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SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
Marina Girgis
51 episodes
4 days ago
Brand feeling blah??
 Struggling to stand out and stay real? Tired of talking to no one? If you’re a coach, strategist, or digital creator ready to feel LIT UP about your business, create more FREEDOM in your life, and MAGNETIZE dream clients and speaking opportunities by being who you are, this podcast is for you! I’m a brand strategist who will help you build your true-to-self personal brand around who you are not just your offers or expertise, on and off social media, without following trends, algorithm tricks, or corporate marketing BS. Say hi in the DMs on IG: @vivaciouslymarina
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Brand feeling blah??
 Struggling to stand out and stay real? Tired of talking to no one? If you’re a coach, strategist, or digital creator ready to feel LIT UP about your business, create more FREEDOM in your life, and MAGNETIZE dream clients and speaking opportunities by being who you are, this podcast is for you! I’m a brand strategist who will help you build your true-to-self personal brand around who you are not just your offers or expertise, on and off social media, without following trends, algorithm tricks, or corporate marketing BS. Say hi in the DMs on IG: @vivaciouslymarina
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SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
50: How she doubled her prices & landed pay-in-full clients (client story)

You’ve mastered your craft…

But are you still trying to prove your worth?

This episode is for the woman who’s ready to lead with her brand presence instead of prove she is the best. In this episode, I share how my client Lib, a brilliant copywriter with over 10 years of experience, went from proving herself to owning her authority after attending my 6-day luxury retreat in Mexico with @vivaciousretreats.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn about:

✨ How Lib doubled her prices and confidently attracted premium clients

✨ The shift that helped her turn imposter syndrome into embodied confidence

✨ The energetic difference between proving and leading

✨ What happens when a woman finally claims her worth

⚡️ Ready to step into embodied feminine leadership? Apply for the Wisdom Within Egypt Retreat happening December 4–9, 2025 (last spot)

💬 Connect with Marina: @vivaciouslymarina

💬 Connect with Lib: @libabouchon

Speak soon — and until then… Stay vivacious! ✨

✨ Download the FREE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feminine Business Planner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity without the burnout.

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4 days ago
35 minutes 47 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
49: When Your Soul Is Asking You to Evolve

✨ Download the FREE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feminine Business Planner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity without the burnout.


You heard the call for change…

But will you answer?


This episode is a channeled message for the woman standing at the edge of her next evolution. If you’ve been feeling the nudge to shed, release, and step into something bigger but you might know what that is YET… this one’s for you.


🎙️ In this episode, you will learn about:

✨ Marina’s personal take on transformation, endings, and new beginnings

✨ The exact energy you might be feeling during this “eclipse season” of life

✨ 2 powerful journal prompts to help you see what’s ready to be birthed through you and what you might be scared of

✨ How to trust the whispers of your soul and follow them into your next level

If you’ve been asking for a sign… consider this it.


⚡️ Ready to step into embodied feminine leadership? Apply for the Wisdom Within Egypt Retreat happening December 4-9, 2025 (last few spots)


💬 Connect with Marina: @vivaciouslymarina

Speak soon—and until then… Stay vivacious!

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1 week ago
15 minutes 33 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
48: Transform creative burnout to creative rebirth (client story)

What happens when a multi six-figure, award-winning agency owner hits a wall in her creativity? When the strategy is still working… but the soul behind it feels numb?


In this episode, my client Gabby (@strutsocialwithgabby⁠) a powerhouse entrepreneur who built a successful business but secretly felt disconnected from her own magic. After joining my Greece retreat with @vivaciousretreats, everything shifted.


🎙️ In this episode, you will learn about:

✨ What creative burnout really looks like for high-achieving women & what signs to look for

✨ The moment Gabby realized she was operating from obligation, not joy

✨ How feminine creativity returned to her brand (and life)

✨ The energetic shift that reignited desire, inspiration & visibility once again in her brand

✨ Why sometimes the strategy is fine, it’s the soul of the brand that needs revival

👉 Ready to step into embodied feminine leadership & master the art of storytelling in your brand?


Apply for the Wisdom Within Egypt Retreat happening December 4-9, 2025 (last few spots)

This is your reminder: you don’t need a new business or a new offer, you might just need a creative rebirth & alignment with your true self!


💬 Connect with Marina: @vivaciouslymarina

💬 Connect with Gabby: @strutsocialwithgabby


✨ Download the FREE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feminine Business Planner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity without the burnout.

Speak soon—and until then… Stay vivacious!

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2 weeks ago
1 hour 3 minutes 47 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
47: Feminine Productivity: Cycle sync your business & prevent burnout with Usha Anandi

✨ Download the FREE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feminine Business Planner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity without the burnout.

