Start Being Seen with Michelle B. Griffin

Is it hard to communicate what you do so the right people notice? Are you tired of missing out on opportunities and clients that you deserve? Join host Michelle B Griffin and guest Natalie Hales, a brand strategist for financial advisors, for this deep dive on niche positioning your personal brand to stand out in a crowded field. Learn how Natalie carved out her differentiation to be the ONLY bran...

Welcome to another episode where we spotlight female experts, founders, and entrepreneurs who are building their visibility, personal brands, and thought leadership. Today, I'm highlighting one of my clients, Shari Biery, who shares her journey to uplevel herself and her business by getting more premium positioned to set herself apart in the health and wellness coaching field. Shari was ready...

Guesting on LinkedIn livestream shows is one of the fastest ways to skyrocket your visibility and authority on the business platform of a billion professionals. It's an untapped publicity channel with numerous benefits and opportunities that can boost your brand and business. This week's episode will walk you through the do's and don'ts and fast-track you to landing your first...

Are you considering launching a podcast to boost your visibility, brand, and thought leadership? What high-level considerations, trends, and updates are needed before you launch? Join host Michelle B Griffin and podcast expert Traci DeForge, founder of Produce. Your Podcast, as we discuss what's needed to launch your show and what's not in the critical age of AI and attention spans at an...

Here's a hard truth:  Women Entrepreneurs >>> You are underpaid... it’s time to charge your value. Those are the exact words from this week's guest, Chella Diaz,  who's on the same mission: to help women entrepreneurs become visible, get highly paid, and create the businesses and lives they desire and deserve. Learn the 3 Steps to Increase Your Fees Confidently (𝘴𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱...

Welcome to another episode where we spotlight female experts, founders, and entrepreneurs who are building their visibility, personal brands and thought leadership. Today, I'm highlighting one of my clients, Brittany Perez, a nurse practitioner with a doctorate in clinical nursing, who shares her journey of launching two successful businesses and growing a dedicated team. This month marks the...

It's another series spotlighting female experts and entrepreneurs building their visibility, personal brands, and thought leadership. This week's episode features a recent client, Leigh Maneri, who shares her journey on finding the brand inside you, digging deep, connecting all the dots with all that makes you you, and getting out there with your gifts and genius. We discuss: Clarity in...

Ready for PR to raise your visibility and authority in your field? Podcasts are one of the best ways to get in front of other audiences to share your message and expertise. If you're new to podcast publicity, this episode will share the exact process for getting your pitches accepted. Podcast publicity expert Alice Draper, founder of Hustinling Writers, details her best tips and brilliant ide...

It's another episode spotlighting female experts and entrepreneurs building their personal brands and thought leadership. This week we're featuring Sarah Anto, MBA, CPA, a consultant who empowers female founders preparing to launch their startups. Ready to launch her consultancy, Sarah had all the expertise but lacked a clear, confident, and cohesive way to present and position herself t...

As a woman in business, we all have moments when we are confused about the next big thing and seek professional clarity to get to the next level for more  visibility, authority, and industry opportunities. But how and where do you REALLY find it? This week's guest, Julie Ciardi, shares her clarity vs. confusion reframe and how it impacted her expert business six years ago and her work today w...

It's another episode spotlighting women in business, sharing exactly how they're building their personal brands. This week's guest is Catrina Ossmann, a nonprofit marketing leader and founder of Clever Ideas Marketing. As a previous client, Catrina shares her struggles of not being well positioned, having an audience that is too broad, and feeling stuck on launching her personal bra...

Are you tired of constantly churning out social media content to build awareness, credibility, and visibility for your personal brand as a woman in business? Good news—there's another visibility stream to leverage, and it's easier than you think: public Relations or PR. You don’t need to be a large company with deep pockets to benefit from the power of PR. And more good news: garnering P...

For International Women's Day 2024, I'm kicking off a new profile series where I showcase past, present, and future clients and remarkable women in business who show us exactly how they're building their personal brands. This week's guest is Shermalyn Sidonie-John , by day a brand and marketing executive, and on the side, a personal brand strategist for corporate women. As a pr...

