Feeling like you’re behind in your business? Like everyone else’s brand is more polished, more established, more “together” than yours?
Yeah, that feeling sucks… and social media makes it incredibly difficult to avoid comparison.
So that’s why this week on BRAND(ed), I’m pulling back the curtain on what I call the hidden phases of brand growth.
Here’s what we’re talking about:
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Why most business owners feel behind (hint: they’re comparing to the wrong timeline)
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The 3 phases every brand goes through: experiment, define, expand
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How to know what phase you’re in and what to focus on right now
Whether you’re in the messy middle or ready to scale, this episode will help you stop sprinting toward someone else’s chapter 10 and start building intentionally from where you are.
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
Feeling like you’re behind in your business? Like everyone else’s brand is more polished, more established, more “together” than yours?
Yeah, that feeling sucks… and social media makes it incredibly difficult to avoid comparison.
So that’s why this week on BRAND(ed), I’m pulling back the curtain on what I call the hidden phases of brand growth.
Here’s what we’re talking about:
▼
Why most business owners feel behind (hint: they’re comparing to the wrong timeline)
▼
The 3 phases every brand goes through: experiment, define, expand
▼
How to know what phase you’re in and what to focus on right now
Whether you’re in the messy middle or ready to scale, this episode will help you stop sprinting toward someone else’s chapter 10 and start building intentionally from where you are.
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
“What do you do?” … but instead of lighting up, you kind of want to disappear … 🫠 Look, I get it. I struggle to talk about my work sometimes too. And honestly, I used to feel really guilty about that uncertainty.
But now, when I notice myself brushing off that question instead of excitedly sharing, I remind myself that it's not about my confidence, it's about something in my brand, my offers or my message feeling misaligned.
This week on BRAND(ed), I’m breaking down why so many business owners struggle to talk about their own work, and how to fix it without rewriting your entire business.
We’re talking about:
- Why brand misalignment makes us want to hide (and how to spot it)
- The subtle signs your brand doesn’t feel like you
- A simple 5-minute exercise to realign your vibe and voice
When your brand feels like who you are and what you do, sharing it doesn’t feel like a scripted elevator pitch… It feels like introducing a friend you’re proud to know.
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
“What do you do?” … but instead of lighting up, you kind of want to disappear … 🫠
Look, I get it.
I struggle to talk about my work sometimes too. And honestly, I used to feel really guilty about that uncertainty.
But now, when I notice myself brushing off that question instead of excitedly sharing, I remind myself that it's not about my confidence, it's about something in my brand, my offers or my message feeling misaligned.
This week on BRAND(ed), I’m breaking down why so many business owners struggle to talk about their own work, and how to fix it without rewriting your entire business.
We’re talking about:
▼
Why brand misalignment makes us want to hide (and how to spot it)
▼
The subtle signs your brand doesn’t feel like you
▼
A simple 5-minute exercise to realign your vibe and voice
When your brand feels like who you are and what you do, sharing it doesn’t feel like a scripted elevator pitch… It feels like introducing a friend you’re proud to know.
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
This holds back so many entrepreneurs... the confidence gap.
It’s a cycle that looks like this: Lack of clarity + Lack of confidence = Playing small
... and this cycle continues if you don't break it. So, let's break it.
This week on BRAND(ed) we're talking about:
Why brand identity, messaging, and self-trust intersect in business growth
Some real reasons why we stay small until our brand finally reflects our brilliance
Something you can do about it, TODAY!
If you’ve been feeling a little stuck in your business, as in... charging less, posting less, or hesitating to show up... it’s probably not because you’re unqualified to do what you do.
It’s because you don’t fully trust your brand yet.
Let's close that gap once and for all.
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
This holds back so many entrepreneurs... the confidence gap.
It’s a cycle that looks like this: Lack of clarity + Lack of confidence = Playing small
... and this cycle continues if you don't break it. So, let's break it.
This week on BRAND(ed) we're talking about:
Why brand identity, messaging, and self-trust intersect in business growth
Some real reasons why we stay small until our brand finally reflects our brilliance
Something you can do about it, TODAY!
If you’ve been feeling a little stuck in your business, as in... charging less, posting less, or hesitating to show up... it’s probably not because you’re unqualified to do what you do.
It’s because you don’t fully trust your brand yet.
Let's close that gap once and for all.
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
When we think about branding, we usually picture the visuals:
→ logos
→ websites
→ photos
But what actually makes a brand work is far less glamorous.
This week on BRAND(ed), we’re diving into the unsexy truth… that consistency, clarity, and backend systems are the real drivers of client trust.