✨ We have a 3 spots left to join our storytelling brand retreat in Egypt (my beloved homeland)⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Apply HERE for the Wisdom Within: Egypt Retreat

What if your body was your biggest productivity hack?

In this episode, I’m joined by Usha Anandi (@usha.anandi), an incredible educator who blends science with Eastern wisdom to help women work with their cycles instead of against them.

We’re redefining productivity for the feminine body, so you can grow your business in alignment, without the guilt of slowing down.

🎙️ In this episode, You will learn about:

✨ The 4 phases of your cycle and how they impact business

✨ Why “grind culture” doesn’t honor women’s physiology and how to rest without the guilt

✨ How to plan launches, content, and creativity with your inner seasons and your hormones

✨ The surprising link between your PMS and intuition and how to use this time to make intuitive decisions in your business

It’s time to stop forcing, start flowing, and build success in a way that feels nourishing for your feminine body.

⚡️ Ready to step into embodied feminine leadership? Apply for the Wisdom Within Egypt Retreat

💬 Connect with Usha: @usha.anandi

💬 Connect with Marina: @vivaciouslymarina

Speak soon—and until then… Stay vivacious! ✨

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2 months ago
54 minutes 32 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
46: 7 secrets of HIGH-VIBE magnetic women

✨ Download the FREE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feminine Business Goal Planner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity without the burnout.

✨ We have a few spots left to join our storytelling brand retreat in Egypt (my beloved homeland)⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Apply HERE for the Wisdom Within: Egypt Retreat

What actually makes certain women wildly magnetic? You know the ones: they walk into a room and instantly draw admiration, support, and success.

In this episode, Marina reveals the 7 secrets of high-vibe women who attract clients, partners, abundance, and opportunities…without forcing or overworking.

These are the inner tools that separate “lucky girls” from deeply embodied leaders.


🎙️ In this episode, I reflect on:

✨ The body language that commands presence

✨ The vocal tone shift that makes people stop and listen

✨ Why self-trust is your #1 strategy for success

✨ Setting boundaries without becoming “the bitter woman”

✨ How to dress and express yourself in alignment with your essence

✨ A daily embodiment exercise to help you become her

Whether you’re a coach, creative, or brand-building entrepreneur, this episode will help you activate your next-level self…no more waiting.

⚡️ Ready to step into embodied leadership? Apply for the Wisdom Within Egypt Retreat

💬 Connect with Marina on IG: ⁠@vivaciouslymarina⁠

Speak soon—and until then… Stay vivacious! ✨


Intro

00:00:00 – What makes certain women effortlessly magnetic?
00:02:00 – Lucky girl energy vs. embodied leadership


The 7 Secrets of High-Vibe Women

00:05:00 – Secret 1: Body language that speaks before you do
00:08:00 – Secret 2: The vocal shift that makes people stop and listen
00:11:00 – Secret 3: Self-trust—your most underrated strategy
00:14:00 – Secret 4: Boundaries without the bitterness
00:17:00 – Secret 5: Ask for clarity—even if it feels “extra”
00:19:00 – Secret 6: Make decisions from your future self
00:21:00 – Secret 7: Presence over perfection—be in your body


Wrap-Up

00:23:00 – Bonus: Style as energetic expression
00:26:00 – Embodiment practice: choose 3 traits & live them
00:29:00 – How retreat spaces help you step into your next level

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2 months ago
29 minutes 16 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
45. You don’t have to sell your lifestyle to sell your services in your personal brand, here’s what to do instead

Are you building a personal brand that supports your lifestyle—or accidentally turning your life into your brand? In this episode, Marina breaks down the key difference between monetizing your lifestyle and creating a brand that honors it.


📌 We have a few spots left to join our storytelling brand retreat in Egypt (my beloved homeland), ⁠⁠⁠APPLY⁠ HERE to secure our pre-launch offer!


🎙️ In this episode, I reflect on:

✨ The difference between monetizing your lifestyle vs. building a brand around it

✨ Why oversharing can dilute your brand power

✨ How to make your life the backdrop, not the whole show

✨ What to share (and what to keep sacred) as a service-based entrepreneur

✨ Why your voice and story are your most powerful marketing tools


If you’ve been feeling pressured to share everything online or think you need to constantly post about your day-to-day just to be relevant, this is your permission slip to stop. You don’t have to sell your lifestyle to sell your services—and in fact, doing so may be costing you your peace (and your authority).


📌 Want to use your story to elevate your brand? Apply for the Wisdom Within: Egypt Retreat

💡 Download the FREE ⁠⁠⁠⁠Feminine Business Goal Planner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity without the burnout.

