BRAND(ED)

You can tell a lot about the health of a business by looking at the owner’s schedule.A cluttered calendar = a cluttered brand.A reactive calendar = a reactive business.An overbooked calendar = an overstretched founder.Welcome to the first episode of the Brand AF series (Brand Alignment Formula).This is your moment to recalibrate and intentionally reset -► your availability► your workflow► your energy► and your mental bandwidthAsk these 3️⃣questions:Where am I overcommitted?Where am I tolerating interruptions that aren’t urgent?Where do I need more breathing room?Because your work doesn’t just require time… it requires presence.And when your calendar is aligned with your real capacity, something amazing happens:🖤 Your creativity reconnects🖤 Your delivery improves🖤 Your clients get a better youSo if you’ve been feeling off, maybe it’s not the work itself.Maybe it’s the systems that hold the work together.For more, visit socialjanemedia.com

Some clients just aren’t ready for the depth you bring.... You're on a client call, bringing THE breakthrough they need and their eyes glaze over. They’re not confused. They’re not even distracted. They’re just not getting it.Why? Because they're not ready to receive the depth that you're giving.Recently, I was listening to Mel Robbins’ book "Let Them," and when she said “People can only meet you as deeply as they’ve met themselves,” I saw this as one of the most accurate business truths I've heard in awhile.Sometimes the client can’t “see” what you see because they’re still operating at a level where quick wins feel safer than transformation.Inside Ep.156:Why some clients can’t meet your depth (and why that’s not a sign to simplify your brilliance)How maturity in your craft narrows your audience, but strengthens your resonanceWhy marketing to people stuck in survival mode keeps you feeling unseen and underpaidThe quick check-in I use anytime a I feel misunderstoodHow to shift your messaging, delivery, and boundaries to attract people operating at your levelThe "depth mismatch" will show up in: Client work Your team & collaborations Your audience Your messaging Your leadershipIf you’ve ever felt misunderstood, undervalued, or like you’re “too much”... this episode will feel grounding.Let's attract clients who can actually meet you where you are.Ep.156 | Why Some Clients Just Don't Get it - and What That Teaches Us About Our ApproachFor more, visit socialjanemedia.com

Ep.155 is live and we’re talking about something almost every business owner hits at some point:The moment when your work is working… but it just doesn’t feel like YOU anymore.Maybe you’ve been in client-delivery mode for so long your creative voice has turned to a whisper.Maybe your systems or offers are stuck in 2018.Maybe you’ve drifted into “brand autopilot”… doing what “works,” not what feels aligned.Inside this episode:▼Why your work starts to feel heavy even when nothing is “wrong”▼Three places misalignment hides in plain site (calendar, systems, offers)▼The intuitive check-in that helps you reconnect to your creative voice▼How to tell what needs an update and what still feels like YOU▼A small, simple step to reignite your excitementThis conversation is about realignment… not reinvention.So, come back to the version of your work that feels energizing, not draining.And let your brand grow at the same pace you do.If your business feels slightly “off” and you can’t put your finger on why… take this episode for a drive or a walk and get back to the work that feels like YOU! For more, visit socialjanemedia.com

Your relationship with your own journey shapes your clients’ experience.So today, I wanna chat about what it means to actually love the process… and how.Inside Ep.154:▼How your clients reflect your energy back to you.▼Why gratitude isn’t fluffy, it’s strategic▼The “Pause + Progress” check-in that keeps my business aligned▼How celebrating your daily growth creates more grounded, trusting clientsIf you’ve been moving fast, feeling disconnected, or forgetting how far you’ve come, this episode will feel like a nice deep breath ☺️Let it remind you that your business is allowed to feel good today, not someday.

This week on BRAND(ed), we’re getting into the uncomfortable-but-necessary conversation every founder hits eventually:What happens when your greatest strengths become the biggest bottleneck in your business?In Ep.153, we’re digging into:- The subtle ways bottlenecking shows up in your brand- Why perfectionism, over-control, and inconsistency aren’t personality flaws… they’re misaligned systems- The “Delegate or Design” audit that helps you decide what to keep, automate, or outsource next- How to rebuild your role so your business can grow without burning you outLeading your business is a whole lot more fun than managing it... don't ya think? Ep.153 | When You're the Brand and the BottleneckFor more, visit socialjanemedia.com