Your systems have to keep up with your brand!
Inside the episode:
▼
Why pretty branding isn’t enough if your systems are broken
▼
The behind-the-scenes processes that shapes your client experience
▼
The 3 systems every owner should nail before doing a rebrand
Your brand isn’t just what people see. It’s what they feel when they work with you.
And your foundation is where that magic is built.
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
When we think about branding, we usually picture the visuals:
→ logos
→ websites
→ photos
But what actually makes a brand work is far less glamorous.
This week on BRAND(ed), we’re diving into the unsexy truth… that consistency, clarity, and backend systems are the real drivers of client trust.
Your systems have to keep up with your brand!
Inside the episode:
▼
Why pretty branding isn’t enough if your systems are broken
▼
The behind-the-scenes processes that shapes your client experience
▼
The 3 systems every owner should nail before doing a rebrand
Your brand isn’t just what people see. It’s what they feel when they work with you.
And your foundation is where that magic is built.
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
What if your business actually gave you more time instead of taking it away?
That’s exactly what guest, Christina Whiteley, helps entrepreneurs do.
She’s a coach, speaker, host of the Freedom Motivated podcast, and she’s passionate about helping people identify their zone of genius, create intentional lead generation systems, and stop hustling for every single client.
Inside this episode, we’re talking about:
► The power of knowing your zone of genius and how to use it to build the freedom you crave
► Why comparing keeps you stuck and what to do instead
► The first stop to buying back your time and creating more ease in your business
This episode will have you nodding along, because we’ve all been there… working harder, only to realize we’re still trading time for money.
Christina’s perspective is a reminder that true freedom is possible when you shift your belief in yourself and remember that your “someday” self is already here.
This 30-minute episode is perfect for a mid-day walk to reset your energy.
Enjoy!
Connect with Christina at www.christinawhiteley.com
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
What if your business actually gave you more time instead of taking it away?
That’s exactly what guest, Christina Whiteley, helps entrepreneurs do.
She’s a coach, speaker, host of the Freedom Motivated podcast, and she’s passionate about helping people identify their zone of genius, create intentional lead generation systems, and stop hustling for every single client.
Inside this episode, we’re talking about:
► The power of knowing your zone of genius and how to use it to build the freedom you crave
► Why comparing keeps you stuck and what to do instead
► The first stop to buying back your time and creating more ease in your business
This episode will have you nodding along, because we’ve all been there… working harder, only to realize we’re still trading time for money.
Christina’s perspective is a reminder that true freedom is possible when you shift your belief in yourself and remember that your “someday” self is already here.
This 30-minute episode is perfect for a mid-day walk to reset your energy.
Enjoy!
Connect with Christina at www.christinawhiteley.com
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
Some days I manage to do everything but the thing that really matters 🙃
If that’s you too… let’s talk about it.
This week I sat down with Robin J. Emdon, the creator of GetResultsology® — The Science of Getting Stuff Done, and Robin has this way of explaining procrastination that feels like a weight off your shoulders.
“You’re not lazy. You’re human.”
Phew… what a relief, right?
Here’s why… so often we beat ourselves up for not being “disciplined enough” when really, our brains are wired to resist certain kinds of discomfort. So, it’s not about trying harder… it’s about finding systems and support that make following through feel natural.
In Ep.144, Robin and I talk about:
► Why willpower isn’t enough (and what to lean on instead)
► How your “Inner Productivity Team” works (yes, you have one too!)
► The power of accountability (and why it beats motivation every time)
► A simple step you can take today/tomorrow that actually builds momentum
AND!! Robin is giving away the full PDF of his book, GetResultsology: The Science of Getting Stuff Done, completely FREE.
It’s packed with practical tools, real stories, and the kind of strategies you can actually use right away.
👉 Grab the book HERE
Truly, this conversation shifted the way I look at procrastination in my own business and it just might for you too.
Here’s to making some meaningful progress on something you’ve been putting off 😉
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
Some days I manage to do everything but the thing that really matters 🙃
If that’s you too… let’s talk about it.
This week I sat down with Robin J. Emdon, the creator of GetResultsology® — The Science of Getting Stuff Done, and Robin has this way of explaining procrastination that feels like a weight off your shoulders.
“You’re not lazy. You’re human.”
Phew… what a relief, right?
Here’s why… so often we beat ourselves up for not being “disciplined enough” when really, our brains are wired to resist certain kinds of discomfort. So, it’s not about trying harder… it’s about finding systems and support that make following through feel natural.
