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YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!: Personal Brand, Public Speaking, Thought Leadership for Career Professionals and Founders - Podcast

YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!: Personal Brand, Public Speaking, Thought Leadership for Career Professionals and Founders

Are you a corporate leader, founder, or solopreneur ready to stand out in a crowded marketplace? YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! is your weekly guide to building a powerful personal branding strategy that gets results. Gain insights from industry thought leaders who have mastered the art of building authority through their personal brand and executive presence. Learn their secrets, the branding mindset that propelled them forward, and how you can craft your own roadmap to success.

Your host, Monica M. Rivera, is a personal brand strategist, business coach, and leadership speaker with nearly two decades of marketing experience in Fortune 500 companies. Monica has leveraged her expertise to speak on prestigious stages like TEDx and the New York Times. Now, she empowers others to transform their stories and expertise into captivating personal brands.

Expect actionable strategies and public speaking tips to shift your mindset from blending in to becoming a recognized authority. We'll cover everything from stage presence and winning pitches to mastering networking events and taking your social media to the next level.

Are you ready to make the improbable possible? It's time to take control of your narrative, own your voice, and rewrite your story. Follow YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! and let's build your personal brand on purpose.

To learn more visit, youwannadowhat.com

Connect with Monica M. Rivera on Instagram: @youwannadowhat and LinkedIn: @monicamrivera

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
27 minutes
Episodes
137
Years Active
2017 - 2024
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136. AVOID these Public Speaking Mistakes

136. AVOID these Public Speaking Mistakes

Did you know I offer 1:1 coaching for ambitious leaders looking to level up their personal brand, thought leadership, and public speaking skills? Book a free 60-minute discovery call >>  https://youw…

00:24:33  |   Mon 19 Aug 2024
135. The Power of Social Media: Expert Tips for Personal Branding and Career Advancement

135. The Power of Social Media: Expert Tips for Personal Branding and Career Advancement

Being an ambitious corporate leader and professional, I know social media is not a new concept for you, but today you're learning social media made simple. Roll up your sleeves as we dive into the tr…

00:27:09  |   Mon 08 Jul 2024
134. How to Monetize Your Personal Brand?

134. How to Monetize Your Personal Brand?

Ever wondered how an extra $500 or $5,000 a month could impact your business and life? Forget schemes or hacks, we're talking sustainable personal brand monetization. Discover how building a personal…

00:28:50  |   Mon 01 Jul 2024
133. Thought Leadership: How to Become an Industry Authority

133. Thought Leadership: How to Become an Industry Authority

Ever wondered how some people become the go-to experts in their field? Forget the myth that thought leadership requires a massive following, celebrity status, or a C-suite title. It's time to dismant…

00:30:11  |   Mon 24 Jun 2024
132. What is a Personal Brand? (And Why it Matters)

132. What is a Personal Brand? (And Why it Matters)

Uncover the fundamental concept of a personal brand and why it's vital for your professional success in 2024 and beyond. Immerse yourself in compelling case studies featuring names you know and love …

00:19:13  |   Mon 17 Jun 2024
131. [REPLAY] Networking Strategies for Career Advancement with Yai Vargas

131. [REPLAY] Networking Strategies for Career Advancement with Yai Vargas

In this replay episode, Monica revisits a powerful conversation with networking ninja and empowerment enthusiast, Yai Vargas. In this episode, we uncover the art of meaningful networking, the transfo…

00:45:16  |   Mon 10 Jun 2024
Welcome to YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Personal Brand, Thought Leadership with Monica M. Rivera

Welcome to YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Personal Brand, Thought Leadership with Monica M. Rivera

Unleash the power of your personal brand with the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! podcast sits at the intersection of personal branding, thought leadership, and public speaking, offering you the tools and insigh…

00:02:43  |   Sun 09 Jun 2024
130. [REPLAY] 5 Types of People You Need in Your Inner Circle for Growth and Success

130. [REPLAY] 5 Types of People You Need in Your Inner Circle for Growth and Success

Motivational speaker Jim Rohn says we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. How often do you audit, prune, and welcome new people into your life? Learn the five essential ty…

00:27:18  |   Mon 03 Jun 2024
E129: YOU are where the heart is. So let's celebrate!

