Stop Pretending: Build a Real Life, Not a Fake Brand | Unscriptd Podcast EP55
Description
Forget the image. Build a real life instead.
No guest this week.. just two guys trying to build something meaningful while juggling 9-5s, families, and late-night editing sessions that blur into early mornings. No guru talk. No “5 steps to success.” Just real conversation about what it takes to keep going when the world tells you to polish everything you do.
Will and Michael dive into what happens when imposter syndrome makes you an actor in your own story, the pressure to monetize every passion, and the constant tension between faith, family, and building something that matters.
This episode isn’t about personal branding, it’s about being honest, staying grounded, and remembering why you started in the first place.
Key Topics Covered:
Why you don’t need a personal brand to live intentionally
The cost of imposter syndrome and pretending online
How over-monetization steals creativity
Faith and family as the real foundation
Compounding skills and staying humble in business
What authenticity actually looks like in 2025
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Connect with the hosts:
Will Abel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willabel
Michael Grier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgrier
United States
