We Are Seen with Nicki James

Hello, and welcome to this episode of the We Are Seen Podcast!

I'm really excited because I've actually got a lush guest with me today, to talk to me about the ironically not so lush stuff we say to ourselves and the impact it has. I'm so excited to introduce to you the beautiful, Kat Linsley-Hood.

Today what we really wanted to do is to hold some space and talk about that negative self- talk that we use way too often,  especially us women, and where that comes from. What makes us use this sh*tty language that we wouldn't be prepared to say to others to ourselves?

We look at media influence, societal influence and our past experiences that make us feel that we should be different to who we are and we banish the "shoulds" and embrace our truth. 

Because, the language we use for ourselves, continuously, actually impacts us and stops us from untapping our true potential. And that needs to stop.

It's important you know, myself and Kat both do this too, we totally and utterly get it. So there is no judgement here. It's a safe space ya'll. 

So let's dive into this honest conversation and let's join hands in embracing some more self-loving talk. 

Nicki's Resources: 

• Nicki’s Website Just Brand You: https://justbrandyou.co.uk/ 

• The FREE Wonder Woman Story Guide: https://justbrandyouprograms.co.uk/wonder-woman-journey/

• Just Brand You on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Just Brand You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Nicki’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-louise-james-3832651b/

Kat Linsley-Hood Resources

• Website: https://www.feel-amazing.org/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/feelamazingltd
• Instagram: @feelamazingeveryday 

 

 

 

 

 

As you all know I'm a fly by the seat of my pants kind of girl when it comes to these podcast episodes. It depends how I feel and what feels right in the moment.  I spend my time listening and I hear you. You want to make some noise. Right?

So, it makes total sense with my rebrand coming up, to talk to you this week about "Riding The Rebrand Wave", and the power it holds. But I also see so many people NOT doing it. Popping out the rebrand on the socials and then watching that momentum drift away. And it's the same with any big things you do. Shout once, and let it drift. 

So my big question to you all this week is this:

How often are you actually taking advantage of the big things that you have done and making the most out of them?

A rebrand in your business is one of the biggest things you're ever going to do. It's a complete and utter change for your identity, it's an ownership for who you are and it's a time to celebrate;

How often do we take advantage of that? 

And even when we are launching podcasts, publishing books, speaking on stages, how much are we really over egging that we've done these things? These are all big things that deserve to be shouted about. So, today I am discussing how sometimes we don't make enough noise, we don't celebrate our achievements enough and how do we expect our audience to care, if we are not giving them something to care about.  Your audience need to feel your excitement. And you've got to ride the wave of it. Make it last.

So in this episode, I'll be sharing with you my own experiences, as well as my clients, and sharing some epic wins and benefits from shouting that little bit harder. 

Getting this right, in any capacity, is important and its so much more than one post saying "I've arrived". 

Join me, listen in, as the wave (for myself right now) is in motion.

Nicki's Resources: 

• Nicki’s Website Just Brand You: https://justbrandyou.co.uk/ 

• The FREE Wonder Woman Story Guide: https://justbrandyouprograms.co.uk/wonder-woman-journey/

• Just Brand You on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Just Brand You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Nicki’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-louise-james-3832651b/

So, I don't know if you've heard but I'm going through a rebrand? Yep, that's right, I'm on the journey too and I am feeling all the feels and today I am opening up about some of the things I had to consider as I stepped into my future brand.

Because I need you to know that we can't brand for where we are now. We have to brand for the future. And that safety zone we keep ourselves in, because it feels easy, familiar and we are used to it, isn't going to push our business forward. We can't stay there forever. No matter how far it's got us 'til now. 

So when we think about establishing our brands and where we want to be in 1, 2 or even 5 years from now we have to be thinking bigger. Because where we are now, won't be where we are then and our brand has the power to get us there. But only if we chose to take a few risks and propel into our future selves. But it's scary right? It's scary thinking about all the things that could go wrong. The worry about being something different. 

