.

Inside the episode, we explore:

• Why branding is the foundation and marketing is the amplifier

• Where most founders get stuck in the early stages

• Why positioning feels intimidating but is really a power move

• What luxury brands excel at and how smaller businesses can apply those lessons

• How customer experience functions as the strongest marketing engine

• Why world-building is important and how to think about it online

• The difference between influencer, expert, founder-led, and enterprise brands

• How to find the model that suits your business

• Why slowing down and creating a strategy saves you time and money in the long run

If you want to learn more about Shayne, Bespoke Creative, and her program, The Brand Atelier, you can find it all here:

[Bespoke Creative](https://www.bespokecreate.com/)

[The Brand Atelier](https://brandatelier.mykajabi.com/the-brand-atelier)

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