The Coddling Problem in Content: How Soft Landing Messaging Dilutes Authority and Delays Your Next Level with Kelsey Hogan
Fri Feb 06 2026
This episode is a loving drag + strategy session for anyone building a brand and still introducing their business like it’s a hobby. 😅
I’m joined by Kelsey Hogan, founder of Claim and Co Media Agency, and she’s not here to coddle you—she’s here to help you win. We get into why “messy action” is often glorified (and why Kelsey says it’s basically a scam), how to build a community that actually buys, and what it looks like to show up online with confidence without oversharing your whole life.
If you’ve been chasing virality, downplaying your expertise, or waiting to feel “ready”… consider this your sign to step into your audacity era.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why your brand voice should be a “category of one” (and not a watered-down version of what feels safe)The difference between building a following vs. building a communityWhy “messy action” messaging can keep your business stuck (and what to do instead)The confidence leak hiding in the phrase “I just…”What founders get wrong about personal branding (spoiler: it’s not about sharing everything)The truth about virality: eyeballs are cute, but do you have the infrastructure to convert?Why broadcast channels are underrated and how to use them like a “mini podcast”Favorite platforms and what they’re best for: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and ThreadsKelsey’s word to embody: AUDACITY (and yes, you’re invited)Support the show
If this conversation sparked something for you and you’re ready for deeper support, I work with high-achieving women, creatives, and founders through individual therapy—supporting you in building a life and relationships that feel steady, connected, and aligned.
And if you’re craving clarity around your brand, message, or how you’re showing up publicly, The Visibility Studio is my 90-minute marketing mentorship session designed to help you cut through the noise and build a strategy that actually feels like you.
All the details are linked in the show notes at healingwithjazzmyn.com.
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This episode is a loving drag + strategy session for anyone building a brand and still introducing their business like it’s a hobby. 😅 I’m joined by Kelsey Hogan, founder of Claim and Co Media Agency, and she’s not here to coddle you—she’s here to help you win. We get into why “messy action” is often glorified (and why Kelsey says it’s basically a scam), how to build a community that actually buys, and what it looks like to show up online with confidence without oversharing your whole life. If you’ve been chasing virality, downplaying your expertise, or waiting to feel “ready”… consider this your sign to step into your audacity era. In this episode, we talk about: Why your brand voice should be a “category of one” (and not a watered-down version of what feels safe)The difference between building a following vs. building a communityWhy “messy action” messaging can keep your business stuck (and what to do instead)The confidence leak hiding in the phrase “I just…”What founders get wrong about personal branding (spoiler: it’s not about sharing everything)The truth about virality: eyeballs are cute, but do you have the infrastructure to convert?Why broadcast channels are underrated and how to use them like a “mini podcast”Favorite platforms and what they’re best for: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and ThreadsKelsey’s word to embody: AUDACITY (and yes, you’re invited)Support the show If this conversation sparked something for you and you’re ready for deeper support, I work with high-achieving women, creatives, and founders through individual therapy—supporting you in building a life and relationships that feel steady, connected, and aligned. And if you’re craving clarity around your brand, message, or how you’re showing up publicly, The Visibility Studio is my 90-minute marketing mentorship session designed to help you cut through the noise and build a strategy that actually feels like you. All the details are linked in the show notes at healingwithjazzmyn.com.