I'm there and I get you!

But your bound to do it eventually so why not now? You see it doesn't matter where you are on your journey, it doesn't matter how good you are, or how far you've come. Those worries are all real. And you are learning so much about yourself. Getting used to this new way of being where the possibilities are endless. 

So today I give you loads of tips about stepping into that future self, branding for who you are becoming not who you are and getting rid of that f*ck it rebrand energy when you are stuck in limbo between the brand you are now and the epic one you can't wait to shout about.

Well let's work out how you can do it all shall we? And let's talk all things rebranding. 

Nicki's Resources: 

• Nicki’s Website Just Brand You: https://justbrandyou.co.uk/ 

• The FREE Wonder Woman Story Guide: https://justbrandyouprograms.co.uk/wonder-woman-journey/

• Just Brand You on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Just Brand You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Nicki’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-louise-james-3832651b/

It may be a very ranty episode today and I'm going to apologise in advance. Although I am starting to wonder if they all are.

I had this great podcast planned for this week and I was going to run with it, but then unfortunately I had an experience happen on Monday and I just had to tell you about it. Because, well, we all know how much I love turning my experiences into lessons for you.

We've had the pee gate experience (go back and have a listen to why I cancelled my mastermind.) And now we've got the ruined brand rep experience. Because in one moment a hotel I stayed at, ruined my entire opinion of them and I'm gonna' tell you why so that you don't make the same mistake in your brand...EVER! Because every single move that you make in your business is a reflection of your brand. And people remember this shizzle! 

• We don't even realise how much people are watching us and the opinions they are making.
• We are being judged on all the things we are saying online. 
• Our client journey is JUST as important as getting likes on social media or getting them through the door. 

Because people are continuously making judgments about who we are and I don't think we think about that enough in our brands. 

My experience is my inspiration on what I want to talk you about. How I can teach you based on those experiences comes from everyday lessons.

If we actually open our eyes enough there is inspiration all around us every single day. Unique ways that we can talk in ways that people need to hear. Because it might be from your one experience that finally gets someone to understand your message.

I'm not going to give too much more away, you'll have to tune in for the rest. 

But I'd love to hear what your thoughts on this episode. I'd love to hear of your experiences of bad customer service and what you've learned from them?

This is our time to be able to share with each other how we can be better and allow ourselves time to ask ourselves, are we really doing all that we can to make sure that our clients have the best experience and in turn are shouting about our brand for ever? 

Nicki's Resources: 

• Nicki’s Website Just Brand You: https://justbrandyou.co.uk/ 

• The FREE Wonder Woman Story Guide: https://justbrandyouprograms.co.uk/wonder-woman-journey/

• Just Brand You on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Just Brand You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Nicki’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-louise-james-3832651b/

I am back and I'm so excited to be recording this episode, it's been two weeks with no episodes because, I was so poorly but I AM BACK!

What I wanted to be able to do as part of this comeback is take it back to basics. I really want over the next few episodes to talk to you about what it really takes to have a brand, most importantly a personal brand and how we go about building one with fire and edge.

So in this episode, I'm talking to the beautiful Amy Atkinson from The Femtrepreneur, all about niching and the mistakes we constantly see around niching and even mistakes we've made ourselves. Let's banish a few myths around niching today so that you can start building a brand that sets your soul on fire.

Amy, comes at this slightly differently today. Me with the aligmnet, heart thing you know and love and Amy more strategically about how to find your niche. I think it's good to see all sides, because when you come into this online space, I think niching causes one of the biggest confusions. It really doesn't need to be this hard. 

Amy teaches coaches and trainers to level up on their instagram, smash their website and create email strategies to improve their sales. She truly is a marketing queen. 

So today you have two powerhouses in the brand and marketing space, bringing different perspectives on a topic we all need to be nailing in this online space. 

You are going to need a notepad and nice cuppa for this one. There are some really beneficial hints, tips and lessons in this weeks episode.

