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What better way to close out the year than with the Season 10 finale of The Branding Business School Podcast! After a year filled with powerful conversations and transformational insights, Victoria is wrapping things up with a highlight compilation of the most impactful moments from 2025 — the clips that made us think deeper, build smarter, and lead more intentionally as entrepreneurs stepping into a new year.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Kelly Stumpe (The Car Mom) on disrupting industries, Jessica Marx on scaling strategically from 0 to multi-six figures, Robyn Spangler on building authority through vulnerability, and Keri Ford on nervous system support for ambitious founders. We’re also revisiting some of Victoria's most-downloaded episodes, including the one where she’s in the guest seat!

Whether you’re launching, scaling to your first $100K, or leading a team and stepping fully into your CEO role, this episode is your permission to pause, reflect, and reset. Let these clips spark inspiration, clarity, and direction as you enter 2026 grounded, confident, and supported. Season 10 may be closing, but while you wait for what's next, dive into the full episodes behind each clip — we will link them below! We’ll see you next year! Happy New Year!

Listen to the FULL episodes:

Episode 155: How The Car Mom Disrupted the Auto Industry

Episode 159: Luxury Branding 101

Episode 161: What It Really Takes to Break $100K, $500K, and $1M

Episode 164: How I Built BrandWell

Episode 167: How Vulnerability Builds Authority (and a Business)

Episode 170: The Cognitive Cost of Always-On Entrepreneurship

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If you want your brand to feel aligned, elevated, and something you’re still proud of ten years from now, this episode is your blueprint for building it right. In this episode, Victoria shares how to build a timeless brand—one that evolves with your growth instead of holding you back. You’ll learn how to design a brand with true staying power so you’re not constantly rebranding or blending into what’s trending online.

Victoria dives into the real reasons why so many brands age poorly and reveals how to avoid the common mistakes that cause entrepreneurs to outgrow their visual identity too soon. From chasing trends to prioritizing personal taste over strategy, you’ll uncover what separates a brand that simply looks good today from one that builds trust, authority, and recognition for years to come.

With relatable stories and practical takeaways, Victoria guides you through how to refine your message, make timeless design decisions, and develop a brand voice that grows with you through every season of business. Because when your brand is rooted in strategy, clarity, and authenticity, you won’t have to chase trends or start over—you’ll show up with confidence, attract the right clients, and build something that truly lasts. 

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As an entrepreneur, have you ever struggled to turn your work brain “off”? Keri Ford is a mom of two, creative director turned award-winning executive coach, and the CEO and founder of Elevate with Keri. She is trauma trained and passionate about nervous system regulation for high-achieving women. Keri helps women bridge the gap between outer achievement and inner peace, teaching them how to build thriving businesses without burning out.

In this episode, Victoria and Keri dive into everything from trauma in entrepreneurship to the real cost of always being “on”. Keri shares how she went from corporate creative director to CEO and how each chapter taught her tools to get to the next level. You’ll walk away knowing how to recognize early signs of burnout, build resilience through regulated stress, and redefine what success looks like in your current season.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of constant decision fatigue, racing thoughts at night, or the pressure to maintain momentum no matter the cost, this episode is your permission slip to slow down. Whether you’re on your morning walk or taking a break between calls, this conversation will leave you feeling grounded with practical tools to use throughout your day. Grab your notebook and a fresh cup of coffee, because you don’t want to miss this one.

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Your website might be costing you clients without you even realizing it. Discover how to tell if your website is a true brand asset or if it’s actually a brand liability. As a female entrepreneur, your website is often the first impression your clients have and it can either build trust and credibility or create hesitation that keeps potential clients from booking with you.

In today’s episode, Victoria is sharing valuable information to teach you how to make your website work for you, not against you. From designing with user experience in mind, to creating consistent branding, and using storytelling and messaging that speaks directly to your ideal clients, you’ll gain strategies to turn your website into a conversion-driving, trust-building tool. 