💬 Connect with Marina on IG: @vivaciouslymarina

Speak soon—and until then… Stay vivacious! ✨


Intro

00:00:00 – Are you building a brand that supports your lifestyle—or just turning your life into content?

00:02:00 – The difference between monetizing your lifestyle and honoring it through your brand

Lifestyle vs. Leadership

00:04:00 – Making your life the backdrop, not the whole show

00:05:30 – Oversharing, burnout, and the cost to your brand power

00:07:00 – How lifestyle content can dilute your authority as a service provider

Voice, Story & Sustainable Strategy

00:09:00 – Why your voice and story are your most magnetic assets

00:10:30 – Using storytelling to build trust, not just aesthetics

00:11:30 – Building a brand that feels aligned, sovereign, and sustainable

Wrap-Up

00:12:00 – Recap: Protect your peace, lead with your voice

00:12:30 – Retreat invite: Tell your story in Egypt

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5 months ago
11 minutes 7 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
44: the space in between where you are now and your next level

Ever felt like you're in between who you were and who you’re becoming—and it’s just… messy? This episode is for the woman in business navigating growth, identity shifts, and the deep discomfort that comes right before the breakthrough.


📌 We have a few spots left to join our storytelling brand retreat in Egypt (my beloved homeland), ⁠⁠APPLY here to book a call with Marina!


🎙️ In this episode, I reflect on:

✨ Why “the space in between” is sacred—even when it’s painful

✨ How to release old identities so your brand (and self) can evolve

✨ Signs you're resisting your next level—and how to stop

✨ The energetic blocks that show up before big breakthroughs

✨ Why your body always knows when it’s time for change

✨ A journal prompt to help you move through the mess

If you've been feeling the call to show up in a bigger, bolder way—but also a little lost in the “how”—this episode will speak to your soul.


📌 Download the FREE ⁠⁠⁠Feminine Business Goal Planner: ⁠⁠⁠Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity without the burnout.

Connect with Marina: ⁠⁠⁠@vivaciouslymarina⁠⁠

Intro

00:00:00 – Ever felt stuck between who you were and who you're becoming?

00:02:00 – The “dark expansion” before every breakthrough

Identity, Fear & Resistance

00:05:00 – Signs you’re resisting your next level

00:07:00 – What you need to release and embody to evolve

00:10:00 – When your body starts whispering… then screaming

Rebirth Through Courage

00:13:00 – Blocking blessings and clinging to the old version of you

00:15:00 – A journal prompt for moving through the discomfort

00:18:00 – The power of choosing growth, even when it’s terrifying

Wrap up

00:20:00 – Evolving your identity is your next strategy

00:21:00 – Marina’s free feminine business planner to help you realign

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6 months ago
22 minutes 29 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
43: How to sell out your next in-person event [my exact strategy to prelaunch & sell out]

Thinking about hosting your first retreat or in-person event? In this episode, Marina pulls back the curtain on exactly how she sold out two luxury branding retreats—one in Mexico and one in Greece—in just two months. No big launch. No fancy sales page. Just aligned strategy, soulful marketing, and a lot of heart.


📌 Join our next business retreat in Egypt ( my beloved homeland), ⁠APPLY ASAP!


🎙️ In this episode, I reflect on:

✨ How to validate your retreat idea before launching

✨ The secret to long runway launches and how long you need to launch for

✨ Why you should ditch the generic yoga-and-journaling formula and build around your unique brand vision

✨ The biggest objections Marina faced—and how she moved through them

✨ Her daily sales flow & mindset that made all the difference

✨ And the one simple trick that actually helped her fill the retreats faster


Ready to SELL OUT your next high-ticket in-person or virtual offers?Listen to this episode and follow the behind-the-scenes on Marina’s IG ⁠⁠@vivaciouslymarina⁠


🎧 Listen to the episode 38. Marina mentioned in this episode on how she hosted her first retreat - honest thoughts & feelings


🎧 Listen to the episode 42. Marina mentioned in this episode on how to make big move despite fear⁠


📌 Download the FREE ⁠⁠Feminine Business Goal Planner: ⁠⁠Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity without the burnout.

