Brand Organics Podcast™ with Jessica Payne

Producing the Build Your House of Wellness series has been such a rewarding experience and so far, we've explored topics ranging from sustainability to diversity and equity. For this episode, it's my turn in the hot seat! Meander through this journey with me as I share how balance, connection to place, and finding my "zone" through a simple, thoughtful exercise have helped me begin building my house of wellness. Plus, I'll share an exciting update regarding my career and transition. Interested in being a guest on the show? Visit www.strategyforimpact.com/how for more information and to get in touch.

Cedric F. Brown, APR, has earned international recognition in communications for his work in diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy efforts. Cedric is a digital strategist with a decade of expertise in using analytics and research to develop socially impactful content and joins me as my guest for this episode of the podcast and continuation of the Build Your House of Wellness series. Join us as we explore his "house" and discuss his hopes for self-expression and representation in the workplace, plus his valuable insights on campaigns from the Department of Education, Nike, and Ben & Jerry's. Check out all of the impactful work Cedric is doing on his website: https://cedricfbrown.com, and follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Interested in being a guest on the show? Visit www.strategyforimpact.com/how for more information and to get in touch.

In this episode, I kick off a new series called Build Your House of Wellness. In this series, I ask each guest one question: How are you building your house of wellness? My first guest is the incredibly talented and very humble, Nicole DeNamur. She’s an innovative teacher, award-winning author, and advocate for healthy spaces, not to mention a sustainability professional and attorney. Join us as we explore her "house" and discuss the power of mentorship, language, and our responsibility to advocate for a healthier built environment. Check out all of the impactful work Nicole is doing at www.sustainablestrategiespllc.com where you can also find links to her online educational programming, including her Sustainable Strategies School, her medium series, and social channels. For more information and to participate in the Build Your House of Wellness series, visit www.strategyforimpact.com/how.

In this episode, I share insights from youth activists about how we can support them in effecting change in the world. Knowing our role is the first step to taking action. Follow my twitter (www.twitter.com/jpaynebu) for more live tweets from #YTHLive and follow #YTHLive for more insights, quotes, and resources to help empower youth. www.strategyforimpact.com

Grandma asks what you do for a living. How would you describe yourself without setting off her BS-meter? Describing what we do for a living is often the first story we tell to strangers. In my latest podcast, I share how I accidentally discovered an emotional disconnect between my story and how boiling it down to its purest form ignited something deeper. www.strategyforimpact.com

Ever face a challenge, delay, or moment of uncertainty and the thought, “I don’t have time for this” pops into your head? This is a big one for me. In this episode, I share what it’s like for me (to at least try) to resist the urge to leap past important moments, and sit in the situation instead – as uncomfortable as that may be. www.strategyforimpact.com

I’ve noticed that when I respond from a neural place, my conversations and time with with with others is much more fulfilling. Here’s what happens when I do and don’t respond from a neutral state. Maybe you can relate. www.StrategyForImpact.com

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When success feels hollow, it's frustrating AF

If your social media isn't engaging like it used to, there's probably an emotional disconnect. Social media strategy has changed in the last six months and you may be falling into old traps and shortcuts that no longer serve you. In this episode of Jessica Payne LIVE: Learn how to use the power of emotion to be more authentic and less pushy and INSPIRE ACTION when marketing your brand.

I recently presented this step-by-step process at a conference to help non-profits and lean teams drive more engagement through social media. Anyone can use it and I think you'll find it helps speed up the strategy planning process and writing actual content. I suggest using it with my free workbook which you can find here (https://jessicapayne.us/5steps) but you can also use it independently. Enjoy! Connect with me right here or learn more about my award-winning work at www.JessicaPayne.us. Disclaimer: Affiliates support this channel.

How To Find Your Niche and Deliver Powerful Social Media Content From YouTube to Facebook, niche content outperforms variety content. Watch the replay to learn what you need to know about finding your niche and creating social media content that propels your brand forward! This was inspired by the amazing Roberto Blake and his piece: "Variety Content on YouTube is Dead." READ IT. https://bit.ly/2tM4OOA DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Connect with me right here or learn more about my award-winning work at www.JessicaPayne.us. Disclaimer: Affiliates support this channel. Sponsors disclosed. Opinions are 100% my own. For more information, visit JessicaPayne.us/affiliates.

If you're stressed or overwhelmed, taking a step away from technology or social situations can really help. This Walk & Talk is a short exercise I invite you to put into regular practice when you feel a little off-balance or anxious. It helps me refocus especially given I work heavily in social media which can be both a toxic and rewarding place. Mental health is just as important as physical health, so don't be afraid to take a minute to center and come back strong! Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe! You can also catch me live each week on Facebook and Instagram, ask questions and more. For more information, visit www.StrategyForImpact.com

I just spent two days at YouTube where we discussed nothing but content. Content that converts, sells, gets views, clicks and subs. If you manage social media channels or are a con ✨What’s in: Thinking like a creator.