Nicki's Resources: 

• Nicki’s Website Just Brand You: https://justbrandyou.co.uk/ 

• The FREE Wonder Woman Story Guide: https://justbrandyouprograms.co.uk/wonder-woman-journey/

• Just Brand You on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Just Brand You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Nicki’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-louise-james-3832651b/

Amy - The Femtrepreneur Resources: 

• Contact: [email protected]m 
• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/thefemtrepreneur 
• Website: thefemtrepreneur.com
• Or sign up for Amy's Membership: https://thefemtrepreneur.mykajabi.com/membership-sign-up

Today's episode was supposed to be with my husband Rob but it's safe to say it didn't quite work out as expected so I'll save him for another day - don't ask!  However, I think things happen for a reason, as this week, I've popped the Wonder Woman cape back on in celebration of International Women's Day. 

In today's episode I'll be covering off some strong thoughts, feelings and emotions about our power as women, tying in nicely with International Womens Day falling this week. Although let's face it, we should be celebrating ourselves ALL THE TIME. Even IWD seems to go on for at least a month of thought provoking discussion and celebration now. And I love it. 

What I loved about this years message, was it's focus;

"Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow" 

And albeit that this is a celebration of women and bringing attention to gender equality for them, I actually think that gender equality as we currently know has power for all genders who experience inequality for any reason. To not be accepted in societal norms or the effects that the world has on them because of who they are.

So I just wanted to be able to make sure that we we're raising a glass to them too because it's as much about them, as it is about us. It's about people. 

However, of course, we do experience gender inequality as women and a lot of the subject of that is going to be on today's episode.

So in celebration of us all this International Women's Day, I come to you with my thoughts and feelings of how we need to rise up and speak as women to make the change we really want to see. 

Nicki's Resources: 

• Nicki’s Website Just Brand You: https://justbrandyou.co.uk/ 

• The FREE Wonder Woman Story Guide: https://justbrandyouprograms.co.uk/wonder-woman-journey/

• Just Brand You on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Just Brand You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Nicki’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-louise-james-3832651b/

The Wonder Woman cape firmly comes off in this weeks episode as Nicki talks about battling our inner demons and the joys of self-sabotage. Less of maybe Nicki’s bubbly personality that you are used to but a subject that really needs to be shared and heard.   Using her own recent circumstances, Nicki brings you the reality of life right now to prove once again that she is true to her own integrity, emotions and brand. After all, brands don’t need to be perfect. They need to be human. There was definitely a battle with whether to air this episode, with so much aggression going on in the world right now. And the thoughts running through her brain of “who am I to feel sorry for myself, to take a moment and say I don't feel well enough I need time out?” But Nicki knows she’s not alone. That so many women feel this way so she shares with you her experience of feeling unwell these past couple of weeks and her attempts to try to ignore what her body was telling her, only for it to force her to stop. But these things happen for a reason and it’s normally our bodies telling us something.   A lesson that needs to be learnt. It’s so common to say “push, push” and carry on, but Nicki today shows you that it’s 100% ok to take time out. To acknowledge our emotions and give ourselves permission to just feel for a day. Feel for a day. Serve for a lifetime.     Nicki's Resources: 

• Nicki’s Website Just Brand You: https://justbrandyou.co.uk/ 

• The FREE Wonder Woman Story Guide: https://justbrandyouprograms.co.uk/wonder-woman-journey/

• Just Brand You on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Just Brand You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Nicki’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-louise-james-3832651b/

I’m really excited about today’s episode because I have the most incredible guest. I’m joined in the studio by Chantelle Davison, fluff-free copywriter and coach. So you’d think with both of us being in the brand world that it would have been very easy to talk about copy or brand related topics today. But we both felt pulled to you about the truth of growing your business at a rapid pace because we truly believe that people need to know that it’s not all sunshine and roses.

