The Real You

In the inaugural episode of The Real You Podcast, host David Young interviews digital marketing consultant Kristi Mitchell. They discuss using LinkedIn for business, the importance of authenticity, leveraging your strengths, and how Kristi evolved from a shy kid to a confident consultant.

Show Notes:

• Kristi's background and journey from a psychology degree to a marketing career
• How she grew her network and business on LinkedIn
• The value of Clifton Strengths assessments for understanding your strengths
• Kristi's evolution from shy kid to comfortable public speaker
• Tips for creating authentic, helpful marketing content
• The importance of finding work aligned with your strengths and values
• Q&A on personal branding, storytelling, and managing imposter syndrome

Key Takeaways:

• Authenticity and empathy are powerful in marketing and business
• Put in the reps on LinkedIn to find your voice and position as an expert
• Leverage your strengths instead of focusing on fixing weaknesses
• Networking is pivotal for learning and opening new opportunities
• Have an open mindset to learn something from every conversation

https://www.kristimitchell.com/

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

David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-young-mba-indy/

David's Website: https://davidjyoung.me/

3-minute preview of what the show is about by me, your host, David Young.

David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-young-mba-indy/

David's Website: https://davidjyoung.me/