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Why “Personal Branding” Isn’t Enough Anymore (And What Actually Works Now) with Cynthia Garcia

I love conversations that remind you who you are before the world told you who to be. In this episode, I sit down with Cynthia Garcia, Founder of Rewritten Beauty, to talk about what it’s really like to start over in your 40s, the ego deaths that come with reinvention, and the fear that shows up when you leave what you’re known for to answer a deeper calling. Cynthia shares the emotional reality of launching a physical product brand, the pressure of having more to lose later in life, and why an “easy” life can quietly drain your sense of purpose. Tune in to know the difference between a personal brand and a living brand, how to create a category of one, and why people buy who you’ve become.

 

In this episode you will learn:

00:00 How I discovered Cynthia through trusted referrals.

03:30 The eighth grade moment that rewired Cynthia’s destiny.

10:00 The rage that sparked Cynthia’s skincare brand at 40.

12:30 Why women are told it’s “all downhill” after midlife.

18:15 The discomfort of starting over after mastery.

21:30 The reality of physical products and pivots.

27:45 Why does risk feel different in your 40s than in your 20s?

29:00 How an “easy life” creates anxiety and depression.

31:45 How trauma can build entrepreneurial resilience.

37:00 How Cynthia decided to commit despite fear.

42:00 Why ego deaths are part of becoming who you’re meant to be.

49:00 Why women feel they must win on the first try.

52:00 What’s the difference between personal brand vs. living brand?

56:30 Why people buy proximity to proof.

01:00:00 Why sameness makes you invisible.

01:05:30 The products that get rid of your zombie cells.

 

RESOURCES

Listen to Cynthia’s FREE audiobook “Undeniable” HERE!

Shop Cynthia’s skincare line Rewritten HERE!

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout – head to getgloci.com

 

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The 3 Container Rule for High-Performing Women

Do you only feel okay when everything in your life is going okay? In this episode, I share a leadership lesson that completely changed how I handle stress, business challenges, relationships, and unexpected fires. I break down the simple 3 container framework that helps you decide what actually deserves your attention, what needs time, and what isn’t yours to carry at all. This shift will help you protect your peace, strengthen your leadership, and stop reacting emotionally to everything happening around you. Tune in to learn how to stay grounded, powerful, and clear.

 

In this episode you will learn:

  • A gut-check on whether your moods are dependent on your circumstances.
  • The boundary rule about other people’s drama that most women never learn.
  • The 3 container decision filter used by the world’s most successful leaders.
  • How reacting to every fire makes you someone people are afraid to refer.
  • Why you have to care less about a lot in order to care a lot about a little.

 

RESOURCES

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout – head to getgloci.com

 

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Why the Right Relationships Matter More Than the Right Contacts with Kristina Bartold

So many people think networking is about impressing the right people or getting close to whoever’s on stage. But the truth? The relationships that change your life are usually built shoulder-to-shoulder with people growing right alongside you. In this episode, I sit down with Kristina Bartold, co-founder of The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women to talk about how she turned one mastermind investment into years of referrals, speaking opportunities, and lifelong friendships by leading with value, playing the long game, and showing up with zero expectation. We also dive into podcasting as a relationship-building tool, why rooms matter more than algorithms, and how to make meaningful connections without feeling salesy, awkward, or transactional. Get ready to rethink networking and start building relationships that compound for years to come.

 

In this episode you will learn:

00:00 Why peers create more opportunities than mentors.

06:30 How free content builds trust before you ever invest.

10:45 Why you don’t need relationships with the people on stage.

20:45 How podcasting became one of the most powerful relationship-building tools.

24:30 Why in-person rooms create faster trust than online spaces.

29:00 How to protect your energy while still being generous.

33:30 What made you start an event?

37:00 Is podcasting for everyone?

40:00 Clarity matters before working with ad partners.

47:00 Why niche audiences can be more valuable than big audiences.

52:00 How to decide if podcasting aligns with your long-term vision.

54:15 How to grow podcast downloads without relying on algorithms.

58:45 Why big guests aren’t the growth hack people think they are.

1:05:00 The unseen impact your voice can have on someone’s life.

 

RESOURCES

Work with Christina and her team at The Social Snippet HERE

Learn more about High Vibe Women events and community HERE

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout – head to getgloci.com

 

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Follow Kristina: @kristina.bartold