Ep 18: Growing Your Influence With Personal Branding | Plano Chamber Women’s Division Lunch

Your Marketing Mentor, Hosted By Sherry Sutton

🎙️ Do you ever wonder how to show up as the face of your business without feeling weird, fake, or like you’re selling your soul?
This episode is straight from my talk at the Plano Chamber Women's Division Lunch on June 11, where I got real about what it takes to grow your influence and impact through authentic personal branding. If you’ve ever felt like marketing just isn’t for you—or you're tired of trying to be someone you’re not—this is for YOU.
I share my story, my favorite branding tips, and how you can stand out by being more you, not less.
💡 Here’s what we cover (with all the juicy parts timestamped!):
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Let Me Introduce Myself and Why This Topic Matters
01:09 – Saying Hi and Welcoming You In (Frizzy Hair and All)
01:55 – What I Mean When I Talk About Personal Branding
02:54 – My Personal Journey (The Good, The Hard, and The Healing)
03:47 – What 30 Years in Marketing Has Taught Me About What Actually Works
05:04 – Why Personal Branding Is More Than Just Pretty Colors
06:46 – How I Found My Unique Style (And How You Can Too)
09:20 – Let’s Talk Consistency: Why It Builds Trust
15:25 – Real Talk: What a Strong Personal Brand Can Do for You
24:36 – The Power of Visuals, Tone, and Owning Your Vibe
29:55 – Here’s Why Your Brand Needs to Feel Personal
31:16 – Creating a Magnetic Message (Without Sounding Like a Sales Robot)
35:46 – Showing Up Authentically Is Your Superpower
41:18 – Making Your Branding Strategy Simple and Sustainable
56:25 – Yes, You Can Use Your Personal Brand in Corporate Too
💬 Inside this episode, you’ll hear:
Why being imperfect actually makes you more magnetic
How I went from addiction recovery to becoming a business mentor
How to stop marketing like someone else—and start being YOU
My favorite mindset shift that will change how you show up online
🎯 Keywords: Personal Branding, Plano Chamber Women’s Division, Entrepreneur Mindset, Authentic Marketing, Small Business Strategy, Grow Your Influence, Business Networking, Personal Brand Speaker, Show Up Authentically
👇 Dive into the episode and let me know in the comments—what part hit home for you the most?
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XO,
Sherry
Your Marketing Mentor
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