Connect with Marina: ⁠⁠@vivaciouslymarina⁠

Speak soon, and until then… Stay vivacious! ✨


Intro & Vision

00:00 – Why retreats are the next evolution for many brands

00:02 – How I decided what to include (and exclude)

00:05 – Creating transformation through a clear theme

What Made Them Sell Out

00:06 – What made my retreats unique to help me sell out

00:09 – Lessons from my first (flopped) retreat

00:11 – The secret trick that helped me close more clients

Marketing & Selling with Ease

00:13 – Handling client objections about the retreat by offering this

00:15 – How to pre-launch using this one strategy

00:16 – Affiliate strategy + getting the right people in the room

Planning, Energy & Trust

00:27 – How I knew I was ready (even after a flop)

00:32 – Planning tips: SOPs, timelines, and delegation

00:35 – Daily selling on social media without being annoying

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6 months ago
46 minutes 12 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
42: OMG I just hosted my first retreat - my honest thoughts & feelings

I just hosted my first-ever luxury personal branding retreat in Mexico—and it was everything. ✨ From deep transformation to unexpected lessons, I’m sharing the real behind-the-scenes of what it took to bring this dream to life.

📌 Join our next business retreat in Egypt ( my beloved homeland), APPLY ASAP!

🎙️ In this episode, I reflect on:

✨ How I turned a breathwork vision into a fully sold-out retreat.

✨ The power of curating a space where women feel seen, affirmed, and aligned in their brand & business.

✨ The biggest challenges I faced at my retreat—and how I navigated them.

✨ The missing piece to long-term success in business for women entrepreneurs

This episode is for you if you've ever dreamed of hosting a retreat or want an inside look at what goes into curating a high-end brand experience.

🎧 Listen to the episode Marina mentioned in this episode on how to make big move despite fear

📌 Download the FREE ⁠Feminine Business Goal Planner: ⁠Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity without the burnout.

Connect with Marina: ⁠@vivaciouslymarina

Loved the episode? Tag us @seen.known.paid

Speak soon, and until then… Stay vivacious! ✨

Intro

00:00:00 - Hosting my first luxury retreat in Puerto Escondido

My Journey to Hosting Retreats

00:01:00 - From brand ambassador to creative director
00:03:00 - Helping organize retreats in the Bahamas & Dominican Republic
00:05:00 - Attempting a retreat in Bali before the world shut down

Bringing the Vision to Life

00:06:00 - Overcoming self-doubt and taking aligned action
00:07:00 - The importance of preparation before the retreat
00:08:00 - Helping women align their brands with their evolution

Retreat Experience & Takeaways

00:09:00 - Creating space for rest, reflection, and connection
00:10:00 - Why joy and purpose must be part of your business
00:12:00 - The “Love Box” exercise: Seeing and affirming yourself

Challenges & Lessons Learned

00:16:00 - The value of having on-site support
00:17:00 - Navigating photoshoots, lighting, and location challenges

Wrap-Up

00:18:00 - Looking ahead: Greece retreat and Wisdom Within Egypt retreat
00:20:00 - Application details and interview process

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7 months ago
22 minutes 18 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
41: How to be relatable but still protect your privacy in your personal brand with Sina Port

Does sharing your personal brand mean sharing everything? In this episode, Marina sits down with Sina Port @sinaportofficial to break down how to show up authentically online while still maintaining privacy, boundaries, and authority.

🎙️ What you’ll learn:

✨ How to share your personal life without feeling overexposed.

✨ Why your personal brand is not your personal life—and how to separate the two.

✨ The mindset shift that helps you protect your boundaries while still being relatable.

✨ How to use storytelling to connect with your audience (without trauma dumping).

✨ The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make when trying to be "authentic" online.

This episode is a must-listen if you want to build a premium personal brand while keeping parts of your life just for you.

Ready to ELEVATE your premium personal brand?

Marina is taking on an exclusive number of clients in her private coaching ELEVATE. Apply today.

📌 Want to work with Marina in person at her next retreat?

Join the Egypt Retreat waitlist

Connect with Marina: @vivaciouslymarina

Connect with Sina:@sinaportofficial


Loved the episode?Tag us @seen.known.paid

Speak soon, and until then… Stay vivacious! ✨

Intro

00:00:00 - Showing up authentically without overexposing yourself

Understanding Personal Branding

00:01:00 - The difference between personal brand and personal life

00:02:00 - Finding the right balance of sharing and privacy

Sina’s Story and Lessons

00:04:00 - How Sina’s father shaped her view on branding

00:06:00 - “Imitate until you become” – stepping into your next level

Sharing Your Story with Purpose

00:07:00 - How to choose what parts of your life to share

00:09:00 - The importance of processing experiences before posting

Lifestyle and Business Alignment

00:11:00 - Building a brand around the life you want

00:13:00 - Why aspirational content attracts the right audience

Overcoming Fear of Visibility

00:16:00 - The mindset shift from struggling to thriving

00:17:00 - Why women hesitate to showcase success

Wrap-Up

00:18:00 - Instagram Story challenge: Share your story with intention

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8 months ago
19 minutes 54 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
40: How to Rebrand Your Business in 3 Steps [My Proven Framework]

Feeling disconnected from your brand? Thinking about a rebrand?