Ready for a one-day reset that helps you stay plugged into your brand? In order to keep my brand aligned, my systems working, and my message reflecting where I’m headed (not where I used to be), I schedule brand maintenance days about once a quarter. And trust me, “maintenance” matters. I like doing these quarterly check-ins with my systems, messaging, and offers because it helps me see what’s working and what’s draining. If your business has been feeling “fine,” tend to it a bit. “Fine” is where brands go into sleep mode.MY QUARTERLY CHECKPOINTSThings I review every quarter to keep my brand and business feeling sharp, current, and efficient.1. SYSTEMS + WORKFLOWS: I always start here because messy systems drain creative energy. I ask myself questions like...Is my CRM still working for me? Are there any manual tasks I can automate? Is there friction in any part of the client journey? Because no matter how gorgeous your brand is, if your backend is chaos, your business will reflect that. Sometimes I’ll book a call on my own calendar, download a resource, walk through signing a contract… basically, I'm looking for broken links, missing emails, etc. It's the tiny things that can make someone go “huh?” instead of “wow.” And WOW is the goal. 2. MESSAGING + WEBSITE CONTENTDoes my website still sound like me? Does it reflect what I’m doing now, not what I offered last year?I’ll read through my homepage, my services page, even my social bios. And if it doesn’t make me proud to say out loud, it’s time to tweak it. Because your brand should grow with you.If your message doesn’t evolve, you start feeling disconnected from your own brand. And you can’t confidently sell something you don’t feel connected to.3. OFFERS + PRICING: This is the big one. Every quarter, I check in on what I’m offering and why.Does it still make sense? Does it light me up? Do my clients still need it in this way?If the answer is “no,” I don’t panic... I adjust.Sometimes that means refining deliverables. Sometimes it’s raising prices. Sometimes it’s retiring something that just isn’t aligned anymore. The key is to approach it with curiosity, not guilt.There’s nothing wrong with evolving. A sustainable business stays current with who you are and who your clients are becoming.Ep.152 | Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: What I Do Quarterly to Stay Plugged InFor more, visit socialjanemedia.com

Ready for a one-day reset that helps you stay plugged into your brand? In order to keep my brand aligned, my systems working, and my message reflecting where I’m headed (not where I used to be), I schedule brand maintenance days about once a quarter. And trust me, “maintenance” matters. I like doing these quarterly check-ins with my systems, messaging, and offers because it helps me see what’s working and what’s draining. If your business has been feeling “fine,” tend to it a bit. “Fine” is where brands go into sleep mode.MY QUARTERLY CHECKPOINTSThings I review every quarter to keep my brand and business feeling sharp, current, and efficient.1. SYSTEMS + WORKFLOWS: I always start here because messy systems drain creative energy. I ask myself questions like...Is my CRM still working for me? Are there any manual tasks I can automate? Is there friction in any part of the client journey? Because no matter how gorgeous your brand is, if your backend is chaos, your business will reflect that. Sometimes I’ll book a call on my own calendar, download a resource, walk through signing a contract… basically, I'm looking for broken links, missing emails, etc. It's the tiny things that can make someone go “huh?” instead of “wow.” And WOW is the goal. 2. MESSAGING + WEBSITE CONTENTDoes my website still sound like me? Does it reflect what I’m doing now, not what I offered last year?I’ll read through my homepage, my services page, even my social bios. And if it doesn’t make me proud to say out loud, it’s time to tweak it. Because your brand should grow with you.If your message doesn’t evolve, you start feeling disconnected from your own brand. And you can’t confidently sell something you don’t feel connected to.3. OFFERS + PRICING: This is the big one. Every quarter, I check in on what I’m offering and why.Does it still make sense? Does it light me up? Do my clients still need it in this way?If the answer is “no,” I don’t panic... I adjust.Sometimes that means refining deliverables. Sometimes it’s raising prices. Sometimes it’s retiring something that just isn’t aligned anymore. The key is to approach it with curiosity, not guilt.There’s nothing wrong with evolving. A sustainable business stays current with who you are and who your clients are becoming.Ep.152 | Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: What I Do Quarterly to Stay Plugged InFor more, visit socialjanemedia.com

We all know copying someone else’s brand is a bad idea. But what about the quiet and unassuming kind of following that we do? The kind we don’t even notice we’re doing…When we scroll and start sounding like everyone else.When “research” becomes a way to hide from creating.When we stick to strategies that don’t fit anymore, just because they’re safe.No shame. I’ve done this too. But when you know better, you do better.So, inside Ep.151, I’m sharing:► The sneaky ways we follow (and how to spot them)► How to use those moments as a sign to come back to your own vision► 3 practical ways to shift from following to leading in your brandBecause you don’t need more strategy, you need self-trust!You already know what you’re doing. You’ve just been too busy watching everyone else do it to notice.For more, visit socialjanemedia.com

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “I just need to get this done,” this episode is for you.This week on BRAND(ed), we’re talking about how your approach shapes your outcomes and why your energy is one of the most powerful tools in your business.We explore:- Why you naturally remember moments of gratitude, not grind.- How excitement and curiosity can reignite your work.- A simple shift that helps you bring that early-business energy back into your day-to-day tasks.Try this... Pick one task you’ve been dreading and approach it differently this week, not from pressure, but from curiosity.Because when you change how you show up, everything else follows.Ep.150 | How You Approach the Work Changes EverythingFor more, visit socialjanemedia.com

