Who Knows You Podcast with Monique Bryan – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode:

• Why the ten blue links era of the internet is ending
• The shift from search to ask, and what it means for discovery
• What AI is actually rewarding now (and why volume is no longer the moat)
• The Interpretation Gap: the silent reason smart founders are being skipped
• The ChatGPT client story that made this real for Monique
• What Google announced at I/O and the one line of news nobody is talking about
• Why smaller, clearer experts are now outranking bigger, vaguer brands
• The new definition of a brand: retrieval infrastructure, not marketing asset
• Who wins the next era of the internet, and who quietly disappears

Quotes worth pulling:

"People stopped searching. They started asking."

"AI is not reading your content the way a human fan does. It is trying to categorize you."

"A smaller but clearer expert can now beat a bigger but vaguer brand. That has never been true before."

"Your brand is not just a marketing asset anymore. It is retrieval infrastructure."

"The people who win next are not the loudest. They are the clearest."

Next week on the podcast:

Monique sits down with Carol Cox, founder of Speaking Your Brand, whose business is already 20 to 25 percent ChatGPT-referred. They get specific about what AI is reading, what women specifically need to protect in this shift, and what becomes more valuable as machines get smarter.

Who Knows You is hosted by Monique Bryan, brand authority strategist and built for founders, operators, and experts who are doing real work and ready to be picked for it.

Take the AI Visibility Audit to find out where your positioning is breaking down and what to fix: [RUN YOUR AUDIT]

Connect with Monique:

Before we build, let us talk.  https://moniquebryan.com/book/  - 

Website: moniquebryan.com 

LinkedIn: Monique Bryan 

Instagram: @moniquebryan 

The foundation matters more than the tool

Monique Bryan’s latest episode cuts through the hype: you cannot build a system that lasts without the core brand and process foundation in place first. Skip that, and even the best AI tools won’t save you.In this episode:

• How Monique replaced a $10,000/month marketing team with a $100 system she built herself
• The three key parts of her system: the platform, demos, and foundational truth that make it work
• Why most founders overlook the foundation and why that leads to failure
• What it takes to have a locking-in brand voice and documented IP
• The five true prerequisites to create a sustainable, scalable system
• The math behind AI as a multiplier and why you need existing assets to grow

Mentioned:

• Claude, the execution tool
• The Juicy Brand Method
• Superbase platform
• Monique’s founder AI Studio link (in description)

Work with Monique:

Build your authoritative brand infrastructure. Ask yourself—are your foundation blocks in place? If yes, let’s talk. If no, start there. 

Who Knows You is hosted by Monique Bryan, brand authority strategist and built for founders, operators, and experts who are doing real work and ready to be picked for it.

Take the AI Visibility Audit to find out where your positioning is breaking down and what to fix: [RUN YOUR AUDIT]

Connect with Monique:

Before we build, let us talk.  https://moniquebryan.com/book/  - 

Website: moniquebryan.com 

LinkedIn: Monique Bryan 

Instagram: @moniquebryan 

“The success of our brand has been, from day one, that we’ve been about giving back… When you really hone in on why your brand has to exist, that’s what drives success around it.”

- Jenn Harper

Award-winning social entrepreneur Jenn Harper is out here changing the world (and the beauty industry) for the better and showing that Indigenous people are business leaders, community leaders, and FABULOUS beauty icons!

Jenn is not only the CEO and founder of the epic mission-driven, values-based beauty brand Cheekbone Beauty (I’m telling you right now, you NEED their lipgloss!), she’s also an activist who regularly speaks to students about social entrepreneurship, empathy, and the history of her First Nations family. Jenn has woven sustainability and representation into the foundation of her brand, creating a “soft place to land” for people who crave community and are curious about culture.

Tune in to learn why Jenn turned down a Dragon’s Den deal (and why she doesn’t regret it one bit), what she’s learned from her biz idols, and why Cheekbone Beauty is LITERALLY a dream come true!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of The Juicy CEO podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• Why Indigenous people are the true OGs of sustainability — and why the rest of us need to listen to them
• How Jenn knew that she was building something a LOT bigger than she expected (and what she did differently)
• What she does to stay balanced while changing the world 

About Guest: Jenn Harper is the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, a direct-to-consumer cosmetics company that helps Indigenous youth see themselves in a beauty brand. Cheekbone Beauty is committed to donating 2% of their revenue to organizations that support Indigenous people.