If you’re in the middle of an evolution and your business no longer reflects who you are today, this video is for you. Marina walks you through her tried-and-tested 3-step framework for rebranding—not just your business, but your identity.

🎙️What you’ll learn:

✨ Why rebranding is about MORE than just colors & fonts.

✨ The 3-stepBrand Rebirth Framework to align your business with your evolution.

✨ How to tap into your next-level brand vibe (and bring it to life).

✨ The mistake most entrepreneurs make when rebranding—and how to avoid it.

✨ Why your brand shoot, content, and styling all need to match your new vision.

This is the exact framework Marina uses with her high-level clients, and now you get it too! Grab your notebook and get ready for a transformation.

💡Ready to rebrand and attract high-paying clients?

⁠Apply for Marina’s Done-for-you offer “Brand Evolution”⁠

Package - where she will personally reposition and refresh your brand from strategy to visuals so you can show up as yourself and attract more aligned clients

📌 Download Marina’s FREE ⁠Feminine Business Planner⁠ to start hitting your business goals without the burnout and while traveling and resting.

💬 DM Marina on IG:⁠ @vivaciouslymarina⁠

Speak soon, and until then…Stay vivacious! ✨


Intro

00:00:00 - The 3-step framework for rebranding

00:01:00 - Welcome to Seen, Known, Paid


Step 1: Conception

00:02:00 - Why a rebrand is more than aesthetics

00:03:00 - Key questions to define your new brand identity

00:04:00 - Visual research: Using Pinterest for brand vibes


Step 2: Rebirthing

00:06:00 - Implementing your vision into your brand

00:07:00 - Content creation that aligns with your evolution

00:08:00 - Planning a brand photoshoot with intention


Step 3: Nurturing

00:11:00 - Embodying your new brand identity

00:12:00 - Using breathwork and holistic practices for alignment


Wrap-Up

00:13:00 - Recap of the 3-step rebranding framework

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8 months ago
14 minutes 18 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
39: Scared of judgment on social media? This is for you with Erica Reitman (Fav Episode Recap)

Ever held back from sharing your real thoughts online because you’re scared of judgment? Or felt trapped in an offer that no longer excites you? In this episode, Marina sits down with Erica Reitman, rule-breaking business coach and President of the “Zero F*cks Club”, to talk about owning your voice, making bold moves, and building a business that actually feels good.

🎙️ What you’ll learn:

✨ Why fear of judgment (especially your own) holds you back—and how to move through it.

✨ The power of just trying things (without overthinking).

✨ How to evolve your business as YOU evolve.

✨ Why giving zero f*cks is the ultimate business growth strategy.

✨ A mindset shift that will free you from worrying about what “Sheryl in accounting” thinks.

This conversation is the permission slip you need to stop overthinking, start experimenting, and build a business that reflects YOU.

Connect with Erica: IG: ⁠@ericareitman⁠

💡 Want Marina as your guide? Apply for Brand Therapy 1:1 Coaching Program

📌 Download the FREE Feminine Business Planner: Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity without the burnout.

💬 DM Marina on IG: @vivaciouslymarina

Speak soon, and until then… Stay vivacious! ✨


Intro

00:00:00 - Overcoming fear of judgment on social media

Erica’s Journey

00:01:00 - From interior designer to business coach
00:02:00 - Selling 10 coaching spots in a week
00:03:00 - Embracing experimentation and taking risks The Zero Fucks Club Mindset

00:05:00 - Running a business on your own terms
00:07:00 - Trusting your gut and pivoting when needed
00:09:00 - Launching a membership after resisting it for years

Confidence and Showing Up Authentically

00:10:00 - Why passion makes your offers magnetic
00:11:00 - Practicing not caring about others’ opinions
00:12:00 - The freedom of focusing only on what you can control Wrap-Up

00:14:00 - How to dream bigger and challenge limiting beliefs
00:15:00 - What living vivaciously means to Erica

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8 months ago
17 minutes 25 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
38: How I make BIG MOVES in my business despite fear (Fav Episode Recap)

Ever feel paralyzed by fear when making big decisions? Whether it’s launching a dream project, quitting a job, or traveling solo, fear often shows up right before our biggest breakthroughs.

In this episode recap, Marina shares how she’s learned to befriend fear and use it as a guide instead of a roadblock.


🎙️ What you’ll learn:

✨ Why fear isn’t your enemy—it’s your sign to level up.

