If you’ve ever wondered how to authentically land brand deals—without faking influencer status or chasing vanity metrics—this episode of The Branded Impact Podcast is for you. 🎙️ I sat down with Jenny Dinh Safransky, founder of JDS Projects, a boutique talent agency that supports female creators in building meaningful, purpose-led brand partnerships. Jenny’s story is […]

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How to Land Purpose-Driven Brand Deals as a Creator or Entrepreneur

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Want people to trust you?Here’s the truth:You don’t need a complicated sales funnel, a 10-step marketing strategy, or hours of content planning to build brand trust. What you do need is authentic visibility. Real, aligned, human connection through personal branding. In today’s world of polished templates and AI-generated captions, your audience is craving something different.They […]

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The Fastest Way to Build Trust Online (Hint: It’s Not a Funnel)

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What if the connections you need to grow your business are just one authentic conversation away? In a world where “networking” can feel transactional or awkward, The Branded Impact Podcast invites you to reimagine what it really means to connect. In this week’s episode, we sit down with Emily Lampkin, founder of The Women Leader […]

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Real Conversations, Real Growth: Ditch the Pitch and Network with Purpose: Mastering the Art of Networking: Strategies for Real Success with Emily Lampkin

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Ever walk into a room and instantly feel the vibe?Maybe it’s the lighting. Maybe it’s the energy.Whatever it is—you just know. Your brand works the same way. Is your brand saying what you think it’s saying?Even when you’re offline or in-between posts, your brand is speaking on your behalf. Constantly. 👀 That first scroll of […]

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Is Your Brand Saying What You Think It’s Saying?

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You’ve got the outfits. The props. The curated location. But there’s one thing that quietly determines whether your brand shoot will just look good… or actually mean something. It’s not in your wardrobe or your camera bag.It’s your brand story. 🎯 The Story Behind the Shoot Your visual brand isn’t just a series of headshots—it’s […]

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What Most People Forget to Bring to Their Brand Shoot

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After months of working behind the scenes, I’m so excited to officially launch something that’s been on my heart for a long time:🎙️ The Branded Impact Podcast is live! And in our very first episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on something many entrepreneurs—myself included—struggle with: hiding in our businesses. Why I Started The Branded […]

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The Branded Impact Podcast Is Here: Build a Bold, Aligned Brand That Converts.

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“I already have brand photos.”“My website is fine.”“My brand is good enough.” Sound familiar? I’ve heard it dozens of times—and I’ve even said it myself in past seasons of my business. But here’s the thing… “Good enough” isn’t a long-term strategy. In fact, it might be the very thing holding you back from your next […]

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 Why “Good Enough” Isn’t a Strategy

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You’ve got 3 seconds to make an impression. That’s how long someone gives your Instagram for business profile before deciding whether to follow, explore, or move on. So if someone lands on your Instagram right now, would they instantly know: If not, it might not be the quality of your content—it could be the clarity […]

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Instagram for Business: What Your Grid Says About Your Brand

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You know that feeling when a tool just gets you?That’s how I felt the moment I switched to Flodesk. As a branding photographer and business owner, I’ve used my fair share of tech tools—and honestly, most of them felt cold, complicated, and far from inspiring. I wanted an email platform that didn’t just work—I wanted […]

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10 Reasons Flodesk is the Best Email Marketing Tool for Creative Business Owners

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Meta’s AI Ad Automation Isn’t Replacing Agencies — It’s Elevating Strategic Partners Strategic partnerships in an AI world are becoming more essential — not obsolete. Meta’s ambitious plan to fully automate ad creation by 2026 has sparked both excitement and concern across the marketing industry. Soon, advertisers will only need to submit a product image […]

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Strategic Partnerships in an AI World: Why Agencies Still Matter

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