Highlights:‌ ‌

01:51  Intro

03:35  Meet Jenn Harper

05:46  Brand ethos & values

07:28  The Cheekbone Beauty dream

10:39  Representation & culture

13:12  Changing up the beauty world

14:52  Entrepreneur’s journey

18:02  Getting into Sephora & “figuring it out”

22:35  Feeling whole

23:48  Raven Capital & the Creator

26:50  Staying balanced

29:52  Dragon’s Den

34:10  Cheekbone products & inspiration

37:00  How to support Cheekbone  

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Links To Visit:

Jenn Harper

https://www.cheekbonebeauty.com

https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/brand/cheekbone

Instagram: @cheekbonewarrior, @cheekbonebeauty

Make sure you’re subscribed to The Juicy CEO Podcast and leave a rating and review! To win some Juicy CEO Swag, take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram @moniquebryan_co, and use the hashtag #TheJuicyCEO on social media.  

Stay Connected:  

Instagram: @moniquebryan_co  

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Who Knows You is hosted by Monique Bryan, brand authority strategist and built for founders, operators, and experts who are doing real work and ready to be picked for it.

Take the AI Visibility Audit to find out where your positioning is breaking down and what to fix: [RUN YOUR AUDIT]

Connect with Monique:

Before we build, let us talk.  https://moniquebryan.com/book/  - 

Website: moniquebryan.com 

LinkedIn: Monique Bryan 

Instagram: @moniquebryan 

As we step out into the spotlight, we are going to have our mindset get in the way and how to take the reins and let fear take a back seat. 

Let me tell you about this queen Makini Smith. She is the Founder of A Walk In My Stilettos and is an award-winning entrepreneur. She has successfully crafted a business in personal development as a mindset coach helping women reach their goals, is a certified Proctor Gallagher consultant for her mentor Bob Proctor, and 4-time published author. 

Makini is also the host of, the 5 stars rated, A Walk In My Stilettos Podcast for women looking for the tools and motivation to conquer their fears. 

She’s been seen on Huffington Post, xoNecole, BET, NBC, CBC, Vice News and much more. Makini does more than talk the talk; she walks the walk by being an example of leadership serving in the community including her recent run for Member of Provincial Parliament in the 2018 Canadian Election.

Learn More Here: https://awalkinmystilettos.com/about/

In this episode we talk about:
 • Your Why is your secret to keeping going
 • Getting out of your comfort zone 
 • Introverts
 • Imposter Syndrome how it’s formed and how to keep it in check 
 • How to choose a coach how your broke cousin ain’t gonna cut it
 • Our programming - our parents did their best, but they probably got it wrong 
 • Book you squared 
 • All the tea on what happened when she stepped out here

Links:  https://awalkinmystilettos.com/about/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealmakinismith/
https://www.instagram.com/awalkinmystilettos/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakiniSmith   

Book reference: https://amzn.to/3p262j1

Who Knows You is hosted by Monique Bryan, brand authority strategist and built for founders, operators, and experts who are doing real work and ready to be picked for it.

Take the AI Visibility Audit to find out where your positioning is breaking down and what to fix: [RUN YOUR AUDIT]

Connect with Monique:

Before we build, let us talk.  https://moniquebryan.com/book/  - 

Website: moniquebryan.com 

LinkedIn: Monique Bryan 

Instagram: @moniquebryan 

It's my birthday week!!

And I'm turning the big 4-0!! I know some of you are thinking, "Dang, this girl doesn't look a day over 35!" To which I say, “Awe, you too kind.” This episode is all about what the last 365 days have taught me and the lessons I am carrying forward as a wiser, slightly older me. 

It's so funny, this time last year, I was having one of the most stressful times in my business. I was tired, overwhelmed, nervous and letting caffeine and a dream take the wheel. And here I am a year older, and I am happy to say a year wiser. Yay me! 

Although I can't celebrate this month the way I would like, it doesn't mean there won't be a celebration. I plan to celebrate for the next 3-6-5 days because I made it to 40 years old and did it on my own terms. So strap in for a year-long celebration. 

What have I learned in these last 40 years, you may ask?

Well, tune in to this episode and learn from my top 15 lessons. This may be the thing you needed to hear today.

