I never could have known the possibilities that would come from purging my closets, putting stuff in storage, packing up my car, and driving across the country. What I had initially labeled as a “trip for the soul,” quickly turned into one of the best decisions I had ever made for my business.

Caring too much about what people think about you is fear that causes deep turmoil, inner-restlessness, and sickening anxiety that can prevent us from taking action and building our personal brands. I know, because I've lived it. I used to let the opinions of others consume me until I actually couldn't take it anymore. The constant chatter in my head was making me sick and preventing me from making any real progress in my personal development. At some point, you begin to consider, "There has to be another way; there has to be a way out of this.” And guess what? There is. There is a way out. Here are a few tricks I've learned that have helped me build my personal brand and share content with virtually no fear.

There are many ways to build your personal brand, selecting a title for yourself is a great way to start. Here are six steps that will lead you in the right direction and help you determine the best title for you and your personal brand. Remember, there are no rules. You can be anything you want to be!

As an entrepreneur, you’re in the business of communicating the importance of your company to anyone who will listen. You may share educational information, valuable insights, and facts about your products and services so people have a deeper understanding of what it is you’re selling. This is important. However, the best and most effective way of garnering a deep interest and understanding of your mission as an entrepreneur is to convey the importance of your business through a (personal) story.

If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know me better than some of my family members. Seriously, there’s not much I won’t share. Everything from the last Bumble date I went on, to what I think about Instagram removing likes, to what I’m wearing to dinner this Friday night--is all out there for people to see.

This year, I’ve completed helped Authors, Executives, Influencers, CEOs, Coaches, and Entrepreneurs build their personal brand using Instagram—and these are the 4 things I tell them they absolutely 💯need to succeed on this app:

A personal website (along with a personal marketing plan) allowed me to mold the perception that my colleagues and superiors had of me. It gave me the clarity, credibility, and recognition I needed to succeed as a young professional. Now, I’ve become the #1 personal brand strategist on Google, and I get to work at my absolute dream job (the very job and title I’ve created for myself).

When I found Interact, I knew I had struck gold. It was the perfect platform to help me start building my email list and offer my audience something fun in return.

I’m curious, how do you think about your own personal brand? What comes to your mind?

One of the questions I often get asked as a personal brand consultant is how to write engaging captions on Instagram or any platform for that matter. After all, the caption is half the presentation. A great caption has the ability to make a dull image into an exciting one, or vice versa. A poor caption can weigh down a great image if it is confusing or irrelevant. Captions are important, but they definitely don’t have to be hard.

Personal branding is your unfair advantage.

Your website can be a powerful resource for your followers, customers, or clients.

A schedule that works for me while compensating for a long weekend of travel.

In just under 8 months her and her partner Logan have scaled a six-figure business supporting over 1200 students and influencers worldwide. Oh yeah, and Mal just graduated college one month ago.

When Kiersten Vavoulis came to me about doing her website, I was over the moon excited to get started.

Establishing a consistent schedule is a great way to improve efficiency and create a more purposeful lifestyle.