Owning Your Personal Brand

The gaming industry has changed drastically over the years but female gamers and gamers are still in the minority. Personal branding in gaming is needed to stand out and formally highlight your unique value in gaming. In this episode, Heather Chandler, an interactive game developer, entrepreneur, speaker, and former producer of Fortnite, shares her experience and wisdom on why personal branding is so important for women in this male-dominated field.

Many Black women are undervalued in the workplace. From pay equity to corporate promotion opportunities to access to capital for entrepreneurs, it can be a struggle. In this episode, Kenya Oduor, speaks about how branding can give Black women more visibility and confidence to grow in the workplace or grow as a business owner.

If you are a job seeker looking for the right role, you need to understand the importance of owning your personal brand. Recruiters are inundated with resumes and profiles, so how do you stand out from the crowd? This week, Stephanie Alston will share powerful insights and best practices from placing candidates at some of the largest companies in the country. Join us to learn more about how your personal brand can lead you to land the job of your dreams.

Thought leadership is a buzzword we hear a lot. While establishing a personal brand is the right first step, becoming an authority - a thought leader - in a specific area can really take your brand to a new level. This week, agency owner, Brian Castle talks about the work his team does with executives to build them as thought leaders and offers his advice on how you can begin working on your thought leadership.

Fear can motivate you or be a discouragement on your personal brand journey. In this episode, we talk with our guest, Mike Iannelli, about that nagging whisper many of us have, "what will people think about me?" and how to overcome the fear of what others say to take ownership of your own brand. Join this conversation to learn how personal accountability, connections, and overcoming your fears are all essential in building your personal brand.