✨ How fear manifests in your body (and how to decode it).

✨ The role of resistance in business & personal growth.

✨ How solo travel, quitting corporate, and launching retreats taught Marina to trust herself.

✨ A mindset shift to help you take action despite the fear.

If you’ve been holding back on something big, this episode is your permission slip to go for it. Fear is proof you’re on the edge of something great.


💡 Want Marina as your guide? Apply for Brand Therapy 1:1 Coaching Program

📌 Download the FREE Feminine Business Goal Planner: Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity without the burnout.

💬 DM Marina on IG: @vivaciouslymarina

Speak soon, and until then… Stay vivacious!

Intro

00:00:00 - Welcome back and why fear is a guide

Understanding Fear

00:01:00 - Fear as a compass for big decisions
00:02:00 - Recognizing how fear manifests in your body

Personal Stories

00:03:00 - The fear of launching retreats
00:05:00 - Traveling solo for the first time
00:07:00 - Quitting a corporate job despite fear

Trusting the Process

00:08:00 - How fear leads to unexpected opportunities
00:09:00 - Identifying where fear is holding you back
00:10:00 - Taking small actions to move forward

Wrap-Up

00:11:00 - Trust yourself and take courageous steps

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9 months ago
11 minutes 22 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
37: Convert without selling on Social Media with Amanda Kohal (Fav Episode Recap)

Ever wonder how to build a loyal community that converts without feeling salesy? In this episode, Marina chats with Amanda Kohal about her InstaSite strategy, social media experiments, and actionable tips to help you turn content into real results.

🎙️ What you’ll learn:

✨ Why giving it all away for free actually works.

✨ The power of relevance in TikTok SEO and beyond.

✨ How to focus on connection and community for long-term growth.

✨ The difference between Instagram and TikTok audiences—and how to leverage both.

This episode is packed with insider tips, relatable moments, and game-changing strategies to make content creation feel effortless and effective. Whether you're a solopreneur or seasoned brand builder, Amanda’s advice is a must-hear!


📌 Download the FREE Feminine Business Planner: Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity. 💡 ⁠The Instasite⁠ - a step-by-step strategy guide specifically created for business owners who are tired of spending hours creating content.

💬 DM Marina on IG: @vivaciouslymarina

Connect with Amanda: IG: @thewolfe.co TT: amandakohal

Speak soon, and until then… Stay vivacious!

Intro

00:00:00 - Welcome back and favorite episode recap

Building a Brand and Community

00:01:00 - The power of brand ambassadors and community conversion
00:02:00 - Why sales aren’t the goal of every piece of content

Social Media Strategies

00:03:00 - Posting experiments: Stories vs. feed content
00:04:00 - Understanding audiences on different platforms
00:05:00 - The Instasite strategy: Amanda’s success story

Conversion and TikTok Tips

00:07:00 - TikTok consistency and viral growth
00:09:00 - Relevance in content: Adding year, season, and niche
00:11:00 - Using TikTok’s SEO to boost visibility

Wrap-Up

00:13:00 - Giving value for free leads to conversion
00:14:00 - Closing with actionable tips and gratitude

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9 months ago
14 minutes 5 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
36: Decision fatigue? What to do when you can’t decide [Personal Story]

Ever feel stuck at a crossroads, unable to choose a path? You’re not alone. In this episode, Marina shares her personal journey through decision fatigue and how slowing down and following her intuition have helped her uncover the power of aligned decision-making in life and business.

Learn how to:

✨ Identify resistance and use it as a guide toward clarity.

✨ Make decisions that feel exciting and aligned, not forced.

✨ Leverage your intuition to move past indecision and find flow.

✨ Embrace the pause as a powerful tool for self-discovery.

This episode is packed with reflections and actionable insights to help you navigate the overwhelm of constant decision-making as an entrepreneur.

💡 Want Marina as your guide? Apply for Brand Therapy 1:1 Coaching Program

📌 Download the FREE ⁠Feminine Business Planner ⁠: Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity.

💬 DM Marina on IG: @vivaciouslymarina

Speak soon, but until then… Stay vivacious!


Intro

00:00:00 - Welcome to Seen, Known, Paid
00:01:00 - Solopreneur struggles: Decision fatigue

Intuition and Decision-Making

00:02:00 - Why rushing leads to misalignment
00:03:00 - Meditation: "We Never Know"
00:06:00 - Exploring life’s different paths

Story Time

00:07:00 - From Greece to the U.S.: Red carpet intuition
00:09:00 - Speaking on two panels unexpectedly
00:11:00 - Transitioning to Texas with family Signs and Alignment

00:13:00 - Resistance vs. excitement in decisions
00:15:00 - Reconnecting with Egypt after 12 years
00:17:00 - Traveling to Egypt spontaneously Wrap-Up

00:19:00 - Gratitude and trusting intuition
00:21:00 - Clarity in stillness and slowing down

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10 months ago
22 minutes 20 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
35: Do aesthetics matter in 2025? [real life case study]

How my client went from charging $50/hour to booking $17,000 premium packages!