E129: YOU are where the heart is. So let's celebrate!

I don't have to tell you that 2020 has been far from perfect. But you've made it this far, through COVID and quarantine and phased re-openings. Maybe you lost your job, or even worse, a loved one. Yo…

00:09:01  |   Thu 02 Jul 2020
E128: How to Make Reading a Habit (and Hobby)

E128: How to Make Reading a Habit (and Hobby)

When was the last time you finished a book? You say you want to read more books — but the challenge is making reading a regular habit.

In today's episode,

  • I break down the benefits of reading (spoil…
00:15:31  |   Wed 24 Jun 2020
E127: How to Start Running - Beginner Tips with The Mirnavator, Mirna Valerio

E127: How to Start Running - Beginner Tips with The Mirnavator, Mirna Valerio

If you’re an aspiring beginner runner, a sometimes runner, or a wannabe runner that daydreams about running if only you had more energy, the right clothes, weighed less, fresh joints, more hours in y…

00:36:55  |   Wed 17 Jun 2020
E126: Anti-Racism, and Being Black in America

E126: Anti-Racism, and Being Black in America

YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! celebrates 3 years! Each episode delivers practical motivation for living, inspiring stories, and useful strategies to do more, want more & be more. 

In today's episode, I invited…

00:35:53  |   Mon 08 Jun 2020
E125: 10 Tips to Find Your Next Job

E125: 10 Tips to Find Your Next Job

If you're on the hunt for your next job, press play right now! With more than 38 million jobless claims, it feels like every time you open up Facebook or Instagram, someone you know has been furlough…

00:24:20  |   Wed 27 May 2020
E124: How has 2020 Changed What Matters to YOU?

E124: How has 2020 Changed What Matters to YOU?

"Do you think life will go back to normal after the pandemic?" Living in NYC, I get that question - a lot. With more than 30 million Americans filing for unemployment and deaths in the hundreds of th…

00:17:48  |   Wed 20 May 2020
E123: Increase your happiness right now!

E123: Increase your happiness right now!

What if I told you there was something you could do right now that would increase your happiness, is good for your health, evokes gratitude, fosters connection, and is contagious? I bet you would jum…

00:11:15  |   Wed 13 May 2020
E122: Flex Your Creativity Muscles While at Home

E122: Flex Your Creativity Muscles While at Home

Do you know what really turns me on? It's when I see YOU flexing your creative muscles and trying something new. Businesses are pivoting to adapt to changing times and so are you! Each day I scroll t…

00:31:50  |   Wed 06 May 2020
E121: What is the main contributor to success? Hint: You already own it.

E121: What is the main contributor to success? Hint: You already own it.

What if I told you that the main ingredient, the secret sauce, one of the main contributors to your success, my success, your mama’s success, her mama’s success, OUR collective success, you already o…

00:31:46  |   Wed 29 Apr 2020
E120: Feeling alone? Ways to Manage Anxiety

E120: Feeling alone? Ways to Manage Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States, but what happens to our anxiety in the middle of a global pandemic? You guessed it! It goes through the roof. Thankfully, …

00:41:56  |   Wed 22 Apr 2020
E119: Virtual Book Clubs and Finding Community

E119: Virtual Book Clubs and Finding Community

Are you craving human connection? How about a bit of distraction from the news? Books have always been a simple and effective way for me to get lost inside an author's world and lose time in an alter…

00:28:04  |   Wed 08 Apr 2020
E118: 10 Skills to Learn During Isolation

E118: 10 Skills to Learn During Isolation

We are in a time of isolation, lockdown, and quarantine, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop showing up every week to support and inspire you!  Today on YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! The Podcast, we’re ta…

00:42:01  |   Wed 01 Apr 2020
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