Description

What happens when you realize you are the brand—and start showing up that way on LinkedIn?

In this week’s episode of Outspoken: Finding Your Voice on LinkedIn, Molly reflects on the moment she fully embraced herself as the brand and how that shift changed her business, content, and confidence. She explores why authenticity, likeability, and clear storytelling matter more than ever in an AI-driven content landscape, and how personal brands create leverage for both founders and employees. Molly also breaks down different personal brand archetypes, the role of strategic self-disclosure, and why owning your unique perspective is becoming essential for long-term relevance and opportunity.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

• People choose to work with those they feel connected to
• Authentic enthusiasm for your work is impossible to fake
• AI should support your voice, not replace it
• Personal brands create leverage even inside traditional roles
• Strategic storytelling increases trust and conversion

Creators Referenced in This Episode

• Jade Bonacolta 
• Mallory Contois 
• Alex Lieberman 
• Wes Kao 

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