Not Your Story

Why do some campaigns go viral while others flop?

This episode breaks down the secrets behind content people love to share. Every brand has a story—make sure yours gets noticed.

Our guest Sara, Head of Creative Strategy at Midnight Marketing, explains why most LinkedIn content is ineffective and shows you how to make yours stand out.

Powerful campaigns rely on emotional storytelling, shareability, and brand clarity.

Follow this process to make your content worth sharing.

In this episode, Jeff Bernard, Manager of Digital Strategy at Aerion, reveals how creativity and persistence fuel true innovation.

Hear how Jeff’s passion for skydiving shaped his 150 mph approach to building technology and why branding is key to making your product unforgettable.

This is a story of grit, invention, and daring to stand out from the rest.

Guest: Jeff Bernard

In this episode, Massiel Diez talks about the power of authenticity, and how embracing her unique story led to incredible opportunities in her career and as an entrepreneur.

- Discover how personal branding can open unexpected doors.

- Learn why representation in leadership is key to breaking barriers.

- Hear Massiel's inspiring story of determination and grit from the energy industry.

Massiel is Co-Founder of Flipping the Barrel, a podcast and community in the energy industry that empowers diverse voices and champions for a future with greater representation.

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Guest: Massiel Diez

In this episode, we discuss the psychology behind marketing, emphasizing the importance of capturing and retaining attention through emotion-driven storytelling.

In this episode, we sit down with Pablo Perez, CEO and President of Bardasz, to explore his inspiring journey from a childhood passion for the ocean to leading a data management and technology company in the energy industry.

Pablo shares insights on the lessons learned from climbing Kilimanjaro, the foundational story of Bardasz, and the importance of staying adaptable in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

We discuss how Bardasz integrates its brand identity with its strategy, communicates the value of technology, and unites a global team.

Pablo emphasizes the role of vulnerability in leadership, the necessity of human connection in the digital age, and the importance of collaboration and partnerships for growth.

Reflecting on a decade of Bardasz, he shares personal insights on happiness and offers advice to his younger self, providing valuable lessons to all entrepreneurs.

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https://bardasz.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pabloperezbardasz/

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Tim Taylor is the CEO and Founder of Midnight Marketing. With a keen eye for market opportunities, Tim identified a significant gap in the marketing strategies of oil and gas service companies, particularly in their branding and online presence. 4 years ago, this insight led him to start Midnight Marketing, which now offers unlimited, no-contract marketing services, Branding, Websites and Digital Marketing.

He is also a devoted father, balancing his role as a CEO with the responsibilities of parenthood, health and fitness as the foundation for his success. Tim is passionate about fostering a creative, fail-first culture and believes in the power of strategic delegation, experimentation and long-form content/podcasting to drive inbound traffic and build a strong team culture.

In this episode, you will learn:

Strategies for building your personal brand in 2024. Why personal branded content performs better than brand accounts. And why you should invest in your personal brand today? Bella Kelada-Khalil is the Business Development Manager at Midnight Marketing.

Bella's secret 'A/B test everything' and don't take yourself too seriously. If you're looking to build your personal brand, boost your online presence, and understand why personal branded content outperforms brand accounts, this episode is for you!

Branding needs to solve a business problem.

Christian Bowen is Brand Manager at Midnight Marketing and expert in shaping strategic brand storytelling. Helping B2B companies become recognizable brands.

Branding is not just your logo, colours and visuals. You must understand fundamentally branding is a mission, your values and your reputation. How do you want to be remembered? How are you going to make your customers lives better?

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Carla is an energetic, talented and creative marketing professional who excels in presenting and creating content that is out of the box and grabs attention.

In this episode you will learn how to; use persuasive copywriting to capture attention and sell your story. Present with confidence and become a more memorable presenter. Communicate effectively between a creative team and client. And how do you find inspiration and your passion working in marketing?

Welcome to Not Your Story Podcast. Winning audiences, capturing markets, growing businesses and brands. Our mission is clear: to help you tell great stories. Actionable ideas, frameworks and advice on marketing, growth, storytelling and life from creatives and founders.