I just spent two days at YouTube where we discussed nothing but content. Content that converts, sells, gets views, clicks and subs. If you manage social media channels or are a con ✨What’s in: Thinking like a creator.

This episode is all about how to be more effective on social media. The first thing you need to do is AUTOMATE your publishing process so that you're not wasting hours and hours repurposing the same content week after week. Otherwise, you're throwing $$$$ out the door. Hani Moura is an expert on this topic and stopped by to help you become an automation pro. Here's the link (affiliate) to Simple Social Press: https://jessicapayne.us/SSPVid I use this to automatically push my live show to my blog each week. Here's the free trial (affiliate) to Repurpose.io: https://jessicapayne.us/repurpose This is the tool I use to automatically push my show to other channels like this one. Hani is offering a free DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Connect with me right here or learn more about my award-winning work at www.JessicaPayne.us. Disclaimer: Affiliates support this channel. Sponsors disclosed. Opinions are 100% my own. For more information, visit JessicaPayne.us/affiliates.

Is your brand GDPR ready? If you have a website, blog or maybe just a simple newsletter, you need to make sure you're GDPR compliant. It's not as difficult as it sounds, but it's easy to make mistakes if you don't know where to start. In this episode, I show you three things to immediately check off your list. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Connect with me right here or learn more about my award-winning work at www.JessicaPayne.us. Disclaimer: Affiliates support this channel. Sponsors disclosed. Opinions are 100% my own. For more information, visit JessicaPayne.us/affiliates.

Episode Info: Are you aware of your greatest strength? Awareness of a hidden talent, quality or skill can dorectly impact the qiality ofnyour relationships in life and business because it crystalizes your personal braople say l and by telling our stories, we can create positive change. Well, that's frustrating AF if you struggle like me to know This episode asks question number four: How can you help? This is a special series dedicated to all the commuters, runners, joggers listening to me on the go! And to my LGBTQ family. Catch up on Parts 1-3 by searching "Walk & Talk" or by scrolling through my last several podcasts. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe! You can also catch me live each week on Facebook, ask questions and more. For more information, visit www.JessicaPayne.us.

Can you blog without writing? YES. In this episode of Jessica Payne LIVE, I reveal simple ways to churn out engaging blog posts week after week without having to write a single word. Plus, I share creative ideas to get you (started or back to) blogging and stay organized. No more headaches or time sucks and more great content for your readers. If you want to know how to blog for beginners or how to blog faster, this episode will help. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Connect with me right here or learn more about my award-winning work at www.JessicaPayne.us. Disclaimer: Affiliates support this channel. Sponsors disclosed. Opinions are 100% my own. Some of the links shared on this channel are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission. Keep in mind that I link these

We are obsessed with filling our time. This Walk & Talk asks you how you're spending your time in hopes that you can F E E L it instead of F I L L it. I struggle with time management and doing this little exercise helps me take back control over my time, relax and actually get more done. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe! You can also catch me live each week on Facebook, ask questions and more. For more information, visit www.JessicaPayne.us.

Podcasting 101 - How to start one and what you should know. So you wanna start a podcast? In this full episode of Jessica Payne LIVE, I explore how podcasting helps boost your brand and how it has become a major confidence and booster for me, let alone a lot easier to do since the invention of amazing apps like Anchor. Joining me is podcaster and teacher Dwayne Richards who drops some knowledge about storytelling and the first five things you should have in place. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe! You can also catch me live each week on Facebook, ask questions and more. For more information, visit www.JessicaPayne.us.

The final part of my 4-part series! People say each of us has a unique story to tell and by telling our stories, we can create positive change. Well, that's frustrating AF if you struggle like me to know exactly what it is you want to share half of the time. This episode asks question number four: How can you help? This is a special series dedicated to all the commuters, runners, joggers listening to me on the go! And to my LGBTQ family. Catch up on Parts 1-3 by searching "Walk & Talk" or by scrolling through my last several podcasts. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe! You can also catch me live each week on Facebook, ask questions and more. For more information, visit www.JessicaPayne.us.

People say each of us has a unique story to tell and by telling our stories, we can create positive change. Well, that's frustrating AF if you struggle like me to know exactly what it is you want to share half of the time. This episode asks question number three: Who do you serve? This is a special series dedicated to all the hustlers, ladybosses and entrepreneurs out there. And to my LGBTQ family. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe! You can also catch me live each week on Facebook, ask questions and more. For more information, visit www.JessicaPayne.us/live.

