🎙 In this episode of The Brilliantly Branded Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Srimathy Kesan, the inspiring founder of Space Kids India and leader of the groundbreaking Shakti Sat Mission.

Dr. Kesan shares her remarkable journey: from homemaker to leading 27 space missions and empowering young girls worldwide to pursue careers in STEM. Her story is one of resilience, passion, and purpose.

What you'll learn:

1. The challenges Dr. Kesan overcame to become a leader in the space industry.
2. The powerful mission of Shakti Sat: connecting 12,000 girls from 108 countries to the moon. 🌍🚀
3. How we can bridge the gender gap in STEM and empower the next generation of girls.
4. The importance of sisterhood, self-belief, and representation.

Key Takeaways:

• Dream big, and believe in yourself—nothing is impossible.
• The power of community and role models to inspire young girls.
• Why STEM education matters for the future of humanity.

👉 Tune in for an episode filled with motivation, actionable advice, and a vision for a more inclusive future in space exploration!

In this inspiring episode of the Brilliantly Branded Podcast, I share a deeply personal experience as a highly sensitive person (HSP) and how it shaped my understanding of personal branding.

Through a creative candle-making experience in New York's East Village, I discovered powerful parallels between crafting a candle and building a personal brand.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why intention and planning are essential for personal branding.
• How to identify and combine the right "ingredients" for your personal or company brand.
• Tips for leveraging your expertise to stand out on LinkedIn.
• The importance of authenticity in crafting your professional message.
• Why you should focus on personal growth and process over instant results.

Key Takeaways:

1. Your brand is built from your unique experiences and expertise—own it!
2. Personal branding is a process, not an overnight achievement.
3. Learn how to communicate your value effectively on platforms like LinkedIn.
4. Explore ways to set yourself apart, even as an employee.

My guest today is Daniela Butcu, co-founder of LëtzBee, a mental wellness brand that uses beekeeping to reconnect people with nature and themselves.

Daniela blends her digital marketing expertise with her passion for bees to create programs that teach resilience, teamwork, and the power of shared responsibility.

Key Topics and Takeaways:

• ​How beekeeping can heal and ground us during tough times
• ​What bees teach us about collaboration without hierarchy
• ​Countering the ‘Queen Bee Syndrome’ in professional settings
• ​Building mental wellness through nature-inspired practices
• ​Lessons in leadership and teamwork from the hive

Tune in to discover how the wisdom of bees can inspire better teamwork, leadership, and balance in your life.

Ever wondered what branding lessons Times Square could teach you?

This week, I take you on a journey through my recent New York experience, reflecting on the chaos, brilliance, and inspiration of one of the most visually dynamic places on earth.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• The power of intention in branding: Why it’s not enough to just show up; you need to stand out.
• How to manage overwhelm in a world full of noise: Tips to stay focused and intentional.
• The secret to building a unique brand: How to communicate what makes you or your company different.

Join me as I share personal insights and practical advice that will transform the way you think about your brand.

Key Takeaways:

1. Discover how visual storytelling can shape brand perception.
2. Learn why differentiators are critical for personal and company brands.
3. Gain clarity on how to navigate overwhelming environments and stay true to your message.

🎙️ Listen now to get inspired and empowered to build your brilliantly branded self!

In this episode, I’m recording from an inspiring new location with a fresh perspective on transformation. Over the years, I’ve built brands, led creative projects, and helped clients find their voice.

Now, I’m sharing a unique transformation journey that draws on all my experiences—from building a career in marketing and branding to traveling, discovering new cultures, and capturing the essence of what makes a brand truly unforgettable.

Throughout this episode, I discuss the powerful process of observing and connecting experiences with intention. From Miami’s bold colors and creative architecture to the high-energy environment of New York, every location feeds the transformation that both my personal and professional life are undergoing. Join me as I dive into how each of the five senses—vision, sound, taste, touch, and smell—can be intentionally used to ignite creativity and bring depth to our personal brands.

Key Takeaways:

• The power of observation: How being intentional about what we see and experience shapes our creativity.
• Connecting through senses: Using sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell as tools to understand and build authentic brands.
• Personal growth through transformation: Why transformation is a continual journey, not a destination.
• Brand storytelling: The importance of crafting a narrative that builds meaningful connections.

Whether you’re building a personal brand or growing your business, this episode provides insights on using experiences to create impactful connections and foster personal growth. Tune in, reflect on your journey, and explore how you can apply these ideas to strengthen your own brand.

In this episode of the Brilliantly Branded Podcast, we sit down with Prash Chandrasekhar—a leader with a background in financial consulting and corporate transformation at Amazon.

Prash’s journey spans continents and industries, and he shares rich insights on building an inclusive work culture, supporting women in leadership, and managing work-life balance, especially as a parent.

Topics Covered:

• Strategies for fostering inclusive leadership

• Breaking gender biases in the workplace and society

• Balancing personal and professional growth

• Practical advice for women aspiring to leadership roles

• Empowering children by challenging gender stereotypes

Tune in for this insightful conversation packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories.

How do we inspire more women to break into the tech world? In this sixth capsule of our Brilliantly Branded Podcast mini-series, we’re featuring Evgeniia Lisianskaia, social media expert, co-founder of Evoke Digital Agency, and influencer in Luxembourg. Evgeniia shares her thoughts on empowering women to explore new paths, grow, and thrive in male-dominated industries like tech.

In this episode, Evgeniia talks about the power of building confidence in young girls from an early age, breaking outdated stereotypes, and the role of personal branding in motivating women to pursue their passions. She also highlights her own journey, which was inspired by a Russian entrepreneur and podcaster, whom she had the unexpected pleasure of meeting at this very event.

We discuss:

• How early encouragement and education can empower more women to enter tech.
• Breaking down the stereotypes that still exist about women in male-dominated fields.
• The importance of role models, personal branding, and confidence in leading more women into tech careers.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

1. Encouraging young girls early on is key to getting more women into tech.
2. Women need to see role models and examples of success to break into male-dominated spaces.
3. Personal branding and showing that “you can do it” helps to inspire more women.

👉 Tune in to hear Evgeniia’s inspiring journey and her thoughts on how we can create a more inclusive future for women in tech.

In this episode of the Brilliantly Branded Podcast, we sit down with Virginie Ducommun, the founder of Indoor Forest, a company transforming workplaces into healthier, more energy-efficient environments through smart technologies.

Virginie shares her journey from a marketing career to becoming a leader in sustainability, offering insights into brand creation, the power of innovation, and overcoming industry challenges as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated space.

Key topics discussed:

• Virginie’s path from marketing to sustainable business leadership
• How Indoor Forest is helping companies improve air quality and energy efficiency
• The role of smart building technologies in creating healthier workplaces
• Practical advice for overcoming objections to sustainable solutions
• Strategies for women entering male-dominated industries

Key takeaways:

1. How to leverage technology for environmental impact
2. The importance of listening to your audience in branding
3. Steps to creating a successful brand in sustainability
4. Why passion and resilience are crucial in the world of change

Tune in for actionable advice, personal growth insights, and a wealth of knowledge from a true industry leader. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!