In Ep.144, Robin and I talk about:
► Why willpower isn’t enough (and what to lean on instead)
► How your “Inner Productivity Team” works (yes, you have one too!)
► The power of accountability (and why it beats motivation every time)
► A simple step you can take today/tomorrow that actually builds momentum
AND!! Robin is giving away the full PDF of his book, GetResultsology: The Science of Getting Stuff Done, completely FREE.
It’s packed with practical tools, real stories, and the kind of strategies you can actually use right away.
👉 Grab the book HERE
Truly, this conversation shifted the way I look at procrastination in my own business and it just might for you too.
Here’s to making some meaningful progress on something you’ve been putting off 😉
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
We’ve all imagined having that one post that blows up. Notifications buzzing. Followers rising. DMs asking, “How can I work with you?”
Basically, your “big break” moment, right?
But here’s the catch… visibility doesn’t always mean sustainability.
Let’s call it the Viral Trap— the false confidence that comes from attention without the foundation to back it up.
Because if your business isn’t ready when the spotlight hits, what should feel like growth can actually create chaos.
Inside this episode:
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Is your message crystal clear? Can someone land on your page and immediately know who you help and how?
▼
Do you have systems in place — Offers, links, onboarding, follow-up? Are you set up to handle an influx of people?
▼
Are you building from strategy, or reacting to attention? There’s a big difference between a business that is built through confidence vs. validation.
Whether you’ve gone viral before or you’re chasing that next visibility moment, this conversation will help you reframe what real readiness looks like — so your business can thrive no matter how fast the spotlight comes.
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
We’ve all imagined having that one post that blows up. Notifications buzzing. Followers rising. DMs asking, “How can I work with you?”
Basically, your “big break” moment, right?
But here’s the catch… visibility doesn’t always mean sustainability.
Let’s call it the Viral Trap— the false confidence that comes from attention without the foundation to back it up.
Because if your business isn’t ready when the spotlight hits, what should feel like growth can actually create chaos.
Inside this episode:
▼
Is your message crystal clear? Can someone land on your page and immediately know who you help and how?
▼
Do you have systems in place — Offers, links, onboarding, follow-up? Are you set up to handle an influx of people?
▼
Are you building from strategy, or reacting to attention? There’s a big difference between a business that is built through confidence vs. validation.
Whether you’ve gone viral before or you’re chasing that next visibility moment, this conversation will help you reframe what real readiness looks like — so your business can thrive no matter how fast the spotlight comes.
There’s a phase of business no one really talks about.
► It’s not the early hustle
► It’s not burnout from overworking
► It’s not failure
⟫ It’s the in-between
The moment where everything is working…
🖤 your systems are smooth
🖤 clients are steady
🖤 money is coming in
and yet… you feel restless 🫤
You might call it burnout. But what if it’s actually boredom?
This week on BRAND(ed), we’re digging into a surprising truth: sometimes what you’re feeling isn’t burnout or exhaustion… it’s simply you outgrowing the version of business you built for your past self.
And that feeling? It’s not a bad thing. It’s an invitation.
Inside the Episode:
▼
How to recognize when “meh” is actually a signal for growth, not a sign of failure
▼
The difference between needing rest and needing to be stretched again
▼
Why stability can feel uncomfortable when you’re used to chaos and creativity
▼
Some powerful ways to reignite your business without burning it down
If you’re sitting in that quiet space where nothing is technically wrong, but something just doesn’t feel alive anymore, this conversation might change the way you see it.
Here’s to your next chapter!
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
There’s a phase of business no one really talks about.
► It’s not the early hustle
► It’s not burnout from overworking
► It’s not failure
⟫ It’s the in-between
The moment where everything is working…
🖤 your systems are smooth
🖤 clients are steady
🖤 money is coming in
and yet… you feel restless 🫤
You might call it burnout. But what if it’s actually boredom?
This week on BRAND(ed), we’re digging into a surprising truth: sometimes what you’re feeling isn’t burnout or exhaustion… it’s simply you outgrowing the version of business you built for your past self.
And that feeling? It’s not a bad thing. It’s an invitation.
Inside the Episode:
▼
How to recognize when “meh” is actually a signal for growth, not a sign of failure
▼
The difference between needing rest and needing to be stretched again
▼
Why stability can feel uncomfortable when you’re used to chaos and creativity
▼
Some powerful ways to reignite your business without burning it down
If you’re sitting in that quiet space where nothing is technically wrong, but something just doesn’t feel alive anymore, this conversation might change the way you see it.
Here’s to your next chapter!
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
If you’ve ever looked at your stunning visuals, felt proud of your website, and thought, “Why the heck is no one buying?”... this episode is for you.