It’s an interesting one, as we have both experienced this rollercoaster, in our own businesses. I guess when your brand speeds up and accelerates faster than you could have ever imagined, it’s hard for your head to keep up. Especially when trying to build an authentic brand.

So even though we both help people to build their brands, and communicate their message and voice in their business, we hope that today we can make some total sense about how I am sure many of you sometimes feel in this online space.

There are not enough people being honest about the pros and cons of when your business accelerates faster than your little head how hard it can be to keep up with it.

It might look shiny from the outside but know deep down, it might not be the case. So today, we get real, raw and down and dirty to talk about what it's really like when your brand grows at a crazy rate. Strap yourselves in, it’s a white-knuckle ride you’re going to love!

Nicki's Resources: 

• Nicki’s Website Just Brand You: https://justbrandyou.co.uk/ 

• The FREE Wonder Woman Story Guide: https://justbrandyouprograms.co.uk/wonder-woman-journey/

• Just Brand You on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Just Brand You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Nicki’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-louise-james-3832651b/

Chantelle's Resources:

• Website: https://www.choicewordsbychantelle.com/pl/247831 
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantelle-davison-32490137/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choicewordsbychantelle
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/choicewordsbychantelle
• Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/copycollegegroup/

I’ve gone a bit rogue for this episode but with good reason. However, I’m sure you’ll hear from my ranty tone and the power of its message, that todays episode needs to be heard and collectively action taken to stop fat-shaming, icky marketing and uninvited opinions in this online space.

The behaviour I’ve witnessed, not just recently but for a while now, is simply not ok, it is not marketing, it is not selling and it is damaging to the brands we are building and the industries the people represent. And we must make a stand.

It’s a topic that I'm so passionate about, and just to pre-warn you I do get a bit ranty in places, and may swear a few times...Oops!

So I'm just putting that warning out there right from the beginning. However, if you are the woman that has been told or approached multiple times with, “I can help you with your fat loss”, or “I can help you with this ‘problem’ that you haven't even asked me about”, or the random friend requests claiming to “not be selling to you but can I ask you this totally inappropriate question” then this is going to be the podcast episode for you!

Commenting on another persons: Weight, Body, Looks, Shape, Size, or in fact anything personal about them in a derogatory way is not ok and never will be and it has to stop.  

Resources: 

• Nicki’s Website Just Brand You: https://justbrandyou.co.uk/ 

• The FREE Wonder Woman Story Guide: https://justbrandyouprograms.co.uk/wonder-woman-journey/

• Just Brand You on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Just Brand You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbrandyou/ 

• Nicki’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-louise-james-3832651b/

In today's episode, I welcome legal expert and business lawer Jo Fisher. Join us as we discuss why as female entrepreneurs and more importantly as women, because we are both massive champions of women, we feel the need to prove and protect ourselves. It's something that we're seeing more and more in this online space, and something that impacts us all as we evolve and grow. 

When we're building and evolving in our personal brands it's so important to have the right foundations in place to feel confident in everything we do.

Key Learnings:

• How to be confident in your decision making
  
  
• The importance of getting terms and conditions and protective legal contracts in place
  
  
• You can give yourself permission to step into and own all areas of your business
  
  
• How to recognise and deal with multiple and different emotions
  
  
• The importance of protecting yourself, particular as women in the online space

We are all women in this together and it's all about supporting each other and rising together

Jo Fisher

Resources: 

• Nicki’s Website: Just Brand You https://justbrandyou.co.uk/ 
  
  
• The FREE Wonder Woman Story Guide: https://justbrandyouprograms.co.uk/wonder-woman-journey/
  
  
• Just Brand You on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justbrandyou/ 
  
  
• Just Brand You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbrandyou/ 
  
  
• Nicki’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-louise-james-3832651b/ 

Jo Fisher Resources

• Website: https://joannefisherlaw.co.uk
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joannefisherlaw/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/joannefisherlaw?utm_medium=copy_link