Be sure to listen all the way through because Victoria is giving you a six step framework to help you do a self audit of your website! If this still feels daunting to you, don’t worry! Keep listening because there may even be a special offer to help you get personalized guidance on how to optimize your website!

Like Victoria always says, you don’t get a second chance at a first impression, so get ready to take notes and let’s turn your website into your brand’s strongest asset! 

Give Your Website a Self-Audit! Ask Yourself These Six Questions!

1.  Can a stranger understand who you serve and how in less than five seconds when they land on your website?

2. Do your visuals and messaging feel like the same brand across all platforms? 

3. Would you be proud to send a high ticket customer to your website right now?

4. Do you think your friends are excited to send out your website URL when they are referring someone to you?

5.  Does your site guide users towards one clear action?

6. Does it communicate authority and professionalism equal to your expertise?

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As we're quickly approaching the Holiday Sales Season, this episode is a great reminder of ten common myths we've been told about selling, that's actually hurting our businesses and our confidence. Originally aired in June 2025, Victoria is joined by BrandWell’s sales coach and The Branding Business School educator, Gwen Tinsley. This episode is an honest, energizing conversation about what it really takes to sell with confidence as a female entrepreneur. Gwen opens up about her career transition, the deep friendship she’s built with Victoria, and how she helped her find clarity and ease in selling her services without apology.

Together, they unpack the 10 biggest myths about sales that might be holding you back and share exactly what to do instead. You’ll learn how to maintain pricing integrity, confidently close deals, and navigate difficult clients with empathy and boundaries. Gwen and Victoria also dive into how emotions drive purchasing decisions, why a strong discovery process matters, and how choosing the right clients protects your energy and business growth.

If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable when it comes to selling, this episode will shift your perspective. Discover how to create genuine, human-to-human connections, implement outcome-based sales strategies, and develop the mindset needed to grow your business with grace and grit.

Tune in to challenge what you’ve been told about selling and walk away with practical tools to build confidence, attract aligned clients, and elevate your entrepreneurial journey.

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Have you ever refused to believe “there’s nothing you can do”, especially when it comes to your health? If so, you’ll resonate with Victoria's guest, Robyn Spangler, registered dietitian nutritionist, founder of The Clear Skin Lab, and creator of Rayvi, a mineral-based hydration brand. After battling psoriasis for two years, Robyn took matters into her own hands and found healing through functional medicine. Now, she helps other women uncover the root cause behind their chronic skin issues and reclaim their confidence.

In this episode, Victoria sits down with Robyn to unpack her own health journey that became the foundation for a thriving business, how vulnerability became her greatest asset, and why managing stress and prioritizing wellness are essential for long-term health. You’ll hear how she built two successful brands from scratch, what she’s learned about the emotional side of skin struggles, and her best advice for prioritizing self-care without guilt—especially for busy moms and entrepreneurs.

Whether you’re struggling with your own skin journey, curious about functional medicine, or just need a reminder that your struggles can become your superpower, this episode will inspire you to bet on yourself and reclaim your confidence. Grab a snack and your drink of choice, and get ready to feel motivated and encouraged in your business and life.

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Free Course: How to Transform Your Skin from Breakouts to Blemish-Free in 6 Months or Less

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If you’ve ever caught yourself waiting for the “perfect” moment to launch, post, or raise your prices, this episode is your wake-up call. You’ll hear from Victoria why waiting until you feel ready is the very thing holding you back and how taking imperfect action is what actually builds the confidence you’ve been waiting for. This episode is the reminder that progress doesn’t come from overthinking, it comes from doing.

Victoria shares how to spot the sneaky ways perfectionism disguises itself as productivity, and how to replace it with momentum-building habits that grow your confidence, your business, and your impact. She continues to share real life examples from launching BrandWell without a perfect plan to her husband paying off debt one small step at a time. From these personal stories, you’ll see how action leads to clarity, courage, and ultimately, success.