Feeling like you’re behind in your business? Like everyone else’s brand is more polished, more established, more “together” than yours?Yeah, that feeling sucks… and social media makes it incredibly difficult to avoid comparison. So that’s why this week on BRAND(ed), I’m pulling back the curtain on what I call the hidden phases of brand growth.Here’s what we’re talking about:▼Why most business owners feel behind (hint: they’re comparing to the wrong timeline)▼The 3 phases every brand goes through: experiment, define, expand▼How to know what phase you’re in and what to focus on right nowWhether you’re in the messy middle or ready to scale, this episode will help you stop sprinting toward someone else’s chapter 10 and start building intentionally from where you are.For more, visit socialjanemedia.com

“What do you do?” … but instead of lighting up, you kind of want to disappear … 🫠Look, I get it.I struggle to talk about my work sometimes too. And honestly, I used to feel really guilty about that uncertainty.But now, when I notice myself brushing off that question instead of excitedly sharing, I remind myself that it's not about my confidence, it's about something in my brand, my offers or my message feeling misaligned.This week on BRAND(ed), I’m breaking down why so many business owners struggle to talk about their own work, and how to fix it without rewriting your entire business.We’re talking about:▼Why brand misalignment makes us want to hide (and how to spot it)▼The subtle signs your brand doesn’t feel like you▼A simple 5-minute exercise to realign your vibe and voiceWhen your brand feels like who you are and what you do, sharing it doesn’t feel like a scripted elevator pitch… It feels like introducing a friend you’re proud to know.For more, visit socialjanemedia.com

“What do you do?” … but instead of lighting up, you kind of want to disappear … 🫠 Look, I get it. I struggle to talk about my work sometimes too. And honestly, I used to feel really guilty about that uncertainty.But now, when I notice myself brushing off that question instead of excitedly sharing, I remind myself that it's not about my confidence, it's about something in my brand, my offers or my message feeling misaligned.This week on BRAND(ed), I’m breaking down why so many business owners struggle to talk about their own work, and how to fix it without rewriting your entire business.We’re talking about:- Why brand misalignment makes us want to hide (and how to spot it)- The subtle signs your brand doesn’t feel like you- A simple 5-minute exercise to realign your vibe and voiceWhen your brand feels like who you are and what you do, sharing it doesn’t feel like a scripted elevator pitch… It feels like introducing a friend you’re proud to know.For more, visit socialjanemedia.com

This holds back so many entrepreneurs... the confidence gap. It’s a cycle that looks like this: Lack of clarity + Lack of confidence = Playing small ... and this cycle continues if you don't break it. So, let's break it.This week on BRAND(ed) we're talking about:Why brand identity, messaging, and self-trust intersect in business growthSome real reasons why we stay small until our brand finally reflects our brillianceSomething you can do about it, TODAY!If you’ve been feeling a little stuck in your business, as in... charging less, posting less, or hesitating to show up... it’s probably not because you’re unqualified to do what you do.It’s because you don’t fully trust your brand yet.Let's close that gap once and for all. For more, visit socialjanemedia.com

This holds back so many entrepreneurs... the confidence gap. It’s a cycle that looks like this: Lack of clarity + Lack of confidence = Playing small ... and this cycle continues if you don't break it. So, let's break it.This week on BRAND(ed) we're talking about:Why brand identity, messaging, and self-trust intersect in business growthSome real reasons why we stay small until our brand finally reflects our brillianceSomething you can do about it, TODAY!If you’ve been feeling a little stuck in your business, as in... charging less, posting less, or hesitating to show up... it’s probably not because you’re unqualified to do what you do.It’s because you don’t fully trust your brand yet.Let's close that gap once and for all. For more, visit socialjanemedia.com

When we think about branding, we usually picture the visuals:→ logos→ websites→ photosBut what actually makes a brand work is far less glamorous.This week on BRAND(ed), we’re diving into the unsexy truth… that consistency, clarity, and backend systems are the real drivers of client trust.Your systems have to keep up with your brand!Inside the episode:▼Why pretty branding isn’t enough if your systems are broken▼The behind-the-scenes processes that shapes your client experience▼The 3 systems every owner should nail before doing a rebrandYour brand isn’t just what people see. It’s what they feel when they work with you.And your foundation is where that magic is built.For more, visit socialjanemedia.com