In this episode, Marina dives into the power of branding and how it can help you position yourself as a premium brand and expert in your industry. She shares real-world insights from her work with a client who transformed her business by elevating her brand to attract high-ticket clients.

Learn how to:

✨ Stop competing on price and stand out in a crowded market

✨ Use branding to communicate value and attract dream clients

✨ Create a cohesive visual identity that speaks to premium clientele

✨ Align your aesthetics with your bigger vision for long-term success

If, like my client K, you want to call in more premium clients and stop second-guessing what to say in your content or how your brand should look to grow your business, click the link below to apply for my exclusive high-touch 1:1 rebranding offer.

We only take a select number of clients each quarter, so spots are super limited.

Apply for Brand Therapy 1:1 Coaching Program

Apply for Brand Evolution Package: My Done For You Branding Service

📌 Download the FREE ⁠Feminine Business Planner ⁠: Align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity.

💬 DM Marina on IG: @vivaciouslymarina

Speak soon, but until then… Stay vivacious!


Intro

00:00:00 - Vanity vs. necessity: Is branding worth it?

Kay’s Story

00:01:30 - From $50/hour to premium pricing
00:02:00 - Finding gaps in her market
00:03:00 - Fixing her branding mistakes
00:05:00 - Messaging for high-ticket clients Why Aesthetics Matter

00:06:00 - Aligning visuals with premium clients
00:07:00 - Creating cohesive brand vibes

Results and Reflections

00:08:00 - Kay’s success story
00:09:00 - Branding as a long-term strategy Wrap-Up

00:10:00 - Apply for 1:1 rebranding services

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11 months ago
10 minutes 23 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
34: Feeling overwhelmed by an endless to-do list? Let’s fix it [my 3 step process]

Stop the burnout in your business and call in more Joy!

In this episode, Marina dives into why your daily tasks are draining your energy and how to realign your life and business for more joy, freedom, and productivity. Learn how to:

- Use the 80/20 rule to focus on high-impact activities

- Align your to-do list with your energy flow, menstrual cycle, and human design

- Audit your business and eliminate unnecessary tasks

- Prioritize joy while maintaining momentum

It’s time to stop letting your to-do list run your life. Tune in to discover Marina’s three-step process to reclaim your energy and bring spaciousness back to your days.

Ready to unlock a new level of success? Tune in to learn how to connect with your inner guide, make aligned decisions, and find joy in your business.

Download the Feminine Business Planner to align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity.

Send Marina a DM: IG: @vivaciouslymarina

Intro

00:00:00 - Why you’re doing too much
The 80/20 Rule

00:01:30 - What is the Pareto Principle?
00:02:00 - Identifying your high-impact tasks

Burnout Prevention

00:03:00 - Step 1: Energy audit
00:05:00 - Using your menstrual cycle for alignment
00:06:30 - Planning based on energy flows

Business Alignment

00:08:00 - Step 2: Business audit
00:10:00 - Removing unnecessary pressure
00:12:00 - Creating lifestyle-aligned goals

Joy and Outsourcing

00:14:00 - Step 3: Joy audit
00:15:00 - The 10/80/10 outsourcing framework

Wrap-Up

00:17:00 - Recap: Energy, business, and joy audits

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11 months ago
19 minutes 36 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
33: Is strategy enough to succeed in business in 2025? My hot take!

Apply for Marina’s Mexico Retreat to rediscover your inner voice and create a brand that aligns with your vision: [APPLY HERE]!

In this episode, Marina reveals why strategy by itself isn’t enough to build a thriving business in 2025. Sharing insights from her own journey and experiences with clients, she highlights the importance of reconnecting with your inner voice to guide your decisions. If you've been stuck in a cycle of chasing courses, coaches, and strategies without lasting results, this episode is your wake-up call.

Marina explains how aligning your strategy with your unique vision and intuition is the key to creating a business you truly love. From daily reflections to radical honesty about your goals, Marina offers practical steps to blend strategy with authenticity and avoid burnout.

Ready to unlock a new level of success? Tune in to learn how to connect with your inner guide, make aligned decisions, and find joy in your business.

Send Marina a DM: IG: @vivaciouslymarina

Download the Feminine Business Planner to align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity.

