Own Your Awesome™: Toby Myles & Miranda VonFricken on Building Bold Personal Brands with Faith and Authenticity
Miranda VonFricken shares her journey from corporate HR to keynote speaker and LinkedIn strategist, revealing how loss, resilience, and authenticity shaped her mission to help women own their stories and magnetize their personal brands.
Her Origin Story · Host: Toby Myles, Guest: Miranda VonFricken, Editor: Ilorah Dela Cruz, Original Cover Art: Isabel Paterson
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Miranda opens up about the pivotal season of her life, losing her brother and being laid off just two weeks later, which sparked her decision to never again let someone else’s business dictate her success. She shares how she accidentally built a personal brand on LinkedIn before it was even a buzzword, and why authenticity and faith became her guiding principles. We explore her philosophy of “owning your awesome,” the importance of self-awareness in branding, and how showing up boldly (sometimes even in a tutu!) can transform both your business and your life. Listeners will walk away with practical strategies for LinkedIn, fresh insights on personal branding, and the courage to express their true selves online and off.
About Miranda VonFricken:
Miranda VonFricken is a keynote speaker, LinkedIn strategist, and founder of Own Your Awesome. She helps women elevate their presence, magnetize their personal brands, and lead with authenticity, strategy, and heart.
Connect with Miranda:
🌐 Website: https://MirandaVonFricken.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirandavonfricken.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirandavonfricken/
🎙 Podcast: https://mirandavonfricken.com/podcast/
🎁 Free Resource: https://mirandavonfricken.com/freebies/
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