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Running & Business: It’s A Match!
In the words of fitness legend, Fred DeVito: “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” The word challenge is what springs to mind when – after one-too-many glasses of Rosé – I agreed to run a half marathon with my girlfriends. I applaud those who run. But running

Brand YOU Creators For A Brand New Year
If you are anything like me, I’m sure you’ve already gone through a lot of growth. Whether personally or professionally there will be parts of you now, that you wouldn’t have recognised 5, 10, 15 years ago. But no matter what version you see staring back at you in the

5 Inspiring Female Personal Brand Examples
If imitation is the best form of flattery, then the ladies featured in this article must have a permanent blush. Each of them have inspired, been catalysts of change and led the way for the likes of us to crush our personal brands too. It makes me super proud

Dress To Impress: How To Style A Suit Fit For Your Personal Brand
What does Mini Mouse, Victoria Bekham and Leonardo DiCaprio all have in common? You know who they are! If you saw a red bow with white spots, a pair of oversized specs and tailoring to perfection, or a side-parted quiff with a tall blonde model (he has a type)… It’s

Five Summer Style Essentials You Need In Your Wardrobe
The mercury is slowly rising across the Northern Hemisphere, whilst those of us closer to the equator are already hot-under our Chanel collars with summer loving. Although borders may be closed and taking to the skies less likely this year, there’s no reason we can’t celebrate the season of ice

Tips To Strengthen Your Personal Brand And Grow Your Business In 2021
Here’s one fact that will apply to anyone reading this article with a business, a message or even just an idea: ‘Without you, none of it would exist’. It’s that simple – you are a big part of your business and hiding behind it could be costing you. The good

Starting A Podcast: Growing Your Personal Brand & Building Connection
First of all, let’s get one thing straight, as long as you have a digital footprint – Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter – then your personal brand already exists. Now, if cute cat pics and random Oprah quotes aren’t quite what you imagined when you envisioned your personal brand for business

How Does Having A Personal Brand Make You More Successful
I was recently asked by Arabian Business, “does having a personal brand make you more successful?” My immediate answer was yes, of course it will help you. But it does depend on what your definition of success is – and that is a much deeper question and one for another

On Business And Personal Brand: The Evolution Of Brand You
Transitioning from full-time Celebrity Styling to a Business & Brand Mentor, three years ago, has been my favourite journey so far and I’m humbled to have had you with me along the way. I loved styling, but like the necessary moment you transition from a court shoe to a real