Because your brand can be stunning, but if your messaging isn't clear... it won’t sell.
We're talking about:
- How to spot messaging that’s holding you back
- Why being specific beats being clever every time
- Examples of copy that flops vs. copy that converts
- Fast fixes to tighten up your messaging without overhauling your brand
No need to blame your visuals and re-design. If your words aren’t doing their job, your visuals aren’t either.
Messaging is what gives your visuals meaning. And when your words and visuals match? That’s when the magic happens.
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
If you’ve ever looked at your stunning visuals, felt proud of your website, and thought, “Why the heck is no one buying?”... this episode is for you.
Because your brand can be stunning, but if your messaging isn't clear... it won’t sell.
We're talking about:
- How to spot messaging that’s holding you back
- Why being specific beats being clever every time
- Examples of copy that flops vs. copy that converts
- Fast fixes to tighten up your messaging without overhauling your brand
No need to blame your visuals and re-design. If your words aren’t doing their job, your visuals aren’t either.
Messaging is what gives your visuals meaning. And when your words and visuals match? That’s when the magic happens.
For more, visit socialjanemedia.com
We’ve all seen it… and some of us have lived it:
You’ve got the stunning brand visuals.
Your website is professional.
Your logo could win awards.
And yet… something’s off.
You’re not booking clients. You’re scrambling behind the scenes. You’re exhausted.
This is what happens when the brand is beautiful, but the business is broken.
Because branding Alone Doesn’t Build a Business!
A clean logo doesn’t replace a clear message.
A curated feed doesn’t replace aligned offers.
A stunning website won’t compensate for a clunky client experience.
Pretty doesn’t pay the bills.
Here are 3 Signs Your Brand Might Be Hiding Deeper Issues:
► You can’t clearly articulate your offer
If you struggle to explain what you do or why someone should care, the visual side of your brand won’t carry the weight.
► You feel burned out by your own delivery process
If every client experience is different (and exhausting), your brand isn’t operating from a strong foundation.
► You’re attracting the wrong clients... or none at all
If your branding is attracting people who love how you look, but not what you do, it’s time to realign.
So, what actually makes a brand work?
1️⃣ A crystal-clear message
2️⃣ Offers that feel good to sell and deliver
3️⃣ Systems that support your energy and your clients
4️⃣ A brand identity that reflects your evolution, not just your niche
When those elements are in sync, your brand becomes a growth tool, not a performance piece.
Here’s what you can do this week to strengthen the foundation under your brand:
► Audit your offers for clarity and alignment
► Create (or clean up) your client onboarding system
► Refine your website messaging to speak directly to your ideal client
You don’t need a prettier brand.
You just need a brand that’s aligned with the business you actually want to run.
Catch this week's episode on BRAND(ed) to dig into "When the Brand is Beautiful, but the Business is Broken." Live now!
We’ve all seen it… and some of us have lived it:
You’ve got the stunning brand visuals.
Your website is professional.
Your logo could win awards.
And yet… something’s off.
You’re not booking clients. You’re scrambling behind the scenes. You’re exhausted.
This is what happens when the brand is beautiful, but the business is broken.
Because branding Alone Doesn’t Build a Business!
A clean logo doesn’t replace a clear message.
A curated feed doesn’t replace aligned offers.
A stunning website won’t compensate for a clunky client experience.
Pretty doesn’t pay the bills.
Here are 3 Signs Your Brand Might Be Hiding Deeper Issues:
► You can’t clearly articulate your offer
If you struggle to explain what you do or why someone should care, the visual side of your brand won’t carry the weight.
► You feel burned out by your own delivery process
If every client experience is different (and exhausting), your brand isn’t operating from a strong foundation.
► You’re attracting the wrong clients... or none at all
If your branding is attracting people who love how you look, but not what you do, it’s time to realign.
So, what actually makes a brand work?
1️⃣ A crystal-clear message
2️⃣ Offers that feel good to sell and deliver
3️⃣ Systems that support your energy and your clients
4️⃣ A brand identity that reflects your evolution, not just your niche
When those elements are in sync, your brand becomes a growth tool, not a performance piece.
Here’s what you can do this week to strengthen the foundation under your brand:
► Audit your offers for clarity and alignment
► Create (or clean up) your client onboarding system
► Refine your website messaging to speak directly to your ideal client
You don’t need a prettier brand.
You just need a brand that’s aligned with the business you actually want to run.
Catch this week's episode on BRAND(ed) to dig into "When the Brand is Beautiful, but the Business is Broken." Live now!
