🎙️ Episode Summary:
I’m beyond thrilled to bring you this inspiring and insightful conversation with Melanie Denny! Melanie is a personal branding consultant, LinkedIn strategist, and founder of the Empowered Presence™ framework, helping brilliant women of color gain visibility and seize new opportunities beyond the 9-5. She’s been featured in Forbes, HuffPost, Yahoo News, Fast Company, NBC News, and more—and her expertise in self-marketing and career empowerment is unmatched.
In this episode, Melanie and I dive deep into the power of personal branding. We discuss how to build a brand that gets noticed, what new grads can do to jumpstart their visibility, and how AI tools can make branding easier than ever. Melanie also shares actionable advice and her signature strategies to help you stand out and unlock your next big opportunity. Don’t miss this game-changing conversation!
⏱ Episode Highlights: [1:35] - Meet Melanie Denny: Her inspiring journey to becoming a personal branding powerhouse. [5:22] - Why personal branding is crucial for career success—and how to start building yours today. [12:10] - Personal branding tips for new grads: How to stand out in a competitive market. [18:30] - Using AI to simplify your personal branding process (tools and tips you don’t want to miss!). [25:40] - Common mistakes professionals make on LinkedIn—and how to fix them fast. [31:12] - Melanie’s Empowered Presence™ framework and how it’s transforming lives.
đź“Ś Links & Resources:
- Empowered Presence Podcast: www.empoweredpresence.tv
- Melanie's LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/melanieldenny
- Free LinkedIn Reviews: www.resume-evolution.com/freelinkedinreview
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