If you’ve been sitting on that website redesign, waiting to raise your prices, or convincing yourself you need to “feel confident first,” consider this your friendly nudge of encouragement. Confidence isn’t a prerequisite for action, it’s a result of it. So, hit play, take one small step, and start building the proof that you can do hard things. Because perfectionism won’t move your business forward… but progress will.

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“One of the biggest lessons that I've learned in my adult life so far is that growth doesn't ever feel easy.” –Victoria Marcouillier

This is a very special week as Victoria is turning 33 and the podcast is turning 5! In this special birthday episode, Victoria gets real about turning 33 and the reflections that come with stepping into a new season of life and business. After five years of juggling motherhood, entrepreneurship, and building BrandWell into a thriving design agency, she shares how shifting gears toward a boutique, higher-touch business model has brought both clarity and growing pains. The changes may feel uncomfortable at times, but Victoria opens up about why she sees this season as a sign of meaningful growth.

As she looks ahead, Victoria shares the three main areas she’s choosing to focus on this year: getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, creating better organization for her calendar and her mind, and building BrandWell with a long-term vision. From hiring her first business mentor and surrounding herself with women further ahead, to creating more margin in her daily routines and finally building a CEO dashboard to organize big-picture ideas, she’s leaning into the discomfort of change while also setting herself up for greater clarity and peace.

Victoria also reflects on how her mindset has shifted since her 20s, from chasing hustle and quick wins to embracing the slow, steady, and meaningful work of creating a legacy brand. With honesty and vulnerability, she shares how she’s learning to measure success less by monthly sales and more by profitability, sustainability, and consistency over time. Whether you’re in a season of hustle, growth, or reflection, this episode will inspire you to pause, take inventory, and start planting the seeds for your own long game.

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“Pretty brands don’t pay the bills. Branding and Website design without strategy? It may look nice, but they’re not going to convert.” –Victoria Marcouillier

Ever wonder how BrandWell came to be? Over the last six, almost seven years, Victoria has taken BrandWell from side hustle to a boutique branding and web design agency. For the first time ever, Lauren, BrandWell’s COO, is stepping in as host and is interviewing Victoria on how she got to where she is today! Victoria shares her entrepreneurial journey, from early side hustles to discovering her passion for website design and marketing. Inspired by her parents’ example and a chance opportunity, she reveals how those beginnings sparked the creation of BrandWell, a boutique branding agency designed to deliver quality, connection, and balance between business growth and family life.

As Lauren guides the conversation, you’ll hear how Victoria strategically grew BrandWell without losing sight of its identity. From hiring contract designers to navigating team growth, she shares the real challenges and lessons of building a business with intention. You’ll also learn why she chose to keep BrandWell intentionally boutique, focusing on elevated client experiences over endless scaling, and how this decision shaped the company’s culture and success.

Together, Lauren and Victoria dive into the heart of branding, why trust, empathy, and strong client relationships matter, and how investing in your brand early can completely transform your business. With practical insights on brand identity, polished online presence, and creating a client experience that lasts long after the project ends, this conversation will leave you encouraged, inspired, and ready to step boldly into your own entrepreneurial journey.

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“Don't fall into the trap of thinking that you deserve success just because you want it. Yes, you have to want it, but that is what's going to drive the work that's going to get you the thing that you want.” –Victoria Marcouillier 

Wanting success isn’t the same thing as working hard for it and that’s where so many entrepreneurs get tripped up. This episode may ruffle some feathers, but Victoria is challenging the rise of the anti-hustle movement and reminds you that perseverance, discipline, and resilience are what actually build lasting businesses.

Unpack why today’s “manifest it” message can leave you discouraged, and how embracing a season of hustle can prepare you for the freedom and flexibility you dream about. Victoria also shares the truth most people don’t want to hear: business will feel hard sometimes, and that’s not a sign you’re failing; it’s a sign you’re growing.

If you’ve been wrestling with whether you’re pushing too hard or not doing enough, this conversation will reframe the way you see your work. Press play and let Victoria encourage you to keep going, even when it feels tough, because the payoff is always worth the perseverance.

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