Do you ever feel like you’re working so hard to build a brand that fits everyone else… but somehow leaves you out of it?

You’re showing up, doing all the “right” things, but it still feels off—like you’re chasing a version of success that was never really yours to begin with.

In this episode, I sit down with Personal Brand Strategist Melissa Maughn to talk about what it really looks like to build a personal brand without striving, perfectionism, or losing your voice in a world full of AI and algorithms.

Melissa shares her story of building a brand from pressure and performance—until a powerful encounter with God shifted everything. Now, she helps women create brands that reflect their true identity in Christ—not just what looks successful on the surface.

We talk about:

• The pressure to build a brand that checks all the boxes—but doesn’t feel like you

• Why perfectionism and overthinking keep you stuck

• The cost of relying too heavily on AI and losing your real voice

• How to create a brand with God at the center—and peace in the process

If you’ve felt stuck, unseen, or unsure how to show up online in a way that’s authentic and aligned with your faith, this episode will meet you right where you are.

💻 Connect with Melissa:

🔹 Book a free consultation: https://calendly.com/higherbranding/30min
🔹 Website + mentorship info: https://higherbrandingxrom.com
🔹 Instagram: @themelissamaughn
🔹 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/themelissamaughn

💻 Connect with me for more free resources to live healthy from the inside out -> http://www.kathrynrosemay.com