We're already six weeks into 2026. So let me ask you this: If you wanted to build a bold, unstoppable, and recognizable personal brand in 2026, one that actually gets you KNOWN and sought after, what would you do?

In this episode, Kimberly Gayle shares the top three personal branding decisions you need to make RIGHT NOW to separate yourself from everyone else who's still playing small and invisible.

You'll discover:

• Why creating your own media (podcast, Substack, YouTube, blog) is THE move that positions you as the authority and gives you a platform algorithms can't take away
• How focusing deeply on ONE person and ONE feeling creates the emotional connection that builds loyal, long-term relationships (and why this is actually LIBERATING, not limiting)
• The power of building a Brand World Community—and how it saved Kimberly's business during the pandemic while setting her apart from everyone else
• Why you can't execute on any of these decisions effectively without first getting CERTAIN about your brand foundation
• The exact first step to take if you're ready to stop winging it and start owning your bold presence in 2026

Kimberly shares powerful personal stories from her ABVGirl blog journey in 2013, the evolution of Brave & Bold podcast, her decision to focus on "Sophia," and how Thursday Night Lives and the "Beer Excellent to Each Other" community literally saved Final Draft Taphouse during shutdowns.

If you're tired of feeling stuck in your head, winging it, and invisible despite your expertise, this episode will show you exactly what to do next.

Want to hop on a call to discuss building your personal brand? Request your FREE brand call with me below, and we can set up a personal-brand planning strategy call together!

In a call together, I will help you get started with a plan to start realizing your goals and dreams so you can build, grow, and monetize your brand!

Request Your Free Personal-Brand Call Here! https://mountain-cardamom-037.notion.site/2955061b5cdf803790aecbbb4badc5bd?pvs=105

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Most entrepreneurs are stuck creating content people consume but never truly belong to. In this episode, Kimberly Gayle breaks down the difference between content creation and brand world building – and why building a world is the future of personal branding.

You'll learn what brand world building actually is, why it matters more than visibility tactics, and how to use the Bold World Framework to create a world your people desperately want to step into and belong to.

Kimberly shares personal stories from building the ABVGirl community and Final Draft Taphouse, reveals how to become the embodied leader of your world, and walks you through creating rituals, language, and "you had to be there" moments that make your brand unforgettable.

In This Episode:

• What brand world building is (and why content alone isn't enough)
• The house analogy: How your social media, podcast, and content are windows into your world
• Why your calls to action are invitations into your house
• The Bold World Framework: "In THIS World..." statements that define your culture
• How to embody Personal Brand Leadership as the creator of your world
• Creating rituals and insider moments (like the "Right On Cheers" and "Boldie Dance")
• Real examples: ABVGirl manifesto, Final Draft Taphouse, and the Bold Emergence world
• Step-by-step challenge to start building YOUR brand world this week

Keywords: personal branding, brand world building, personal brand strategy, thought leadership, community building, brand culture, women entrepreneurs, visibility strategy, brand positioning, brand leadership

Want to hop on a call to discuss building your personal brand? Request your FREE brand call with me below, and we can set up a personal-brand planning strategy call together!

In a call together, I will help you get started with a plan to start realizing your goals and dreams so you can build, grow, and monetize your brand!

Request Your Free Personal-Brand Call Here! https://mountain-cardamom-037.notion.site/2955061b5cdf803790aecbbb4badc5bd?pvs=105

Show Notes Here: Episode 57: How to Build a Brand World That Makes Your People Think 'These Are My People' 'I Belong Here'

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Lady Gaga. Brené Brown. Oprah. Sarah Blakely. Simon Sinek. James Clear. You know their names instantly, but why don't people know YOURS?

In this bold, no-BS episode, Kimberly Gayle breaks down the 12 things the best, most recognizable, smartest personal brands do that most entrepreneurs are NOT doing and why that's keeping you invisible, stuck, and struggling to grow.

If you've been lurking on the sidelines watching others build powerful personal brands while you stay stuck in your head, winging it, and uncertain, this episode changes everything. Kimberly reveals what it really takes to step into Personal Brand Leadership, stop hiding behind your business, and become the bold, recognizable face of your brand.

What You'll Learn:

• The 12 non-negotiables the smartest personal brands do (and why you can't skip them)
• Why certainty and clarity come BEFORE visibility and presence
• The power of repetition (and why saying your message once isn't enough)
• How to shift from lurking to leading in your own personal brand
• What Personal Brand Leadership really means - and why it's different than business leadership
• The real story of how one client's personal brand story landed her dream client in days
• Why everyone has a personal brand whether they're intentional or not

2026 is YOUR year to stop winging it and start doing what the best personal brands do.

Want to hop on a call to discuss building your personal brand? Request your FREE brand call with me below, and we can set up a personal-brand planning strategy call together!

In a call together, I will help you get started with a plan to start realizing your goals and dreams so you can build, grow, and monetize your brand!

Request Your Free Personal-Brand Call Here! https://mountain-cardamom-037.notion.site/2955061b5cdf803790aecbbb4badc5bd?pvs=105

Book a BrandFindHer Intensive Here!

https://kimberlygayle.myflodesk.com/brandfindher

Show Notes Here:

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