Intro

00:00:00 - Strategy is not enough to succeed

Client Story: Finding Alignment

00:01:30 - Why strategy alone doesn’t work
00:02:00 - A client stuck in resistance and quick fixes
00:03:00 - Connecting with your true vision

The Role of Inner Connection

00:04:00 - Listening to your inner voice
00:05:00 - Checking in with your goals
00:06:00 - Aligning business with your cycle

Practical Steps

00:07:00 - Daily habits for self-connection
00:08:00 - Trusting intuitive nudges
00:09:00 - Practicing radical honesty

Wrap-Up

00:10:00 - Strategy supports inner alignment

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11 months ago
12 minutes 24 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
32: Build a freedom filled business and life in 2025 [How I did it]

Join Marina for an unforgettable experience at her Mexico Retreat!

Don't miss your chance to be part of a life-changing retreat with Marina, crafted to help you align your personal brand with your true self. With only 2 spots remaining, this is your opportunity to join a powerful journey of growth and transformation. [APPLY HERE]!

In this episode, Marina dives into the myth that entrepreneurs must sacrifice their freedom for financial success. She shares how she's created a business that prioritizes lifestyle while still making great money, and how you can do the same. Whether it's choosing what to prioritize, redefining success, or learning to move at your own pace, Marina's insights will inspire you to take control of your business and life. Tune in to hear how to design a business that supports your vision of freedom, without burnout.

Want to create a business that aligns with your lifestyle? Listen now and learn how!

Send Marina a DM: IG: @vivaciouslymarina

Download the Feminine Business Planner to align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity.

Intro

00:00:00 - Freedom vs. business: Do you have to choose?

Personal Story

00:02:00 - A Monday with no alarms or calls
00:03:00 - Designing a business aligned with your life
00:04:00 - Prioritizing freedom since day one Creating True Freedom

00:05:00 - The four W’s of freedom in business
00:06:00 - Rejecting the “work hard now, play later” mindset
00:07:00 - Living proof: Balancing money and freedom

Steps to Align Your Business

00:08:00 - Get clear on your priorities
00:10:00 - Release income expectations
00:11:00 - Accept a slower pace if needed

Practical Adjustments

00:13:00 - Redefine success for yourself
00:14:00 - Outsource and update your business model
00:15:00 - Build a premium brand

Wrap-Up

00:16:00 - Financial tips and affirmations for freedom

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11 months ago
18 minutes 10 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
31: Educational Content is Killing Your Brand [real life case study]

In this episode of SEEN. KNOWN. PAID., Marina Girgis explains why leaning solely on educational content can backfire and leave you feeling caged in your business. She breaks down how to move beyond “quick wins” and “how-tos” and why integrating your personal story, unique perspectives, and personality into your brand is key to standing out, building client loyalty, and avoiding burnout. Tune in to discover how to pivot-proof your brand and finally start attracting clients who love you for who you are—not just what you teach.

Ready to unlock a new level of success? Tune in to learn how to connect with your inner guide, make aligned decisions, and find joy in your business.

Ready to rebrand & show up as an authority in your business?

Apply for Marina’s Done-for-you offer “Brand Evolution"

Download the ⁠⁠Feminine Business Planner⁠⁠ to align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity.


Connect with Marina:
IG: ⁠@vivaciouslymarina⁠
Subscribe to the Vivacious Community Newsletter:
⁠https://marinasnewsletter.beehiiv.com⁠

Intro

00:00:00 - Why educational content alone isn’t enough
The Problem with Educational Content

00:02:00 - Competing with millions (and ChatGPT)
00:03:00 - Moving from free resource to thought leader

Client Success Story

00:03:30 - Senya’s transformation: From stuck to authentic
00:04:00 - Expanding her brand beyond services

Avoiding Pitfalls

00:05:00 - Why ChatGPT can’t replace you
00:05:30 - Standing out vs. adding to the noise
00:06:00 - Building a pivot-proof business

Wrap-Up

00:06:30 - Infuse your story and spicy POVs

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11 months ago
5 minutes 44 seconds

SEEN. KNOWN. PAID: Build Your Vivacious Personal Brand
Brand feeling blah??
 Struggling to stand out and stay real? Tired of talking to no one? If you’re a coach, strategist, or digital creator ready to feel LIT UP about your business, create more FREEDOM in your life, and MAGNETIZE dream clients and speaking opportunities by being who you are, this podcast is for you! I’m a brand strategist who will help you build your true-to-self personal brand around who you are not just your offers or expertise, on and off social media, without following trends, algorithm tricks, or corporate marketing BS. Say hi in the DMs on IG: @vivaciouslymarina