Ep 150. The Courage to Be: Mastering Your Personal Brand with Carlii Lyon
Mon Sep 08 2025
You know you need to be visible — to share your ideas, your expertise, your story — but fear creeps in. What if I’m judged? What if I’m not ready? What if no one cares?
Episode 150 marks a milestone — and a conversation every leader needs to hear.
In this special episode of Leaders Lane, Carlii Lyon, a global leader in personal branding, pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to show up with courage and clarity. She shares why a smaller, loyal audience beats chasing popularity, how to choose your purpose instead of waiting for it, and why building your brand is less about algorithms — and more about authenticity.
What You’ll Take Away
Why your personal brand is the intentional story you tellHow to navigate the insecurities that keep you playing smallThe secret to purpose-driven visibilityHow to create content that connects, not just fills a feedThe power of building a community of true fansInsights from Carlii’s book The Courage to Be and her Mind, Body & Brand framework
This isn’t just another conversation about personal branding. It’s your wake-up call to stop hiding, start showing up, and build a brand that reflects the leader you’re becoming.
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You know you need to be visible — to share your ideas, your expertise, your story — but fear creeps in. What if I’m judged? What if I’m not ready? What if no one cares? Episode 150 marks a milestone — and a conversation every leader needs to hear. In this special episode of Leaders Lane, Carlii Lyon, a global leader in personal branding, pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to show up with courage and clarity. She shares why a smaller, loyal audience beats chasing popularity, how to choose your purpose instead of waiting for it, and why building your brand is less about algorithms — and more about authenticity. What You’ll Take Away Why your personal brand is the intentional story you tellHow to navigate the insecurities that keep you playing smallThe secret to purpose-driven visibilityHow to create content that connects, not just fills a feedThe power of building a community of true fansInsights from Carlii’s book The Courage to Be and her Mind, Body & Brand framework This isn’t just another conversation about personal branding. It’s your wake-up call to stop hiding, start showing up, and build a brand that reflects the leader you’re becoming.