People say each of us has a unique story to tell and by telling our stories, we can create positive change. Well, that's frustrating AF if you struggle like me to know exactly what it is you want to share half of the time. This episode asks question number two: Why are you here? This is a special series dedicated to the LGBTQ community and my ClexaCon FAM. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe! You can also catch me live each week on Facebook, ask questions and more. For more information, visit www.JessicaPayne.us/live.

On the heels of ClexaCon, and hearing form you, I decided to do a show dedicated entirely to safe spaces. In this episode, we talk about finding your online tribe and what we can do to ensure every second we spend online is of value and safe. This is important to me as a woman, a HUMAN and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. I bet it’s important to you too. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe! You can also catch me live each week on Facebook, ask questions and more. For more information, visit www.JessicaPayne.us/live. Ready to tell your story and create positive change using live video? ENROLL in my Live Show Mastery course today and get one month free. https://bit.ly/2BGuvWS

People say each of us has a unique story to tell and by telling our stories, we can create positive change. Well, that's frustrating AF if you struggle like me to know exactly what it is you want to share half of the time. To help, let's start by answering question number one: who are you? This is a special episode dedicated to the LGBTQ community and my ClexaCon FAM. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe! You can also catch me live each week on Facebook, ask questions and more. For more information, visit www.JessicaPayne.us/live.

If you want to grow your business, establishing yourself as a trusted expert is essential. So, how do you do that? Having a background in Public Relations (PR) can help like I do, but most people don't. Now's the perfect time to explore this powerful and new way of storytelling - whether you're in PR or not - while boosting your engagement at the same time. In this episode, I walk through Live Streaming for PR and how to make live video an essential part of your communications program. With a little practice, this can boost your engagement and reach on critical channels like social media in spades while saving you time, just like it does for me. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe! You can also catch me live each week on Facebook, ask questions and more. For more information, visit www.JessicaPayne.us/live.

Take this question with you today. Experts say it only takes seven seconds to make a first impression. So, what if part of that impression - say a very obvious physical trait - can't be helped? Embrace it as part of your personal brand. It's you, isn't it? Walk & Talk is a new series of podcast episodes where I'll address a thought or pose a question in five minutes or less.

  Mastering social media is a must-have if you intend for your business to survive a competitive marketplace. Yet, so many people fail and quickly become frustrated, primarily because:   They feel like they’re wasting too much time They lack the confidence about which channels to use They struggle to achieve substantial results This episode is an updated version of Jessica's previous episode "How to Inspire Action on Social Media" and features her new must-have cheat sheet (link below). Download My New Free Cheat Sheet: "How to Inspire Action on Social Media in Five Simple Steps" here: https://jessicapayne.lpages.co/5/ For more information about inspiring action through social media, visit www.JessicaPayne.us or find Jessica Payn

Learn how to launch your first Facebook LIVE show successfully and quickly. Go beyond views. Discover tips to growing followers, mistakes to avoid and how to JUST GET GOING. Popular Be Live in Five host Steven Healey joined Jessica on the show to explain the hottest marketing trend and opportunity or businesses for 2018. Don't forget to subscribe! For more information and to be a guest on Jessica Payne LIVE, visit www.JessicaPayne.us/LIVE.

Cape Town, South Africa is running out of water. In this episode of Jessica Payne LIVE, I interview local resident and activist, Bridgetti Lim Banda who breaks down the record-breaking drought, water crisis and what local governments are doing and not doing. Plus, she gives us advice on how we can all conserve water. Can live streaming help change the world? YES. Learn how local Cape Town live streamer and founder of Cape Town Water Crisis Bridgetti Lim Banda went from concerned citizen to being interviewed by major media in my latest episode all thanks to her passion and the power of social media. Don't forget to subscribe! For more information and to be a guest on Jessica Payne LIVE, visit www.JessicaPayne.us/LIVE.

Jerry Morales is a successful Realtor with Keller Williams Silicon Beach, mentor and entrepreneur who has quickly grown to become a respected agent in the highly-competitive and world-famous city of Los Angeles. Jerry is also the founder of www.Learn2Hustle.com, a brand I helped him launch. Learn2Hustle is an exclusive community where members receive expert advice, tools and resources each month to create financial freedom. Listen as we break down the fundamentals to building a profitable business fueled by trust, an authentic personal brand and buzz building. Plus, we dive deep into what it's like to live a hustler's mindset. Don't forget to subscribe! For more information and to be a guest on Jessica Payne LIVE, visit www.JessicaPayne.us/LIVE.

