How to Embrace Your Worth and Build a Powerful Personal Brand, with Jamie Hess

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Jamie's story is one of resilience, transformation, and empowerment, offering valuable lessons for anyone looking to define their identity, overcome challenges, and create a life of purpose and impact. Thanks to the power of relationships — I heard about Jamie through WeGotThis.org Founder, Elissa Kalver From Addiction to Inspiration Jamie openly shares her past struggles with addiction, describing it as her "gift of desperation" that ultimately led her to recovery and a profound transformation. Through recovery, she discovered the power of wellness, mindset, and gratitude, which became the cornerstones of her personal philosophy and brand. “Those who have been to the darkest places see the light that much brighter.” - Jamie Hess Jamie's journey highlights that true gratitude isn't just about listing things you're thankful for; it's a practice that can transform your life. She trademarked the term "Gratitudeology" to emphasize the study and practice of gratitude as a way of life. It’s also the name of her podcast. “Gratitude is the heartbeat of happiness.” - Jamie Hess Building a Powerful Personal Brand Jamie is a strong advocate for personal branding, believing that everyone is a personal brand, regardless of their profession. She emphasizes that your personal brand is defined by your missions, values, and how you present yourself to the world. “Every day you wake up, you decide what are you putting forward to the world?” - Jamie Hess For those who aspire to build a personal brand and work with other brands, Jamie offers practical advice and coaching through her program, Brand Ninja. She stresses the importance of authenticity, creating value, and building mutually beneficial partnerships. “If you look at it all and you kind of take it one click out and it's and you're truly geeking out on the brand partnership and you're asking yourself like, ‘How can I use this partnership to make people's lives better?’” - Jamie Hess Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Your Potential Jamie believes that imposter syndrome is a common challenge, but it can be overcome by recognizing your strengths, seeking guidance, and having a mindset of "figureoutability". She encourages listeners to silence their inner critic and embrace their ability to learn and grow. “My toxic trait is I...pretty much believe I could do anything.” - Jamie Hess Key Learning and how you can implement Jamie’s advice: * Gratitude is a Practice: Don't just list what you're grateful for; actively cultivate an attitude of gratitude in your daily life. * Actionable step: Jamie learned in recovery to take accountability, live with intention, and practice gratitude daily. This can be applied by incorporating a daily gratitude reflection into your routine, focusing on your integrity, and taking responsibility for your actions. * Embrace Your Personal Brand: Recognize that you are a personal brand and define your missions, values, and how you want to present yourself to the world. * Actionable step: Jamie coaches women to define who they are, especially after experiencing life changes that cause them to lose their identity. This can be applied by taking time for self-reflection to reconnect with your core values, passions, and aspirations, and then aligning your actions with them. * Turn Obstacles into Opportunities: Reframe your perspective to see challenges as opportunities for growth and learning. * Actionable step: Jamie's experience with addiction became a catalyst for her transformation and success. This can be applied by reframing your challenges and looking for the hidden opportunities and lessons within them. Find the silver lining! * Don't Let Fear Hold You Back: Overcome imposter syndrome by believing in your ability to figure things out and taking action despite your fears. * Actionable step: Jamie's "figureoutable" mindset empowers her to take on new challenges and learn along the way. This can be applied by adopting a growth mindset, embracing challenges as learning opportunities, and taking small steps forward even when you feel uncertain. Build the parachute on the way down! * Invest in Yourself and Seek Support: Don't hesitate to invest in coaching or seek support to help you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. * Actionable Anecdote: Jamie emphasizes the value of coaching and mentorship, she has a coach too. This can be applied by seeking out mentors or coaches who can provide guidance, support, and accountability as you work towards your goals. Embrace Your Worth and Create Your Miracle Jamie Hess's story is a powerful reminder that everyone has the potential to overcome challenges, define their identity, and create a life of purpose and impact. By practicing gratitude, embracing your personal brand, and believing in yourself, you can unlock your true worth and achieve your dreams. “Don't quit one second before the miracle happens.” - Jamie Hess This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.worthyforthirty.com