Ready to build and boost your personal brand as a woman in business? Join us from the French Quarter in New Orleans for the kickoff of the Standout Women™ Amplified: Brand Your Way to a Bigger Business event. Hear the stories of Brenda Meller, Rachel Simon, and Michelle J Raymond live from New Orleans, the two-day brand-building intensive I hosted In New Orleans. As part of the event, we shared ou...

Hey everyone! Thanks for tuning in after my brief hiatus. I've been busy working and launching my new platform. Without giving too much away, I'll say it's for women in business who are so ready to get visible and get out there in a bigger way. I'm sharing TWO NEW announcements. Plus, more is coming soon. This short episode gets right to it...I can't wait to share. LINKS A...

As a woman in business. you're ready for bigger things this year, wrote the vision board, and documented it in the journal... But two weeks in...let's do a reality check. 🤔 Following last week's themes. It's about taking action. Are you making progress or stalled for that ONE big thing you want for yourself this year? Getting visible Attracting better-fit clients Making more m...

Are you living in your "comfort cave" -- warm and cozy, but getting NOWHERE (and ready to do something about it?)    For many of us, when we're ready for bigger outcomes and opportunities, we stay paralyzed with fear and inaction.   Watching the world and others go by doing things we dream of and deserve.   Let's make this the year you FINALLY do that thing.    On this week&apo...

As a female founder, are you exhausted from constant social media and marketing efforts that just don't seem to pay off? If that's you, it might be because your strategy is too broad. It could be time to hone in on your niche, sharpen your positioning, and fine-tune your messaging. This can be your key to shifting from blending in to standing out. This week's episode features Claire...

Ready to start creating content on LinkedIn but don't know where and how to start? Last year, Ivana Todorovic was in your shoes and got so fed up with the overwhelm that she founded AuthoredUp, (my go-to, all-in-one creation and analytics creator tool) for personal brands to create with ease and consistency on LinkedIn. As a 7x entrepreneur and female founder, Ivana is determined to help more...

You never know who is watching you...and you never get a second chance to make a first impression. In other words... is your brand #OpportunityReady? Whether it's your boss, your clients, colleagues, or the media, and especially on LinkedIn, opportunities are waiting for you but are you ready for them? This week's guest and fellow personal brand strategist, Cher Jones of Your Brand at Wo...

How well do you know the person behind your personal brand?  It's often ignored, but your inner thoughts and outer image play a critical role in your professional presence. This concept of self-leadership is needed for a confident and aligned personal brand in your career and business. That's why this week's episode features Selina Yankson, an Executive Self-leadership Coach at Mid-...

Are you an aspiring “side brander?” That’s the term I’ve coined for someone who wants to pursue a passion project or calling while still working their job. In this week's episode, I interview Kate Volman, CEO of Floyd Coaching and author of Do What You Love, all about helping us take action and pursuing what lights us up even while working a full-time job. LEARN: > The seven myths stopping...

Are you familiar with the '7-Eleven Rule' where strangers make 11 decisions about you within seven quick seconds? When it comes to personal brand style, this matters even more. Yet, establishing a style that reflects your business brand can feel overwhelming and unattainable. This week's guest on Ask The Brand Therapist: Personal Branding for Leaders, is all about how to make your w...

If you've ever dreamed of writing a book to share your message and wisdom, this episode is for you. Ever since age 13, I wanted to pen a book and it wasn't until decades later, in November 2022, did I realize that goal with the publishing of THE LINKEDIN BRANDING BOOK by #MichelleSquared with my co-author Michelle J Raymond . That's why I'm excited to have her as this week&apos...

Struggling to find the right balance between your personal and business content on LinkedIn?  In this week’s episode of Ask The Brand Therapist, answers this question from Val Roskens Tews.  You’ll discover: The ideal mix of personal and business content to craft a cohesive brand message. Strategic ways to intertwine personal stories with professional insights that captivate your audience. Tactica...