Make sure you’re subscribed and leave a rating and review! Also, take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram @moniquebryan_co: https://www.instagram.com/moniquebryan_co and use the hashtag #TheJuicyCEO on social media to win some Juicy CEO Swag.

Who Knows You is hosted by Monique Bryan, brand authority strategist and built for founders, operators, and experts who are doing real work and ready to be picked for it.

Take the AI Visibility Audit to find out where your positioning is breaking down and what to fix: [RUN YOUR AUDIT]

Connect with Monique:

Before we build, let us talk.  https://moniquebryan.com/book/  - 

Website: moniquebryan.com 

LinkedIn: Monique Bryan 

Instagram: @moniquebryan 

Strap in my lovelies! In this episode of 'Shouldn't we be recording this?' #SWBRT; you're getting a front-row seat to a juicy convo with not one but two Juicy CEOs. Lean in as I share the airwaves with Candace Chatman and Andrea Denise. 

Candace is a Business Strategist, and Direct Message Sales Coach. Her clients use her systems and frameworks to sell high-ticket packages ranging from $3k-35k+ directly in the DMs without any sales calls. She has also been featured at CBS, NBC, Yahoo Finance, & Fox, Dang! And Andrea Denise an Online Marketing Strategist and Viral Youtuber who teaches entrepreneurs how to build online communities and get consistent clients through high-converting content using the power of Youtube. Did I mention she has an audience of over 70,000 global followers? 

You are getting 3 X the wisdom and branding juice in this one episode. If you don't know about them, listen up, and get your notebooks ready. 

In this episode, we talk about:
 • How Clubhouse is the new social media tool you have to be on.
 • #TheAfraidDon’tGetPaid
 • Making those sales up in the DM's. 
 • The importance of having a cohesive IG presence. 
 • The Power of Youtube. 
 • Then tools to our at-home production team.
 • The comparison trap.
 • How unfollowing people may save your psyche. 

Links to visit: 
Candace Chatman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candacechatman
Website: https://candacechatman.com/  and 

Andrea Denise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsandreadenise
Website: https://www.andreadenise.com

Make sure you’re subscribed and leave a rating and review! Also, take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram @moniquebryan_co and use the hashtag #TheJuicyCEO on social media to win some Juicy CEO Swag. 

Who Knows You is hosted by Monique Bryan, brand authority strategist and built for founders, operators, and experts who are doing real work and ready to be picked for it.

Take the AI Visibility Audit to find out where your positioning is breaking down and what to fix: [RUN YOUR AUDIT]

Connect with Monique:

Before we build, let us talk.  https://moniquebryan.com/book/  - 

Website: moniquebryan.com 

LinkedIn: Monique Bryan 

Instagram: @moniquebryan 

Your personal brand is directly connected to your ability to make money doing what you love.” However, there are some key ingredients you need before you can make that happen.

In this episode of the #Dirty30Live, I take you through the main things you need to know to build a personal brand that makes money, in my opinion. I will walk you through my signature process, The Juicy CEO Framework. Listen in as I break down the trifecta that will put you in Juicy CEO status.

What you’ll learn from this episode:
• How to prepare and build a runway for your future. 
• Filling up your personal brand bucket. 
• What structures do you need in place for a positive mindset?
• The importance of owning your lane.
• How to execute with a solid plan.

Make sure you’re subscribed and leave a rating and review! Also, take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram @moniquebryan_co and use the hashtag #TheJuicyCEO on social media to win some Juicy CEO Swag.

Who Knows You is hosted by Monique Bryan, brand authority strategist and built for founders, operators, and experts who are doing real work and ready to be picked for it.

Take the AI Visibility Audit to find out where your positioning is breaking down and what to fix: [RUN YOUR AUDIT]

Connect with Monique:

Before we build, let us talk.  https://moniquebryan.com/book/  - 

Website: moniquebryan.com 

LinkedIn: Monique Bryan 

Instagram: @moniquebryan 

In this episode, you will hear my clients’ journey to building a brand and going from obscurity to being featured in media such as the Global News, CBC News, Toronto Star, The Morning show.

Roxanne Francis is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who has helped people access tools to change their lives for over 10 years. She is the owner of Francis Psychotherapy & Consulting Services, offering in-person and video-Counselling/Psychotherapy to children, individuals, and couples. She also helps organizations equip themselves and their staff with the tools to recognize and proactively support those with mental health issues but struggle with the fear of offending individuals and losing their employees.