Don't forget to subscribe! For more information and to be a guest on Jessica Payne LIVE, visit www.JessicaPayne.us/LIVE. In this episode of Jessica Payne LIVE: Imagine being told early in your career to lose your accent. Yah, tell that to #bosslady Emily Kealey who now runs her own competitive agency, Conversation Piece Marketing PR. In this episode, Emily shared how she embraced her unique style despite the naysayers to create a fulfilling life and business on her terms. It's totally possible to be ourselves and not what our bosses tell us to be. She's living proof. Real IS GREATER THAN Perfect!!! We also answer a serious question: is gravy drinkable? PLUS here's the free cheat sheet link I reference at the top: https://jessicapayne.lpages.co/5/

Popular Comm Cafe podcast host, author financial advisor Dwayne Richards joined me today to share secrets about how to leverage Facebook LIVE to convert prospects into clients on a global scale. Don't forget to subscribe! For more information and to be a guest on Jessica Payne LIVE, visit www.JessicaPayne.us/LIVE.

Want to know why it took me more than 30 years to embrace the fact that I am 6ft. tall? HUGE piece for me. It's what expert Caren Taubman Glasser calls our "Little White Lie." Caren is the founder of The Little White Lie Digital Network and joined me on the show to reveal her "little white lie" and secrets to creating success through the power of relationships and embracing technology to create incredible value for her tribe. It's time to be real, not perfect. Don't forget to subscribe! For more information and to be a guest on Jessica Payne LIVE, visit www.JessicaPayne.us/LIVE.

Believe it or not, saying no and setting boundaries is one of the best paths to success for your business. It adds clarity on both sides and keeps you doing what you do best, the WORK. So, why do we awesome lady bosses hesitate? How do we let extra work creep back in and what are some rules and tools we can use to ensure we're in charge? Don't forget to subscribe! For more information and to be a guest on Jessica Payne LIVE, visit www.JessicaPayne.us/LIVE.

In this episode Jessica interviews music educator, entrepreneur and PAZU founder Graeme Winder. Learn what inspired Graeme to revolutionize how kids and adults learn music and what best practices he has to share with aspiring artists and entrepreneurs striving for success. To learn more about Graeme Winder and PAZU and to find out what kind of Music Mind you have, visit www.PAZUMusic.com.  For more information about the Brand Organics podcast, visit www.JessicaPayne.us or find Jessica Payne on social media:  www.Facebook.com/JessicaPayneOfficial www.twitter.com/jpaynebu www.instagram.com/jpaynebu 

In this episode (Part 1 of 2), Jessica interviews author, veteran entrepreneur and Founder of Trikaroo, Gina Garcia. Learn what inspired Gina to move to the Philippines in pursuit of launching a successful business that's now transforming the mobility industry in the United States. Recorded originally on International Women's Day (March 8, 2017). To learn more about Gina, visit www.Trikaroo.com.  For more information about the Brand Organics podcast, visit www.JessicaPayne.us or find Jessica Payne on social media:  www.Facebook.com/JessicaPayneOfficial www.twitter.com/jpaynebu www.instagram.com/jpaynebu 

Social media is a must-have if you want to reach and engage more customers online. Yet, using it correctly is a bit of a mystery with a lot of pitfalls. In this episode, Jessica provides practical ways for businesses to inspire action on social media, starting today. Tip: These strategies work for both businesses and non-profits. For more information about inspiring action through social media, visit www.JessicaPayne.us or find Jessica Payne on social media:  www.Facebook.com/JessicaPayneOfficial www.twitter.com/jpaynebu www.instagram.com/jpaynebu     

Data shows that coming from a place of service is good for business in virtually every industry.    In this episode, Jessica Payne shares real-world solutions to transforming any brand to one of service to easily and organically get more customers. From the Episode: "Instead of labeling your audience as customers you need to do something, think about how you can actually serve them so that they can accomplish their goals." Subscribe to the Brand Organics newsletter for exclusive content at www.JessicaPayne.us ! Follow Jessica Payne, award-winning brand strategist and founder of The Power of Brand Organics on social media: @jpaynebu on Twitter   JessicaPayneOfficial on Facebook   

One of the most frustrating things about coming up with new marketing ideas is finding out that somebody has already "been there, done that." So, you either copycat the competition or spin your wheels trying to think of ways to be original. Your unique story isn't hard to locate if you know where to look. In this episode, Jessica shares four tricks to simplifying the branding process when it comes to finding your own voice and standing apart from the crowd. For more information about Jessica Payne and The Power of Brand Organics, visit: www.JessicaPayne.us  Follow Jessica on Social! T: @jpaynebu FB: Facebook.com/JessicaPayneOfficial Note: Here is the Global Wellness infographic referenced in the episode: https://www.globalwellnessinstitute.org/press-room/statistics-and-facts/   

Can an authentic brand be successful? What if there was a simple formula to follow designed to drive engagement, forge relationships and build trust? Well, there is. In this episode, Jessica reverse-engineers success and takes you step by step through a recipe for building a powerful and authentic brand.