What if your business actually gave you more time instead of taking it away?That’s exactly what guest, Christina Whiteley, helps entrepreneurs do.She’s a coach, speaker, host of the Freedom Motivated podcast, and she’s passionate about helping people identify their zone of genius, create intentional lead generation systems, and stop hustling for every single client.Inside this episode, we’re talking about:► The power of knowing your zone of genius and how to use it to build the freedom you crave► Why comparing keeps you stuck and what to do instead► The first stop to buying back your time and creating more ease in your businessThis episode will have you nodding along, because we’ve all been there… working harder, only to realize we’re still trading time for money.Christina’s perspective is a reminder that true freedom is possible when you shift your belief in yourself and remember that your “someday” self is already here.This 30-minute episode is perfect for a mid-day walk to reset your energy.Enjoy!Connect with Christina at www.christinawhiteley.comFor more, visit socialjanemedia.com

Some days I manage to do everything but the thing that really matters 🙃If that’s you too… let’s talk about it. This week I sat down with Robin J. Emdon, the creator of GetResultsology® — The Science of Getting Stuff Done, and Robin has this way of explaining procrastination that feels like a weight off your shoulders. “You’re not lazy. You’re human.”Phew… what a relief, right? Here’s why… so often we beat ourselves up for not being “disciplined enough” when really, our brains are wired to resist certain kinds of discomfort. So, it’s not about trying harder… it’s about finding systems and support that make following through feel natural.In Ep.144, Robin and I talk about:► Why willpower isn’t enough (and what to lean on instead)► How your “Inner Productivity Team” works (yes, you have one too!)► The power of accountability (and why it beats motivation every time)► A simple step you can take today/tomorrow that actually builds momentumAND!! Robin is giving away the full PDF of his book, GetResultsology: The Science of Getting Stuff Done, completely FREE. It’s packed with practical tools, real stories, and the kind of strategies you can actually use right away.👉 Grab the book ⁠HERE⁠Truly, this conversation shifted the way I look at procrastination in my own business and it just might for you too.Here’s to making some meaningful progress on something you’ve been putting off 😉For more, visit socialjanemedia.com

Some days I manage to do everything but the thing that really matters 🙃If that’s you too… let’s talk about it. This week I sat down with Robin J. Emdon, the creator of GetResultsology® — The Science of Getting Stuff Done, and Robin has this way of explaining procrastination that feels like a weight off your shoulders. “You’re not lazy. You’re human.”Phew… what a relief, right? Here’s why… so often we beat ourselves up for not being “disciplined enough” when really, our brains are wired to resist certain kinds of discomfort. So, it’s not about trying harder… it’s about finding systems and support that make following through feel natural.In Ep.144, Robin and I talk about:► Why willpower isn’t enough (and what to lean on instead)► How your “Inner Productivity Team” works (yes, you have one too!)► The power of accountability (and why it beats motivation every time)► A simple step you can take today/tomorrow that actually builds momentumAND!! Robin is giving away the full PDF of his book, GetResultsology: The Science of Getting Stuff Done, completely FREE. It’s packed with practical tools, real stories, and the kind of strategies you can actually use right away.👉 Grab the book HERETruly, this conversation shifted the way I look at procrastination in my own business and it just might for you too.Here’s to making some meaningful progress on something you’ve been putting off 😉For more, visit socialjanemedia.com

We’ve all imagined having that one post that blows up. Notifications buzzing. Followers rising. DMs asking, “How can I work with you?”Basically, your “big break” moment, right?But here’s the catch… visibility doesn’t always mean sustainability.Let’s call it the Viral Trap— the false confidence that comes from attention without the foundation to back it up.Because if your business isn’t ready when the spotlight hits, what should feel like growth can actually create chaos.Inside this episode:▼Is your message crystal clear? Can someone land on your page and immediately know who you help and how?▼Do you have systems in place — Offers, links, onboarding, follow-up? Are you set up to handle an influx of people?▼Are you building from strategy, or reacting to attention? There’s a big difference between a business that is built through confidence vs. validation.Whether you’ve gone viral before or you’re chasing that next visibility moment, this conversation will help you reframe what real readiness looks like — so your business can thrive no matter how fast the spotlight comes.For more, visit socialjanemedia.com

We’ve all imagined having that one post that blows up. Notifications buzzing. Followers rising. DMs asking, “How can I work with you?”Basically, your “big break” moment, right?But here’s the catch… visibility doesn’t always mean sustainability.Let’s call it the Viral Trap— the false confidence that comes from attention without the foundation to back it up.Because if your business isn’t ready when the spotlight hits, what should feel like growth can actually create chaos.Inside this episode:▼Is your message crystal clear? Can someone land on your page and immediately know who you help and how?▼Do you have systems in place — Offers, links, onboarding, follow-up? Are you set up to handle an influx of people?▼Are you building from strategy, or reacting to attention? There’s a big difference between a business that is built through confidence vs. validation.Whether you’ve gone viral before or you’re chasing that next visibility moment, this conversation will help you reframe what real readiness looks like — so your business can thrive no matter how fast the spotlight comes.