What You’ll Learn from this Episode:
• What a graduate of the Juicy Brand On-Demand Program can look like.
• The power of going live and how that propelled her business forward.
• How she went from taking notes in private to stepping into the spotlight.
• The upside of working with a coach.
• The opportunities that opened up for her once you invest in your brand.
• How positioning yourself visually helps position yourself financially

Connect with Roxanne:
https://www.francispsychotherapy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francispsychotherapy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannefrancis-mswrsw

Make sure you’re subscribed and leave a rating and review! Also, take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram @moniquebryan_co and use the hashtag #TheJuicyCEO on social media to win some Juicy CEO Swag. 

Who Knows You is hosted by Monique Bryan, brand authority strategist and built for founders, operators, and experts who are doing real work and ready to be picked for it.

Take the AI Visibility Audit to find out where your positioning is breaking down and what to fix: [RUN YOUR AUDIT]

Connect with Monique:

Before we build, let us talk.  https://moniquebryan.com/book/  - 

Website: moniquebryan.com 

LinkedIn: Monique Bryan 

Instagram: @moniquebryan 

Rachel Kelly is the Founder & Chief Lemon of Make Lemonade a Toronto-based co-working space and community in Toronto. Rachel is so inspiring, no wonder her business is called Make lemonade because she keeps getting handed those lemons and still makes it work. Listen in and hear how she pivoted her brick and mortar business in the height of the pandemic and her formula for building an online community with authentic and real engagement

Rachel has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, opened a brick and mortar business, was featured in Forbes, had lunch with Sheryl Sandberg, she also taps dances. Don’t you just love her already?!

Rachel encourages everyone to go after their dreams, no matter how big or small, or what lemon life has handed them. She's on a mission to help womxn in business create the life they want, dream big, and get sh*t done!

What You’ll Learn from this Episode:
• How Rachel managed to pivot her brick-and-mortar business during a pandemic
• How she translated her in-person brand to her growing online community.
• What it takes to create an engaging online membership and how to plan for its success.
• The Importance of incorporating your story in your message.
• How embracing the lemons life hands will make your business that much better.

Join the community or the program: https://www.makelemonade.ca or follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makelemonadeco

To connect, collaborate, or have a question? Visit: https://www.moniquebryan.com

Have you gained some great tips from the show? If so, hit subscribe and leave a review. Share on social media using the hashtag #TheJuicyCEO. Follow @moniquebryan_co on Instagram, @iammoniquebryan on Facebook, or tweet Monique @MoniqueBryanTO. 

Who Knows You is hosted by Monique Bryan, brand authority strategist and built for founders, operators, and experts who are doing real work and ready to be picked for it.

Take the AI Visibility Audit to find out where your positioning is breaking down and what to fix: [RUN YOUR AUDIT]

Connect with Monique:

Before we build, let us talk.  https://moniquebryan.com/book/  - 

Website: moniquebryan.com 

LinkedIn: Monique Bryan 

Instagram: @moniquebryan 

We can finally say farewell to one of the craziest, most tumultuous, revolutionary years of some of our lives. Some of you are scared, some of you are hopeful, and if you’re anything like me, you’re excited!  However, we are going to need a guiding light to keep us going when the going gets tough, and it will. 

but it’s a new year, yippie! 

In this episode, I talk about how choosing a JUICY keyword every year helps guide me and has become instrumental in reaching my goals, year over year. If you are serious about achieving those 2021 goals, you first have to step into how that will feel. And you know my motto, make it JUICY, or forget about it.

Let’s get into it.

To connect, collaborate, or have a question? Visit: moniquebryan.com

Have you gained some great tips from the show? If so, hit subscribe and leave a review. Share on social media using the hashtag #TheJuicyCEO. Follow @moniquebryan_co on Instagram, @iammoniquebryan on Facebook, or tweet Monique @MoniqueBryanTO. 

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Who Knows You is hosted by Monique Bryan, brand authority strategist and built for founders, operators, and experts who are doing real work and ready to be picked for it.

Take the AI Visibility Audit to find out where your positioning is breaking down and what to fix: [RUN YOUR AUDIT]

Connect with Monique:

Before we build, let us talk.  https://moniquebryan.com/book/  - 

Website: moniquebryan.com 

LinkedIn: Monique Bryan 

Instagram: @moniquebryan